Chilled potato and leek soup

A chilled soup sounds more inviting, and one that comes to mind is gazpacho, although we are still a little too early in the tomato growing season (for those of us with gardens).

Range Riders' cold start continues

Things got out of hand quickly Tuesday night at Glacier Bank Park, where the Boise Hawks hit four home runs en route to a 14-2 victory over the Range Riders.

Machete-wielding man robbed panhandler, court docs say

A 53-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly trying to shake a panhandler down for money with a machete near Kalispell last week.

Legals for July, 23 2024

Untapped Home Equity Offers Financial Flexibility

The cost of borrowing has risen sharply in recent years, so when it comes to tackling a big expense, it’s important to know about the options

Hydropower is ready to step up to the plate against summer heat

Summer is nearly here and the Northwest has sprung to life as the days have grown longer and warmer. It’s an exciting time for many of us as we break free from the cold grip of winter.

CrowdStrike CEO called to testify to Congress over cybersecurity's firm role in global tech outage

U.S. House leaders are calling on CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify to Congress about the cybersecurity company's role in sparking the widespread tech outage that grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and affected services around the world.

Legals for July, 22 2024

Back in the Valley

Flathead grad Osweiler puts future QBs through the paces

Former Flathead quarterback Brock Osweiler took the field at Legends Stadium one more time Saturday.

Adaptive recreation program makes splash during watersports week

It was 90 degrees on Tuesday afternoon at Echo Lake, the water itself a warm 74. Children, parents, caregivers and participants of DREAM Adaptive Recreation lined the shores of the lake, in lifejackets and on various sorts of watercraft, with beaming smiles and cheers of encouragement.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings for Flathead Valley businesses

Miriam Foster, 84

Miriam Morris Foster, July 8, 1939-June 28, 2024.

Herbert Richard Tipton, 72

Herbert Richard Tipton, 72, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at home in Mills, Wyoming.

Dave C. Managhan, 80

Dave Managhan, 80, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2024, with his loving wife Lois, and children Scott and Lisa, by his side after a long battle with Parkinson’s.

Frustrations with political rhetoric emerge after rally shooting

Frustrations with the political climate in the U.S. reached a boiling point after last week's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, prompting calls for civility and unity from local residents and Montana's elected officials alike.

The Montana Legislature tried, and failed, to define sex

In 2023, the Montana State Legislature passed a bill, signed into law by the governor, that defined sex and sexuality as being either, and only, male or female.

Legals for July, 21 2024

PHOTOS: Former NFL and Flathead QB Brock Osweiler hosts football camp in Kalispell

Former NFL and Flathead Braves quarterback Brock Osweiler hosted the Flathead Braves Football Camp at Legends Stadium in Kalispell on Saturday, July 20.

Contestants' prize money increased at Libby's Kootenai River Stampede

The PRCA Rodeo will be held July 26-27 at J. Neils Memorial Park, just north of town on Highway 37 where the large bucking bull sculpture marks the entrance to the beautiful park.

Scarlets pull away from AA Lakers

The highlight: at one point the Lakers had solved lanky right-hander Drew McDowell’s straight overhand delivery to the tune of seven of nine hitters reaching base.