New Zealand passes landmark law to decriminalize abortion

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Margaret Sparrow was 21 years old when she drank a concoction to induce an abortion, at a time when the procedure was both illegal and socially unacceptable in New Zealand.

US Treasury issues $65 million to Montana-Idaho firm

The Montana and Idaho Community Development Corporation recently received $65 million in New Market Tax Credits from part of the annual allotment distributed by the U.S. Treasury.

Whitefish drafts new building standards

For the first time in 12 years, the city of Whitefish is proposing substantive changes to design and construction standards for building projects in Whitefish.

Whitefish gets $650,280 grant

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Chippy Creek Fire contained

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Uniformed men occupy Donetsk police headquarters

Unrest in Ukraine

Loggers split with Bandits

LIBBY — The Libby Loggers recorded 20 hits on Saturday, but came away with a split in a non-conference American Legion doubleheader against the visiting Rocky Mountain Bandits of Cranbrook, B.C.

Boys soccer: Bulldogs blow out Frenchtown

WHITEFISH — Nathan Boone netted four goals as Whitefish blew away Frenchtown 8-0 in the semifinals of the Class A boys state soccer tournament Saturday at Smith Fields.

State AA: Glacier boys bow out

GREAT FALLS — Brothers Brady and Paidrag Lang combined for 22 points and the Bozeman Hawks pulled away in the second half of a 56-43, loser-out win over Glacier Thursday at the State AA boys’ basketball tournament.

Vermont's flood-damaged capital is slowly rebuilding. And it's asking tourists and residents to help

The small city of about 8,000 is celebrating its ongoing recovery with food trucks, music and street performers in hopes of drawing visitors downtown and giving shops a chance to sell their merchandise in sidewalk sales.

Glacier stays cold in loss to Big Sky

Missoula Big Sky’s girls basketball team looked pretty tough Tuesday, holding down Glacier for a 38-21 Western AA victory at the Wolf Den. Just wait a couple years.

Montana pot industry sees strongest month yet in March

Montana medical and recreational marijuana sales are approaching ambitious projections from legalization supporters through the first quarter of 2022, the first year in which recreational dispensaries have been legally allowed to operate in the state, industry supporters say.

State A boys: Polson nips Dillon in OT

MISSOULA — Colton Graham fueled a fourth-quarter comeback, Jarrett Wilson cashed in two steals for four overtime free throws, and Polson beat Dillon 53-52 in State A loser-out that ended on a miss from the line.

Speech and debate students advance to nationals

Flathead, Glacier and Columbia Falls speech and debate students advance to nationals following the Western District Qualifying Tournament Friday and Saturday.

Huot, Helena too much for Wolfpack

Helena quarterback Kaden Huot ran for 149 yards and three touchdowns and threw for three TDs as well, leading the Bengals over Glacier 48-24 in a Western AA football game Friday.

County board considers Evergreen RV park, event venue near Whitefish

A new RV park in Evergreen and a property wanting to host large events southwest of Whitefish have both applied for approval with Flathead County.

Gravel bike race to debut in Whitefish next summer

Registration opens Tuesday, Nov. 10, for “The Last Best Ride,” a new gravel bike race coming to Whitefish on Aug. 22, 2021.

EDITORIAL: Celebrate our American greatness

As we celebrate Independence Day tomorrow, we do so knowing America remains the land of the free and the home of the brave, even in these unsettling times.

Alaska Airlines adds California flights to GPIA lineup

Alaska Airlines is the latest in a string of new additions to expand flight options at Glacier Park International Airport.

Black and Blue, Mud Dogs split in high school rugby play

MISSOULA — The Black and Blue boys high school rugby team suffered its first league loss since 2013 on Saturday, falling to the Missoula Mud Dogs 26-15 at Dornblaser Stadium.