Explore Whitefish doubles funding to housing nonprofit

A nonprofit working on affordable and workforce housing issues in Whitefish is set to receive a substantial increase in funding from an optional fee collected at restaurants in the resort town.

House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker, falling back to square one

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans dropped Rep. Jim Jordan on Friday as their nominee for House speaker, making the decision during a closed-door session after the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump failed badly on a third ballot for the gavel.

House Republicans reject Jim Jordan a third time for the speaker's gavel as opposition deepens

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan failed badly Friday on a third ballot for the House speaker's gavel, rejected by even more Republicans from the conservative mainstream who warned the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no threats or promises could win their support.

Jim Jordan digs in for a third vote for House speaker as Republicans refuse to give him the gavel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House prepared to vote as Rep. Jim Jordan tried for a third time Friday for the speaker's gavel, digging in for a fight despite deepening opposition from Republican colleagues who are warning the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no more threats or promises can win their support.

Marcia Brickey (Rasmussen), 66

Marcia Lynn Smith Brickey Rasmussen, 66, died on Oct. 14, 2023.

State cross country: Backyard battle in Class A

Rebecca Farm is host to the 60th Montana State Cross Country Championships Saturday, and for the first time since 2020.

Doubling up: Standout Flathead runner Rumsey Eash added soccer to her duties this fall

Lilli Rumsey Eash is a good-bordering on-great cross country runner who came into 2023 with three All-State finishes to her credit.

Flathead flattens Hellgate, 48-12

Missoula Hellgate had the hot start but Flathead had the big finish Thursday, with Brett Pesola leading the Braves to a 48-12 football win over the Knights at MCPS Stadium.

Legals for October, 20 2023

GOP's Jordan will back a temporary House speaker as he tries to shore up support, lawmakers say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Refusing to drop out, Republican Rep. Jim Jordan told GOP colleagues Thursday he will back a temporary U.S. House speaker as he works to shore up support to win the gavel himself.

Teen accused of wielding brass knuckles in fight faces felony charge

A 19-year-old from Kalispell faces a felony assault charge for allegedly beating a teenager with brass knuckles during a mid-September melee in Whitefish.

Wai Mizutani performs challenging violin pieces in solo concert

The Music of Legends series continues with a solo concert by renowned violinist Wai Mizutani in All the World’s His Stage.

Inuit soul music and culture comes to the Flathead

Alaska ensemble Pamyua will showcase Inuit culture through modern performance for one night only in Whitefish on Oct. 27.

Fall dance and music lineup takes stage at Wachholz College Center

A Flamenco dance showcase and a mix of soul, folk and country music is on tap this fall at the Wachholz College Center.

FVCC play explores the meaning of living

Flathead Valley Community College's Theatre Department presents the play “Everybody” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins beginning this month.

Western A: compelling, mystifying

High school football’s regular season is winding down across Montana, and in this corner of the state, the second-highest classification has some explaining to do.

Wolfpack welcomes Spartans; Flathead on road to play Hellgate

The Missoula Sentinel Spartans haven’t gone anywhere: The 2020-21 State AA champions still have a battle-hardened quarterback, a pair of Division I receivers and talent besides.

Legals for October, 19 2023

Biden says Israel has agreed to allow humanitarian assistance to move into Gaza from Egypt

TEL AVIV, Israel to (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Israel had agreed to allow humanitarian assistance to begin flowing into Gaza from Egypt, with the understanding it would be subject to inspections and that it should go to civilians and not Hamas militants.

Big Sky notes: Get ready for Big Sky After Dark II

Big Sky Conference After Dark put on a great show last Saturday; it figures to do the same this weekend.