Bigfork Library Project nears $2 million raised, but spreadsheet error and overages add $400,000

Construction on the future Bigfork branch of ImagineIF Libraries will continue, but ImagineIF Library Foundation Director Sara Busse said the group is grappling with a $400,000 shortfall due to an accounting error and overages.

Biden’s climate agenda creates energy poverty in tribal nations

The White House is hosting its Tribal Nations Summit this week, and it’s important to note that the administration’s climate policy is bankrupting the tribes it claims to help.

Legals for December, 10 2023

CMR boys top Glacier with late basket Friday

GREAT FALLS — Dean Blair scored 20 points for Great Falls CMR Friday, including a bucket with 8 seconds left that lifted the Rustlers to a 45-44 win over Glacier in boys basketball.

Montana Grizzlies return to FCS semifinals with win over Furman

Bergen’s 2 special teams TDs boost UM

MISSOULA — To get to their first semifinal home game in 14 seasons, Montana needed Junior Bergen to do something no Griz had done in 21.

CMR girls drop Glacier in opener

The Glacier Wolfpack dropped their season opener at home against Great Falls CMR in 47-44 girls basketball Friday.

Strong second half keys Bravettes

The Flathead Bravettes offset a slow first half with a dominant second, beating Great Falls 37-22 in their girls basketball opener Friday at the Flathead gym.

Bison hold off Braves boys, 72-67

Lyric Ersland scored 13 of his 17 points in the final eight minutes, and he and Brodee Zahn each hit threes in a comeback that fell five points short.

Tribal, Lake County officials plan for life after Public Law 280

“You have my commitment that – no matter what happens going forward – if you call 911, we're coming,” Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said during a crowded recent meeting at the Lake County Courthouse.

Man accused of running over ex-wife released from custody

The Dec. 7 decision came on 38-year-old Kenneth James Floyd’s second attempt to see his bond reduced in Flathead County District Court. Authorities have held him in the county jail with bail set at $100,000 since Oct. 18.

Code Girls takes programming to next level developing app for Kalispell Police

Code Girls United is developing an app for the Kalispell Police Department to go digital in managing its fleet of vehicles.

Ballot initiative seeking to expand landowners’ hunting access met with committee opposition

A ballot initiative seeking to allow landowners to hunt elk, deer and black bears on their property hit a setback Wednesday when the Environmental Quality Council voted not to support the measure.

Rosendale declares interest in Senate race after jab from GOP group

The National Republican Senatorial Committee, chaired by Montana Sen. Steve Daines, took a swing at U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale this week, blaming him for the impending resignation of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the GOP’s dwindling majority in Congress.

Montana Library Commission strikes library director standard

Despite an outpouring of opposition in recent weeks, the Montana State Library Commission voted 5-2 Wednesday to eliminate a requirement that directors of the state’s largest public libraries hold a master’s degree in library sciences.

WTC brings holiday spectacular musical ‘Christmas Carol’ to stage

Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others.

Valley Voices Community Choir performs Christmas concert

The concert will encompass a range of sacred and secular music with an emphasis on harmony.

Spanish-language opera screens in Whitefish

This spellbinding and romantic opera will be shown on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10:55 a.m. at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

Wasps culprits in Pablo well contamination

Thirsty wasps, discovered in the electrical boxes of two wells in Pablo, are blamed for an e. coli contamination that forced residents and businesses to boil water and consume bottled water for two weeks.

Former Spotted Bear District Ranger says he was ousted

The former Spotted Bear District ranger claims he was removed from his post last spring in part for trying to protect the Bob Marshall Wilderness’ natural values.

Letters to the editor Dec. 7

Letters to the editor Dec. 7