Arlen S. Roll, 88

Arlen Roll, 88, was born in a cabin on the Yellowstone River near Glendive on Dec. 26, 1935.

Richard Taylor, 91

Richard Laurence Taylor, 91, was born March 4, 1932, in Stapleton, Nebraska, to Annabel and Laurence Taylor, during the Great Depression.

Behind the open mic

Now a weekly event, the all-comers confab traces its roots to about six years ago, when emcee-organizer Colton Christensen worked at a Whitefish restaurant.

Letters to the editor Feb. 11

Letters to the editor Feb. 11

Science shows healthy wolf population

The most recent data compiled by state and federal wildlife biologists shows a healthy, diverse and stable wolf population in the northern Rocky Mountains.

Flathead Lake dam operator ignores calls for action

In the summer of 2023, Flathead Lake was over a foot low on the Fourth of July. Everyone knew there was a problem that soon turned into a disaster.

Law roundup: Barfly fires back when card is declined

A bar patron in Kalispell allegedly went mad when the establishment “didn’t take his card” and began yelling then went outside, firing three gunshots in the air before heading westbound on Montana 35.

Troupe, Thompson are champs

Flathead has 3 champions, Glacier checks in with 2

BILLINGS — They were a long time coming, but Flathead’s Anders Thompson and Sawyer Troupe finished their wrestling seasons a combined 90-0 Saturday, each with that elusive state championship.

Butte tops Bravettes, Braves at Flathead gym

Flathead’s Braves and Bravettes fell short on the basketball court Saturday afternoon, with visiting Butte closing out one game late (girls) and building a big lead early (boys) for two Western AA wins.

Legals for February, 11 2024

Charter schools are coming to Kalispell

Flathead and Glacier high schools are moving forward with charter school rollouts. The two high schools will begin gauging student interest this week and next week as students start registering for the 2024-25 year.

Governor still mum on tribal law enforcement in Lake County

Officials in Lake County say the clock is ticking for the state to assume felony law enforcement duties on the Flathead Indian Reservation, but so far they’ve heard nothing from Gov. Greg Gianforte.

State Wrestling: Brawlers advance 10 to semis, Wolfpack 4

Bravettes, Wolfpack girls have 2 semifinalists each

BILLINGS — The Thompson Twins are going strong and so are the Flathead Brave Brawlers.

Matt Rosendale launches 2024 campaign for US Senate

Eastern Montana’s Republican Congressman Matt Rosendale ended months of teasing a possible bid for U.S. Senate on Friday by officially declaring his candidacy for the race, kicking off what is sure to be a heated Republican primary.

Columbia Falls group wants EPA to reconsider Superfund cleanup plan

A local group is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider an off-site waste removal plan for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Superfund site after the federal agency proposed an on-site containment of toxins instead.

James David "Dave" Jorgensen, 87

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James David “Dave” Jorgensen, 87, on Nov. 16, 2023.

Montana’s public lands should be run by Montanans

As a fifth-generation Montanan, I have fond memories with my Grandpa Daines of learning how to fish and hunt north of Big Timber, and my goal is to pass these traditions on to my own children and grandchildren.

Bravettes lose at Missoula Big Sky

MISSOULA — Kadynce Couture scored 19 points and the Missoula Big Sky Eagles used a big second quarter to push past Flathead 56-48 Thursday in Western AA girls basketball action.

Late surge lifts Big Sky over Braves

MISSOULA — Carson Towe scored 14 points, five coming in a late 10-0 Missoula Big Sky surge that carried the Eagles past Flathead 67-59 Thursday in a Western AA boys basketball game.

Into the Deep End

Grid standout Keim closing out swim career

This fall Glacier’s Isaac Keim will suit up for Bobby Hauck’s Montana Grizzlies, but now he is setting records in the swimming pool for the Wolfpack.