Suspect in chase allegedly threatened officers

Prosecutors brought Scott Weslee Hill, 41, up on felony counts of criminal endangerment and threats or improper influence in official matters as well as one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence, first offense, following his Jan. 27 arrest.

Whitefish Community Foundation scholarships open

Whitefish Community Foundation is offering multiple scholarship opportunities for students who will be enrolling in college this fall.

PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier split crosstown hoops

Photos from Glacier and Flathead's second crosstown basketball matchup of the season, this time at Glacier High School on Thursday, Feb. 1. The Wolfpack boys topped the Braves, 57-50, while the Bravettes were victorious over the Glacier girls, 54-48.

New Silos apartments open to tenants

Of the planned total 192 units, the first building of 40 units will open to tenants — of which 35 are still available to rent.

Masterpiece concert series opens with Jewels of the Opera

Local violinist and teacher Wai Mizutani presents the first installment of his new concert series, Masterpieces, at the Wachholz College Center on Feb. 9.

Spend an evening with John Lithgow

An evening with John Lithgow at the Wachholz College Center has been rescheduled for April 8.

A night of cartoons, comedy and music

The Queen’s Cartoonists present an evening of whimsical and musical cartoon-inspired entertainment at the Wachholz College Center.

Allegations of ‘secret’ deal to remove four Snake River dams aired by U.S. House GOP at hearing

Republicans on a U.S. House panel blasted the Biden administration Tuesday for an agreement they said paved the way for four dams’ removal from the Snake River in eastern Washington state.

Law roundup: No sanctuary for loiterers

A pastor asked the Kalispell Police Department to kick three people off the property who were loitering near the doors of a church’s sanctuary.

Bigfork Community Players hold auditions for ‘Steel Magnolias’

Auditions will be held starting at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10 at the rehearsal facility at 33606 Quarter Circle Way, Bigfork, in the large building at the top of the hill.

Gianforte rebuts far-right accusations about child protection case

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is defending the state health department’s actions in an active child protective case against a wave of online criticism from conservative groups, including some far-right, anti-LGBTQ social media accounts, an unusually public commentary from the state’s highest elected official about confidential child welfare proceedings.

Letters to the editor Feb. 1

Letters to the editor Feb. 1

A rube arrives in Trout Creek

I had been eyeballing a piece of property in Trout Creek for about a year. It was cheap enough, I had the money, why not? So, I bought it.

Flathead Valley schools prevail in war of words

Be careful who you get into a friendly squabble with in these parts — chances are you’ll find yourself on the losing end of a debate with a state champion.

Crosstown II promises another big crowd, more pressure defense

Girls game tips at 6 p.m.

Crosstown II is Thursday at Glacier High School, and Wolfpack boys coach Mark Harkins expects another tough game despite Flathead’s winless record.

Caging Cousins

Kelch, Kastelitz standout for Whitefish, Glacier hoops

This is a story about Mason Kelch and Cohen Kastelitz, first cousins who happen to lead their respective basketball teams — the Whitefish Bulldogs and Glacier Wolfpack — in scoring and rebounding.

Legals for February, 1 2024

State orders Bridge Street Bridge in Bigfork closed

Bigfork residents will have to find a new way to navigate downtown for the foreseeable future after the Montana Department of Transportation closed the Bridge Street Bridge due to structural concerns Wednesday.

Backcountry Film Festival in Whitefish Feb. 6

The 19th annual Backcountry Film Festival is headed to Whitefish on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Whitefish Theatre Company. All proceeds will benefit Wild Montana’s Flathead-Kootenai Chapter.

Montana 35 section closed Feb. 1 for tree removal

The tree removal requiring the closure of Montana 35, previously scheduled for Jan. 29, has been rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 1.