Zac Perry in HD3: He's the genuine article

Politics have always held an interest for me. As a younger woman, I was active in The League of Women Voters, voted for Richard Nixon in 1968, and knocked on doors for George McGovern in 1972 and John Anderson in 1980. This tells you two things: I’ve been around a while and I’ve never voted the party line.

Live music part of church events at arena

A little snow couldn’t hurt his Pro Day

A couple weeks ago, when Patrick O’Connell got back to his hometown, it was a balmy 50 degrees in the Flathead Valley. “Not bad,” he thought.

Legals for February, 14 2021

More from the election mailbag

Letters from our readers about county races

I have seen several letters endorsing candidates for the office of sheriff of Flathead County. All four candidates are honorable men, I am sure.

Chocolate treats take center stage

Annual Extravaganza attracts crowd of nearly 500 people

Nearly 500 people attended the Flathead County Republican Women’s 26th annual Chocolate Extravaganza at the Hilton Garden Inn on Wednesday.

AA state wrestling: Final test for Braves, Wolfpack

Flathead and Glacier high schools have combined for six of the last seven Class AA state wrestling titles, but neither school is likely to emerge from this year’s tournament with a team championship.

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Kalispell schools probing anonymous email incident

Kalispell Public Schools are investigating a recent incident in which an anonymous person used email in an attempt to pressure the school district into punishing one of its employees.

Samson, Braves attack offseason

It may be May, and spring practice for college may be over, but August will be right around the corner and it will be time to gear up for high school football in the Flathead Valley. I spoke to Flathead football coach Kyle Samson about the team and how they are doing during the offseason.

Local fisheries biologists earn statewide awards

Two fisheries biologists with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Region 1 received a pair of awards at the annual meeting of the Montana Chapter of the American Fisheries Society.

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A recent article in the Daily Inter Lake has raised concerns among some readers as to why Sparrow’s Nest of NW MT is transitioning from a house in Whitefish to a newly renovated home in Kalispell. We, the Board of Directors of Sparrow’s Nest of NW MT, understand the community’s concerns and want to make it clear we are dedicated to our mission of ensuring safe, supportive housing for unaccompanied homeless high schools students in all areas of the Flathead Valley.

Recovery is on way, economists say

Slow growth expected over next two years

Drunk driver conviction upheld

Schauf expected to head to prison

First-ever Craft Beer Relay planned in Bigfork

On Saturday Oct. 3, two rapidly growing trends will collide at Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork at the first ever Craft Beer Relay.

Building reserve question faces school voters

Taxpayers have until Tuesday to decide whether to support a $6 million building reserve and technology levy from Kalispell Public Schools.

Late summer patterns take effect on waterways

If you are venturing out anywhere on a river, stream or small lake, you will need to watch for restrictions and closures.

Flathead wrestlers fine with losing favored status

After two straight State AA championships Flathead’s boys wrestling team slipped to second at last year’s tournament, and now the Brave Brawlers are right where coach Jeff Thompson likes them.

Jim Walter Jr., 63

Jim Jr. passed away June 18, 2020, in Livingston after a long illness.

Woman accused of dealing drugs at park, hotel

A woman is wanted on a $40,000 arrest warrant for two felony counts of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs after allegedly selling methamphetamine.