Post Dobbs, Montanans still have abortion rights

It has been one year since the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued the Dobbs decision, eliminating the federally protected right to abortion.

AA Lakers 3-0 at Palouse tourney

PULLMAN, Wash. — Carter Schlegel drove in two runs and Max Holden was almost unhittable as the Kalispell AA Lakers beat Northwest Premier 6-2 at the Palouse Summer Series tournament on Saturday.

Subdivision containing 125 homes proposed for Bigfork

Wyoming-based Longbow Land Partners is proposing to build the Northshore Woods housing subdivision on 105 acres between Montana 35 and Bigfork Stage Road.

Rhonda Kaye (Herzog) Hoon, 58

Rhonda Kaye (Herzog) Hoon

Titan submersible imploded, killing all 5 on board

A submersible carrying five people to the Titanic imploded near the site of the shipwreck and killed everyone on board, authorities said Thursday, bringing a tragic end to a saga that included an urgent around-the-clock search and a worldwide vigil for the missing vessel.

Bigfork’s Riverbend Concert Series continues tradition of music in the park

Started by Elna Darrow and a faithful group of volunteers in 1982, the Riverbend Concert Series draws close to 200 attendees to Everit L Sliter Memorial Park each Sunday during the summer.

Parkline Towers apartment project underway in Kalispell

Developers broke ground on the Parkline Towers apartment complex in Kalispell on Tuesday, the project promising to add much-sought multi-family housing when completed.

Legals for June, 22 2023

Legals for June, 22 2023

Polebridge ranch hosts summer music events

The Home Ranch Bottoms in Polebridge has announced their summer season music events at their beer garden stage surrounded by the beauty of the North Fork.

Alleged shooter at Gorge Amphitheatre was stationed at Army base

The alleged gunman who fired into a crowd killing two people at a Washington state music festival Saturday was stationed at a U.S. Army base in Western Washington, law enforcement officials said Tuesday.

Whitefish gets federal grant to study rail crossings

The planning project will study the rail crossings at Birch Point Drive, State Park Road and East Second Street, and the Baker Avenue viaduct, according to a statement from the Federal Railroad Administration.

Parent accused of threatening school administrator changes plea

Tifani Marie Curtin, 41, initially faced a felony intimidation charge following the alleged April 28, 2022 disagreement with school employees.

Glacier National Park finds some relief for housing issues by leasing nearby properties

Local homeowners answered the call from Glacier National Park officials earlier this year, leasing vacation rentals and apartments to National Park Service seasonal employees. Park officials say the program has allowed them to hire and house 18 additional people.

Moveable Vietnam Veterans Memorial to arrive in Kalispell

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C., is expected to arrive in Kalispell on June 20.

Letters to the editor June 20

Letters to the editor June 20

Legals for June, 20 2023

Pain management practitioner passionate about helping patients be active again

Flathead Pain and Regenerative Health uses regenerative therapies such as stem cell injections and electric cell signaling therapies.

West throttles East, Wilson is Shrine MVP

BUTTE — Jarett Wilson threw for 154 yards and a touchdown, Patrick Duchien threw for two more scores and the West All-Stars thumped the East 45-13 in the 76th East-West Shrine Game Saturday.

New State Farm agency opens in Bigfork

Located along Montana 82 just north of Bigfork (right next to Grizzly Lanes bowling alley), the new agency opened May 1 and offers a variety of services for Bigfork and the surrounding communities