Kalispell interim superintendent looks to move district forward

Kalispell Public Schools Interim Superintendent Randy Cline may only be at the helm for 2023-24 school year, but he’s planning to make it one that has a lasting impact and sets the stage for the next administrator.

Legals for September, 4 2023

Glacier Park visitor spending boon to economy of gateway communities

The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis conducted by economists at the National Park Service said that spending supported nearly 6,000 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $548 million.

Mary 'Liz' Steele, 93

Mary "Liz" Steele

Superior business offers unique precision cutting

Since opening in June, Twin Creek Creations has made a big splash from Superior going west, but now they are going to be moving in all directions after testing the water.

Funding set aside to address lead found in school water may come up short

Montana’s legislature designated $3.7 million this spring to remove lead from school drinking-water supplies, then the state received $565,000 more on Aug. 1 from the $50 billion federal infrastructure package aiming to improve water systems nationally.

How the Legislature is improving Montana’s education system

As Montana students head back into the classroom for another year of school, our education system is facing multiple challenges.

Climate action has brought record investments and jobs

One year after a major climate bill was passed, many states are flourishing thanks to an influx of clean energy investment and jobs.

After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the US

Many of the major reforms to ticket sellers in the U.S. have failed to pass this year. The proposals were inspired in part by complaints from fans who were unable to buy tickets last fall to Taylor Swift's summer stadium tour.

US employers added a solid 187,000 jobs in August in sign of a still-resilient labor market

Last month's job growth marked an increase from July's revised gain of 157,000 but still pointed to a moderating pace of hiring compared with the sizzling gains of last year and earlier this year.

Whitefish girls top Loyola, Stevi

Olivia Genovese and Isabelle Cooke each scored a hat trick in Whitefish’s 9-0 win over Missoula Loyola on Saturday in Northwest A girls soccer.

Legals for September, 3 2023

Prep football: Bigfork blanks Ronan; Eureka, C-Falls win

BIGFORK — Asher Knopik ran for two touchdowns and caught a scoring pass to help Bigfork improve to 2-0 with a 35-0 win over Ronan in Western A football Friday.

NAG’s Last Hurrah: Arts group plans to fold after Shakespeare performances

As evening settles around Good Old Days Park in St. Ignatius this weekend, the few remaining members of Ninepipe Arts Group (fondly known as NAG) will settle in too, ready to savor Montana Shakespeare in the Parks’ performances of “The Three Musketeers” on Saturday and “Measure for Measure” on Sunday.

AA Football: Braves hold off Belgrade 17-14

For a win in their home football opener, the Flathead Braves combined just enough scoring with just enough defense, and added in a killer dose of screens.

Whitefish City Council approves budget including tax decrease

The Whitefish City Council voted unanimously on Aug. 21 to approve the city’s 2024 fiscal year final budget, totaling $51 million.

Shooting of a brown bear leaves 2 cubs motherless and sparks outrage in Italy

ROME (AP) — The slaying of an endangered brown bear near an Italian national park left her two young cubs motherless and sparked outrage in Italy on Friday.

Flathead County budget reflects decrease for taxpayers

Flathead County commissioners on Thursday approved a final budget that includes a $2.8 million increase in tax collections while reducing overall spending when compared to the previous year.

Bigfork coach Benn facing former team, player

It's just the second week of the season, and there is already a big-time game in the Northwestern A Conference.

Legals for September, 1 2023