Glacier librarian hits the road to learn about the auto industry

Kerrie More is not an automobile industry scholar — yet. She recently spent a week in Indianapolis learning about a part of history that shaped the everyday lives of Americans.

PHOTOS: The Event at Rebecca Farm 2023

Scenes from The Event at Rebecca Farm held Wednesday, July 19 to Sunday, July 23.

Legals for July, 23 2023

William Wesley Foultner, 87

William Wesley Foultner

Kootenai Outdoor Adventure Club making memorable connections

It’s an ambitious undertaking to be sure, but the benefits of the Kootenai Outdoor Adventure Program are very tangible.

Judge orders Montana health clinic to pay nearly $6 million over false asbestos claims

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination must pay the government almost $6 million in penalties and damages after it submitted hundreds of false asbestos claims, a judge ruled.

Woman arrested during Majestic Valley Arena brawl changes plea

The Washington state woman arrested for allegedly wielding a bat during a large brawl involving outlaw motorcycle clubs at Majestic Valley Arena in February pleaded guilty Thursday to felony criminal endangerment.

Grizzly euthanized after spate of conflicts in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park officials on July 20 euthanized an aggressive and food-conditioned grizzly bear suspected of charging at a picnicking family near Swiftcurrent Lake Boat Launch earlier in the week.

Judge sets a trial date for next May in Trump's classified documents case in Florida

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Florida has scheduled a trial date for next May for former President Donald Trump in a case charging him with illegally retaining hundreds of classified documents.

C-Falls felon sentenced to 15 years for illegally possessing loaded shotgun

A Columbia Falls man with multiple felony convictions was sentenced July 20 to 15 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for illegally possessing a loaded shotgun.

Everyone wants a piece of the 'Barbie' movie marketing mania

There are pink benches at bus stops and pink clothing displayed in store windows. Microsoft's XBox has come up with a Barbie console series and HGTV is hosting a four-part Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge.

Janet L. Schalk-Jorgensen, 72

Janet L. Schalk-Jorgensen, 72

World War II veteran surprised with flight in Miss Montana

Local 99-year-old World War II veteran Betty Meyer was honored July 15 for her service in the Women’s Army Corp with a flight aboard a restored C-47 affectionately known as "Miss Montana."

A Lakers, Twins win at West A; play Friday

Hunter Glidden’s RBI single broke a 4-4 title, and the Kalispell Lakers scored 10 runs over the final two innings of a 12-5 defeat of Cranbrook at the West A District Legion tournament Thursday.

Legals for July, 21 2023

Senate Judiciary panel considering ethics rules for the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a new ethics code for the Supreme Court, an attempt to respond to recent revelations about justices' interactions with wealthy donors and others. Republicans are strongly opposed, arguing the ethics bill could "destroy" the high court.

Letters to the editor July 20

Letters to the editor July 20

Legals for July, 20 2023

Bankruptcy slams the brakes on Dutch e-bike manufacturer VanMoof

The Amsterdam-based company, started in 2009 by brothers Taco and Ties Carlier, posted a statement on its website informing clients that an Amsterdam court declared VanMoof bankrupt on Monday.

Totten named president of Back Country Horsemen chapter

She is the youngest Backcountry Horsemen Association president in the history of the organization.