Proud Boy convicted of helping spearhead Capitol attack ties Jan. 6 sentence record with 18 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — A one-time leader in the Proud Boys far-right extremist group was sentenced Friday to 18 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, tying the record for the longest sentence in the attack.

Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows a modest rise in latest sign of slowing price increases

WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained low last month, adding to signs of cooling price increases and raising the likelihood that the Fed will leave interest rates unchanged when it next meets in late September.

WTC holds auditions for ‘Kalamazoo’

Auditions for “Kalamazoo” will be held on Sunday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma set to perform in Kalispell in 2024

Having captivated hearts and souls with his virtuoso talent for over four decades, Yo-Yo Ma is celebrated as one of the greatest cellists of our time.

Three Dog Night to perform with guest Cole Larravide

Rock band Three Dog Night and special guest indie rock artist Cole Larravide take the stage at the Wachholz College Center in Kalispell Oct. 26.

Kalispell City Council discusses increasing demands on fire, emergency medical services

Kalispell City Council reviewed Monday a third-party report that found that the city’s fire and emergency medical services are understaffed.

Glacier National Park officials talk access, ticketed entry with visitors and stakeholders

Glacier National Park officials gave people a chance to voice their opinions about park access in person at two different open houses this week.

Fire prevention requires close and careful attention to conditions, utilities say

COEUR D’ALENE — The interaction of electrical lines and the landscape around them, especially trees, often ends badly — it can cause power outages any time of year, but in the summer in particular it can cause fires. Keeping fires from happening requires close attention to power lines and the areas around them, and that’s not just a summer job.

Picking a QB — it’s so 2003

That the Montana Grizzlies haven’t decided on a quarterback might seem news to some, as the squad prepares to open their season against Butler at noon Saturday.

Columbia Falls sweeps Frenchtown teams in soccer home opener

Six different players scored Tuesday to help the Columbia Falls Wildkats top Frenchtown 10-0 in a mercy-rule shortened Northwest A girls soccer game

Chukars pluck first game from Riders

The beginning was certainly solid for the Glacier Range Riders Tuesday; the ending not so much.

Mineral County business owner bakes for the community

These days, it seems everything can be made to order and deliverable to your front door. Well now in Superior and St. Regis, that can also include homemade baked goods.

Law Roundup: Classic car pulled out of Swan River

A restored classic car was pulled out of the Swan River. The owner allegedly called the Kalispell Police Department to report the car stolen, saying the vehicle had broken down at the location Saturday night and he was waiting for it to be towed.

Lethal experiment at Gunsight Lake

Glacier National Park just approved an ambitious and untested experiment at Gunsight Lake in the St. Mary watershed.

Legals for August, 29 2023

US, China agree to discuss export controls as commerce secretary visits to warm up chilly ties

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she and her Chinese counterpart agreed Monday to exchange information on U.S. export controls that frustrate Beijing and set up a group to discuss other commercial issues, but neither side appeared ready to make concessions on disputes that have plunged relations to their lowest level in decades.

Letters to the editor Aug. 28

Letters to the editor Aug. 28

Global inflation pressures could become harder to manage in coming years, research suggests

The prevalence of such trends across the world could intensify global inflation pressures in the coming years and make it harder for the Federal Reserve and other central banks to meet their inflation targets.

David Michael Fredericks, 66

David Michael Fredericks

James William Robbins, 95

James William Robbins