Biden says he had to use Trump-era funds for the border wall. Asked if barriers work, he says 'No'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday defended his administration's decision to waive 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow for construction of roughly 20 miles of additional border wall, saying he had no choice but to use the Trump-era funding for the barrier to stop illegal migration from Mexico.

FVCC receives $50k donation to heavy equipment program

Flathead Valley Community College recently received a $50,000 donation to it heavy equipment operators program.

WTC presents Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece ‘Lost In Yonkers’

This nostalgic memory play takes us back to the summer of 1942: World War II is on and flat-broke Eddie Kurnitz leaves his sons Jay and Arty with their grandmother while he takes to the road as a salesman to pay off his debts.

Whitefish High School Class of 1958 holds book signing

The book is called “Love Letter to Whitefish, Montana” and is being released this weekend to coincide with the 65th class reunion and Whitefish High’s homecoming.

Plains artist Ilene Paulsen featured at Phillips Gallery

Her work will be on display as the featured artist at Phillips Gallery inside the Kalispell Center Mall during the month of October.

John Bauska, 72

John Bauska

McCarthy broke promises and aided liberals

This past Congress, House Republicans have worked together to secure several conservative wins for the American people, and I was proud to be part of that process.

United Way parts with Winter Warm-up event

An annual event that connected homeless people with local services is being transferred from the United Way to Collaborative Housing Solutions, with United Way leadership citing a change in direction for the organization.

Voters reject Kalispell levies, Whitefish bond

Voters rejected four Kalispell Public Schools technology and safety levy requests in a mail-ballot election that ended Tuesday night.

Unique time, look to Crosstown

The 17th Crosstown football game is unique in that it has a Thursday night kickoff instead of Friday. It also sets Flathead’s unique offense against a Glacier team with a unique set of skill players.

Legals for October, 5 2023

Stimson Lumber owner critical of U.S. Forest Service

Stimson’s mill in Plummer, Idaho, has dropped about two-thirds of its workforce by the end of last week.

Bobcat running back room continues to make noise

There are running back rooms and there is what the No. 2-ranked Montana State Bobcats seem to have put together this season, enroute to a 5-1 start.

Legals for October, 4 2023

Voters reject $33.7M Whitefish School District bond issue

Voters have turned down a $33.7 million bond issue put forward by the Whitefish School District that would have funded an expansion of the high school and its athletic facilities.

Accused squatter sentenced for criminal mischief, bail jumping

Judge Danni Coffman gave Ashley Katherine Coil, 38, a deferred five-year sentence to the state Department of Corrections for felony criminal mischief on Sept. 20.

Counties say they’ll buck governor on collecting full school property tax

A dispute over whether a Montana statute intended to cap property tax growth applies to a state-level school property tax escalated this week as several county governments said they plan to buck the Montana Department of Revenue’s direction to collect a full 95 mills for a tax that supports state school equalization funding.

Protestors seek to draw attention to Banned Books Week following board decision

More than a dozen protestors gathered in front of the Kalispell branch of ImagineIF Libraries on Monday to protest the county library system’s decision to forgo celebrating Banned Books Week.

Montana is appealing a landmark climate change ruling that favored youth plaintiffs

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The office of Montana's Republican attorney general is appealing a landmark climate change ruling that said state agencies aren't doing enough to protect 16 young plaintiffs from harm caused by global warming.

Behind Emerson, Polson completes State A golf sweep

The Polson golf teams nailed down their state title sweep Saturday, and found another 1A golfer along the way.