Kathleen 'Kathy' Laura Grisé, 88

Kathleen “Kathy” Laura Grisé, age 88, of Columbia Falls, passed away Sept. 14, 2023.

Suspect in Kila stabbing back in jail

Lisa Maylyn Owens of Kila is being held in the Flathead County Detention Center with bail set at $25,000.

Attendance down at 2023 Northwest Montana Fair

Total attendance was 76,487 people over five days.

Whitefish tops C-Falls 20-14 in OT

WHITEFISH — Carson Gulick’s third touchdown pass of the game, a 10-yarder to Mason Kelch in overtime, gave Whitefish a 20-14 win over Western A rival Columbia Falls Friday.

Whitefish netters top Vals

The Bulldogs topped Bigfork in three sets Thursday in Western A volleyball.

Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers in a battle for a bigger share of industry profits

DETROIT (AP) — About 13,000 U.S. auto workers stopped making vehicles and went on strike Friday after their leaders couldn't bridge a giant gap between union demands in contract talks and what Detroit's three automakers are willing to pay.

Bissen, Glacier girls third at Butte Invite

Glacier freshman Lauren Bissen ran to third place at the Butte Invitational on Friday, helping the Wolfpack girls to a third place finish as a team.

Wildkats bounce back with win in Libby

LIBBY — The Columbia Falls Wildkats bounced back from a Tuesday loss to Whitefish with a 9-0 win in Libby on Thursday in Northwest A girls soccer.

Pack try to bounce back against Helena High

The Glacier Wolfpack welcomes Helena High to Legends Stadium knowing that a) they didn’t plan to start out 0-1 in Western AA play and b) the Bengals have been tough to beat.

Glacier’s Griz-bound Goicoechea wants to finish strong

Glacier has won quite a few football games since this senior class came on the scene as sophomores, and yet it’s hard not to notice something. The Wolfpack is a little bit better when Kash Goicoechea is on the field.

Glacier, Polson win team titles; Pack’s Cunningham, Tanner are medalists

After Trevor Cunningham of Glacier and Carson Hupka of Polson ended up tied at the end of 36 holes at the Kalispell Invitational golf meet Wednesday, it was decided a little playoff was in order. It turned into a big playoff.

Legals for September, 15 2023

AA football: Spartans pull away from Flathead

MISSOULA — Missoula Sentinel quarterback Riley Allen threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more Thursday, and the Spartans pulled away after halftime to beat Flathead 46-7 in Western AA football.

Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges in long-running probe weeks after plea deal failed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on federal firearms charges, the latest step in a long-running investigation into the president's son that puts the case on track toward a possible high-stakes trial as the 2024 election looms.

Flathead County inks deal on Lower Valley property for septage plant

Flathead County will purchase 36.9 acres in Lower Valley with the intention of developing a regional septage treatment facility on the site.

Angry and frustrated, McCarthy finds that even a Biden impeachment inquiry isn't enough for GOP

Angry, frustrated and unable to lead a fractured and unruly Republican majority, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Thursday told the colleagues threatening to oust him: Do it.

Former firearms executive Busse seeks Democratic nomination to challenge Montana Gov. Gianforte

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Former firearms executive turned gun industry critic Ryan Busse is seeking the 2024 Democratic nomination to challenge first-term Republican Governor Greg Gianforte in Montana.

Whitefish Songwriter Festival features hit songwriters and rising stars

The festival includes 40 shows in eight restaurants, bars and local businesses.

Whitefish event benefits Maui wildfire victims

#Mauistrong will host an event at the Great Northern Bar in Whitefish on Sept. 20 beginning at 6 p.m. to benefit those who were impacted by the wildfires in Maui last month.

Law roundup: Hungry man gets twisted up in crime

A man tried to steal $20 worth of pretzels. Employees were not happy. He was ticketed and released by the Kalispell Police Department.