Columbia Falls' Malaki Simpson aims for State A sprint titles

Columbia Falls sprinter Malaki Simpson knows this is his year to become a state champion.

Spring Mack Days nears conclusion with 32,000 fish

With only one weekend left in the 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake, anglers have entered 32,683 lake trout since the contest began March 14. The 2019 spring event holds the record fish count at 40,357.

FVCC Foundation spring event raises funds for student scholarships

With over 100 guests in attendance, the evening raised over $70,000 for student scholarships.

Records fall at Archie Roe

Glacier boys, Flathead girls win team titles

The Flathead boys didn’t win the 45th Archie Roe Invitational, but setting a meet and state best time in the 400-meter relay felt pretty good Saturday.

Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg visits Montana, celebrates infrastructure investments

MISSOULA — Touting $5.3 billion of federal dollars coming to Montana, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said Monday investments in airport, road and other infrastructure projects have been sorely needed, already are having a positive effect, and are at amounts unprecedented in his lifetime.

Eureka girls win fourth meet of spring

EUREKA — Eureka’s Kricket Bridges won twice, setting a personal record in the 200 meters, and the Lions won their fourth girls track meet title of the season Tuesday — this time at the Lincoln County Meet.

Whitefish Theatre Company presents music and dance by Jesús Muñoz Flamenco

The Whitefish Theatre Company presents the music and movement of Jesús Muñoz Flamenco as the final installment of its 2023-24 music series May 10.

Rhetoric trumps solutions on immigration

A group of immigrants’ arrival to the Flathead Valley on Wednesday has raised more questions than answers.

Carson Krack gives Whitefish another multi-event standout

The comparisons between Carson Krack and a certain predecessor in the Whitefish High School track and field program are easy to see.

Letters to the editor May 2

Letters to the editor May 2

C-Falls’ Schrader earns honor at Frontier meet

BUTTE — Montana Tech swept the Frontier Conference track and field championships for the second straight season Monday, and the men got a boost from Columbia Falls’ Adam Schrader.

Goudette leads Glacier HR barrage

Kenadie Goudette hit a grand slam in the first game, two more home runs in the second, and Glacier beat Helena Capital 10-4 and Helena High 9-1 in Western AA softball Saturday.

Let ‘er buck: Local teen launches bull-riding business

When Korbin Baldwin isn’t in class at the vo-ag center, or on the wrestling mats at Flathead High School, he is likely having a bull session with Whiskey, Tumbleweed, Flat White and Dust Demon.

Make every birthday phenomenal

Success needs savoring. Milestones mean taking stock. We recently partied to mark the 130-year anniversary of Central School and the 25-year anniversary of its tenant, the Northwest Montana History Museum.

EPA says it would be tough to remove all of the waste at CFAC

The Environmental Protection Agency made its strongest case yet for a “waste in place” solution for the cleanup of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. Superfund site during a public meeting last week.

Top times set at Nicosia Triangular

COLUMBIA FALLS — Brooke Zetooney of Whitefish set season bests in the 400 meter and shot put, while also picking up the win in the 100 at the Mike Nicosia Triangular Tuesday.

Legals for May, 3 2024

Montana Supreme Court sides with state in water right dispute

The Montana Supreme Court has sided with the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation in a dispute involving a 64-year-old water right that’s used to irrigate both private and public land.

Letters to the editor May 6

Letters to the editor May 6

Legals for May, 8 2024