Law roundup: Caller wigs out over stranger

Someone allegedly called the Kalispell Police Department because they were suspicious of a woman wearing a blonde wig who was at a location across the street and wanted officers to “check it out.”

FVCC Foundation spring event raises funds for student scholarships

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

Rhetoric trumps solutions on immigration

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

Letters to the editor May 2

Letters to the editor May 2

Trout Unlimited banquet May 18

The banquet is a fundraiser for Trout Unlimited to assist with many projects, primarily in Northwest Montana.

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.

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.

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.

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

Bigfork hotel, Whitefish school before county board of adjustment

The board has seven items scheduled for consideration during the meeting. The board meets at 6 p.m. in the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell.

Kalispell shop provides bespoke experience in bridal and formal occasion wear

Apart from bridal gowns and alterations, the downtown Kalispell shop offers mother's dresses, prom, pageant, homecoming, special occasion, and other formal wear.

Robbin Mecelia Lee, 86

Robbin Mecelia (Chervenka) Lee, 86 of Columbia Falls, gracefully passed into her next great adventure into Jesus arms on April 21, 2024.

Law roundup: Scream loudly and carry a big stick

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office alleging their daughter was outside screaming and trying to break thier window with a very large stick.

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.

North Valley Music School celebrates groundbreaking ceremony

The mood was upbeat when more than 50 people, some with shiny hard hats and golden shovels, gathered on April 19 at the Smith Fields Sports Complex to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the North Valley Music School’s new building.

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.