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October 12, 2023 midnight

Letters to the editor Oct. 12

Letters to the editor Oct. 12

Easement protects riparian habitat on Swan River
June 28, 2023 midnight

Easement protects riparian habitat on Swan River

Ed Goldberg had no intention of buying land when he first visited the Flathead Valley. Upon arrival, however, he fell in love with the biodiversity, the wilderness and the beauty of it all.

After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the US
September 3, 2023 midnight

After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the US

Many of the major reforms to ticket sellers in the U.S. have failed to pass this year. The proposals were inspired in part by complaints from fans who were unable to buy tickets last fall to Taylor Swift's summer stadium tour.

Hockaday holds pop up exhibit and art sale
August 10, 2023 midnight

Hockaday holds pop up exhibit and art sale

Over 30 framed works, plus over 100 unframed works on paperwill be available to purchase at affordable prices during the Give Back Benefit Sale.

Oil prices have risen. That's making gas more expensive for US drivers and helping Russia's war
September 27, 2023 midnight

Oil prices have risen. That's making gas more expensive for US drivers and helping Russia's war

The increase also complicates the global fight against inflation and feeds Russia's war chest. That poses problems for politicians as well as the people having to spend more to get to work, transport the world's goods or harvest fields.

Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg visits Montana, celebrates infrastructure investments
May 8, 2024 midnight

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.

Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis to buy CFAC site
April 4, 2024 11 a.m.

Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis to buy CFAC site

The Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. has agreed to sell 2,400 acres of land it owns to Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis.

Europe sees inflation drop to 6.1%, but real relief for consumers will take months
June 4, 2023 midnight

Europe sees inflation drop to 6.1%, but real relief for consumers will take months

The annual figure in May eased from 7% in April for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, the European Union's statistical agency Eurostat said Thursday.

Meant to Bee focuses on custom goods at affordable prices
July 30, 2023 midnight

Meant to Bee focuses on custom goods at affordable prices

Out of that frustration, and care for the area, Meant to Bee was born, a locally sourced, customizable goods store that aims to sell local products at an affordable price.

Exploring Montana's backroads
September 28, 2023 midnight

Exploring Montana's backroads

If you want to enjoy this week’s Outdoor column, you must set your clock back 100 years or more as we explore a backroads corner of Montana.

December 16, 2023 noon

Glacier swimmers off to fast start

The Glacier Wolfpack swim team is experienced, deep, and ready to compete for a state title this winter. The Wolfpack started the season off strong with the girls team taking home third place at the Kalispell Invite, and the boys bringing home a second place. Great Falls was the winner in both categories.

From eggs to electronics to used cars, consumer inflation eased its grip on US households in July
August 13, 2023 midnight

From eggs to electronics to used cars, consumer inflation eased its grip on US households in July

The inflation data the government reported Thursday showed that overall consumer prices rose 3.2% from a year earlier.

May 30, 2023 midnight

Letters to the editor May 30

Letters to the editor May 30

April 27, 2024 midnight

Tackling the rising cost of housing in Montana together

More than 100 years ago, my grandparents made a life for our family on a homesteaded plot of land outside of Big Sandy that we still farm to this day.

Chevron buys Hess for $53 billion
October 23, 2023 midnight

Chevron buys Hess for $53 billion

Chevron is buying Hess Corp. for $53 billion and it's not even the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month as major producers seize the initiative while oil prices surge.

State Swimming: Glacier school records fall
February 11, 2024 1:30 p.m.

State Swimming: Glacier school records fall

The team results weren’t quite what Karen Bouda or the Glacier Wolfpack wanted, but the veteran swim coach for both of Kalispell’s AA schools prefers to stay positive.

April 30, 2024 midnight

Congress must act on housing crisis

For the past six months I have been talking to hundreds of Montanans about their concerns and hopes for the future, and the one issue that comes up every time is housing. Some of our neighbors and their kids are living on the streets.

Grappling with crowded jail, Flathead County eyes new facility
December 23, 2023 12:05 a.m.

Grappling with crowded jail, Flathead County eyes new facility

The Flathead County Detention Center for more than a decade has seen its capacity “repeatedly pushed to the brink and beyond,” according to a needs assessment of the jail.

Iraq scrambles to contain fighting between US troops and Iran-backed groups, fearing Gaza spillover
December 11, 2023 9:15 a.m.

Iraq scrambles to contain fighting between US troops and Iran-backed groups, fearing Gaza spillover

BAGHDAD (AP) — Dozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months as the Israel-Hamas war has raged have forced Baghdad into a balancing act that's becoming more difficult by the day.

May 30, 2023 midnight

Republicans put Montanan’s tax dollars to work

Republicans came into the 2023 session focused on how to ensure a large surplus was handled with the utmost respect for Montanans, as well as meeting the needs of state services. With a surplus estimated at over 2 billion dollars, this was a monumental undertaking.