Western A softball: Polson, C-Falls reach semifinals

POLSON — Libby won a wild one, and Columbia Falls and Polson cruised into the semifinals at the Western A Divisional softball tournament Friday.

Postal Service asking for another taxpayer bailout

For an agency that claims it “generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses,” the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) sure does like government subsidies.

McDonald's plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices

McDonald's is planning to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customers' frustration with high prices.

State baseball: Whitefish loses thriller, Polson falls

Tough day for Northwest A

MISSOULA — As the State Baseball tournament continues through the weekend, it will be tough to top that opener.

Column: Bulldogs' Big, Bad Bullet Bob

The memorial for Bob McLeod is Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Whitefish High School gym, fittingly, because he was the basketball coach during that magical 1969-70 basketball season.

Why is inflation bad and what causes it?

Most of us are painfully aware of inflation. Webster’s dictionary says, “inflation is a continuing increase in the general price level.”

Letters to the editor May 17

Letters to the editor May 17

JoEllen Stimac Estenson, 84

JoEllen Stimac Estenson, 84, passed peacefully on May 2, 2024, following a very brief and hard-fought battle with a third bout of cancer, which accentuated her otherworldly levels of grit, determination, and positivity.

Whitefish qualifies 11 for State A tennis

Mason Kelch and Dane Hunt defeated Whitefish teammates Buren Brust and Jesse Burrough in the Northwest A divisional boys doubles championship match, as both duos earned a spot at the state tournament Wednesday.

Ronan man sentenced to 60 years for starting fire that destroy 14 homes

A Ronan man, and son of one of the most experienced and respected wildland firefighters in the country, was sentenced in Polson District Court May 10 to the Montana State Prison for a total of 60 years with 30 years suspended.

Artist finds niche in collaborating with local bands

The 27-year-old has been an artist his whole life, earning him recognition as a student at Bigfork High School where he illustrated a comic book for his senior project and doodled in the margins of his assignments.

Flathead High School presents beloved story about a red-haired orphan in ‘Anne of Green Gables’

Embark on a delightful journey and learn a few life lessons about love and friendship, along the way, in Flathead High School Theatre’s performances of “Anne of Green Gables” May 23 and 24.

Letters to the editor May 16

Letters to the editor May 16

Law roundup: Parental advisory required for campground singer

Columbia Falls Police Department called back a phone number tied to a 911 hangup and dispatch heard a child screaming, “I don’t want to go to jail.” The ...

Libby’s Heritage Museum holds opening day festivities

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes presentations and demonstrations throughout the day.

Knudsen says he got primary opponent to run so he could raise more money

At a Saturday night campaign event billed as a “conservative cookout,” Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen told a crowd that he had put a friend and fellow Republican up to running against him in his bid for re-election in order to raise more money and because he believes state law is “ridiculous,” according to a recording that captured part of his remarks and was obtained by the Daily Montanan.

Handguns and bear spray

Wow, it’s springtime in the Flathead. Last weekend was a great spring weekend with daytime highs in the 70s and 80s, plus bright sunny skies.

Tester backs bill to detain immigrants accused of crimes

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester backed the Laken Riley Act last week, becoming the first Senate Democrat to throw support behind the legislation, which focuses on crimes committed by immigrants in the country illegally.

Steven C. Bryson, 73

Steven C. Bryson, 73, passed away unexpectedly but comfortably in his home the morning of March 30, 2024.

Art students touch up sidewalk murals in Whitefish

Paintbrushes, frog wizards, pollution and Whitefish Lake — if you’re wondering what the missing link is here, a Whitefish High School advanced art student might be able to tell you.