Softball: Bravettes, Polson win big

MISSOULA — Macey McIlhargey threw a four-inning one-hitter, Tegan Strauss tripled and drove in four runs and Flathead drubbed Missoula Hellgate 15-0 in Western AA softball Thursday.

Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month

WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed's reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon and underscoring a burden for President Joe Biden's re-election bid.

Smith Valley seeks approval for $1.8M bond to rebuild classrooms gutted by mold and asbestos

A $1.8 million bond issue is on the ballot to restore a building of Smith Valley School that was gutted to remove mold and asbestos.

State seeking public comment on future of Bigfork fishing access site

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is taking comments on a plan to relocate the state fishing access site at Sportsman's Bridge ahead of construction of a new span across the Flathead River.

Debra Warriner

Debra K. Warriner (Jensen) passed away April 16, 2024, at the Brendon House after a lengthy battle with COPD.

Paddling film festival April 25 in Whitefish

The Paddling Film Festival is an international adventure film tour presenting the world’s best paddling films of the year — whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP, action and lifestyle – in more than 120 cities and towns across Canada, United States and around the world.

Your new tax bill

By now most Montana homeowners and business owners have gotten a new and unexpected tax bill from their county treasurers. Here’s why.

Prep focus: Zetooney gives 'em a shot

The Whitefish girls track and field team has been blessed with sprinters through the years, going back at least as far as Marlow Schulz, so it should surprise nobody the Bulldogs have some serious speed in 2024.

C-Falls rallies past Bravettes Tuesday

COLUMBIA FALLS — Haden Peters threw a complete game, overcoming a three-run home run by Flathead’s Kaidyn Lake, and Columbia Falls rallied past the Bravettes for a 10-7 non-conference softball win Tuesday.

Dynamic Quist duo back on stage with busy performance lineup

When Halladay and Rob aren’t crooning a country melody with trio partner Clara Weick, they’re acting in movies, playing shows and creating a plan to bring more music to Montana children.

Legals for April, 25 2024

Roland Otto Cheek, 88

It is with peace in our hearts that we notify friends and community that Roland Cheek’s circle of life is now complete. He passed peacefully in his sleep on April 12, 2024.

Swan River School holds trustee election

The election is May 7.

Helena Flats School holds trustee election

The election is May 7.

Senior Home Safety Day event April 27

My Glacier Village is partnering with Montana-owned and operated Glacier Ace to host a Home Safety Day and free barbecue lunch for community seniors on Saturday, April 27 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at both the Evergreen and Columbia Falls Hardware Store locations.

Valley athletes break Pilcher Top 10 records

MISSOULA — That was a fast track at MCPS Stadium Tuesday for the 24th Pilcher/Western Montana Top 10 meet. And given what some juniors did, it will be fast again in 2025.

Legals for April, 24 2024

MSU breaks ground on new nursing education building in Kalispell

Montana State University officials joined community members in Kalispell on Tuesday to break ground on the final of five new nursing education facilities under construction around the state.

Kalispell Public Schools holds trustee election, asks for levies

School elections are May 7.

Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan heads to the Senate for final approval after months of delay

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate returned to Washington on Tuesday to vote on $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, the final congressional steps to send the legislation to President Joe Biden's desk after months of delays and contentious internal debate over how involved the United States should be abroad.