Rodney K. Johnson, 69

Rodney K. Johnson, 69, a lifelong Polson resident, left his earthly boundaries on April 10, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington, surrounded by family, after complications of rheumatoid arthritis and a stroke.

Legals for May, 9 2024

Glacier High School senior directs ‘One Stoplight Town,’ an uplifting drama about change

Step into the heart of Americana with Wolfpack Theatre Company’s uplifting production of "One Stoplight Town," May 15 and 16.

Kalispell Public Schools administrators set to take on new roles

The board of trustees have approved hiring current staff for positions including K-8 assistant superintendent, Kalispell Middle School principal, Flathead High School activities director and work-based learning director.

Wolfpack Theatre takes flight with ‘Tinkerbell’

J. M. Barrie's famed pixie takes center stage in the Wolfpack Theatre Company’s presentation of “Tinkerbell,” offering a fresh perspective on the delightful tale of “Peter Pan.”

Legals for May, 7 2024

FVCC Foundation spring event raises funds for student scholarships

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

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.

More kids are being homeschooled in Montana

Enrollment data released earlier this week from the Office of Public Instruction shows there’s been an increase in students seeking private or homeschooled instruction and a decrease in public school enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year.

Protect U.S. hydropower on the Northwest’s Snake River

President Biden’s radical green agenda is an assault on Americans’ way of life, especially in Western states.

Schweyen, UM settle for $350,000

The University of Montana and former Lady Griz basketball coach Shannon Schweyen have reached a $350,000 settlement stemming from the end of her tenure at UM, 406mtsports.com reported Wednesday.

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.

Legals for May, 3 2024

School election results: Kila, Smith Valley bonds rejected

Voter turnout was high and votes were close in multiple school elections Tuesday.

Calling on Sheehy to reject hatred, antisemitism and bigotry

As representatives of Montana’s diverse and pluralistic Jewish communities, we are disappointed and offended to see hateful messaging in a recent Tim Sheehy for Senate political ad and in public comments by one of Sheehy’s staffers.

Legals for May, 5 2024

Sapa triples twice, C-Falls cruises

COLUMBIA FALLS — Jace Hill and Dawson Juntunen combined on a five-inning three-hitter, and Reggie Sapa hit two triples as Columbia Falls beat Troy 12-2 in high school baseball Saturday.

Whitefish edges Bigfork 6-5 in baseball

WHITEFISH — Brady Howke’s RBI grounder in the fourth inning scored Chris Schwaderer with the go-ahead run, and Whitefish held off Bigfork 6-5 in high school baseball Wednesday.

Spartans blank Bravettes

MISSOULA — Piper Whitman threw a 1-hitter and drove in two runs with a double, and Missoula Sentinel downed Flathead 9-0 Thursday in Western AA softball.

Heritage Academy, a hybrid private and home school program, expands

Located on East Evergreen Drive, Heritage Academy uses a 20,000-square-foot building with 14 classrooms. The portable classroom can accommodate 48 students and was funded in part by a $75,000 Gianforte Family Foundation grant.