Zinke seeks evidence of his own claims about arrival of immigrant family

Despite raising the specter that a nonprofit worked with the Biden administration to relocate immigrants in the country illegally to Kalispell earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke has yet to produce evidence for the claim.

Legals for May, 19 2024

Letters to the editor May 19

Letters to the editor May 19

Conservation easement good for Northwest Montana

As Republican legislators representing Northwest Montana and the western edge of our state, we write to express our full support for the Montana Great Outdoors Project.

Biden EV mandates not practical for Montana

Life in Montana takes energy. Companies and individuals across the state have worked tirelessly over the years to ensure Montanans have the power to go about their lives in the way they want. It is part of what makes Montana the Last Best Place.

Pilates studio focuses on helping clients tune in to their bodies

Over the years, Jennie Johnson has taught pilates, TRX, and barre, and has her degree in health and human performance with a specialization in health enhancement.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

Writers dig into ways of China

He spoke flawless Mandarin. I felt a mix of jealousy and awe over his perfect tones, those quirks of pronunciation that give each Chinese word five different meanings.

Barbara Ree Saunders, 95

Barbara Ree Saunders, 95, lost her year and half battle with cancer on May 10, 2024.

John Robert Talmage, 68

John Robert Talmage, 68 of Kalispell, passed away at his home on March 25, 2024.

Roger Lane Doney, 87

Roger Lane Doney, Oct. 28, 1936-May 13,2024.

Montana politicians turn a critical eye toward IVF treatments following Alabama ruling

Kalispell resident Margo Neiman remembers everything it took to get pregnant — medications, money and time spent worrying if her attempts at a baby through in vitro fertilization would work.

The Montana Free Press 2024 election guide for statewide and federal offices

Answers here were solicited from candidates via a written questionnaire conducted by Montana Free Press in April 2024. Responses were limited to 1,000 characters and edited lightly for punctuation and spelling. Candidates were asked to focus on the positives their service would bring the state instead of making rhetorical attacks on their opponents. Responses have not been exhaustively fact-checked. The 2024 primary election, where voters will pick each political party's nominee to advance to the General Election, will be held Tuesday, June 4. The 2024 general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5.

65 years of show tunes and hard work at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse

The Playhouse performs four musicals and a variety show about once a week during its annual run in the summertime. A college-aged cast is hired — roughly 3,000 apply every season for the 20 spots available. The program has churned out performers and crew members who go on to have successful careers in the arts like that of Oscar-winning actor J.K. Simmons.

Bigfork hotel permit tabled by Board of Adjustment

The Flathead County Board of Adjustment unanimously voted to table Bigfork Hotel Group’s request for a conditional use permit to allow for a 64-room hotel in the Fort development north of Bigfork during its May 7 meeting.

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.

Speer, Downs take Northern AA Divisional crown

Glacier’s top doubles pairing of Haven Speer and Sarah Downs claimed the Northern AA Divisional tennis title Friday at FVCC defeating Ryann Walker and Olivia Buckingham of CMR.

Farrell pitches Glacier past Flathead

With the wind at her back Ella Farrell threw a two-hit complete game shutout for Glacier against crosstown rival Flathead Thursday, in a 7-0 Wolfpack win.

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.