Whitefish Community Foundation awards over $477,000 to Flathead Valley nonprofits

Whitefish Community Foundation held its annual Community Grant Awards on April 29 and presented $477,750 in grants and special awards to 52 nonprofit organizations representing projects and programs in Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Evergreen, Kalispell, Lakeside, Libby and Whitefish.

Daines cites 'fluid situation' in D.C.

Montana’s new congressman, Steve Daines, says there are upsides to the looming sequestration spending cuts and he predicts that gun control legislation will not pass Congress.

Small business gets boost from unlikely source

If you own a small business that has been trying to expand or even survive, you know how challenging it can be to borrow money in today's environment of cautious - even contracted - banks. This coming November you are likely to find that your bank has had a sudden change of heart, but it's been coming a long time.

Montana veterans face wait for medical travel reimbursements

After hearing from Kalispell veterans who are facing delays in travel reimbursements for their treks to medical appointments, one of Montana’s senators said he’s calling on the secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire an additional employee in the state.

Glacier visitor spending tops $344 million

As the summer vacation and travel seasons open, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2018 resulted in a $40.1 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 329,000 jobs.

Barbara Hermina Dorthea (Wallace) Marttala, 90

Barbara Hermina Dorthea (Wallace) Marttala, 90, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away on August 25, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at Wellspring Meadows Assisted Living Facility in Hayden, Idaho;

Former Glacier National Park wolf biologist Boyd making mark in art world

Glacier visitor spending tops $344 million

As the summer vacation and travel seasons open, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2018 resulted in a $40.1 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 329,000 jobs.

Caution urged in wake of U.S. 95 crashes

“While it is not our role to determine cause or conditions that contribute to traffic accidents, we would urge folks to use more caution on our area highways,” Armstrong stated in a March 16 Facebook post.

Selkirk chief urges caution in wake of U.S. 95 crashes

“While it is not our role to determine cause or conditions that contribute to traffic accidents, we would urge folks to use more caution on our area highways,” Armstrong stated in a March 16 Facebook post.

Passion drives Pinehurst Golf Course improvements

Volunteers make their mark

For 97 years, the Pinehurst Gold Course has been a popular stop for casual linksters, but the course’s staff and club members are hoping that a few upgrades can make the experience even better.

Boundary County gathers to remember and honor veterans

Near-fatal accident sparks safety reform

The Moyie Springs toxic manhole incident did not violate OSHA regulations, officials say

The recent confined space accident at the Moyie Springs sewer plant has prompted local officials and contractors to reconsider and reinstate construction safety protocols.

Longtime human rights task force members step down

Two longtime members of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, Marshall Mend and Doug Cresswell, will step down from their positions on the board after more than four decades of service.

Law sentenced maximum for manslaughter

A man guilty of voluntary manslaughter has been sentenced to serve the maximum sentence in prison for the murder of a former girlfriend.

Sandpoint Strikers 2013 girls squad makes history, heading to national tournament

After narrowly missing the chance to qualify for the US Club Soccer National Cup via Washington, the Sandpoint Strikers 2013 girls' team was left with one option to make history.

Sixth Street revives a galactic farce

A must see show

See this show, you must

Sixth Street revives a galactic farce

Legals for February, 10 2024

OPINION: U.S. agriculture needs farm workforce modernization

Act favors work solutions over monetary bandages