March is Women's History Month

So why am I, an old man, writing about Women's History Month? Excellent question and after reading this you might have a small peek at the answer. In 1980, then-President Jimmy Carter designated March 8 as National Women's Week. Congress in 1987 designated the month of March, Women's History Month, and every president since has continued that designation. March 8 is also International Women's Day. Below is a little history of remarkable and influential women from the past and present.

Legals for March, 7 2024

Two Eagle River School: After 50 years, still going strong

In 1973 it was noted that the dropout rate for high school age students in Montana was approximately 16%, and in schools with large numbers of Native American students, the dropout rate was estimated between 38-42%. Those numbers were even higher on the Flathead Indian Reservation, where a study showed that in the nine public school districts 63% of Indian students had quit school prior to acquiring a high school diploma.

Suspect who fled Kalispell Police given deferred sentence

An alleged drunk driver who led Kalispell Police officers on a chase last year that ended near the entrance of Logan Health Medical Center received a deferred sentence in Flathead County District Court in November.

Darrin K. Lovitt, 50

Darrin Lovitt passed peacefully on March 1, 2024, when his heart could not beat any longer, surrounded by his family and friends.

U.S. presidents owed their day of recognition

President's Day 2024 is behind us, but not too far. While touring Andrew Jackson's Hermitage last fall in Nashville, I picked up a gift shop book titled, “Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought)". To my credit, or discredit, I bought it.

Landowners have until March 15 to apply for PALA and UPL programs

Landowners have until March 15 to apply for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Unlocking Public Lands (UPL) Program or the Public Access Land Agreement (PALA) Program.

Legals for March, 6 2024

Kila man earns deferred sentences for drug possession charges

Randaell Charles Stilson, 20, faced charges of criminal possession of dangerous drugs in two separate cases following arrests in 2023 and 2024. He pleaded guilty to both after striking deals with prosecutors.

Accused drug dealer sentenced to state Department of Corrections

Judge Dan Wilson handed down a five-year sentence to Jeffrey Duane Portmann, 55, for felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs and another two years, suspended, for bail jumping in Flathead County District Court on Nov. 9.

Glacier Park International Airport unveils expanded terminal

Airplanes aren’t the only things going up and down at Glacier Park International Airport — it’s now home to Flathead County’s sole set of escalators.

Regulator would cap credit card late fees at $8, part of Biden's campaign against junk fees

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced a rule Tuesday to cap all credit card late fees, the latest effort in the White House push to end what it has called junk fees and a move that regulators say will save Americans up to $10 billion a year.

Flathead Electric participates in project aimed at improving power grid

As part of the study, participating cooperatives, including Flathead Electric, will pilot distributed energy resource (DER) programs that utilize software to shift or reduce electric demand from participating members when extreme weather conditions impact the grid or when power prices spike.

Warriors for clean water

Volunteers with the Idaho Conservation League honored

A group of volunteers working with the Idaho Conservation League were given an award for their efforts in water conservation. The Idaho Nonprofit Center presented them with the award Monday at the Human Rights Education Institute in Coeur d’Alene.

Silver Valley Sports: Feb. 26 - Mar. 3

That's a wrap for winter sports. Kellogg wrestling will miss their graduating seniors. All-League girls basketball teams announced.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Feb. 26 - March 3

That's a wrap for winter sports. Kellogg wrestling will miss their graduating seniors. All-League girls basketball teams announced.

Financial report tops brief council agenda

The City Council is expected to quickly work through a brief agenda Wednesday after a presentation on Sandpoint’s quarterly financial report.

Legals for March, 5 2024

Cougars take third at 2B Girls state tournament

SPOKANE – No. 2 seed Warden closed out the 2023-24 season with a third-place trophy after defeating No. 6 Adna in Saturday’s 2B Girls State Basketball Tournament, overcoming a narrow halftime deficit to beat the Pirates 74-68. “We dug deep, got a couple more stops when we had to, got a couple buckets when we had to,” Warden Head Coach Josh Madsen said. “Made our free throws. The whole game was not super pretty, it really wasn’t, but it was a typical Saturday morning at state, where you do whatever you’ve got to do to get a win.”

Ybarra energy bill heads to governor after unanimous approval in Senate

OLYMPIA - Lawmakers are pushing for changes in how Washington calculates the electric load of utilities. Proposed legislation on the issue passed the state Senate Feb. 27 with a unanimous vote of 49-0 and heads to the governor’s desk for approval.