Man arrested for stealing car wash vacuum sentenced

Flathead County District Court Judge Heidi Ulbricht handed down a pair of three-year sentences for felony criminal mischief and theft to Jeremy Allen Wunderlich, 40, on June 1.

Sportsman’s Warehouse to open 15 new stores in 2023

WEST JORDAN, UTAH — After opening nine new stores across the country in its 2022 fiscal year, Sportsman’s Warehouse is pushing more into the eastern United States by announcing they are on track to opening 15 new stores in the 2023 fiscal year. “As we look forward, we believe we are on track to open 15 new stores during 2023, the highest number of stores we’ve ever opened in a single year,” said Jeff White, chief financial officer of Sportsman’s Warehouse in a release accompanying the company’s 2022 annual report. “We remain committed to further expanding our merchandising and omnichannel strategies and capabilities, while maintaining financial discipline and rigor throughout the organization.” “Although we expect the first half of fiscal 2023 to be pressured, we anticipate improvements during the back half of the year,” White said. Those pressures include inflation influencing consumer spending, as well as cold and wet weather conditions in the western U.S. – where most of Sportsman’s locations are – to delay the beginning of spring shooting, fishing and camping.

Flathead Valley’s Mady Rigg finds her voice as Miss Montana

Mady Rigg is awaiting details on the upcoming Miss USA pageant, where she will represent Montana after earning the crown.

Commercial construction projects in Stateline, Post Falls

Many commercial construction projects are happening between State Line and Post Falls. Here's a list of the places. To see more precise locations check the www.inlandnwbusiness.com website by Matt Behringer. The new places don't include a Trader Joe's or a Costco although many people wish they did.

A masterwork of vivid vignettes

On Saturday, June 10 at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, June 11 at 3 p.m., the community will be treated to a performance by Melody Puller at the Little Carnegie Theater at the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, 110 Main St., in downtown Sandpoint. She will perform Debussy’s Preludes- Book 1 on Saturday and Book 2 on Sunday.

EBC brews up great coffee, Good Food Award

This isn't your average cup of Joe. It's smooth, rich and with a balance that's just right. The Evans Brother's Coffee — the Costa Rica Finca Calle Lajas Natural blend also is a 2023 Good Food Award winner. It’s the third time that Evans Brothers Coffee, founded by brothers Randy and Rick Evans, has earned a Good Food Award. EBC previously won Good Food Awards in 2013 and 2020.

Rocket project aims to launch students’ interest in science

Alison Godfrey in 2016 hosted the first rocket rally for eighth grade students to showcase their science and engineering skills.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

Flathead Business Newsmakers

Happenings at Flathead businesses

Two Flathead businesses selected for Employers of Choice Award

The award is given each year to employers who demonstrate exceptional dedication to attracting and retaining workers.

Opportunities to fix forests in the farm bill

Summer is an essential time for Montana’s agricultural producers, but this summer is also an important time for agriculture policymakers.

The debt dilemma and tax cheats

Only relatively recently has the idea that “taxation is theft” been seriously suggested in the public discourse.

Libby man sentenced in child assault case

Ty Reed Orsborn, 35, was originally charged and pleaded not guilty to felony assault on a minor and misdemeanor DUI.

Flathead Electric Co-op announces scholarship winners

A total of $118,000, funded by the Co-op's unclaimed capital credits, was awarded to local students this year.

EDITORIAL: Hayden turns a housing light on

Decision may impact few, but every step forward in housing crisis helps

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

A quilting project of generational proportions

Years ago, Madison Ypma’s great-great grandmother Ida Brock Sterling sewed together blocks for a quilt.

Scout gives back to Columbia Falls

Columbia Falls senior Trey Rice put his welding and fabrication skills to good use earlier this year, building four new benches at Columbus Park.

Legals for June, 2 2023

Big Bend students participate in civics simulation

MOSES LAKE – Big Bend Community College students get to participate in mock scenarios of different parts of the American Government in Political Science 202. Instructors Chris Riley and Webb Waites teach the five-credit course together and have taught various courses together for over 10 years at Big Bend...