AA hoops: Bravettes' Moy fights back from knee injury

She played in every game as a freshman, and as a junior was critical to the Flathead Bravettes’ first State AA basketball trophy in 15 seasons. So when Maddy Moy went down with a torn ACL and meniscus at Gonzaga’s basketball camp in late June, she was determined not to stay down long.

Bullying, tax breaks and ‘alien’ ballots: bills pass House hurdle as transmittal closes in

A bill that would give a tax break to top earners in the state looks likely to land on Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk soon.

ZERO-ing in — Early morning workouts have made senior Blake Buchanan a Lake City High basketball star, an ACC recruit and a USA Basketball team selection

“Last year people kinda started telling me, this year more people are telling me I have a chance to be a professional basketball player,” Buchanan said. “It’s scary; it’s crazy to think about that, but I’ve just got to keep doing what I’m doing. My goal is to play as high as I can, but if not, I’m going to have a great degree from Virginia.”

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Crashing into walls, mop-up duty, and other stuff

We haven’t done a breathtaking “Notes and Quotes” chat in a while, so …

Youth Sports March 1, 2023

Rec basketball, gymnastics

Affordable housing advocates push to put state dollars toward price-controlled housing

Housing affordability advocates are working to drum up support in the Montana Capitol for a pair of bills that would put state resources into supporting the construction of more price-controlled housing for middle- and low-income Montanans — policies that would take a step beyond the free-market strategies that have so far drawn support from Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte.

Nelson joins Stockman Bank as Whitefish branch manager

Stockman Bank recently announced Phil Nelson is joining the bank as a vice president and branch manager for Stockman’s Whitefish location.

House bill reflects troubles at North Idaho College

The Idaho House Education Committee introduced a bill Monday that could change the State Board of Education’s role over community colleges. The bill, presented by Rep. Lori McCann, R-Lewiston, grants the State Board emergency authority over a community college facing accreditation loss. Specifically, the State Board can step in if an accrediting organization threatens to revoke a college’s accreditation, has taken steps to do so, or if the State Board deems a college in danger of losing accreditation due to severe financial crisis.

Opinions differ, but folks cordial at growth workshop

Columbia Falls has filled up. Where and how it will grow in the future — and still be a place where a blue collar worker can have a home and raise a family — remains a concern among many residents.

Noxious Weed Board hosting workshop

The Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Board is again hosting its free Neighborhood Cost Share Workshop, which includes a full line-up of expert speakers.

Legals for March, 1 2023

Legals for March, 1 2023

Call 73103 - The Beginning of the Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department

Bigfork History Project Volunteer Kyle Stetler writes in his March column about the history of the Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department.

Kila fourth-grader places in Energy Share art contest

An award ceremony was held at Kila School honoring Kannin Crawford on Feb. 24.

Montana Indian Child Welfare Act passes key House vote

A legislative bill that would solidify protections for Native American children in Montana has gained support from the state’s House of Representatives, which approved the bill during its second reading Monday afternoon.

Man convicted of armed holdup gets 40 years in prison

A jury found Grant Alan West, 38, guilty of felony robbery, aggravated kidnapping and criminal possession of dangerous drugs in Flathead County District Court in December.

Bill banning vaccinated blood donations would ‘decimate’ blood supply, opponents say

A bill to ban donors who have received the COVID-19 vaccination from giving blood will “decimate” blood supply in Montana and leave patients at risk of even death, said opponents of House Bill 645.

Lady Griz survive 40 by Bea; Bobcats lose finale

MISSOULA — Idaho’s Beyonce Bea went off but the Vandals’ 3-point shooters did not, and the Montana Lady Griz pulled out an 85-82 Big Sky Conference basketball win Monday on Selvig Court.

Senate votes down ‘child protection’ bills; firearms ‘discrimination’ bill blasted to floor

The Senate and House will be busy this week considering whether to pass bills out of their respective chamber ahead of Friday’s transmittal deadline, when all general bills not dealing with money or proposed constitutional amendments must be sent to the other chamber.

Tpr. Johnson and family thankful for community support at rally

Just 10 days after he was nearly killed after being run over by a man he was trying to arrest during a chase on Feb. 16 on Highway 37, Lewis Johnson spoke briefly to the assembled crowd who greeted him with a hearty round of applause during a rally of support.