Biden expanding summer food program for 34M schoolchildren

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is expanding a program to feed as many as 34 million schoolchildren during the summer months, using funds from

Music fest to rock Depot Park

Top country, rock and bluegrass bands of the last 20 years come together for a full weekend of live music for the Montana Music Festival this weekend in downtown Whitefish.

Montana legislature considering housing solutions

Montana, in both large and small communities, has a shortage of safe homes that people across a spectrum of incomes can afford. That impacts everything from a local business’s ability to recruit workers to having options for seniors and others who are spending too much of their income on their homes while foregoing basic needs. Safe and secure homes are critical for our children to thrive regardless of their family’s financial situation. More and more we are coming to understand the connection between stable homes and better health outcomes. This problem is not new, nor is there one single solution to meeting the needs of our communities.

Music fest to rock Depot Park

Top country, rock and bluegrass bands of the last 20 years come together for a full weekend of live music for the Montana Music Festival this weekend in downtown Whitefish.

Flathead County taxes should go down a bit

Flathead County budget staff were credited last week for finding a way to fund seven additional employees, provide most county workers a 2.5 percent cost-of-living raise along with longevity and step increases, and leave a healthy cash reserve all the while holding the line on property taxes.

Montana has chance to make homes affordable

Montana, in both large and small communities, has a shortage of safe homes that people across a spectrum of incomes can afford. That impacts everything from a local business’s ability to recruit workers to having options for seniors and others who are spending too much of their income on their homes while foregoing basic needs. Safe and secure homes are critical for our children to thrive regardless of their family’s financial situation. More and more we are coming to understand the connection between stable homes and better health outcomes. This problem is not new, nor is there one single solution to meeting the needs of our communities.

US stocks extend losses following worst drop in 2 years

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell in midday trading Tuesday, a day after the market's biggest drop in two years, as traders worry that the spreading coronavirus will threaten global economic growth.

Wisconsin tax collections up $818 million above projections

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin tax collections are expected to come in more than $818 million above projections made last summer, an increase reported Thursday that will fuel the push to make an election year tax cut.

Education News - March 31, 2026

Education news and honors for Bonner and Boundary County students.

YOUTH SPORTS: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016

Water polo, soccer, football and more

Cats on the prowl: MSU not overlooking Illinois State

For Montana State coach Brent Vigen, the mystery isn’t how Illinois State won four straight road playoff games to advance to Monday’s Division I Football Championship against his Bobcats.

Columbia Falls

Columbia Falls police broke up an argument between family members on Crescent Drive.

Intel, American Express fall; Mattel, Boston Beer rise

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Friday:

Intel, American Express fall; Mattel, Boston Beer rise

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Friday:

Intel, American Express fall; Mattel, Boston Beer rise

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Friday:

Intel, American Express fall; Mattel, Boston Beer rise

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Friday:

Logitech, Albertsons rise; IBM, Hexcel fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Tuesday:

Logitech, Albertsons rise; IBM, Hexcel fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Tuesday:

Records

Judgments and sentencings

Visa, Mastercard won't allow charges for services on Pornhub

NEW YORK (AP) — Mastercard and Visa said Thursday they would block their customers from using the credit cards to make purchases on Pornhub following accusations the pornographic website showed videos of rape and underage sex.