Independent high school offers a different path

It is Whitefish High School's goal to have all students graduate with functional academic skills, social and emotional maturity, and positive self-views.

Mall operator files for bankruptcy protection

LOS ANGELES - General Growth Properties Inc., the nation's second-largest mall operator, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection early Thursday after it failed to persuade a majority of its debt holders to give it more time to refinance billions of dollars in debt racked up during the housing boom.

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.

Dennison adamant about representing self in court

Flathead District Judge Amy Eddy gave a man representing himself in a felony probation revocation hearing on Thursday a second stern warning to seek the advice of an attorney before she makes a determination about whether or not he will go to jail on Dec. 10.

Occupy Polson gets a counter-offer

"Occupy Polson” Organizers Ian Laimbeer, Megan Pope, Peregrine Frissell, Riley Kenney and Riley Lemm spent some of their high school holiday break to demonstrate peacefully on the Lake County courthouse lawn. They courteously answered questions and handed out their manifesto pleading against cuts to the federal student loan program.

Whitefish considers $2.5 million park plan

A $2.5 million master plan to renovate and preserve Depot Park in Whitefish will be considered during a public hearing at tonight’s Whitefish City Council meeting.

Calif. data breaches affect millions

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Personal information about more than 18.5 million Californians was hacked last year and as many as one-third of those people will become victims of fraud, California Attorney General Kamala Harris said Tuesday in a new report on data breaches in the nation’s biggest state.

Unique IB program still flourishes at Flathead High

The focus of the International Baccalaureate Programme is a rigorous curriculum with a world vantage point.

Two new programs added to CB Tech schedule

Registration is open

MOSES LAKE — Two programs will be added to the curriculum at Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center for the 2016-17 school year. Registration for the next school year is now open, and will be open until all classes are filled.

Making Laser Vision Correction Surgery Affordable-A Look At The Options

(NAPSI)—With more than 600,000 procedures taking place every year, laser vision correction surgery—such as LASIK—remains an extremely popular option for adults interested in reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contacts to see clearly. With an average price of $4,500 for the most advanced procedure, many people interested in LASIK are often challenged to find a way to pay for it. Here are a few suggestions from the American Refractive Surgery Council:

As the 2010 Census continues, it's still important to protect your identity

(ARA) - While you might be hearing a bit less about it, U.S. Census Bureau workers are still making the rounds. They're pounding the pavement to ensure that the data for the 2010 U.S. Census is as complete as possible. That's why it's important that you know how to protect your identity during census time.

Don't let scams and identity theft ruin your honeymoon

(ARA) - The excitement of getting married doesn't end after the rice has been thrown, the cake has been cut and the presents opened. For most couples, the next stop is the adventure of a honeymoon.

Trump commutes sentence of former Sunwest CEO

President Donald J. Trump commutes sentence of former Sunwest CEO before leaving office on Wednesday.

THS students get EMT head start

Alanah True-Silva plans on majoring in athletic training at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz. That’s why the Troy senior is taking a brand-new college-level course offered by the high school.

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Tax Cuts and Jobs: ‘Just in time for Christmas’

For years, Washington has grown in its power and wealth while hardworking Americans have struggled to make ends meet. In fact, the nation’s most affluent counties are suburbs of Washington, D.C. Taxpayer dollars have padded the pockets of D.C. for far too long — enough is enough.

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Tax Cuts and Jobs: ‘Just in time for Christmas’

For years, Washington has grown in its power and wealth while hardworking Americans have struggled to make ends meet. In fact, the nation’s most affluent counties are suburbs of Washington, D.C. Taxpayer dollars have padded the pockets of D.C. for far too long — enough is enough.

Ken Kalvig, 53

Our beloved husband, father, and brother, Ken Kalvig, passed away on May 23, 2021, at Logan Health after suffering a massive stroke.

NWE Plans Protect Montana Customers

Over the last several weeks we’ve seen a number of articles—both editorial and from news reporters—that lay blame for the need to purchase electricity on the open market at the feet of NorthWestern Energy and their recent efforts to expand their portfolio to include more reliable energy from coal and natural gas.

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.

OPINION: Vital importance of The Rule of Law

Here is a quiz: You are in court trying to vindicate your rights. What kind of judge would you like to decide your case? One who is unbiased, neutral, and nonpartisan? Or one who has the financial support of any political party and who has publicly expressed his or her views on any number of social and political topics? Go to the head of the class if you chose the first kind of judge. And give yourself extra credit for recognizing the profound difference between the two.