Class-action suit alleges Whitefish’s impact fees unlawful

A class-action lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court of Montana against the city of Whitefish alleging that the city has been charging “unreasonable, unlawful and unconstitutional” impact fees for new development.

First time in history PRLHS AcaDeca goes to nationals

Priest River Lamanna High School’s Academic Decathlon team placed first at state for the small school division and is off to nationals.

Rich character work emboldens Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’

The stellar legacy of Pixar Animation can be traced to the studio’s resonant approach to relatable storytelling.

Bartender's Ball brings in big bucks

Wallace's Silver Corner Bar takes top prize

Montana needs simple protection from fast-rising property taxes

We have a chance, right now, to save our homes, save our communities, save our place in this exceptional state for now and for generations to come. And if we, the people, don’t act now, then, as a local legislator recently said “You might have to consider moving.”

House fire benefit fund supports local family

Our high school secretary, Jenny St. Onge and her husband Kelly lost their entire house including all its contents to a fire last week. Our internal teams have made sure they are safe and have established a system to support Jenny and Kelly throughout their recovery while being careful to respect their personal lives.

WTC cancels Paul Beaubrun show

Due to circumstances out of their control, the Whitefish Theatre Company has to cancel the upcoming Paul Beaubrun music concert that was scheduled for March 17, 2022.

NIC Fall 2021 Dean’s List

Bonners Ferry: Kaylee McCabe, Sarah Michalski, Kimberly Ross Moyie Springs: John Endicott, Savannah Shepherd Naples: Edward Clark, Tyler Lucas

Legals for March, 16 2022

Bees, Knees ‘n’ Knits wants to grow their small business and highlight traditional crafts

Kyle Dean Cumming and Kassie Dawn were born and raised in Bigfork on their respective families’ homesteads. When the high school sweethearts graduated, they started looking at conventional paths to success, like college or an industry job. But they soon realized their gifts and passion lay elsewhere, so they started Bees, Knees ‘n’ Knits, making their own herbal remedies and crafts based on knowledge passed down from the homesteaders before them.

Class-action suit alleges Whitefish’s impact fees unlawful

A class-action lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court of Montana against the city of Whitefish alleging that the city has been charging “unreasonable, unlawful and unconstitutional” impact fees for new development.

Kalispell council discusses possible housing solutions

The Kalispell City Council mulled several avenues for increasing affordable housing in the city, including establishing a housing authority and loosening zoning restrictions, during a work session Monday evening.

Bigfork Rotary Club brings back book sale fundraiser for another weekend

The Bigfork Rotary Club is bringing back their used book sale for an additional weekend after a successful first run.

Man suspected of stalking, killing homeless people arrested

The suspect, Gerald Brevard was arrested in Washington on murder, assault and other charges

Revocation sought after Bock allegedly caught with firearm

Authorities are seeking the revocation of a Eureka man’s partially suspended sentence after probation and parole officers found a firearm in his home earlier this year.

Back-to-back belle of the Bartender's Ball

Wallace's Silver Corner Bar takes top prize

Gas price surge stalls

Fuel costs hold steady over weekend

Gas prices level off

Hayden Chamber chair steps down

Parisot cites family as priority, Vice Chair Josh Urbick takes on role

Parisot steps down from role as Hayden Chamber chair, cites family as priority

Retiring assistant superintendent highlights career, opening Glacier High

Callie Langohr, outgoing Kalispell Public Schools assistant superintendent and Glacier High School’s first principal, is retiring June 30 after nearly three decades with the district.

Legals for March, 15 2022