Depot park deal raises questions

Last week, the Whitefish City Council took the first big step toward acquiring Credit Union Park in downtown Whitefish and developing the city's Baker Ave. property so it could be put on the tax rolls.

Infrastructure bill puts political 'pork' on state's credit card

Do you ever wonder how the state picks which road, bridge and sewer projects to fund each year? Historically, infrastructure grants in Montana are provided through several separate funding bills, passed individually by your representatives in the Montana Legislature. This process allows like proposals to stand on their own merits rather than having their fate tied to unrelated projects that the state pays for in a completely different way.

Co-op posts milestones for 76th annual meeting

It was 1937 when a group of neighbors formed a cooperative to bring electrical power to the Flathead’s rural countryside. By December 1938, about 82 miles of line was energized and 117 farm homes received electrical power for the first time.

Baucus tax reforms are an opportunity for simplicity and fairness

Sen. Max Baucus has taken on the gargantuan task of reforming our nation’s tax code. If done right, it could turn out to be the most significant accomplishment of his career. But with well-established special interest groups standing in the way, it might be more likely that we just get more of the same, or worse yet, a bad deal for Montana.

A stimulus for creating more debt

The stimulus package is a "spending" package. Obama urged everyone to go out and SPEND IT!! "That's the whole purpose," he said emphatically, obviously afraid it might go into savings instead. This hyped-up spending program, as designed, gives Obama a psychological boost as he launches his new administration. People are temporarily reassured and delighted that things seemingly return to normal with maybe better things to come.

Baucus tax reforms are an opportunity for simplicity and fairness

Sen. Max Baucus has taken on the gargantuan task of reforming our nation’s tax code. If done right, it could turn out to be the most significant accomplishment of his career. But with well-established special interest groups standing in the way, it might be more likely that we just get more of the same, or worse yet, a bad deal for Montana.

Co-op posts milestones for 76th annual meeting

It was 1937 when a group of neighbors formed a cooperative to bring electrical power to the Flathead’s rural countryside. By December 1938, about 82 miles of line was energized and 117 farm homes received electrical power for the first time.

Dragon boat festival expected to bring revenue to valley

Twenty-two people sat in rows of two from head to tail, with one person manning the front and one at the back of the 46-foot long dragon boat that pushed off from Flathead Lake Lodge’s boat dock for a practice run on the lake Thursday morning.

Stocks shed some gains after G-7 holds off new stimulus

LONDON (AP) — Stock markets shed some gains Tuesday after the Group of Seven countries held off announcing new measures to help the global economy cope with the disruption from the coronavirus outbreak.

US charges 4 Chinese military members in Equifax breach

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four members of the Chinese military have been charged with breaking into the networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and stealing the personal information of tens of millions of Americans, the Justice Department said Monday, blaming Beijing for one of the largest hacks in history to target consumer data.

State office approves charter program

Court Records - Dec. 2, 2021

Information on local cases.

Marty and Max:Should I Stay or Should I Go

Is now the right time to sell your home?

Letters to the editor June 17

Letters to the editor June 17

Whose choice is it really?

A few weeks back, I mentioned that funding of private schools with public money would be a significant policy question this legislative session. With five proposals so far, and potentially more to come, the “school choice” debate is now in full swing. I will share some details here to hopefully provide some flavor for the politics of the situation.

Whose choice is it really?

A few weeks back, I mentioned that funding of private schools with public money would be a significant policy question this legislative session. With five proposals so far, and potentially more to come, the “school choice” debate is now in full swing. I will share some details here to hopefully provide some flavor for the politics of the situation.

Inflation cooled slightly in December though it remains above Fed's target

Signs that inflation is cooling could make it more likely that the Federal Reserve will reduce its key interest rate later this year, which could translate into lower borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards. Even so, the large price increases in recent years for necessities such as groceries, rent, and utilities have left many American households feeling squeezed, turning “affordability” issues into high-profile political concerns. Food prices have jumped about 25% since the pandemic.

YOUTH SPORTS: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016

Soccer, flag football, junior tackle and more

No coronavirus in jail

New PHD cases remain low

Jail officials credit wearing of masks, cleaning, screening

Resort sets record for winter pass sales

Whitefish Mountain Resort hit a new high mark for winter season pass sales, topping 12,500 for the first time.