Free summer meals for youths

Free meals are available to youths 18 and under in Flathead County over the summer months when school is not in session.

Post Falls teen wins Hayden Triathlon

'I gave it my all' says Kaylynn Misner

The event included a half-mile swim in a calm Hayden Lake, a 12-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run. There were just over 200 finishers. Many finished with big smiles and arms held high as they were greeted by friends and family. Some nearly collapsed at the finish.

Legion: Chargers outpace AA Lakers

Cole Pace went the distance and drove in a run at the plate for the Great Falls Chargers in a 5-3 win over the Kalispell AA Lakers in the first game of a Thursday Legion baseball doubleheader at Griffin Field.

Understanding job sectors is important

We hear talk about “created” and “saved” jobs. So, where are the jobs from the government’s financial bailouts of Wall Street banks, Main Street takeovers (GM, Chrysler, AIG, etc.) and the $787 billion stimulus spending?

About 1,000 people attend candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk at McEuen Park

About 1,000 people attend candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk at McEuen Park

They prayed. They sang Amazing Grace. They held flags. They held hands and each other as they paid tribute to the man they said stood up for Jesus Christ. Pictures of Kirk were scattered through the crowd.

NIBCA celebrates leadership, growth

NIBCA celebrates leadership, growth

The first time Jessica Cargile attended a North Idaho Building Contractors Association meeting, she couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous. That feeling returned for only a moment before she was sworn in as NIBCA’s president for 2026.

Legals for May, 10 2022

John Lee Perdue

July 21, 1945 — April 27, 2025

The family and friends of John Lee Perdue are saddened to announce his death in Moses Lake, Washington, where he lived since 1984 in a home that he built with his wife, Mary Lou Cruz, who he married in 1968. Mary Lou preceded him in death in 2007.

Building bolsters economy

Booming construction has increased more than the number of buildings in the Flathead Valley.

Forest Products Week honors Montana's forest heritage

Montana residents will have opportunities to celebrate their connections to the state’s forests during Montana Forest Products Week on Oct. 17-24.

School district to rerun levy, battle state’s school choice initiative

Boundary County School District trustees approved rerunning the failed November levy again in the upcoming May election, along with over $2 million in budget cuts if it does not pass.

Girl in hospital after driver of alleged stolen vehicle collides with her car in Columbia Heights

There was a serious accident in Columbia Heights Friday night after the driver of an alleged stolen vehicle collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Highway 206 and Highway 2.

Republican legislators beat primary challengers

Incumbent state lawmakers came out on top in both contested Republican primary elections on Tuesday.

Unofficial Boundary County 2026 Primary Election Results

Legals for July, 2 2026

A foundation for success

Providing quality medical while also serving a rural community to the best of its ability is a challenge that Shoshone Medical Center gladly accepts.

Knights take defensive battle from Pack

The puzzle for Missoula Hellgate was what to do to win a physical defensive battle with the brawny Glacier Wolfpack, who forged a 27-21 lead early in the third quarter of their basketball game Tuesday at the Wolf Den.

Cool runnings

People and pets start 2026 with Tesh 5K Fun Run

A few hundred runners and walks came out for the fundraiser that benefits Tesh on a 27-degree, cloudy morning. The nonprofit’s primary goal is to offer choices and opportunities to people of all ages seeking greater independence, self-sufficiency, and participation in their community.

Freshman Finish: Bravettes knock off Wolfpack on late Herion TD

It’s debatable whether you can call Wednesday’s flag football battle between Glacier and Flathead Crosstown II, since both teams warmed up by playing 40 minutes against East Helena.

Dangerously warm temperatures create ‘magnificent’ avalanches

A drastic winter thaw has created dangerous avalanche conditions in Northwest Montana as temperatures rose to the mid-40s and rain and snow fell over the weekend.