Legals for August, 9 2025

Montana health insurers propose double-digit rate increase for 2026

One company suggested an average 30% rate increase for individual plans purchased through the federal Marketplace.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Slaughter sentenced seven years in DV case

A man charged in a domestic violence incident has been sentenced seven years in prison for an altercation that occurred late last year.

Man accused of armed robbery given partially suspended sentence

A Kalispell man arrested for allegedly robbing a panhandler with a machete last summer later received a partially suspended sentence in Flathead County District Court.

Legals for August, 8 2025

Legals for August, 8 2025

Northwest Montana Fair starts Tuesday

The 2025 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo is scheduled for Aug. 12-17 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.

North Idaho native country star returns for concert series

Despite an explosion in popularity over the last year, touring with country giants like Luke Combs and Midland, Colby Acuff remains grounded to his roots in the region.

2025 Griz report to camp Thursday

The Montana Grizzlies report to fall camp Thursday with a lot of questions, even at the position that has the most experience and depth.

Legals for August, 7 2025

Trump administration reverses Biden approval of major wind farm in Idaho

The Trump administration on Wednesday canceled a major wind farm development in Idaho, a project approved late in former President Joe Biden's term that had drawn criticism for its proximity to a historic site where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II.

Knolls celebrating 50th anniversary of Black Sheep Sporting Goods

Knolls celebrating 50th anniversary of Black Sheep Sporting Goods

The owner of Black Sheep Sporting Goods no longer has to take such matters into his own hands when it comes to security as the business at the Silver Lake Mall prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend. Food, prizes, games, factory representatives, sales, specials and even a Shetland pony await shoppers from Friday to Sunday at the Black Sheep, whose home is at the Silver Lake Mall.

Huckleberry Days Festival comes to Whitefish

Whitefish will host the 36th annual Huckleberry Days Festival in Depot Park this weekend, Aug. 8-10.

Huckleberry Days Festival this week

Whitefish will host the 36th annual Huckleberry Days Festival in Depot Park this weekend, Aug. 8-10.

North Idaho native country star returns for concert series

Despite an explosion in popularity over the last year, touring with country giants like Luke Combs and Midland, Colby Acuff remains grounded to his roots in the region.

EDITORIAL: Roosevelt Inn still standing strong, but it almost wasn't

It was just last year, the historic structure was faced with demolition after Blue Fern came to terms with John and Tina Hough to buy the Roosevelt Inn. They didn't plan to continue operating it as a bed and breakfast. Plans called for clearing the ground on Wallace Avenue for townhouses.

Great Fish Community Challenge Launch Party Aug. 12

Whitefish Community Foundation will kick off the 2025 Great Fish Community Challenge with a Launch Party on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Glacier Bank Park, home of the Glacier Range Riders.

OPINION: Idaho legislators should not vote on bills that line their own pockets

Idahoans learned this year that the Idaho Legislature’s conflict of interest rules are essentially toothless. Under rules adopted by both Houses, legislators are not required to disclose the nature of a financial interest they may have in a legislative measure.

Great Fish Community Launch Party Aug. 12

The Great Fish Launch Party is a free, family-friendly event open to all. Attendees can explore 85 interactive nonprofit booths, enjoy complimentary food and beverages, meet the Glacier Range Riders mascots and participate in fun activities for all ages.