Billings West knocks off Braves, 42-20

A three-touchdown deficit after the first quarter proved too much for the Flathead Braves to overcome.

Creative hiring solutions for worker shortage

As employers are faced with the challenge of finding workers in what the state Department of Labor and Industry has described as a “looming workforce shortage,” elderly workers, people with disabilities and felons are being considered to fill in the gap.

Out of wedlock

Two weeks ago on July 21, serious hiking and climbing enthusiasts from all over North America gathered at St. Mary to honor the memory of our fallen hero, Dr. Gordon Edwards. During testimony about his varied and exciting life, there was a short mention made of his association with the famed writer Ogden Nash and a poem from long ago.

New fund, partnerships help make projects possible

Flathead Lake State Park Manager Amy Grout says for some mysterious reason, everything on Wild Horse Island happens a bit ahead of schedule.

Legals February 25, 2020

The Montana Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, announces the availability of one (1) new original Montana Retail On-Premises Restaurant Beer and Wine License for the Eureka quota area as a result of the Montana legislative change separating the combined quota area of Eureka/Rexford. The Montana Alcoholic Beverage Code (Title 16 of the Montana Code Annotated) requires each incorporated city to have their own designated quota area and requires the department to conduct a competitive bidding process for available licenses. The available Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Restaurant Beer and Wine License for the Eureka quota area may be located within the corporate limits of Eureka or within 5 miles of Eureka's corporate limits. A map of the Eureka quota area can be located at mtrevenue.gov This license is not eligible to offer gambling under Title 23, chapter 5, part 3, 5, or 6. To enter the competitive bidding process, the individual or business entity must submit electronically a competitive bid form that includes your bid amount, an irrevocable letter of credit for at least the bid amount from a financial institution naming the department as the beneficiary and pay a $100 non-refundable processing fee and any associated payment processing fees. The competitive bid form can be found at myrevenue.mt.gov The minimum bid for this license is set at $13,125. The competitive bidding process closes on March 8, 2020 at midnight Mountain Standard Time. The highest successful bidder will be notified by the department. The successful bidder must submit an application for licensure within 60 days. Questions? Contact (406) 444-6900 Published In The Western News February 11, 18, 25, & March 3, 2020. MNAXLP

Law enforcement and court records

Sen. Tutvedt talks taxes, transparency, budget

Greetings from the Montana Senate. Many good things are happening in Helena for the people of Montana in this 63rd session. I continue to work to be doing the right thing for the right reasons.

New owners announced at Wild River Adventures

Bob Jordan, the owner and outfitter at Wild River Adventures for the last 28 years, recently passed the captain’s paddle to new owners Justin and Alexa Woods.

Rocky Front bill OK'd by key Senate committee

A bill that would add 67,112 acres to existing wilderness along the Rocky Mountain Front recently garnered unanimous bipartisan support from a key Senate committee.

Honored for protecting the Flathead

Erin Sexton, long recognized for her work in protecting rivers in Montana, likes to point out that the Flathead River is literally in her backyard.

100 years ago

From the May 22, 1913 issue of The Columbian

Out of wedlock

Two weeks ago on July 21, serious hiking and climbing enthusiasts from all over North America gathered at St. Mary to honor the memory of our fallen hero, Dr. Gordon Edwards. During testimony about his varied and exciting life, there was a short mention made of his association with the famed writer Ogden Nash and a poem from long ago.

Honored for protecting the Flathead

Erin Sexton, long recognized for her work in protecting rivers in Montana, likes to point out that the Flathead River is literally in her backyard.

Liz Weston: Beware of these overhyped financial strategies

A good rule of thumb when you’re trying to eat healthy is to beware of any food you see advertised. The most beneficial fare — whole grains, fruits, vegetables — tends not to have a marketing budget.

'True Grit' novelist Charles Portis dies at age 86

NEW YORK (AP) — Novelist Charles Portis, a favorite among critics and writers for such shaggy dog stories as "Norwood" and "Gringos" and a bounty for Hollywood whose droll, bloody Western "True Grit" was a best-seller twice adapted into Oscar nominated films, died Monday at age 86.

Liz Weston: Beware of these overhyped financial strategies

A good rule of thumb when you’re trying to eat healthy is to beware of any food you see advertised. The most beneficial fare — whole grains, fruits, vegetables — tends not to have a marketing budget.

'True Grit' novelist Charles Portis dies at age 86

NEW YORK (AP) — Novelist Charles Portis, a favorite among critics and writers for such shaggy dog stories as "Norwood" and "Gringos" and a bounty for Hollywood whose droll, bloody Western "True Grit" was a best-seller twice adapted into Oscar nominated films, died Monday at age 86.

Liz Weston: Beware of these overhyped financial strategies

A good rule of thumb when you’re trying to eat healthy is to beware of any food you see advertised. The most beneficial fare — whole grains, fruits, vegetables — tends not to have a marketing budget.

'True Grit' novelist Charles Portis dies at age 86

NEW YORK (AP) — Novelist Charles Portis, a favorite among critics and writers for such shaggy dog stories as "Norwood" and "Gringos" and a bounty for Hollywood whose droll, bloody Western "True Grit" was a best-seller twice adapted into Oscar nominated films, died Monday at age 86.

Liz Weston: Beware of these overhyped financial strategies

A good rule of thumb when you’re trying to eat healthy is to beware of any food you see advertised. The most beneficial fare — whole grains, fruits, vegetables — tends not to have a marketing budget.