Dawson Dumont signs with Shoreline

Polson’s Dawson Dumont signed to play baseball at Shoreline Community College of the NWAC Conference.

In 'junk fee' fight, US details airline family seating rules

United Airlines said it would let families with children under 12 to pick adjoining seats at no extra cost starting in early March in certain fare classes

Girls have rough go against Laurel in play-in game

It was a tough ending to an otherwise good season, as the Columbia Falls girls basketball team lost to Laurel in the state A play-in game Saturday in Butte, 74-45.

Last of bungling burglars sentenced

Joseph Craig Neva, 20, apologized in Flathead County District Court for his role in the March 26 break-in prior to receiving his punishment.

NIC trustees approve property purchase

North Idaho College trustees voted 3-2 Monday night to approve the $620,000 purchase of a residential home on Military Drive as part of the college’s long-range planning efforts. The home is located at 737 N. Military Drive.

NIC trustees approve property purchase

North Idaho College trustees voted 3-2 Monday night to approve the $620,000 purchase of a residential home on Military Drive as part of the college’s long-range planning efforts. The home is located at 737 N. Military Drive.

Lakeside man sentenced on multiple cases spanning several years

James Scott Mende, 37, struck a plea deal with prosecutors wrapping three cases together just weeks after authorities arrested him in early March for allegedly drunkenly trying to force his way into a closed saloon in Lakeside.

California man gets prison for nearly $9M phony cow manure-to-green energy investment scheme

Brewer ran a scheme from 2014 through 2019 in which he claimed to be building anaerobic digesters at dairies in California and in Idaho

Frazer named Military Hero of the Year for Fourth parade

Hough, Thoreson, Bartoo will be announcers

Fourth parade coming together

Johnston qualifies for U.S. Amateur

Libby’s 15-year-old golf phenom Ryggs Johnston is having an impressive summer. Johnston won the United States Amateur Qualifier in Missoula July 20.

City loses lawsuit against Olsen

Councilman’s counterclaim heads to court in December

District Judge James Wheelis dismissed the City of Libby’s complaint filed over City Council member Allen Olsen’s residency status.

Victor Charlo to read poetry at Ninepipes Museum

Victor Charlo started writing poetry in high school and, at age 81, he still has stories and poems yet to write. One such story he has in his head is about a stick game at Dixon.

FVCC board approves $20 million budget

Following a $1.3 million cut in state funding in April, Flathead Valley Community College will work to stretch a nearly $20 million budget for the 2018 fiscal year.

Realtor association names top award winners

The Northwest Montana Association of Realtors recently handed out its annual awards, with Jackie Smart of Ronan earning the coveted Realtor of the Year award.

The customer isn't always right

According to the Kalispell Police Department, a home improvement store employee reportedly got into an argument with a customer. A manager had to separate the two after the employee had an angry outburst.

Pig escape-artists continue to roam

A large brown pig wandered into the yard of a resident on Fourth Avenue East, according to the Columbia Falls Police Department. The “friendly” pig was believed to weigh over 200 pounds and took off down the road before his new friends could catch him.

Paxton R. Fisher, 18

Paxton R. Fisher, 18, of Columbia Falls, “went to be with Jesus” Tuesday, April 18, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center due to complications from cancer.

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Robert Much from the Native American Development Corp. will conduct a government contracting 101 workshop from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes computer training room in the lower level of the Old Tribal Complex in Pablo.

Academy kicks off for outdoor athletes

School's out; summer starts with a bang

A caller near Eighth Avenue West reported that she heard gunshots coming from several doors down. The gunshots turned out to be fireworks, according to the Kalispell Police Department.