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Updated 2 days, 11 hours ago

Junior instructors show how to roll with the waves

When the Montana Kayak Academy began in the fall of 2016, it was a volunteer organization that offered free instru…

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Business watercooler

Best Practice Medicine of Bozeman, which recently opened an office at 600 Windmill Drive,Suite B, off U.S.2 near Columbia Falls, will hold an open house tour and barbecue from noon to 5 p.m. today, July 28. The med…

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Frank Thomas, 82

Our beloved Frank Thomas passed away on July 22, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Thelma May Tutvedt Johnson, 92

On Norwegian Independence Day, May 17, 1927, Thelma May was born to Norwegian immigrants Hans and Andora Tutvedt in Kalispell. She was a little early and was baptized right at the hospital, not sure if she was goin…

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Flathead High removes 'grade impact' from attendance policy

Flathead High School students can expect minor changes to the attendance policy this school year.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Columbia Falls Jr. High garden gets gazebo for sun safety

The American Dermatology Association threw some shade at the Wildcat Garden.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
No room for abuse in the mission of Jesus

I hate reading and hearing the news today about Potter’s Field Ministry and MudMan Burgers. While I don’t know all the information, I have personally talked with some who have shared their story with me. Here is ho…

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Affordable housing lawsuit an abuse of legal system

The lawsuit recently filed against the city of Whitefish attempting to invalidate the affordable housing program based on inadequate public process is an unfortunate abuse of the legal system and is contrary to the…

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Tech alliance lists Montana companies to watch

The Montana High Tech Business Alliance has announced a list of eight Montana High-Growth Companies to Watch in 2019.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Time to turn up the heat about selenium pollution

Paul Samycia, owner of Elk River Guiding Company in British Columbia, and his guides and clients have caught dozens of deformed westslope cutthroat trout in the river reaches below four open-pit coal mines operated…

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Local man forms extraordinary bond with pet bobcat

“Can I take a picture?” the woman asked, eagerly stepping toward Mike Kiel, arm extended, camera phone already in-hand.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Kay Evans Scott, 78

Kay Evans Scott passed away Friday, July 19, 2019.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
A battle of wills - Manpower vs. horsepower

The goal was simple enough. Get the old fishing boat sitting behind the garage, fire up the old boat motor and head to Smith Lake. My husband Jim would tool around fishing for the pike and perch Smith Lake is well-…

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Letters to the editor July 28

Thank you Mark Agather for your letter on July 15 demanding sanity from the Forest Service. You echoed my words that I’ve been preaching for three decades. I was feeling like an orphan out here; a voice in the wild…

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Travelers losing money to 'Expedia' impostors

Hang up the phone! If you’re trying to call a travel company’s customer service number you found via search engine, read on before dialing. The Better Business Bureau has just learned about a network of scammers us…

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
'Gentleman' pawnbroker promises honesty, integrity

Jack Jones wore a sweat-stained Stetson. A red bandanna ringed his neck. His drawl betrayed West Texas roots.