The meeting, meant to gather information for the School Funding Interim Commission to consider during its decennial study process, consisted of a presentation with a survey at the end to offer feedback

Dr. Brad Hall is the first Montanan selected for the Ascend Fellowship, which brings together leaders from across the country for 18 months to develop and implement ideas aimed at helping children and families

His death has come with calls for an end to political violence, and many argue his legacy lies with young people, whom he is credited with inspiring to vote for conservative candidates

The commission’s next meetings will be in Helena and on Zoom Sept. 15 and 16. The road show will have a stop in Kalispell on Sept. 17.

For now, parents are tasked with transporting their own students, but the board is working on alternative answers both for the rest of the year, and for the long term

The North Valley Food Bank’s mobile pantry will be in the lobby of the old Glacier Gateway School twice a month, along with Land to Hand opening its own food pantry for students at Columbia Falls schools

Sister Judy Lund was recognized as a mentor to her peers, a pillar of the community for her work founding Sparrows Nest, and as a teacher who has made a difference for generations of students through her joyful influence

The settlement brings the state in line with federal law. Those who graduated in spring 2025 without a regular high school diploma can re-enroll during a 30-day special enrollment period.

The bond would be for improvements to the high school. The updated building would be able to serve 1,000 students and would enhance the school’s career and technical learning spaces.

The event taught attendees about the history of white nationalism in the Flathead Valley and featured a panel of former extremists who talked about their experiences

Creston School will start the year with a new principal and a new clerk and office/business manager

Their comments put an exclamation point on a theme that emerged across the Western Policy Caucus Summit, an event attended by congress members, staffers and interested parties that met in the Flathead Valley this week

The Flathead Valley is hosting a slew of congressional members, Trump administration officials and interested parties as part of the annual policy summit, which features field tours, panel discussions and briefings for the attendees.

Alex Ator has spent 18 years in public education and begins his first year at Somers Lakeside School District this fall. He sees his strength in connecting people.

Liz English plans to bring a long-term vision to the rural district as she takes over