After Leadership Change, Fair Week Kicks Off

Optimism despite controversy over fair manager’s firing

‘Garlic!’ (Applause)

Chef Jim Gray

‘The Boys are Back’

Oak Ridge Boys headed to Northwest Montana Fair Aug. 17

Death of an Institution

Chef Jim Gray

Songs, Poems and Storytelling in ‘Native Anthropology’

Jack Gladstone releases 15th album

Easy as Pie

Chef Jim Gray

Revving Up for the National Model T Tour

Montana Majestic Mountain T Tour rolls through valley Aug. 1 to Aug. 7

FEATURE PHOTO: Beating the Heat

Heritage Days

No Ordinary Slice of Toast

Chef Jim Gray

Effort Underway to Bring YMCA to Kalispell

Public meeting with YMCA official on Aug. 3 at library

Up, Up and Away

Kalispell balloon operator battles the elements

Summer Pastime Slow-Cooked to Perfection

Upcoming contest highlights the art in barbecue

Entering the World Stage at Rebecca Farm

Kalispell one of 12 cities across the world hosting equestrian event

A Matter of Taste

Chef Jim Gray

Bigfork Gallery Hosts Yappy Hour

Dog owners and lovers encouraged to attend

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