A Night to Remember
For a Night, Kalispell Gets an Urban Touch
Alex Athy and his band will play at "A Night to Remember" at Red's Wines and Blues in Kalispell. - Lido Vizzutti/Flathead Beacon
When musician Alex Athy moved from Los Angeles back to Kalispell, he was greeted by a neighbor’s bumper sticker: “Keep Cali out of Kalispell.”
The 2000 Flathead High School graduate wasn’t totally surprised – “There’s a definite stigma here toward that state,” he said – and in many ways he doesn’t disagree.
Wonder, Fear and Endless Sandbags
Brought Together By the Flood
By the time the waters relented, the landscape of my childhood had been permanently altered. The summer flood of 1997 in Park County was a seminal moment for me, though I only fully understand this now. At the time, all I knew was that I suddenly lived in a larger-than-life water world, a place of wonder, fear and endless sandbags, which was all fine for a budding adolescent. I didn’t comprehend until later, however, the profound way it brought a community together.
[read more]State Tax Chief Says
Montana Housing Prices Holding On
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BOZEMAN – Housing prices may be plummeting elsewhere, but a strong state economy means prices aren't dropping as much in Montana, Revenue Director Dan Bucks said.
"On the whole, Montana's economy, Bozeman's economy, are strong, and that helps weather the effects of national trends," Bucks said Monday, during a meeting with about 20 real estate agents and appraisers.
A Daily Taste of Top Stories
Tuesday Buffet: Bill Clinton Cometh, Climate Change Legislation, Kung Fu Finger Retires
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Good morning and happy birthday to Stevie Wonder. Bill Clinton to speak tonight at FVCC at 7:30 p.m.. A federal investigation into the shooting death of a 3-year-old Browning girl. Northwest Montana rivers may swell to flood stage this weekend. Lawmakers plan to enact some climate change task force recommendations. Voter registration for June 3 primary skyrockets. And a Kung Fu master famous for smashing coconuts with one finger.
[read more]Former QVC VP to speak in Columbia Falls
Nan Russell to speak in Columbia Falls on Wednesday
From minimum wage employee to Vice President of $4.4 billion dollar QVC, Mountain Works Communications President Nan Russell knows what it takes to survive and thrive in this what-have-you-done-for-me-today world.
In roles from transforming a corporate culture to heading a new subsidiary, she offers real-world experience with a motivational and business context.
She will be speaking to the Rotary Club of Columbia Falls this Wednesday at noon at the Back Room. Guests are welcome, lunch is $10.
Learn more about Nan by clicking on the read more link on the right.
Global Warming Legislation
Lawmakers Mull Global Warming Recommendations
HELENA – Lawmakers chipped away at global warming recommendations again Monday, giving a nod to some of the less controversial items coming out of a task force appointed by Gov. Brian Schweitzer.
The legislative Environmental Quality Council agreed to tackle legislation that promotes, with minimal expenditure, the use of local food, recycling and energy efficiency programs.
Browning Shooting
Federal Investigation Into Shooting Death of Browning Girl
BROWNING – Federal officials are investigating the shooting death of a 3-year-old girl in Browning.
Mya Angel Pepion died of a gunshot wound on Thursday, according to her obituary.
Voter Registration
Voter Registration up for Montana’s June 3 Primary
HELENA – The secretary of state's office reports voter registration in Montana is up amid excitement over the race between Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama.
More than 626,000 voters are currently registered to vote in Montana's June 3 primary. That surpasses the total of about 595,000 registered in 2004.
Kalispell Police and Flathead County Sheriff’s reports
Police Blotter: Angry Inmate and Intoxicated Gift-Giver
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3:08 p.m. Someone in the county jail was complaining about someone on the outside who was driving his vehicle around without permission.
10:13 p.m. Someone at the Evergreen Fire Department called in because employees there weren’t sure how to deal with a very intoxicated man who had stumbled in to give them a gift.
Girls get equal opportunity, but suffer injuries more
“The Uneven Playing Field”
In 1972, Title IX opened new doors for female athletes, spawning subsequent generations of girls who believe they are every bit as tough and capable as any of their male counterparts. But, as a recent New York Times Magazine article points out, not all is equal: in many cases, women suffer higher rates of injuries than men. As a former female athlete, and one who spent as much time on crutches and in rehab as on the court, the article struck a personal chord with me.
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