Saturday, June 30
'20 Under 40' is just the start of the talent that's up and coming in the Flathead
Did you see the Inter Lake’s special section recently when we featured the winners of the second annual “20 Under 40” contest?
Take your accusation and shelve it
A woman was falsely accused of shoplifting at an area grocery store. Someone from the store reported to the Kalispell Police Department that she stuck ice cream in her purse, but an officer determined she had placed it back on the shelf. She said it was the second time she had been accused of shoplifting at the store and she said she would be filing a complaint.
Bear scare prompts camping restriction
The Many Glacier Campground on the east side of Glacier National Park is temporarily limited to hard-sided camping after a grizzly bear entered the area.
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Teacher launches club for young majorettes
About 20 girls toting metal batons arrive at Hedges Elementary on June 26. The Treasure State Twirlers have a week left to practice before their debut at Kalispell’s Fourth of July parade.
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Celebrate the Fourth
The Fourth of July is celebrated in grand style in Northwest Montana. So unfurl your American flag, gather up your friends and family, and head for one of these parades, barbecues and great pyrotechnic displays.
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Bigfork prepares for crowds at Fourth parade
In light of the chaos that accompanied last year’s parade, the Bigfork Chamber of Commerce has made some major changes this year in preparation for its annual Fourth of July Parade in downtown Bigfork.
Officials remind residents of fireworks laws
One size does not fit all when it comes to fireworks in the Flathead Valley.
Whitefish ski museum opens today
A new museum that showcases the history of downhill skiing on Big Mountain opens today in the historic Mountain Trails Saddle Club log cabin near the Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish.
Friday, June 29
Emergency closure along Swan River in Ferndale
An emergency closure is in effect along a section of the Swan River near the Montana 209 bridge in Ferndale due to hazards in the water.
Couple tussles over Disney classic
A married couple was reportedly fighting over the Disney movie “Little Mermaid” according to the husband, who called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office. He alleged his wife had hit him more than two dozen times. He apparently had been drinking heavily. Both the husband and wife admitted to pushing each other, but nothing else. The wife just wanted her husband to sleep downstairs.
Echo Lake water levels rise to causeway
Water levels continue to rise on Echo Lake and boaters are urged to safely and respectfully recreate on the lake.
Trump to hold rally in Great Falls
It’s official, President Donald Trump will visit Great Falls next week to rally support for Montana Republican candidates.
Software failure temporarily knocks out 911 service
A reported software failure Thursday at the Flathead Emergency Communication Center led to services being disrupted for about three hours.
Flathead reacts to court's union ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against public-sector unions, striking down 40 years of precedent that allowed states and municipalities to require non-union employees to contribute money to collective bargaining. In the aftermath, lawyers, union leaders and public employers in the Flathead assessed that while the law of the land may change immediately, it will take time to see how those changes will affect organized labor in the valley.
Foundation donation puts bus fundraiser over the top
A longtime Montana Veterans Home volunteer’s effort to raise money for a new bus paid off big-time Thursday when the Whitefish Community Foundation presented a surprise donation of $117,500 for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
Commission to resolve moving company dispute
On Thursday, members of the Montana Public Service Commission came to Kalispell to hold a hearing on a dispute between a multi-state shipping giant and a former employee who has been trying to leave the corporate umbrella and start his own business in Kalispell.
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The political cartoon in the June 24 Inter Lake — “HOW TO AVOID BEING SEPARATED FROM YOUR CHILDREN AT THE U.S. BORDER…STAY AWAY” — is offensive, childish, and troubling; as is President Trump’s immigration policy of “zero tolerance.”
Middle-schoolers make a difference
We’re beyond impressed with the three sixth-grade girls at Kalispell Middle School who developed an app — a computer application that can be downloaded to mobile devices — aimed at preventing suicide.
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The political cartoon in the June 24 Inter Lake — “HOW TO AVOID BEING SEPARATED FROM YOUR CHILDREN AT THE U.S. BORDER…STAY AWAY” — is offensive, childish, and troubling; as is President Trump’s immigration policy of “zero tolerance.”
Hospital establishes award for Dr. Jon Torgerson
North Valley Hospital and the North Valley Hospital Foundation in Whitefish announced Wednesday an award to honor the late Dr. Jon Torgerson, who died in an avalanche in February.
Wilderness study areas deserve better
Earlier this year, Sen. Steve Daines introduced S. 2206 with the misleading title: “Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act.” Sen. Daines’ legislation proposes removing existing protections on about 450,000 acres in the Big Snowies, Blue Joint, Sapphire, Middle Fork Judith, and the West Pioneer Wilderness Study Areas — the largest roll back of public land protections in Montana history.
Thursday, June 28
What do the foxes say?
A woman called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office asking what to do about a family of foxes living under her shed.
Interior watchdog reviews Zinke's ties to Halliburton boss
HELENA — The U.S. Interior Department’s inspector general is looking into a complaint about a land deal that links Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and the head of energy services giant Halliburton in Zinke’s hometown of Whitefish, a spokeswoman said Thursday.
5 dead, others wounded at Maryland newspaper shooting
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at a newspaper office in Maryland’s capital on Thursday, killing five people and gravely wounding several others before being taken into custody in what appeared to be one of the deadliest attacks on journalists in U.S. history, police and witnesses said.
County gets $3.4 million to offset nontaxable land
Flathead County will receive $3.4 million this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.
Flathead Quilters' Guild holds camp for teens
On the most basic level, a quilt is two layers of fabric sewn together, sandwiching a layer of batting with the end goal of providing warmth.
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Glacier Park welcomes first choral artist in residence
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Scholarship winners announced for 2018 Crown Guitar Workshop
Sixteen talented guitarists from across northwest Montana were awarded scholarships each valued at $5,000 to attend the ninth annual Crown Guitar Workshop and Festival from Aug. 26-Sept. 1 at Bigfork’s Flathead Lake Lodge. The annual gathering brings together a stellar lineup of world-class artists in residence, professional instructors, multi-instrumentalists and guitar students from beginner to pro, in a glorious week of celebration of their love of guitar.
Senior high-rise project planned
A plan to offer 144 senior condominiums in 60-foot-high buildings behind Shopko in Evergreen is in the works, with a proposed zone change and planned-unit development overlay headed to the Flathead County Planning Board July 11.
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Wednesday, June 27
One bad trip to the ER
A 24-year-old man called the Kalispell Police Department to report he was having a “bad trip” after ingesting some mushrooms. He said he was very anxious and also said there was a woman there that took them, too, but she was OK. An officer took the man to the emergency room.
Zinke says Trump may visit Montana next week
If the rumors are true, President Donald Trump may be visiting Montana next week.
Flathead Valley celebrates Fourth of July in style
The Flathead Valley will ring in the Fourth of July with a host of community events including parades, ice cream socials, boat parades, and of course, fireworks. Don your red, white and blue and head to one of the following events to celebrate American independence.
Charlo's Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana hosts cultural arts fair
The third annual Cultural Arts Fair will be held on the grounds of the Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana on Saturday, July 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event brings together local artists, traditional skills demonstrators, musicians and Nancy Vaughan’s Indian Tacos and fry bread.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 28
Convicted Kalispell murderer denied parole for 4th time
A former Kalispell man convicted of murdering his wife nearly four decades ago was denied parole Wednesday by the Montana Board of Pardons and Parole in Deer Lodge.
Repair shop fire blamed on fireworks
Fireworks may have been the cause of a structure fire Tuesday afternoon at a diesel repair shop in Kalispell.
50-ton boulder crashes down on garage in Billings rock slide
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Billings authorities say a rock slide sent a 50-ton boulder as big as a house into the garage of a home and left about 75 yards (69 meters) of road covered in rocks and debris.
Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, giving President Donald Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court.
Supreme Court deals big setback to labor unions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that government workers can’t be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, dealing a serious financial blow to organized labor.
Look at me, I'm on a boat
A person called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to complain about people on a boat playing hip-hop music too loud.
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Kalispell airport hosts Cessna convention
Over the last three days, around 350 tourists have entered the Flathead Valley on a means of transport that is anything but typical: 106 Cessna Skywagons landing at the Kalispell Municipal Airport.
Kalispell Senior Center on auction block again
The Flathead County commissioners are hoping the third time is a charm as they attempt once again to sell the former Kalispell Senior Center facility.
Susan Marie Onaindia, 69
Susan Marie (Miller) Onaindia, 69, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Daines, Tester tout work on farm bill proposal
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines hopes one of his amendments to the Senate’s proposed farm bill will create economic growth in the sagging timber industry in Northwest Montana.
Warren Kirkhart Taylor, 96
Warren Kirkhart Taylor, 96, Warren was born in Boyd, Montana, in 1922. Growing up he farmed and worked with teams of horses. He fought as a Marine in World War II between 1944 and 1946, fighting in famous battles at Ie Shime and Okinawa. He returned to Montana after the war and worked building grain elevators and cowboying.
Evelyn Mattheisen, 95
Evelyn Mattheisen passed away on June 6, 2018, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.
J.P. Awalt Jr., 81
J.P. Awalt Jr. was born Sept. 10, 1936, in Dallas to Jacob Posey Awalt and Marvelle Burton Awalt, and died peacefully at his home in Bigfork on May 20, 2018.
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Tuesday, June 26
Twins blow out Loggers, twice
WHITEFISH — Superb pitching, big-run innings and plenty of hits to go around carried the Glacier Twins A to an American Legion baseball doubleheader sweep of the Libby Loggers A on Tuesday evening at Memorial Field.
Zinke deletes photo of his Trump socks after complaints
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has deleted a photo of himself wearing socks with President Donald Trump's face and the slogan "Make America Great Again" after multiple groups said he was violating federal law.
Woman found injured on Flathead Reservation dies
POLSON, Mont. (AP) — A woman who was found gravely injured on the Flathead Indian Reservation over the weekend has died.
Court overturns conviction of Montana man who killed grizzly
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned the conviction of a Montana man who shot and killed a protected grizzly bear near Ronan in 2014, ruling that he should have been able to claim that he acted in self-defense.
Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld President Donald Trump’s ban on travel from several mostly Muslim countries, rejecting a challenge that it discriminated against Muslims or exceeded his authority.
Students develop app aimed at preventing suicide
It started as a Snapchat message.
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Man enjoys backyard au naturel
A Columbia Falls woman called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report her elderly male neighbor for running around his property in the nude. She expressed concern for children playing in the neighborhood after witnessing the incident. When approached, the neighbor claimed he did not realize his neighbors could see into his backyard. Officers advised the man not to go outside without clothes anymore and told the reporting party to call again if she saw the man carrying out such “lewd” behavior again.
Sale of motor carrier certificate focus of hearing
The Montana Public Service Commission is meeting in Kalispell on Thursday morning for a hearing on a Butte-based moving company’s request to sell their state motor carrier certificate to Kalispell-based A-Team Moving and Storage.
Guy Bundrock, 78
Guy Bundrock passed away peacefully at the Montana Veterans Home on June 13, 2018.
City vetted project at center of Zinke land deal
A proposed Whitefish development project in the crosshair of a recent national story alleging impropriety by Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke was vetted through the city’s planning process before winning City Council approval in late 2017.
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Melvin Switzler, 88
Melvin “Mugsy” Switzler was born in Renton, Washington, Aug. 31, 1929, to George and Opal Switzler.
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Monday, June 25
Woman found gravely injured on Flathead Indian Reservation
POLSON, Mont. (AP) — Four people have been arrested after a woman was found gravely injured on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Good Samaritan clears tree from road in Whitefish
On Friday night just before 7 p.m. and in the midst of a storm, a tree fell across Wisconsin Avenue in Whitefish and blocked both lanes of traffic.
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Kalispell police detective returns to roots, named Officer of the Year
Kalispell Police Department Detective Karen Webster was recently honored in Bozeman as the Officer of the Year by the Montana Association of Chiefs of Police.
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Sunday, June 24
Twins A 3rd at Ed Gallo Tournament; Lakers A 4th at Rein
WHITEFISH — Coby Clark-Dickenson and Donnie Sims combined on a 2-hitter, Terek Bistodeau and Matt Morrison both had four RBIs as the Glacier Twins A spanked the Olympia Raptors 18-2 Sunday morning in the final pool play contest of the Ed Gallo Memorial Wood Bat Tournament at Memorial Field.
Potbelly makes the great escape
Someone called the Kalispell Police Department to report a potbelly pig that was running down the road. She said it appeared to be a pet and wanted it picked up. An officer attempted to locate the owners of the pig without success.
Turning lanes on Jette Hill part of Sunny Slope project
The Montana Department of Transportation is anticipating construction on U.S. Highway 93 to be completed in the next month.
Retiring Libby High teacher aims to write area's history
A year shy of having taught for 30 years, an anniversary some might hold out for, Libby High School history teacher Jeff Gruber said that now “just felt right” to retire.
A rally for Rails to Trails
Summer’s officially here — time to hit the trails. Whether you’re a runner, a stroller, a cyclist or a rollerblader, the Great Northern Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana is a fine place to start.
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Bigfork couple celebrates 60 years
Ted and Judy Smith of Bigfork are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.
John Michael Peltier, 64
John Michael Peltier was born to Victor and Marie Peltier Sept. 10, 1953, in Eureka. John was a very small and frail baby, and was not expected to live, but by the grace of God, and lots of love and special nourishment of his loving parents, he did live.
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Kalispell man produces one-of-a-kind violins
Tom Simensen’s workspace is a musical treasure trove.
ViZn Energy rehires most of furloughed workforce
ViZn Energy, a Columbia Falls-based industrial-size battery manufacturer, has rehired much of the approximately 60-employee workforce it had furloughed on March 16.
Kenneth Dale Hair, 80
Ken was born in Tekoa, Washington, on Jan. 6, 1938, to Carl and Virginia Hair and “went to be with Jesus and his beloved wife” on June 13, 2018, after a long battle with COPD.
Jerry Lee Garrott, 93
Jerry Lee Garrott, 93, died peacefully on May 2, 2018, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Immigration, kids and the broken border
Letters from our readers on the immigration debate
Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte are doing a fine job of trying to stay quiet and confuse their constituents when it comes to the issues of family separation and immigration.
Junior Police Academy prepares teens for law enforcement
Young people in the Flathead Valley considering careers in law enforcement began their training this past week at the Kalispell Police Department’s Junior Academy.
Hospital's finances need transparency
Rumors have been swirling about the financial health of Kalispell Regional Healthcare for some time, and we are glad the hospital’s spokespeople went on the record last week to address those rumors.
Patricia Ruth (Lemley) Chapman, 88
Patti was born June 28, 1929, to Lyle and Ruth Lemley, and grew up in Tacoma, Washington, attending Stadium High School, then University of Puget Sound. She married Dr. John Timothy (Tim) Chapman June 15, 1952.
Don't let government forget those who are most vulnerable
State services for people with physical or developmental disabilities are being slowly and deliberately eliminated.
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Rising health insurance costs prompt workforce reduction
Flathead County is reducing its workforce by the equivalent of 10.7 full-time employees in the coming fiscal year to offset sizable increases in health-insurance costs.
Browns celebrate 60th anniversary
Harry and Nancy Brown, longtime residents of Whitefish, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 21.
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Saturday, June 23
Bat slinks away, this time
A woman in the Marion area awoke to a bat in her bedroom. She told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office that she was not able to find the bat and believed it was still in her home. She was advised to contact a pest control company and then animal control if it was found.
Immigration 'crisis' brought to you by the Media Matrix
You can either see what the Deep State Media Matrix wants you to see or you can look behind the cable charade and see the truth.
Trump Jr. rallies Republicans to defeat Montana Sen. Tester
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Donald Trump Jr. urged Montana Republicans to rally against U.S. Sen. Jon Tester in the fall election and said Friday that the two-term Democrat had fallen out of step with the state's voters on issues ranging from immigration to gun control.
Going-to-the-Sun Road opens for the 2018 season
The Going-to-the-Sun Road opened on Saturday morning in its entirety to motorized vehicle travel. Glacier National Park sent out notification of its plan to open the road today at 10 p.m. Friday.
Montana Tavern Association launches app
People don’t usually look to rural and locally owned Montana bars to be on the cutting edge of marketing evolution. A new effort by the Montana Tavern Association, a consortium of bar owners from across Montana, is aiming to change that.
Laura Jean Wyman, 58
Laura Jean Wyman passed away on June 16, 2018, in her home in Whitefish after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 58.
Commission identifies new priorities
The Flathead Basin Commission has protected the regions waters since its creation in 1983, but recent internal turmoil left much for discussion at Wednesday’s meeting as members worked to identify new priority issues going forward.
Soil report delays Somers school expansion
The $15.8 million Somers Middle School expansion and renovation project has been delayed before crews have even broken ground, thanks to a soil report that raised questions about the safety of the building design.
Couple parks school buses after combined 106 years
On the last school day, Fran and Jan VanRinsum drove into retirement after transporting thousands of children — in addition to various hamsters, mice, fish and snakes — to and from school over a combined 106 years.
Firefighters did all they could to save chalet structure, report says
Firefighters who battled the blaze that burned Glacier National Park’s Sperry Chalet last summer did everything that could be done, an independent investigation has concluded.
Friday, June 22
Calgary upends Glacier in Ed Gallo Tournament
WHITEFISH — The Calgary PBF Redbirds scored in every inning and posted 13 hits for an 11-5 victory over the Glacier Twins A late Thursday evening in the final game on opening day of the Ed Gallo Memorial Wood Bat Tournament at Memorial Field.
Make way for stuck ducklings
According to the Kalispell Police Department, concerned citizens came to the rescue of some ducklings that were stuck in a drain in front of U.S. Bank. Several people tried to stop and help while the mother duck and one of her babies remained outside. The people eventually reunited the ducklings with their mother.
CHS breaks ground at Glacier Rail Park
Soil softened from recent rain made the digging a little easier as officials used golden shovels on Thursday to officially break ground at the site where CHS Mountain West Co-op facilities will be built in Kalispell’s new Glacier Rail Park.
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Ray Samuel Hoon, 101
Ray Samuel Hoon passed away peacefully Friday, June 15, 2018, in Spokane, at the age of 101 years old, surrounded by his family.
David Allyn Rundhaug, 78
Kalispell’s beloved David Allyn Rundhaug, 78 years old, passed peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2018.
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Amos Lloyd Crepeau, 83
AXC Amos Lloyd Crepeau, U.S. Navy Ret. passed away June 18, 2018. He was loved and will be missed by many.
Residents share concerns about Flathead River's future
Officials from the Flathead National Forest and Glacier National Park management heard public thoughts and concerns about the fish and wildlife of the three forks of the Flathead River area at a meeting Wednesday evening at Flathead Valley Community College.
Jedidiah Arthur Salyer, 31
Jedidiah Arthur Salyer, 31, died in Kalispell on June 17, 2018.
Lions Club donates braille embosser to West Valley students
The Kalispell Sunriser Lions Club recently donated a new braille embosser for West Valley School to aid students with visual impairments.
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Kalispell man to float the Mississippi for cancer research
A Kalispell veteran is floating about half the length of the Mississippi River to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a pediatric center based in Memphis, Tennessee.
Thursday, June 21
Legion Baseball Glacier Twins A rip Yakima Beetles in Ed Gallo opener
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Skunk just wants to help with the yard work
A woman called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Department looking for help in how to deal with two baby skunks that were following her around when she went outside to do yard work. The woman said one skunk had been trapped and moved, but the other three were still roaming free.
It was grizzly that attacked bear researcher near Libby
The bear that attacked a researcher in May was a 24-year-old grizzly, according to a report issued Thursday from the Wildlife Human Attack Response Team of Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
High Court: Online shoppers can be forced to pay sales tax
WASHINGTON (AP) — States will be able to force shoppers to pay sales tax when they make online purchases under a Supreme Court decision Thursday that will leave shoppers with lighter wallets but is a big win for states.
Free-range cats mark their spot
Someone called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office about stray cats “marking” his property. The person was advised to call county animal patrol since there are no ordinances about at-large cats.
KRMC touts Children's Advocacy Center
Tuesday was a day of triumph and reflection for those who work on behalf of young victims of sexual crimes in Flathead County.
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The muscle behind the punch
Montana Army National Guard soldiers based in Kalispell are one step closer to setting foot in Afghanistan. Sixty-eight members of the 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion deployed in mid-May, bound for a mobilization station at Fort Hood, Texas. According to Maj. Christopher Lende, chief of public affairs for the Montana National Guard, they are expected to arrive in the country at the end of the month, where they will provide logistical support in central and northern Afghanistan.
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Whitefish Marine to move into expanded space
Whitefish Marine is constructing a new, 9,000-foot space that includes boat maintenance bays and an indoor showroom near the intersection of U.S. 93 and MT 40 south of Whitefish.
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Wednesday, June 20
Grizzly committee delays endorsement of conservation strategy
The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee Tuesday delayed a decision on whether to endorse a new strategy that would guide the recovery of the grizzly bear population in Northwest Montana.
Take two
After years spent working on television shows and other projects in New York and Minneapolis, filmmaker and photographer Britni West decided to bring her passion and expertise home to Montana to create a film that tells a more personal story.
'50s musical hits the stage at Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Bigfork Summer Playhouse presents “All Shook Up” as the fourth show of their 51st summer season.
Bigfork native to star in 'Matilda' after national search
Ten year old Dylynne Cosand from Bigfork has been chosen to portray the title character in Alpine Theatre Project’s upcoming production of Matilda the Musical, based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl. The musical, part of ATP’s 2018 Broadway Summer Season, will open July 7 and run in rotating repertory until July 20 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. Cosand was chosen after a statewide search to find a young actress to play the young Matilda, a a precocious and confident girl gifted with an extraordinary intellect.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 21
Kalispell man sentenced for punching bus driver
A Kalispell man who pleaded guilty to punching a county bus driver last year was recently sentenced.
EllenMae Nutting Knopfle, 83
EllenMae passed away quietly of natural causes at her home in Kalispell on June 11, 2018.
Council approves resubdivision of Glacier Rail Park
The Kalispell City Council brought the Glacier Rail Park another step closer to completion at their meeting on Monday evening.
Betty Greaves, 92
Betty, a truly beloved wife to the late Jack Greaves, and mother to Susan (Robert Hubele), John and the late Cindy, and adored grandmother of Elisabeth (Martin Sessi), Camille (Cory Anderson), Charis (Scott Birchall) and Dave, and great-grandmother to Casey, Natalie and James Anderson and Jacob and Audrey Birchall, died peacefully on April 17, 2018, just shy of her 93rd birthday. Betty is also survived by brothers, Hi Gibson (Mary) and Ed Gibson. She was loved by many and will be remembered for her kind and caring heart and her deep compassion towards others.
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DNA tracker a 'breakthrough' in measuring invasive species
A breakthrough discovery stunned a team of Flathead Lake Biological Station researchers during the first official field test of their “DNA Tracker” at Lake Mead in April. Next month, the team will be putting the results to the test on Flathead Lake.
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Eva Agnes Tetrault, 95
Eva Agnes Tetrault, 95, passed away at the Heritage Place, Kalispell, on May 6, 2018, after a long illness.
Whitefish council renews plans for 26-lot subdivision
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Cheryl Lee Henderson, 71
Cheryl Lee Henderson, 71, passed away the morning of June 7, 2018 in her home after a short illness, surrounded by her loved ones.
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Charles 'Chuck' Juntunen, 67
Charles “Chuck” Juntunen, 67, died at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Thursday, June 14, 2018, from complications of kidney disease.
Flathead Electric to host dual benefit drive
Every month, there are folks in the Flathead Valley who have a hard time paying their electricity bills.
Tuesday, June 19
Legion Baseball Solid pitching gives Glacier Twins A sweep of Mariners A
WHITEFISH — Coby Clark-Dickenson and Matt Morrison combined on a two-hitter as the Glacier Twins A blanked Mission Valley A 6-0 in the second game of an American Legion baseball doubleheader on Tuesday evening at Memorial Field.
Gatorade honors Glacier's Williams for soccer
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GOLF Avery 2nd, Mercer 4th in Junior State Championship
Tyler Avery of Kalispell finished second in the 13-and-Under age division at the Montana State Golf Association Junior State Championship on Tuesday at Polson Bay Golf Course.
A little pressure changes the tune
Two men who lost a load of garbage off a Ford pickup on U.S. 93 had to return and pick it up. A caller said he told them about the mishap, but they didn’t do anything about it. When a Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputy got involved, they changed their tune.
Flathead Valley '20 under 40' winners announced
At lunchtime on Tuesday, 20 of the most impressive young people in the valley were recognized before a crowd of several hundred at June’s Kalispell Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Red Lion Hotel.
Motocross riders go full throttle
A Bigfork resident called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office asking how to get a neighbor’s homemade, private motocross track “shut down.” Deputies advised the reporting party that no county ordinances existed to restrict the construction of the track or prohibit its use on private property. The deputies suggested the person try talking to the neighbors about the issues in person rather than getting law enforcement involved.
Caroline (Zeller) Galloway, 82
Caroline (Zeller) Galloway, 82, passed away on June 14, 2018, after a prolonged illness and a valiant fight.
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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Polson Area Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Polson Area Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
Agency hosts roundtable on tiny home community
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Sensory film showing welcomes autistic kids
Parents of children who deal with Asperger’s and autism face challenges that many people would never imagine.
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Ninth- through 12th-graders will have another option to pursue their education when Trinity Lutheran’s high school pilot program comes online in the fall.
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Ninth- through 12th-graders will have another option to pursue their education when Trinity Lutheran’s high school pilot program comes online in the fall.
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Ninth- through 12th-graders will have another option to pursue their education when Trinity Lutheran’s high school pilot program comes online in the fall.
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Ninth- through 12th-graders will have another option to pursue their education when Trinity Lutheran’s high school pilot program comes online in the fall.
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Thank you for providing such good coverage of Sen. Tester’s talk in Whitefish. However, upon reading the article I find myself confused and am seeking help in trying to understand why he feels “…separating children of suspected illegal immigrants from their parents in federal detention facilities reprehensible.”
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Thank you for providing such good coverage of Sen. Tester’s talk in Whitefish. However, upon reading the article I find myself confused and am seeking help in trying to understand why he feels “…separating children of suspected illegal immigrants from their parents in federal detention facilities reprehensible.”
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Thank you for providing such good coverage of Sen. Tester’s talk in Whitefish. However, upon reading the article I find myself confused and am seeking help in trying to understand why he feels “…separating children of suspected illegal immigrants from their parents in federal detention facilities reprehensible.”
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Thank you for providing such good coverage of Sen. Tester’s talk in Whitefish. However, upon reading the article I find myself confused and am seeking help in trying to understand why he feels “…separating children of suspected illegal immigrants from their parents in federal detention facilities reprehensible.”
Monday, June 18
Whitefish City Council will talk subdivisions
The Whitefish City Council will meet at 7:10 p.m. Monday evening in the council chambers to hold a public hearing and consider action on a considerable subdivision on the west end of town.
Putting people first
Sue Conners does not advertise. Asked about being named North Valley’s Planetree Caregiver of the Year, one of the hospital’s three annual awards, she deflects with a casual “Oh, yeah, yeah.” She removed her nametag for a photo on a June morning at North Valley, and doesn’t rush to put it back on.
Creepy clown spooks children
Someone called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report a man wearing a clown mask with sharp teeth and blood on it was stalking children near the Canyon Community Church in Coram. The man was driving a white, four-door car that didn’t have a license plate. A deputy checked the area, but the man wasn’t seen.
Kalispell council to consider Glacier Rail subdivision
The Kalispell City Council is meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in city hall to usher in the long-awaited Glacier Rail Park, another step towards downtown revitalization.
Developers revamp U.S. 93 plan in Whitefish
Developers aiming to create a neighborhood plan for 70 acres fronting U.S. 93 South in Whitefish have submitted a revamped application that is the focus of a Whitefish Planning Board public hearing on Thursday, June 21.
Basin Commission to discuss new goals
The Flathead Basin Commission will meet Wednesday, June 20 for a strategic planning session during which members will discuss a new path for the commission in the wake of massive budget cuts and the loss of its executive director in May.
Sunday, June 17
Garner tops Welzel in HD7 primary
Rep. Frank Garner, R-Kalispell looks to have secured the support of Republican voters in his bid for another term in the Montana Legislature.
Sen. Tester tackles issues in Whitefish
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester spoke Sunday morning at the Montana Broadcasters Association Conference at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, where he told people what voters should expect out of him if they re-elect him to another term in the U.S. Senate on Nov. 6.
Inter Lake takes home 15 awards at annual newspaper convention
The Daily Inter Lake captured 15 awards in the 2018 Better Newspaper Contest sponsored by the Montana Newspaper Association.
Barbara June Toft, 89
Barbara June Toft, 89, from Liberty Lake, Washington, passed away March 18, 2018, at the Guardian Angel senior residence.
Upcoming events planned at ImagineIF libraries
ImagineIF libraries have a slate of special activities planned in the next two weeks:
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- Father’s Day brunch benefit for Neighbors in Need, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Springcreek Room, Hampton Inn, 1140 U.S. 2 W., in Kalispell. Catered by Vista Linda. Music and silent auction of gift baskets for dads. Admission $15, or $12 for seniors, available at the door or call 752-7266. All proceeds help local families with emergency needs.
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Cassandra Skierka, daughter of Chris and Bethany Skierka of Columbia Falls, was born March 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Cassandra Skierka, daughter of Chris and Bethany Skierka of Columbia Falls, was born March 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Cassandra Skierka, daughter of Chris and Bethany Skierka of Columbia Falls, was born March 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Doris W. Anderson, 99
Doris W. Anderson, 99, passed away in the early morning hours of June 6, 2018, at Brendan House where she had resided for the past five years. She would have been 100 years old on Sept. 4.
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- Father’s Day brunch benefit for Neighbors in Need, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Springcreek Room, Hampton Inn, 1140 U.S. 2 W., in Kalispell. Catered by Vista Linda. Music and silent auction of gift baskets for dads. Admission $15, or $12 for seniors, available at the door or call 752-7266. All proceeds help local families with emergency needs.
Safe discovery is anything but
A man called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report finding a grenade when he cleaned his father’s gun safe. He didn’t know if it was live, but he put it in another room. A sheriff’s deputy collected the grenade so it could be destroyed.
New brewery opens in downtown Kalispell
In two months, Kalispell has gone from the biggest city in Montana with only one brewery to a blossoming bastion of beer.
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You have accomplished a lot in the last four years. Now you have gotten the chance to walk across the stage in your unique cap and gown, receive your diploma, the congratulatory handshake and a heartfelt admonition to go out into the world and make a difference.
Bumper crop of morels hits Flathead Valley
It’s prime time for morel mushroom hunting in the Flathead Valley. The oblong fungi draw truckloads of harvesters to the forest from early May through August in search of these natural treasures. Morels are lauded for their nutty, earthy flavors and make appearances on local menus in the form of sauces, soups and burger toppings.
John North, 70
John North, 70, of Helena, passed away March 1, 2018.
Betty Friske Brown, 93
Betty Friske Brown, 93, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2018, at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish, with family by her side.
? Their flag next to ours?
There is a reason why, for the past half-century, America’s presidents have not met with the leaders of North Korea. They have understood the egregious actions of that leader were in violation of the internationally accepted rules of human rights. Our presidents knew their own “Dear Leader” ordered the wholesale slaughter of North Koreans. The world has long been aware of the concentration camps in which 100,000 North Koreans have been killed or allowed to die of starvation. Only two years ago, a special U.N. commission on human rights documented “unspeakable atrocities” committed by North Korea.
Gun issues are fueled by emotion
Emotions can be a dangerous thing and cause an individual or a nation to act irrationally due to misinformation.
Jeanette Betty (MacDonald) Wetzel, 75
In the mid-afternoon of June 12, 2018, while working in her garden, Jan passed away at her home in Kalispell.
A brush with fame leads to thoughts on over-use of drugs
I met Tom Petty in Bigfork two years ago in a downtown bar, very early in the morning. I had no need to drink and meeting him was a surprise. Petty was drinking, but I assume rock stars have a whole different time-zone; night being morning and morning being night.
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Cassandra Skierka, daughter of Chris and Bethany Skierka of Columbia Falls, was born March 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Bullock praises hospital's perinatal care project
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock stopped by Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Friday morning for a roundtable discussion with area health providers on the hospital’s flagship perinatal substance abuse care coordination project. The nearly 45-minute long conversation covered a range of topics in public and private health care, from barriers impacting care for substance abuse in Montana to the potential losses in funding should Montana’s Medicaid expansion end in 2019.
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- Father’s Day brunch benefit for Neighbors in Need, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Springcreek Room, Hampton Inn, 1140 U.S. 2 W., in Kalispell. Catered by Vista Linda. Music and silent auction of gift baskets for dads. Admission $15, or $12 for seniors, available at the door or call 752-7266. All proceeds help local families with emergency needs.
My father's 50-year legacy
The man who created the business program at FVCC
Anyone who took business classes at Flathead Valley Community College from 1968 to 1992 will likely remember a constantly smiling faculty member by the name of Thomas C. Perry. Mr. Perry was known by his students as an effective teacher, a knowledgeable businessman, and a warm, approachable mentor. He is fondly remembered by his peers as a “congenial and hard-working member of the faculty and for his big smile.” He taught business management full-time at FVCC from 1968 to 1989 and continued teaching part-time until 1992.
Kalispell Albertson's gets fresh look
The lobster tank is gone, replaced by a sushi counter and a greater variety of fresh seafood. Sections holding wine, beer, specialty cheese and pre-cut fruit are growing in size. Starbucks has landed.
Alzheimer's statistics are sobering - and personal
I attended an early-morning breakfast meeting last week called “Reason to Hope,” during which Lynn Cabrera, the director of the Montana chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, talked about the group’s programs, research and public policy work.
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- Father’s Day brunch benefit for Neighbors in Need, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Springcreek Room, Hampton Inn, 1140 U.S. 2 W., in Kalispell. Catered by Vista Linda. Music and silent auction of gift baskets for dads. Admission $15, or $12 for seniors, available at the door or call 752-7266. All proceeds help local families with emergency needs.
Pelosi vs. peace
Which is worse: The specter of nuclear war, or giving President Donald Trump credit for a significant diplomatic accomplishment?
The Sperry experience
There is no denying the passion Kalispell’s Bret Bouda has for Glacier National Park’s historic Sperry Chalet.
Norman Adam Reinhold Kruckenberg, 87
Norm Kruckenberg, 87, passed away June 12, 2018, peacefully at home.
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Saturday, June 16
Legion Baseball Glacier Twins A lose to Cody, beat Belgrade
BELGRADE — The day ended on a sour note for the Glacier Twins A at the Belgrade American Legion baseball tournament Saturday evening.
Brenneman made valley a better place
We were saddened to learn of the death of former County Commissioner Joe Brenneman, who exemplified the community-minded spirit of the Flathead as well as anyone.
Author exposes Butte underbelly - for second time
The 1960s were another era. Fifty years ago, everything was different. Politics, religion, morality, journalism — if you didn’t live through it, you would never even recognize it as the same America we live in today.
Alcohol, drugs likely factors in fatal crash near Olney
Alcohol and drug use were believed to be factors in a fatal crash early Saturday morning on U.S. 93 near Olney.
Transient troubles in Whitefish
A transient camp was set up on the back porch of an abandoned building, according to the Whitefish Police Department.
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School bus routes to change in Kalispell
Kalispell Public Schools bus routes will change for the 2018-19 school year, pending approval by the Flathead County Transportation Committee.
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Hill unanimously confirmed as next Glacier principal
The decision to promote Micah Hill from assistant principal to principal of Glacier High School was unanimous at a Kalispell Public School board meeting Tuesday.
Remodels begin at Kalispell elementary schools
Now that school’s out for summer, construction has gone into high gear at Kalispell’s five existing elementary schools.
Friday, June 15
Kalispell Regional scrutinized in federal probe
Kalispell Regional Healthcare informed staff Friday that the hospital system is under federal investigation by the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Justice over compensation for certain physicians.
Dulane Theodore Aaberg, 59
Dr. Dulane Theodore Aaberg, 59, passed away on Oct. 6, 2017, after a short illness.
Meeting to discuss Flathead River management
As part of its efforts to prepare a comprehensive river management plan for the the 3-Forks of the Flathead River, Flathead National Forest and Glacier National Park are hosting a public meeting June 20 at Flathead Valley Community College.
Steven Dana Collins, 44
Steven Dana Collins, 44, who friends called “Big Steve,” chess player, mechanic, friend, brother and son, passed away on May 31, 2018, from natural causes.
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- Annual Montana Senior Olympics continue today and June 16, Polson, Pablo, Ronan. Senior athletes compete in a variety of sports. Call 406-586-5543.
Forum looks at benefits of high-quality internet
The benefits and barriers to bringing widespread broadband internet access to the valley was debated at a forum Wednesday on Flathead Valley Community College’s Kalispell campus.
Joseph Duane Brenneman, 60
Joseph Duane Brenneman passed away during the early morning hours of June 10, 2018, from metastatic kidney cancer.
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- Annual Montana Senior Olympics continue today and June 16, Polson, Pablo, Ronan. Senior athletes compete in a variety of sports. Call 406-586-5543.
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- Annual Montana Senior Olympics continue today and June 16, Polson, Pablo, Ronan. Senior athletes compete in a variety of sports. Call 406-586-5543.
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- Annual Montana Senior Olympics continue today and June 16, Polson, Pablo, Ronan. Senior athletes compete in a variety of sports. Call 406-586-5543.
Thursday, June 14
Boat captains come together for Fishing Without Barriers
When members of a community come together to do something for others, great things happen. That sentiment was on full display Thursday at the 25th annual Fishing Without Barriers event on Flathead Lake.
Montana fire season forecast to be big, despite snowy winter
HELENA — A soggy Montana may still be recovering from spring flooding after one of the snowiest winters on record, but state officials are preparing for what is forecast to be an above-average wildfire season starting next month.
Glacier Park sets high mark for May visitation
Visitation to Glacier National Park set another high mark as nearly 200,000 people visited in May.
Christine 'Chrissy' Marie Siefke, 37
Chrissy “went to be with her Savior” on June 11, 2018, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after contracting a bacterial infection in her heart.
Company selected for Sperry rebuild has worked on chalet before
The company selected to begin the rebuild of Glacier National Park’s famous Sperry Chalet has a history of working on historical preservation projects, and its employees are beyond happy they were chosen for the job.
W. LaVerne Sandsmark, 92
“I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses …” — C. Austin Miles
Restaurant owners shift focus to bottle shop
The owners of the former Gourmet Galley breakfast eatery in Woods Bay recently reopened their doors with a new focus on wine.
CEO confident in hospital's future
Amid significant growth and an ever-changing health-care landscape, Pamela Robertson, the president and CEO of Kalispell Regional Healthcare, sat down with the Daily Inter Lake on Wednesday to discuss the future of the organization.
Mutton-chop runs off with the laptop
A man with mutton-chop sideburns wearing a bowler-style hat and a blue-haired woman are reportedly suspects in an alleged laptop computer theft after someone called the Kalispell Police Department to report the thievery.
Leonard C. Matson, 80
Leonard C. Matson passed away peacefully on June 6, 2018, after a long, hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s and malignant colorectal cancer.
Patricia Mary Watson, 72
Patricia Mary Watson of Kalispell passed away peacefully on April 30, 2018.
Top Christian songwriter leads Bigfork workshop
Award-winning Christian songwriter Michael Farren arrived in Kalispell Wednesday to share his wisdom in the industry with “song chasers” from around the Flathead at a retreat at Trinity Lutheran Camp.
Wednesday, June 13
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The Montana Coaches Association has announced that Sue Loeffler of Bigfork (girls track), Arron Deck of Glacier (boys track) and Bob Hislop of Polson (girls tennis) have been named MCA Coach of Year for their respective sports in voting by MCA members.
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The Montana Coaches Association has announced that Sue Loeffler of Bigfork (girls track), Arron Deck of Glacier (boys track) and Bob Hislop of Polson (girls tennis) have been named MCA Coach of Year for their respective sports in voting by MCA members.
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The Montana Coaches Association has announced that Sue Loeffler of Bigfork (girls track), Arron Deck of Glacier (boys track) and Bob Hislop of Polson (girls tennis) have been named MCA Coach of Year for their respective sports in voting by MCA members.
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The Montana Coaches Association has announced that Sue Loeffler of Bigfork (girls track), Arron Deck of Glacier (boys track) and Bob Hislop of Polson (girls tennis) have been named MCA Coach of Year for their respective sports in voting by MCA members.
Gary Sallee, 78
Gary Sallee was born on Feb. 6 of 1940 in Bozeman, Montana to Eldon Sallee and Fern Bergen. Early on in Gary’s life his parents, along with his younger brother Darrell Sallee, moved to Edmonds, Washington. Gary spent the better half of his childhood roaming the towns of Edmonds and Everett, fishing on the docks, and living around the sea life. Gary always enjoyed the water and everything that encompassed the sea. Gary had a liking for any type of wildlife; not only did he like to hunt and fish and harvest wild game he also loved raising fish, pheasant, squirrels and chickens. As life progressed Gary found that he had a talent for sports; football seemed to be the sport that he excelled at the most. After high school Gary joined the military and became an Army ranger and played football for the Army as well. While in the military, Gary met his first wife Sandy and had three kids, Jeff, Rory and Stacey. Gary was married to Sandy for a short number of years. After the military Gary worked in construction throughout the Seattle area, working on anything from single story structures to high rise buildings. Gary also continued his football career playing for the Seattle Rangers, and somewhere in the busy life he found time to get qualified in flying single engine aircraft.
FVCC's 'Big Night' drives study-abroad program
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Flathead Valley Community College’s study abroad program, which offers a handful of students the opportunity to spend a semester in Venice, Italy each year.
Artisan Oyster provides creative space in Kalispell
Artisan Oyster is an unexpected creative oasis at the Kalispell Center Mall.
Weekly Events
THURSDAY, JUNE 14
Classic wooden boat showcase to hit Whitefish Lake
The Big Sky Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will be presenting Whitefish Woody Weekend VII on the weekend of June 22-24, 2018. Whitefish Woody Weekend is one of the premier classic boat events, attracting award winning classic wood boats from all across the Pacific Northwest, and one of the signature summer events in Whitefish. The event, hosted by the Lodge at Whitefish Lake, will feature 42 classic wood boats from all over the Pacific Northwest, California and Canada, including 21 boats new to Whitefish Woody Weekend.
Tag. You're it!
There are three rules in the game of tag.
Dead grizzly found near Coram
State wildlife officials have been busy this spring and the activity picked up recently with another grizzly bear death investigation and two bear relocations.
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- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Whitefish Credit Union.
Patricia Mary Watson, 72
Patricia Mary Watson of Kalispell passed away peacefully on April 30, 2018.
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Rita V. Hagen, 93
Rita Hagen, 93, passed away peacefully Friday, June 8, 2018, at 5:38 a.m. at Timber Creek Village in Columbia Falls.
Clayton Edward McLaughlin
Clayton Edward McLaughlin “went to heaven” on the ninth of June, 2018, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease, which he fought for 25 years.
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- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Whitefish Credit Union.
Tammy Lewis, 51
Tammy Lewis, 51, passed away May 31, 2018, at 12:33 p.m., peacefully at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Forum looks at invasive species prevention
The Little Bitterroot Lake Association and Marion School will present a community “Lake Protection Training Day” at the Marion Volunteer Fire Department today. The discussion is aimed at teaching the public about aquatic invasive species.
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- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Whitefish Credit Union.
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- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Whitefish Credit Union.
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Burglar scared off by family dog
A dog may have prevented an recent incident from becoming much more. According to a report from the Kalispell Police Department, a caller said someone kicked in his front door while he was sitting on the couch. But the suspect ran when he heard the person’s dog. A shed on the property was also broken into, but nothing was stolen. The man was described as about 25 years old, 6 feet, 190 pounds, with fair skin and dark hair. He may have been wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.
Margery A. Mills Faulkner Lee, 79
Margery A. Mills Faulkner Lee, 79, died June 10, 2018, of natural causes in Kalispell at Welcov Assisted Living.
New airport hotel opens doors
A new 100-room hotel just south of Glacier Park International Airport opened to guests on Tuesday. The 62,000-square-foot Radisson-affiliated Country Inn and Suites is the first hotel to go up adjacent to the airport campus.
Tuesday, June 12
American Legion A Baseball Red Sox trip Lakers twice
It was a rough night on the diamond for the Kalispell Lakers A American Legion baseball team Tuesday at Griffin Field.
Head-on in Lakeside sends 5 to hospital
A three-vehicle traffic accident Tuesday afternoon in Lakeside sent several people to the hospital.
Helena company wins contract for Sperry rebuild
The National Park Service has awarded a $4.08 million contract to Helena-based Dick Anderson Construction to begin rebuilding the historic Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park.
Vote in the Inter Lake's online comic survey
Calling all comic-strip lovers!
Vivian Louise Meyer, 78
Vivian Louise Meyer, 78, quietly passed away the morning of June 9, 2018, in her home surrounded by family and loved ones.
Citizen concerned for canned cat
A resident of Mountain Drive requested help from Flathead County Sheriff’s deputies after finding a kitten with its head stuck in an aluminum can. The reporting party said they were afraid the cat would hurt itself trying to get out of the can so close to the road but figured it was a matter for the authorities to handle.
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.
Monday, June 11
Rosendale and Tester won't debate in Whitefish
HELENA — Republican Matt Rosendale won’t participate in a debate against Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester because it was scheduled on Father’s Day, his campaign spokesman said Monday.
Pennsylvania hunter mistakenly kills 500-pound grizzly
A black bear hunter from out of state mistakenly shot and killed a grizzly bear in the Swan Valley last month, according to state wildlife officials.
Free summer meal programs begin this month
The last bell has rung and school is out for summer, but that doesn’t mean children have to go hungry.
Officials ID Bigfork man killed in crash
Officials have identified the man who died in a single-vehicle accident June 8 in Bigfork.
Former commissioner Joe Brenneman dies
Former Flathead County Commissioner and fourth-generation Creston farmer and rancher Joe Brenneman died Sunday at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell. He was 60.
Widespread internet outage impacts Flathead Valley
A widespread internet outage affected much of the Flathead Valley Sunday night into Monday morning after a strong windstorm hit the area.
Planning board considers zoning requests
A proposal to rezone 83 acres near Kalispell is one of two zone-change requests the Flathead County Planning Board will consider at its June 13 meeting.
Sunday, June 10
Rabble-rousing rooster ruins respit
A Bear Canyon Road rooster’s racket led to a phone call to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office. The foul fowl was apparently too noisy from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Marsha K. Worthington
Marsha K. Worthington, formerly of Kalispell, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at home surrounded by her husband and two daughters.
It's back to the gun letters
I find it extremely disturbing to know that my granddaughter is safer teaching college in China than my grandson is teaching high school in Montana.
Anita J. McDonald, 67
Anita J. McDonald of Eureka passed away on June 5, 2018, at the age of 67.
Kathleen Meagher, 101
Kathleen Meagher died peacefully June 2, 2018. She was 101 years old.
Child caught in a tight squeeze
According to the Whitefish Police Department call logs, a second-grade student’s head was stuck in a railing. An officer was on the way to help when the child was freed.
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Rowdy Herron, son of Garrett and Lindsey Herron of Trout Creek, was born March 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Democrats seek your vote for legislators
Whether your family has lived in Big Sky Country for decades or you’re a first-generation Montanan, all of us are united by the promise of our Montana values: hard work, rugged independence, and a commitment to join together and lift each other up in the face of adversity.
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Along with the overall rise in stock values enjoyed since the DJT election, so too is the sudden unsuspected value placed in America’s classroom teacher.
Helen L. DeShais, 90
Helen passed away June 8, 2018, peacefully at Timber Creek Village in Columbia Falls, just five days after her 90th birthday.
New restaurant opens at Glacier Distilling
If anyone in Montana has ever lived the American dream, it was the entrepreneurial Josephine Doody.
Watercooler
The second annual 20 Under 40 awards honoring the Flathead Valley’s top young professionals will be featured at the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tuesday, June 19, at the Kalispell Red Lion Hotel.
Marjorie Osborne Gardner, 61
Marjorie Osborne Gardner peacefully passed from this world on June 1, 2018, after a lengthy battle with heart disease.
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Rowdy Herron, son of Garrett and Lindsey Herron of Trout Creek, was born March 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Flutemaker hones his craft on shore of Flathead Lake
Soft and melodic notes familiar as a bird song drifted through the forest bordering the Flathead Indian Reservation near Bigfork recently as flutemaker and musician Niko Keys played one of his handmade instruments.
Training pivotal as cuts to mental-health services take hold
It’s 8 a.m. on a Friday, and all is not quiet at the Gateway Community Center in Kalispell.
Compassionate class tips scales on cancer research
Fourteen Smith Valley School second-graders took to heart a fundraising effort they heard about and mobilized a mini-campaign in just days that inspired big results.
Thomas Raymond Cuffe, 77
Thomas Raymond Cuffe, 77, passed away June 6, 2018, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, surrounded by his loving family.
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Rowdy Herron, son of Garrett and Lindsey Herron of Trout Creek, was born March 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Whitefish stepping up to address critical housing needs
An affordable-housing project proposed in Whitefish is one of eight finalists for the next round of Montana Board of Housing tax-credit awards, and that’s great news for a community whose housing needs have reached a critical level.
Kathleen 'Kay' Barker, 79
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Kay Barker, passed away peacefully surrounded by family June 6, 2018, in Kalispell at the age of 79.
Ronald Alan Peters, 69
Ronald Alan Peters passed away peacefully on June 2, 2018, with his life partner, Patricia Lawshe’, by his side.
Brian Sullivan, 71
Brian Francis Sullivan, a longtime resident of Whitefish, passed away in the early morning of March 20, 2018, under the tender care of his wife Gail and supported by hospice, family and friends.
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Along with the overall rise in stock values enjoyed since the DJT election, so too is the sudden unsuspected value placed in America’s classroom teacher.
Call center a 'critical link' to public safety
Imagine a job that involves managing the worst day of someone’s life dozens of times every day. Answering phone calls from scared or angry people for 10 hours or more at a time and coordinating a rapid response from multiple agencies. One mistake or misstep could have potentially fatal consequences.
New HVAC business sparks debate over future of Kalispell core
A nondescript building at 707 West Center St. in Kalispell has become an example for the kind of positive change that can come from the effort to rip out the railroad tracks that run through town and replace them with a pedestrian trail.
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Rowdy Herron, son of Garrett and Lindsey Herron of Trout Creek, was born March 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Saturday, June 9
Pitching powers Lakers sweep of Med Hat
Sam Elliott tossed a 1-hitter and Drew Scherrer allowed four hits as the Kalispell Lakers AA swept an American Legion baseball doubleheader from Medicine Hat AA on Saturday evening at Griffin Field.
United, Blitzz in Silver Cup U14 girls final
Although there was a loser in the Flathead Valley United White versus Bozeman Blitzz FC pool play matchup on Saturday afternoon, both U14 girls teams could still celebrate afterwards.
Trump acting presidential is tough pill for left to swallow
Last week, I argued that Donald Trump’s frequent and decisive use of the presidential pardon, which has been challenged by the national media boo-birds, is a prime example of how he takes seriously his constitutional powers, but there is an even more absurd challenge of this president’s executive power that is under way in the investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Family, friends gather to celebrate young Marine's life
U.S. Marine Cpl. Donavon Macura was remembered fondly at a celebration of life service Friday afternoon at Canvas Church in his hometown of Kalispell.
Bigfork man killed in one-vehicle accident
A 57-year-old Bigfork man was killed in a one-vehicle crash Friday evening on Montana 83.
Friday, June 8
Twins A blow by Lakers A, 11-2
WHITEFISH — The Glacier Twins A spotted the Kalispell Lakers A a 2-0 lead after one inning of play, but dominated play after that for an 11-2 American Legion baseball conference win Friday night at Memorial Field.
Kalispell postpones search for top cop
After a months-long search for a new chief of police, the city of Kalispell has decided it needs to keep looking.
Church fundraising for $1 million expansion
First built in 1911, Stillwater Free Lutheran Church in Kalispell ranks among the oldest churches in the Flathead Valley, and much like the rest of the valley, it’s beginning to grow too big for its britches.
Missing C-Falls man found dead in North Dakota
Williston, North Dakota, police found a body on Friday that is believed to be Brandon Barnes, formerly of Columbia Falls, who was reported missing Thursday morning.
Lyle Gene Lindsley, 84
Lyle Gene Lindsley, 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Genesis in Whitefish.
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White?sh Mountain Resort has been experiencing several winter seasons of success recently, and much of that success has come from the growing number of emerging markets. Although we’ve been very excited about the growth in our skier visits in the past few years, it was not that long ago that winter could be a struggle for Whitefish Mountain Resort and many businesses. In order to continue to grow visitation to the Flathead Valley in the winter it’s critical that we continue to open up new markets.
Whitefish housing project a finalist for tax credits
An affordable-housing project proposed next to Piggyback BBQ in Whitefish is one of eight finalists chosen to move forward with housing tax-credit applications through the Montana Board of Housing.
Gayle Renee Peaslee Tharpe, 75
Gayle Renee Peaslee Tharpe died on Friday, May 25, 2018, at her home in Kalispell, surrounded by family. She was born in Bonner, Montana, to Ed and Mabel Koford.
Heino boosted by community support
Congratulations to Brian Heino for his decisive victory in the race for Flathead County Sheriff on Tuesday.
Gary D. Thomas, 80
Gary D. Thomas, 80, passed away peacefully at his home at Camp Tuffit on Monday, June 4, 2018.
Raymond Joseph Van Ham, 67
Joe passed away Jan 21, 2018, in Channelview, Texas.
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White?sh Mountain Resort has been experiencing several winter seasons of success recently, and much of that success has come from the growing number of emerging markets. Although we’ve been very excited about the growth in our skier visits in the past few years, it was not that long ago that winter could be a struggle for Whitefish Mountain Resort and many businesses. In order to continue to grow visitation to the Flathead Valley in the winter it’s critical that we continue to open up new markets.
Thursday, June 7
Legion Baseball Lakers A rally by Twins A
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United '03 boys tested, on a roll
The message from coach Steve Boone for his Flathead Valley United 2003 boys premier soccer team this weekend regarding the Montana State Cup is simple.
Kitty held captive in dispute
According to Flathead County Sheriff’s Office logs, a man claimed that a woman stole his cat and was demanding a $150 ramsom. He said he was going to speak with her to see if it could be worked out.
Sun Road plows bore through Big Drift
As the world waits for Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the Sun Road to completely open, the plow crews that work to that end methodically make their way through snow drifts measured in yards.
Kalispell OKs 322-unit subdivision off Three Mile
A 112-acre parcel of undeveloped land in west Kalispell has been annexed into the city and zoned to allow for a large residential development.
Rail tour highlights future Kalispell Trail
Plans to rip up the railroad tracks that bifurcate downtown Kalispell and construct a pedestrian corridor in their place have been inching forward for months.
Climbing stars cope with falls on way to El Capitan record
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two of the world's best rock climbers coped with frightening falls and the deaths of two fellow climbers on the same rock in a monthlong quest to shatter a mythical record in Yosemite National Park.
Police searching for C-Falls man missing in North Dakota
Williston, N.D. — Williston police are asking for the public’s help finding a 29-year-old man who was last heard from early Wednesday morning.
John Wesley Isles Sr., 83
John Wesley Isles Sr., 83, passed away of natural causes on June 2, 2018, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.
Man charged with shooting at wife, chaplain
A Flathead County man is facing two felony charges after he allegedly fired a gun at his wife and a Sheriff’s Office chaplain trying to mediate a dispute between the two in the Marion area.
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Alano Club seeks community support
The nonprofit Alano Club of Kalispell, a former bar that now hosts meetings for local addiction treatment groups, is turning to the Flathead community to help resolve a debt and make repairs on its facility.
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Samuel J. Tomas Jr., 75
Samuel J. Tomas Jr. “left us to be with our Lord” on June 1, 2018. Sam was born on Nov. 18, 1942, to Samuel J. and Cecelia Tomas, Sr. in Seattle, the second of four children.
Zane Dale Jennison, 61
Zane Dale Jennison, 61, son of Chuck and Doris, “little” brother to Len and Rick, and big brother to Bethie, Lisa and Randy, died of natural causes, Monday, May 21, 2018.
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New direct flight to LAX begins today
In recent years, more visitors flying in to Glacier Park International Airport flew in on itineraries that originated in California than any other state.
Kalispell school board seeks candidates
Kalispell Public Schools has a school board vacancy to fill.
Sportsman and Ski Haus marks 50 years; looks to future
A half-century ago a tiny sporting-goods store opened near the junction of U.S. 2 and 93 in Kalispell.
Best of the Flathead is back
It’s time to decide the Flathead Valley’s best businesses in 2018.
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Transients cause kerfuffle over gazebo
A person was unable to enjoy a family luncheon because of transients sitting in a gazebo. The person felt that transients shouldn’t be able to use the gazebo because they didn’t help to pay for its construction.
Wednesday, June 6
Eureka pitcher Escobar earns B-C all-state softball honors
Avory Escobar of Eureka has been named to the Class B-C All-State and All-Western Division first team for softball in balloting by league coaches.
Polson's Wilson named assistant director of MHSA
Mark Beckman, Executive Director of the Montana High School Association, announced Wednesday in a press release that the MHSA Executive Board has hired Scott Wilson as its next assistant director.
Big sixth inning lifts Lakers AA
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Sperry rebuild to receive $12 million
The effort to rebuild Glacier National Park’s Sperry Chalet will receive $12 million in federal money, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced Wednesday. The money for Sperry is a part of more than $256 million in approved funding to rebuild critical national park infrastructure nationwide.
A place to dance
Those three guidelines form the foundation of the studio and have helped it grow into a safe, creative space for Lakeside youth since its inception in 2009. Lakeside Dance enrolls 80 students and also offers lessons in karate and gymnastics through partnerships with instructors based elsewhere in the valley. The 500 square-foot building adjacent to U.S. 93 is also one of the few extracurricular offerings the community has for local kids, Cara said.
Playhouse presents 'Singin' in the Rain,' 'The Little Mermaid'
Take a seat at Bigfork Summer Playhouse to catch the iconic musical, “Singin’ in the Rain” or the Disney classic, “The Little Mermaid,” both opening this weekend.
Flathead Valley authors discuss recently published work
“Steve’s Story”
Tickets on sale for Big Night Italian Feast
Tickets are now available for the Big Night epic Italian feast presented by the art department at Flathead Valley Community College.
Weekly Events: June 7-13
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
Flathead Lake Boat Tour is June 28
Come celebrate conservation on the North Shore of Flathead Lake, aboard the Far West Boat Tour, on Thursday, June 28, from 6 to 9 pm. Enjoy complimentary appetizers from Somers Bay Cafe, drinks, and live music by Montana singer and songwriter David Walburn.
Margaret 'Peggy' J. Johnson, 84
Margaret “Peggy” J. Johnson, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 3, 2018, in Kalispell, surrounded by family.
Now we know who let the dogs out
Someone called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report three loose dogs. As it were, the owner’s 5-year-old daughter accidentally let them out. An officer informed the owners of county animal ordinances and said they’d retrieve their dogs.
Karen May Wright, 82
Mrs. Karen May Wright, 82, quietly passed away the morning of June 2, 2018.
Brian Sullivan, 71
Brian Francis Sullivan, a longtime resident of Whitefish, passed away in the early morning of March 20, 2018, under the tender care of his wife Gail and supported by hospice, family and friends.
Joan Audrey Duncanson, 82
Joan Audrey Duncanson, 82, of Whitefish, passed away on May 27, 2018 in Fontana, California.
Egan Slough ballot initiative passes
Flathead Valley residents handed a decisive victory to opponents of Montana Artesian Water Co., voting in favor of expanding the Egan Slough Zoning District to include the area where the bottling plant is located near Creston.
Brodehl squeaks out commissioner win
In a race that went down to the wire, Republican challenger Randy Brodehl appears to have eked out a narrow victory for the Flathead County District 3 commissioner seat, unseating incumbent Gary Krueger.
Tuesday, June 5
Heino elected Flathead sheriff
Brian Heino will become the new Flathead County sheriff after winning Tuesday’s Republican nomination.
Garner tops Welzel in HD7 primary
Rep. Frank Garner, R-Kalispell looks to have secured the support of Republican voters in his bid for another term in the Montana Legislature.
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Summit on broadband internet connectivity set June 13
Developing broadband Internet access is quickly gaining traction as one of the next big steps the Flathead Valley can take to become more hospitable to new business sectors and spur economic development.
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Nelson’s Ace Hardware has gained approval for some assistance from Whitefish when the business relocates.
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Nelson’s Ace Hardware has gained approval for some assistance from Whitefish when the business relocates.
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Nelson’s Ace Hardware has gained approval for some assistance from Whitefish when the business relocates.
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Nelson’s Ace Hardware has gained approval for some assistance from Whitefish when the business relocates.
Day treatment to be provided at Muldown
Intermountain, located in Kalispell, will provide day treatment services at Muldown Elementary in the fall.
A life on stage is a life well lived
The audience hushed as the theatre darkened, and from the silence, the symphony boomed to life, the room reverberating with the trumpeting notes introducing “Les Miserables.” Onstage stood a man dressed as a prisoner and living his dream.
50-acre RV park planned in South Kalispell
A pair of Florida development companies are proposing a 330-space recreational-vehicle park on 50 acres at the south end of Kalispell. The park would be called Montana Basecamp.
Voters to decide county commission, sheriff races
Flathead County voters today will decide a number of local contested races in the primary election.
Report of gun on campus unfounded
Two Glacier High School students’ report to a staff member alleging someone had brought a gun on campus proved to be unfounded, however, a student was given a “trespass notification” not to return to the school Monday following an investigation by Kalispell Police Department school resource officers Chad Fetveit and Cory Clarke. Clarke said the students making the report had heard the information secondhand.
Chriss Crawford, 76
Our beloved Chriss “was suddenly called home” early Thursday morning, May 31, 2018, “to be with his family in heaven.” He had just celebrated his 76th birthday.
Eat, drink, gather: New restaurant coming to Woods Bay
Woods Bay will soon have a new culinary option in town.
Patricia Ann (Reed) Hays, 84
Patricia Ann (Reed) Hays, 84, passed away March 28, 2018.
Monday, June 4
Micah the Lab looking for way home
A male chocolate Lab, Micah, was still looking for a way home after a Flathead County Sheriff’s deputy texted the number on his collar and received no response. The dog was going to be taken to the county animal shelter.
Kalispell City Council looks at 112-acre annexation, subdivision off Three Mile
The Kalispell City Council tonight will discuss a 112-acre annexation of undeveloped land that would become a residential subdivision northwest of West Springcreek Road and Three Mile Drive.
Sunday, June 3
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Last-chance election letters
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Planes, phones and real conversation
I just got back from a few days in Minnesota and, as you’re reading this, I’m in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for my niece’s wedding. Then a week after that we hop on a plane again to head to our daughter’s wedding in Alaska.
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For over 50 years, Montana law has protected the property rights of landowners by allowing them to create their own zoning districts. The process, known as Part 1 Zoning, has been used throughout the state. Property owners don’t have to wait for unresponsive local governments to protect their properties; by following proper procedures they can create their own small-scale zoning districts to protect property values, farmland and rural landscapes.
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Having had the pleasure of meeting Jordan White and hearing him speak on several occasions, I am thrilled that we have the opportunity to elect him as sheriff. As the chief law enforcement officer in Flathead County, the sheriff has the authority and constitutional duty to uphold the Constitution, which includes the power to stop unconstitutional laws from being enforced. Truly, sheriffs stand between citizens and tyranny. I am convinced Jordan White understands the significance of this sworn duty.
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‘Shipwrecked’ Vacation Bible School
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For over 50 years, Montana law has protected the property rights of landowners by allowing them to create their own zoning districts. The process, known as Part 1 Zoning, has been used throughout the state. Property owners don’t have to wait for unresponsive local governments to protect their properties; by following proper procedures they can create their own small-scale zoning districts to protect property values, farmland and rural landscapes.
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Glacier High commencement celebrates gratitude, hard work
Saturday was the culmination of four years of hard work for the nearly 300 students who walked out of Glacier High School as members of its 10th graduating class.
Accused arsonist fails to show in court
A man charged for his alleged involvement in an arson that destroyed thousands of dollars of merchandise at a Kalispell business failed to show for his arraignment Thursday in Flathead County District Court.
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Having had the pleasure of meeting Jordan White and hearing him speak on several occasions, I am thrilled that we have the opportunity to elect him as sheriff. As the chief law enforcement officer in Flathead County, the sheriff has the authority and constitutional duty to uphold the Constitution, which includes the power to stop unconstitutional laws from being enforced. Truly, sheriffs stand between citizens and tyranny. I am convinced Jordan White understands the significance of this sworn duty.
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Seven stubborn mules seek greener pastures
Several people called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report a bunch of mules on the run on Farm to Market Road. They had broken though a fence and one woman ended up with seven of them in her driveway. One of the people who called said she tried to corral them, but they were too stubborn.
Water-bottling plant proposal almost sure to result in some kind of lawsuit
I think Mr. Krueger is trying desperately to disassociate himself from the fact there would be no need to make the statement “I do not believe in weaponizing zoning to provide an after-the-fact harpoon to state-approved use of private property.”
Bakke Nature Reserve is artist's gift to Whitefish
The deer already have found solitude there.
Peerman Family Farm takes root near Whitefish
Not all businesses need a large profit margin to remain viable.
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Sunburst navigates budget cuts to fill gaps in mental health care
Rose Day is frank about her situation. “I’m homeless, and it’s not easy,” she said over breakfast at the Village, the free drop-in center at the Sunburst Community Service Foundation in Kalispell. The atmosphere is light — sun streams in through a wall of windows, and the rooms smells of fresh bagels — but the conversation between a group of Village regulars is heavy. “If you’ve never been in [that] situation, then you don’t understand it,” said Day of the stress caused by the instability of homelessness.
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Dennis Harold Kelley, 73
Dennis Harold Kelley, 73, of Kalispell, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Kalispell.
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For over 50 years, Montana law has protected the property rights of landowners by allowing them to create their own zoning districts. The process, known as Part 1 Zoning, has been used throughout the state. Property owners don’t have to wait for unresponsive local governments to protect their properties; by following proper procedures they can create their own small-scale zoning districts to protect property values, farmland and rural landscapes.
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For over 50 years, Montana law has protected the property rights of landowners by allowing them to create their own zoning districts. The process, known as Part 1 Zoning, has been used throughout the state. Property owners don’t have to wait for unresponsive local governments to protect their properties; by following proper procedures they can create their own small-scale zoning districts to protect property values, farmland and rural landscapes.
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Having had the pleasure of meeting Jordan White and hearing him speak on several occasions, I am thrilled that we have the opportunity to elect him as sheriff. As the chief law enforcement officer in Flathead County, the sheriff has the authority and constitutional duty to uphold the Constitution, which includes the power to stop unconstitutional laws from being enforced. Truly, sheriffs stand between citizens and tyranny. I am convinced Jordan White understands the significance of this sworn duty.
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Randy and Donna Vogel of Bigfork will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends on June 9.
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Having had the pleasure of meeting Jordan White and hearing him speak on several occasions, I am thrilled that we have the opportunity to elect him as sheriff. As the chief law enforcement officer in Flathead County, the sheriff has the authority and constitutional duty to uphold the Constitution, which includes the power to stop unconstitutional laws from being enforced. Truly, sheriffs stand between citizens and tyranny. I am convinced Jordan White understands the significance of this sworn duty.
Kalispell veteran sentenced in child porn case
A former U.S. Navy sailor, previously of Kalispell, was sentenced Wednesday, May 30 to 40 months in prison and 20 years of supervised release for possession of child pornography.
Crash kills Lake County teen
A two-vehicle traffic accident resulted in the death of a 15-year-old Lake County girl early Saturday morning near Ronan.
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Randy and Donna Vogel of Bigfork will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends on June 9.
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Vote for David Coffman for sheriff of Lake County and Dr. Al Olszewski for U.S. Senate. Both of these fine candidates are the best.
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Vote for David Coffman for sheriff of Lake County and Dr. Al Olszewski for U.S. Senate. Both of these fine candidates are the best.
Be responsible citizen and informed voter
Well, it’s almost here — the most important day in the life of any republic: Election Day.
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Saturday, June 2
Three Blind Refs Tournament Stephan splits soccer duties
After a rough start and then dealing with some adversity later on, the day closed on a much better than expected note for the Flathead Force Green 08 boys soccer team at the Three Blind Refs Tournament.
Pardon me, CNN, but Trump is the president, not you
Let’s just say that there is this thing called the Constitution, and let’s pretend that it is the supreme law of the land.
Friday, June 1
Webelo to Arrow of Light
One of the first Cub Scout packs in the country to register girls in the program, the Bigfork pack 4923 launched two of the eight girls in the pack into the final stretch of their journey to becoming Boy Scouts in an advancement ceremony last month.
FWP seeks tips on grizzly found dead near Libby
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are seeking information on the shooting death of a sub-adult male grizzly bear found dead on Forest Road 4859 in the Kootenai Forest, north of Libby in Northwest Montana.
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Glacier National Park’s free shuttle service makes Going-to-the-Sun road available to more recreationists looking to access the park’s famous views.
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Glacier National Park’s free shuttle service makes Going-to-the-Sun road available to more recreationists looking to access the park’s famous views.
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Glacier National Park’s free shuttle service makes Going-to-the-Sun road available to more recreationists looking to access the park’s famous views.
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Glacier National Park’s free shuttle service makes Going-to-the-Sun road available to more recreationists looking to access the park’s famous views.
West side plows reach Logan Pass
Even with a short week due to Memorial Day, plow crews on Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road have made progress in the last few days.
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A friend recently asked me about the Creston water plant issue, perhaps since I live in Creston and it got me thinking.
For three bears, trash is just right
A security officer called the Whitefish Police Department to report that a man had reported a female black bear with two cubs on his back porch. State officials were notified. Perhaps not surprisingly, another call came in about overflowing garbage near the nature trail.
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A friend recently asked me about the Creston water plant issue, perhaps since I live in Creston and it got me thinking.
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A friend recently asked me about the Creston water plant issue, perhaps since I live in Creston and it got me thinking.
Joyce J. Carrico, 82
Joyce J. Carrico, 82, “went home to Jesus” on May 24, 2018.
Kalispell to host open houses on downtown trail project
People will have a chance to learn about and provide input on the planned Kalispell Trail and Complete Street Project at a series of open houses June 4-8.
Butch Forsyth, 64
Butch Forsyth was born in Billings on April 9, 1952. He moved his family to Lakeside in 1987 and they lived on Blacktail Road for 17 years. Butch was the only son of Marjorie Lacey Forsyth and Eugene Francis Forsyth Sr. Though named Eugene Jr. after his father, he was known as “Butch” his entire life. When he introduced himself, he’d say, “If ya call me Francis… I’d have to kill ya.”
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A friend recently asked me about the Creston water plant issue, perhaps since I live in Creston and it got me thinking.
Kalispell native's home destroyed by volcano
A Kalispell native whose family was evacuated May 3 due to the eruptions from Kilauea volcano has now lost his home and property to the natural disaster.
Flight simulator depicts Glacier Park International
Any Flathead Valley resident or visitor who HAS taken a flight out of Glacier Park International Airport knows the breathtaking views that come with the descent. Usually, those views are confined to whatever side of the center aisle a passenger is sitting on, but now anyone can see first-hand what that view is like from the cockpit.
PHOTOS: Stillwater Christian graduation
Stillwater Christian School held its commencement ceremony on June 1. Twenty-three students were awarded their diplomas in the school’s 32nd graduating class.
Message to Flathead graduates: Push your limits and 'dream big'
Before the Flathead High School Class of 2018 commencement ceremony got underway Friday evening, graduate Nikki Sauter double high-fived Anna Henderson and another fellow classmate — their exuberance causing the tassels on their black caps to sway.
