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- Big Arm Association community yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Big Arm School.

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- Big Arm Association community yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Big Arm School.

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- Big Arm Association community yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Big Arm School.

12 killed in Virginia Beach shooting

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A longtime city employee opened fire at a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing 12 people and sending terrified co-workers scrambling for cover before police shot and killed him, authorities said.

Fast start to MRP season

Montana Raceway Park general manager Giles Thornton said the “car count was good” for last weekend’s season opener and he expects those numbers to steadily improve as the weather heats up along with the action on the high-banked, quarter-mile asphalt oval north of Kalispell.

Canadian wildfires source of regional smoke

Dense smoke from wildfires in northern Alberta, Canada, arrived in Montana overnight Thursday, according to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.

Supporter mans mobile Trump stand

Steve Goodman longs for the day when he can hawk “Make America Great Again” caps and “Trump 2020” T-shirts that were made in America.

Glacier standout strives to help others succeed

As a first impression, people may see 18-year-old Lincoln Jones as just another top student and talented athlete at Glacier High School, but peeling away those labels reveals a leader who encourages himself and others to take on new challenges, push harder and strive for success.

Local email scam claims that recipient owes traffic fine

An email scam that attempts to impersonate the Department of Motor Vehicles has been circulating locally, according to the Kalispell Police Department.

Great Fish T-shirt contest underway

The Whitefish Community Foundation is accepting online submissions for the 2019 Great Fish Color Run and Community Celebration T-shirt Design Contest.

River rescue clinic offered in West Glacier Fork of Flathead

A Swiftwater and Flood Rescue class will be offered on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River near West Glacier from June 7-9.

Class A State Track Champs Title ride for Whitefish girls

Mikenna Ells ran to the scoreboard to see if it was true, if Whitefish High School had pulled ahead enough to win a state title.

Kobelt, Twins A check Lakers A, 6-3

WHITEFISH — Forrest Kobelt pitched a solid six innings to get the win and helped his cause with a 2 for 3 effort, which included a double, at the plate in the Glacier Twins 6-3 victory over the Kalispell Lakers in Class A American Legion baseball play Thursday evening at Memorial Field.

Grammy winner Gretchen Wilson to perform at fair

Multi-platinum Nashville recording artist Gretchen Wilson will perform at the 2019 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo in Kalispell on Aug. 14. The 2019 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo is scheduled for Aug. 14-18 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds with a theme of “Capture Montana’s Best Days of Summer.” Tickets for the Wilson concert and all other Grandstand events are now available for purchase online and at the fairgrounds office.

Libby deer infected with wasting disease

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials recently found a white-tailed doe infected with Chronic Wasting Disease for the first time west of the Continental Divide, and the animal was found within the Libby city limits, according to a press release from the state agency.

Man pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide

A Kalispell man who is facing a felony charge of negligent vehicular homicide while under the influence after running his car through a Kalispell home and killing a 15-year-old girl pleaded not guilty in Flathead County District Court Thursday morning during an arraignment hearing.

Joe A. DeLong, 89

Lifetime Flathead Valley resident, Joe Arlee DeLong, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was 89 years old.

Women's contemporary art group present one-night pop-up exhibit

Stark Gallery presents “Sacred Contracts,” a one-night-only, pop-up art exhibit created by Flathead Valley Women in the Arts from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 6.

Bigfork artist Will Smith featured at Purple Pomegranate

The Purple Pomegranate is featuring work by Bigfork resident, professional artist and graphic designer Will Smith during the month of June.

'I Hate Hamlet' opens in Whitefish

The Whitefish Theatre Co. presents its final cabaret show of the 2018-2019 theater season with a hilarious production of “I Hate Hamlet” at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. Called “fast-mouthed and funny,” this entertaining show opens with a sneak preview tonight at 7:30 p.m. Performances continue May 31, June 1 and 2 and June 7 and 9, all at 7:30 p.m.

Whitefish Review hosts author Antonia Malchik

Whitefish Review will host author Antonia Malchik at Casey’s Friday, May 31, for a reading and discussion of “A Walking Life” (Hachette Books, 2019), a new book about freedom, one step at a time.

Michael Polish and Kate Bosworth help aspiring filmmakers take it to next level

Twenty students are about to set out on an intense journey this summer and delve deeply into the art of filmmaking.

Employers deserve credit for support of Guard, Reserve

Flathead County civilian employers who employ members of the Army National Guard and Reserve got a big lift, quite literally, as they took off in a Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter last week as part of an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) event that brought attention to these employers’ dedicated support of military service.

Diane Ardean Moore Moussiaux, 80

Diane Moore Moussiaux, 80, died May 26, 2019, at her home at Buffalo Hill Terrace in Kalispell.

Man facing felony after leading police chase

A man who allegedly led a police chase in a stolen car in Kalispell earlier this month is facing felony charges.

Libby's Heritage Museum opens for season June 1

The Heritage Museum’s opening day celebration in Libby kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1.

Ninepipes Museum hosts 'First Saturday' event

Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana hosts its June “First Saturday” event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1. The day will feature a watercolorist, jewelry maker, a DVD film showing, and a book reading and signing.

Kalispell man accused of threatening officer

A Kalispell man accused of threatening a law enforcement officer is being held on felony charges.

Suction situation at the car wash

A glass jar of what appeared to be drugs was found lodged in the vacuum at a car wash, according to Kalispell Police Department logs. Police took care of the unknown substance.

Letters to the editor May 30

As graduation nears, it is always interesting to read the profiles of a few select seniors. However, I would like to suggest that the Inter Lake staff broaden the scope to feature students who have struggled to get through school. Having worked in schools for several years, I am very aware of the high number of kids who struggle to merely attend. Many do not even know where they will spend the night, yet manage to get themselves to school every day. Many have had to assume the parental role in their families, often because of parental neglect. Others have lost parents or siblings due to causes ranging from accidents to suicide. They still find the strength and commitment to attend and complete school.

Flathead senior embraces volunteerism with a big heart

Under the outward appearance of someone who just likes to keep busy all the time, at heart, Payton Hallos is a dedicated volunteer making a difference in the lives around her.

Ceramics and photography exhibit featured at Whitefish Pottery

Whitefish Pottery and Stillwater Gallery present Beyond the Surface, an exhibition of work from a ceramic artist Megan Sprenger and wildlife photographer Shane Conner. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in conjunction with Whitefish’s First Thursday Gallery Night.

Weekly events May 30-June 5

THURSDAY, MAY 30

Whitefish imposes water conservation rules

The city of Whitefish is implementing a suite of water conservation measures set to go into effect this summer, including regulating when city residents can water their lawns.

Zhang doubles, HRs for Loggers in win over Twins B

LIBBY — Tripp Zhang doubled, homered and drove in two runs for the Libby Loggers A in a 6-4 victory over the Glacier Twins B on Wednesday in American Legion baseball action.

Soccer teams flock to Kidsports for Three Blind Refs

By DAVID LESNICK

Memories, milestones for Lakers' Malmin

By KATIE BROWN

Get your local on

It’s pretty amazing when you stop and look at all the things the Flathead Valley is known for. Whether it is destinations like the “Crown of the Continent” that Glacier National Park has become known as, to Flathead Lake, Flathead River, the Jewel Basin and so many more places. Or perhaps it is products like Flathead cherries and huckleberries, microbreweries and distilleries or even the firearms industry that has been making waves, from parts and pieces to complete rifles manufactured here. Even more, perhaps it’s the activities like skiing on Big Mountain, snowmobiling on the Flathead National Forest or fishing on Flathead Lake or the dozens of other lakes in the region.

Whitefish woman wins big in lottery

HELENA – The Montana Lottery has awarded over $70,000 in prizes since May 23 – an average of more than $6,300 every day.

Samuel Jackson 'Sam' Brady Jr., 70

Samuel Jackson “Sam” Brady Jr., of Whitefish, passed peacefully on May 20, 2019.

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- Somers Board of Trustees Negotiations Committee and Classified Negotiations Committee meet 7 a.m. Somers Middle School.

Bigfork senior an award-winning editor

[Editor’s note: This is the fifth article in a weeklong series recognizing noteworthy graduates from the Class of 2019. This year’s series highlights students making a difference.]

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- Somers Board of Trustees Negotiations Committee and Classified Negotiations Committee meet 7 a.m. Somers Middle School.

New family treatment court a resource for reunification

Last week, a long-awaited family treatment court officially opened its doors to Flathead County families impacted by dependency and neglect cases, offering support for program-elligible parents pursuing reunification with their children who have been placed into Child Family Services.

Neighborly dispute heats up over BBQ

A resident complained about getting smoked out by her neighbor’s barbecue, according to Kalispell Police Department logs. She said her back deck was getting really hot and that the smoke kept pouring into her home. It was unclear if meat smokers were allowed on the property.

Ann Louise Seal Peterson, 80

Ann Louise Seal Peterson returned to the home of her heavenly Father and Savior on May 18, 2019, to be encircled in the loving arms of those who went before.

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- Somers Board of Trustees Negotiations Committee and Classified Negotiations Committee meet 7 a.m. Somers Middle School.

Biologist: sturgeon recovery progressing in Kootenai

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held an informational meeting about the Libby dam Wednesday, covering sturgeon habitat restoration progress, predicting a low precipitation season and showing fish growth.

Joseph 'Joe' Bucariza, 84

Lifelong resident of Whitefish, Joseph “Joe” Bucariza passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday afternoon, May 24, 2019, at North Valley Hospital. Joe was 13 days short of his 85th birthday.

Lake level on track to reach full pool by summer

The tribal-owned corporation managing the former Kerr Dam hydroelectric project reported Tuesday that the level of Flathead Lake is roughly equivalent to the target level most years for the Memorial Day weekend.

FVCC plans opening for new library, commons

Flathead Valley Community College will officially open the doors to the new Broussard Family Library and Learning Commons during a ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 6. Free and open to the public, the event will feature a ribbon-cutting, guided tours of the building and light refreshments.

Katherine 'KC' Hutchens, 68

Katherine “KC” Hutchens passed away Feb. 5, 2019, in Mesa, Arizona.

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Gillian Remay Mayhan, daughter of Joe and Brittany Mayhan of Kalispell, was born Dec. 21 at North Valley Hospital.

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Gillian Remay Mayhan, daughter of Joe and Brittany Mayhan of Kalispell, was born Dec. 21 at North Valley Hospital.

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Gillian Remay Mayhan, daughter of Joe and Brittany Mayhan of Kalispell, was born Dec. 21 at North Valley Hospital.

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- Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Park Side Credit Union, Whitefish; 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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- Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Park Side Credit Union, Whitefish; 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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- Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Park Side Credit Union, Whitefish; 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Woman makes noise about noise complaint

A woman allegedly made even more noise when she was reported as “still worked up” about a noise complaint a neighbor made against her on Airport Road. Kalispell Police Department counseled her on keeping the noise down when someone told police she was yelling, crying and fighting with a man.

Senior aces athletics and academics

[Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in a weeklong series recognizing noteworthy graduates from the Class of 2019. This year’s series highlights students who are finding ways to make a difference in their communities and the lives of others.]

Avalanche strands 13 cyclists on Sun Road

Significant avalanche activity Monday at Triple Arches on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park trapped 13 cyclists on the far side of a avalanche debris pile and unable to return down the road for a number of hours, the park reported Tuesday. No injuries were reported.

Stillwater Christian senior lives a musical life

[Editor’s note: This is the third article in a weeklong series recognizing noteworthy graduates from the Class of 2019. This year’s series highlights students who are finding ways to make a difference in their communities and the lives of others.]

Raging girlfriend hits man with chair

A man told Kalispell Police Department his very intoxicated girlfriend purportedly came home and started breaking things then hit him with a chair and broke a window. The pair were yelling when the phone disconnected.

Glacier visitor spending tops $344 million

As the summer vacation and travel seasons open, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2018 resulted in a $40.1 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 329,000 jobs.

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April-May Births KRMC

Esme McDaniels, daughter of Michael and Emily McDaniels of Kalispell was born April 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

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April-May Births KRMC

Esme McDaniels, daughter of Michael and Emily McDaniels of Kalispell was born April 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

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April-May Births KRMC

Esme McDaniels, daughter of Michael and Emily McDaniels of Kalispell was born April 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Experts warn bikes and bears a risky combination

Bear experts warn that mountain biking in grizzly and black bear habitat can be dangerous, in large part because the biker might surprise a bear.

Janice Irene Reardon Hart, 84

Janice Irene Reardon Hart passed away peacefully at Buffalo Hill Terrace on May 24, 2019. She and her husband, Neil, had been residents of Buffalo Hill Terrace since August 2013. Both Janice and Neil died of congestive heart failure, with Neil proceeding her in death by 11 days.

United Veterans honor WWII National Guardsmen

The roster of Flathead Valley National Guardsmen who served in Company F of the 163rd Montana Infantry Regiment during World War II reads like a “who’s who” of the Flathead Valley’s business owners and civic leaders of the 1940s, 50s and 60s.

My Place Hotel offers low-cost extended stays

Since the first My Place Hotel opened in North Dakota in 2012 to meet the needs of a growing population of energy workers, the brand expansion through 21 states has validated the original concept of offering extended-stay rooms at a budget price.

Newspaper memories: hot wax and pica poles

Forty years ago this month, I walked into the Detroit Lakes Tribune and took my place in the newsroom of what was then the largest twice-weekly newspaper in Minnesota. It was my first job after graduating with a journalism degree.

Melvin Duane Larson, 82

Melvin Duane Larson was born on May 20, 1937 in Hamilton to Melvin and Mary Larson. Duane passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after a short, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on May 23, 2019.

Tambra Jean Peterson, 59

Tambra Jean Peterson, 59, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at her home in Kalispell from heart disease.

Bike survival in the Flathead

Several days ago a man driving a silver pickup passed a friend and me at a distance so close I could have reached out and touched his vehicle. I was on Riverside Road, accessed from Creston, a secondary road cyclists use often.

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Flathead Lake Brewing Co. in Bigfork is taking part in a nationwide online Brews from the Sun Competition put on by Solar United Neighbors.

Bills of interest that passed quietly

Many bills during the 2019 legislative session grabbed headlines. Here are a few that passed quietly but will be of interest to Montanans.

Raymond 'Bud' G. Linrude, 84

Ray Linrude passed away on May 19, 2019, in Kalispell. He was born on Dec. 4, 1934, to hardworking immigrant parents Hoken and Jessie Linrude in Kalispell. While attending Flathead County High School he met his future wife, Jeanne C. Monk. She knew he was interested in her when he continued to ride circles on his motorcycle around her and her horse. They were married on Dec. 3, 1955.

Kenneth Soward 103

Kenneth Soward 103, passed away on May 20, 2019, in Kalispell.

C-Falls senior defined by leadership

[Editor’s note: This is the first article in a weeklong series recognizing noteworthy graduates from the Class of 2019. This year’s series highlights students who are finding ways to make a difference in their communities and the lives of others.]

Lakeside QRU holds annual fundraiser dinner

The Lakeside Ambulance/QRU (Quick Response Unit) is having its seventh annual Ham Dinner fundraiser from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the QRU Community Hall in Lakeside, 201 Bills Road. The Lakeside QRU is a nonprofit organization with an executive director, 20 emergency responders, two modern, fully-equipped ambulances and an aid car. The QRU volunteers have been responding to the emergency medical needs of the community for 38 years.

Restaurant an anchor for downtown Polson

With their renovation of a downtown Polson landmark, Debra and Jeff Blodgett have added another chapter to the Blodgett family’s Montana story.

Marine veteran teaches Bigfork teen 'Taps'

“Day is done, gone the sun from the lake, from the hill, from the sky. All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.”

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Flathead Lake Brewing Co. in Bigfork is taking part in a nationwide online Brews from the Sun Competition put on by Solar United Neighbors.

Letters to the editor May 26

The letter, “Stop Crucifying Donald Trump” (May 19) asks that we “Stop the hate in the world.” In this, the author makes a good point. As Martin Luther King, Jr. so aptly put it “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

Legislation supports mental health services for veterans

Earlier this week, the Wounded Warrior Project offered a great “Statement for the Record” to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. The analysis focused on five different sections of Senate Bill 785 Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019.

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Flathead Lake Brewing Co. in Bigfork is taking part in a nationwide online Brews from the Sun Competition put on by Solar United Neighbors.

A war widow reflects on Memorial Day

Saturday morning I got up early to take our son to football practice. At 9:15 there was a knock on the door, and I figured it was a neighbor.

Fire fighter: Woman builds flame-resistant home on North Fork property

Molly Shepherd watched that July night from her one-room cabin as lightning struck repeatedly in the Whitefish Range west of her property near Trail Creek.

Senators unite to fight robocalls, protect public access

Red state, blue state. Left, right. With us, against us.

John Melroy Kestell, 81

John Melroy Kestell, 81, passed away on May 7, 2019; peacefully in his sleep, at home, which was what he wanted.

Loggers split with Bandits in Legion baseball

LIBBY — The Cranbrook Bandits split with the Libby Loggers in Class A American Legion baseball action on Saturday.

Polson runner-up at state A softball

POLSON — The Polson Pirates are the Class A state softball runner-up after losing 11-1 to the back-to-back winner Belgrade Panthers in the championship on Saturday at Polson Softball Complex on Saturday.

Whitefish girls Class A track champs

LAUREL — Whitefish, led by individual winner Mikenna Ells (400) and two winning relay teams, captured the Class A girls state track and field team championship on Saturday.,

Flathead boys impress

The final day of the Class AA/B state track and field meet at Legends Stadium was filled with records, PBs (personal bests) and individual achievements for Flathead, Glacer and a host of other competing schools.

PHOTOS: Class AA/B State track and field at Legends Stadium

Photos of local high school athletes competing at the Class AA/B State track and field meet at Legends Stadium in Kalispell on May 24-25.

Glacier Park plows reach Logan Pass

Plow crews clearing the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park have reached Logan Pass, the park announced Saturday.

Flathead, Glacier athletes enjoy a productive day

Flathead’s Madde Boles wins high jump; Ben

Nationwide closure to affect local Dressbarn

Kalispell’s Dressbarn store will be among those affected by the announcement last week that the women’s clothing chain expects to close its 650 stores by the end of 2019.

Runaway cart angers grocery gang

According to a Kalispell Police report, a woman with two children was allegedly threatened by a man who claimed to be in a gang after her shopping car allegedly struck his vehicle. The man allegedly took a photo of her license plates and her before telling her he’d come back for her.

Father accidentally shoots son while hunting near Libby

Things turned tragic for a father and son from Utah who came to the area looking to hunt bears on Tuesday, after an accidental discharge put the son’s life in jeopardy.

Whitefish student sees career in medicine as way to help others

She described herself as leaning toward perfectionism, with an accompanying streak of competitiveness.

College to update online program

Following an assessment by its e-learning committee, the online education program at Flathead Valley Community College will undergo a few updates before the fall semester.

Whitefish girls nab Class A tennis honors

Whitefish girls tennis dominated on the final day of the Class A State Tournament at Flathead Valley Community College on Friday.

Glacier warns of avalanche danger along Sun Road

Glacier National Park officials are warning vistors to take precautions when traveling in bear and avalanche country along Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Supporters of 51st state hold bake sale to raise money

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (AP) — Proponents of creating a 51st state held a bake sale to raise money for their cause.

Kalispell man gets 12 years for meth, firearms crimes

BILLINGS — A Kalispell man who admitted drug trafficking and firearms crimes after law enforcement seized meth from his Billings hotel room last year was sentenced today to 12 years in prison and to five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme stated in a media release.

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- Kalispell Public Schools Finance and Operations Committee meets 7 a.m., district office basement meeting room.

Program gives employers better understanding of military service

From the inside of the Kalispell National Guard Armory on Tuesday, Mike Flaherty’s voice was drowned out by the hum of a Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter landing nearby.

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- Kalispell Public Schools Finance and Operations Committee meets 7 a.m., district office basement meeting room.

Study suggests rest area near Happy's Inn

A Montana Department of Transportation study released this week suggests new year-round rest areas along the U.S. 2 corridor, including one near Happy’s Inn.

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- Kalispell Public Schools Finance and Operations Committee meets 7 a.m., district office basement meeting room.

Weekend update

The Big Arm Association hosts a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Friday at the historic Big Arm School. Bring a dish to share.

Clyde William Jones, 78

Papa went to meet the Lord on May 21, 2019. He was 78.

Stranger makes himself at home

A resident told the Kalispell Police Department a bearded stranger parked his vehicle and purportedly walked through their house and into the yard. The man allegedly had “the wrong house,” but went in because he “was told to come on in when he got there.”

Glacier falls to Senior in AA state softball opener

BUTTE — The No. 1 Western Division seed Glacier Wolfpack was upset by No. 4 Billings Senior 6-0 in the first round of the Class AA state softball tournament on Thursday in a rematch of last year’s first round matchup.

Polson advances; C-Falls splits in state A softball

POLSON — Polson (18-4) will face Hamilton/Darby (17-3) today at 1 p.m. with the winner just two victories away from claiming the Class A state softball tournament title after Thursday’s action.

Flathead, Glacier primed for boys AA state track meet

Flathead and Glacier have most of the events covered for the boys Class AA state track and field meet today and Saturday at Legends Stadium.

Class A State Tennis Dogs dazzle on Day 1

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Kalispell nurse crowned Mrs. Montana

Michelle Reimnitz, a registered nurse at the Health Center in Kalispell, was crowned Mrs. Montana on May 18 at the Mrs. Montana America Pageant in Missoula.

Water-line replacement closes Conrad Drive

Conrad Drive along Woodland Park in Kalispell will be closed until approximately June 28 for a water line replacement. No through traffic will be permitted during construction.

Letters to the editor May 23

Anti-abortion Republicans want to overturn Roe vs Wade and end abortions throughout the U.S. The courts may give them what they want, but the U.S. will not be abortion-free.

Partnership boosts Sperry Chalet rebuild

The final push to rebuild Glacier Park’s Sperry Chalet will begin in earnest in July when the snow finally recedes from the historic structure’s stone walls.

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- Kalispell Public Schools IT Committee meets 8:30 a.m., district IT office.

Judge hears ballot initiative arguments

A river of Flathead Valley residents donning blue shirts in support of Yes! For Flathead Farms and Water flowed into the benches on the right side of the room at Flathead District Court on Tuesday morning, with a small tributary of denim having to trickled to the left side of the room as well.

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- Kalispell Public Schools IT Committee meets 8:30 a.m., district IT office.

Danger of Trump's foreign policy

I must quote President Dwight D. Eisenhower, highly decorated general in World War II, again. “War is mankind’s most tragic and stupid folly; to seek or advise its deliberate provocation is a black crime against all men.”

It's time to fix up the 'People's House'

In the waning hours of Montana’s 66th legislative session, good public policy squeaked through, including Medicaid expansion and an infrastructure bill. But, public works can’t fix the deferred maintenance of the outdated way these bills made it through. That takes political will.

Chase and assault caught on camera

Kalispell Police Department responded to a report that a man in a white vehicle was allegedly being chased by men in a silver vehicle and a tan vehicle. A passenger in the silver vehicle reportedly jumped out of the car and tried to assault the man in the white vehicle. A passerby, who reportedly recorded the incident said the vehicles were headed northbound on Seventh Avenue West.

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- Kalispell Public Schools IT Committee meets 8:30 a.m., district IT office.

State to challenge Bravettes, Wolfpack

The only thing Flathead girls track coach Charlie Dotson is concerned about this week is getting his 12 state qualifiers in 13 events ready for the season finale.

State Softball Glacier streaks to AA finale

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Class A Tennis Whitefish boys, Polson girls courting more success at state

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Wife thanks doctors as trooper goes home after shooting

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana Highway Patrol trooper who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being shot three times was released Wednesday from a Utah hospital after his wife gave emotional thanks to the medical team and supporters.

Man doesn't like neighbor's stink eye

A man called Kalispell Police Department because he believed his neighbor, whose address he didn’t know, was retired from law enforcement and he wanted an officer to talk with his neighbor “about why he is glaring at him when passing his home.” The man was counseled.

Lindy Margaret Dalimata-Walker, 41

Lindy Margaret Dalimata-Walker passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at her home in Dillon, at the age of 41.

Edgerton student is national Scholastic essay winner

Edgerton Elementary School fourth-grader Violet Mellin was selected as the grand-prize winner in the Outdoor Alliance for Kids Scholastic Contest.

Herbert Raymond Weed, 78

Herbert Raymond Weed, 78, died at his home in Soldiers Meadow, ldaho, on May 16, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Large-scale hazardous materials training underway

Members of the Kalispell Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team are conducting a joint training scenario today on the grounds of the Flathead Valley Community College with members of the Montana National Guard 83rd Civil Support Team. The Civil Support Team, which is comprised of 22 full-time HAZMAT technicians and is deployed to deal with both weapons of mass destruction and to aid local first responders with hazardous materials, is in town from Fort Harrison, near Helena.

Man arrested in stabbing incident

A 27-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning in Kalispell after allegedly stabbing another man.

Contract awarded for next phase of Sperry rebuild

The work to continue rebuilding Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park gained fresh momentum Tuesday.

Trooper Palmer to return to Missoula

More than two months after being shot and severely injured in a shootout in Missoula, Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Wade Palmer will return home to Missoula on Wednesday.

Council to revise forest action plan

Montana’s wildfire season stretches longer and burns more severely than in decades past.

New management for Marina Cay Resort in Bigfork

Whitefish Marine owner Garth Wells is extending his business south to Flathead Lake as the new leaseholder for Marina Cay Resort in Bigfork.

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Flathead Audubon will be sponsoring a birding field trip Saturday, May 25, from 7 a.m. until noon in Glacier National Park with wildlife biologist Steve Gniadek.

Man has questions about defending wife

A Kalispell man was concerned his wife was going to “get jumped” by people she was out with. He asked Flathead County Sheriff’s Office if he found “these people beating his wife,” could he “defend her” without getting into trouble? Dispatchers advised him that they couldn’t advocate physical violence, nor could they guarantee there wouldn’t be consequences for his actions.

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Flathead Audubon will be sponsoring a birding field trip Saturday, May 25, from 7 a.m. until noon in Glacier National Park with wildlife biologist Steve Gniadek.

Student wins state art contest

Quinn Berkram, a fifth-grader in Amy Grigoletti’s class at Edgerton Elementary in Kalispell, is the 2019 statewide winner of the Montana Bringing Our Missing Children Home poster contest.

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Flathead Audubon will be sponsoring a birding field trip Saturday, May 25, from 7 a.m. until noon in Glacier National Park with wildlife biologist Steve Gniadek.

Preserving the past Grant will help Ninepipes Museum assess and conserve collection

Bud Cheff Jr.’s penchant for collecting artifacts began when he was a boy.

Creston farmer dedicates time, money to helping others

Aboard his all-terrain vehicle, Larry Passmore, 89, zipped across the fields near his Creston home, maneuvering about the garden with practiced dexterity as he prepared for the start of the growing season.

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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-283-7000.

Whitefish proposes water conservation regulations

The Whitefish City Council tonight will consider approving new water conservation restrictions for city water users that include an outdoor watering prohibition between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Annexation of 240 acres up for vote by council

The Kalispell City Council will vote on two growth-policy amendments and accompanying zone changes at its meeting tonight.

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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-283-7000.

Man seeks options for feisty wildlife

A man called Kalispell Police Department to find out what his options were in dealing with a raccoon in a tree behind his house that “tried to get his cat.”

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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-283-7000.

Parks and trails bill is only the first step

On May 7, motorized and non-motorized public land users, conservation and hunting and fishing groups, business associations, and civic organizations joined together in celebration: Governor Bullock had just signed SB24, a bill that will provide critical funding for underfunded state parks, trails, and fishing access sites, into law.

Letters to the editor May 20

Are we experiencing “bio-terror?”

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Bellemy Burns, daughter of Tyler and Brittany Burns of Kalispell, was born Jan. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

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Bellemy Burns, daughter of Tyler and Brittany Burns of Kalispell, was born Jan. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

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Bellemy Burns, daughter of Tyler and Brittany Burns of Kalispell, was born Jan. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

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- Northern Rockies Paddlefest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wayfarers Unit, Flathead Lake State Park, Bigfork.

Erin Howk, 15

“Stay Gold” is a quote from her favorite book and movie, “The Outsiders,” and a reflection of Erin’s personality, always encouraging others to keep trying their best.

Carol Ruth (Wright) Lucero, 67

Carol Ruth (Wright) Lucero, 67, passed away in Kalispell on May 11, 2019. Carol was born on Dec. 11, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Melvin and Muriel (Dement) Wright.

Wilfred (Bill) Stare Miller, 88

Wilfred (Bill) Miller, 88, of Green Valley, Arizona and formally of Whitefish, passed away on May 17, 2019. He was born in Decatur, Illinois to Dr. W.S. Miller and Cecil Miller. The family later moved to Assumption, Illinois.

Whitefish imposes regs for 5G wireless facilities

Whitefish is implementing regulations around small 5G cell wireless facilities that could end up being installed primarily in the public right-of-way.

Online rare-guitar store has Bigfork presence

If he had unlimited funds, Chris Wilcox of Bigfork would have been the perfect customer for his guitar-resale business, Roadhouse Vintage.

Years after Standing Rock, scars of protest remain

For more than a year between 2016 and 2017, thousands of people crowded into three protests camps in North Dakota. Ostensibly, they were there to halt construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The reality was more complex, bringing together environmentalists, Native American activists, members of Black Lives Matter and sympathetic citizens. Area residents saw it all up close: both the rituals and prayer, and the blocking of roads and violence. Today, the camp is gone but the scars remain.

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- Northern Rockies Paddlefest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wayfarers Unit, Flathead Lake State Park, Bigfork.

Bullock banking on his 'purple' politics

“I’m Steve Bullock, and I’m running for president.”

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The Glacier Institute has recently purchased the former Whitefish Credit Union building at 320 Nucleus Ave. in Columbia Falls.

Finding stuff is, thankfully, not a lost art

Who hasn’t, at one time or another, lost a precious possession?

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The Glacier Institute has recently purchased the former Whitefish Credit Union building at 320 Nucleus Ave. in Columbia Falls.

Whitefish Lake Watershed Project receives international honor

A collaborative effort in recent years whose participants included state and federal agencies, conservation groups, timber and energy companies and a public land trust acquired and conserved 13,398 acres in Northwest Montana that was poised for potential residential development.

Postpartum group aims to broaden support

On the third Monday of every month, a group of women gather in the chapel at Kalispell Regional Medical Center to discuss their struggles with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, which in some parts of the United States impact an estimated one in every five mothers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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- Northern Rockies Paddlefest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wayfarers Unit, Flathead Lake State Park, Bigfork.

Farm-sitter finds her niche in local ag community

While the farmer’s away, the cows can play, eat and rest easy in the experienced hands of a farm sitter.

John Martin Sivertsen, 74

John Martin Sivertsen, 74, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Teton Medical Center, Choteau, due to complications from COPD.

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The Glacier Institute has recently purchased the former Whitefish Credit Union building at 320 Nucleus Ave. in Columbia Falls.

Lloyd James Glieden, 82

Born Sept. 18, 1936, in Perham, Minnesota, Lloyd James Glieden passed away at the age of 82 on May 7, 2019, on his ranch in Kalispell, surrounded by his family. He has gone up to heaven to be with his son Lance and grandson Griffin.

Shoplifter commits crime against fashion

A Central Avenue shop clerk said two middle-aged men swiped her iPhone from the checkout counter while they were in the store, according to Whitefish Police Department logs. One of the men was wearing aviator shades, and the other was sporting a frumpy seafoam green cardigan. It’s unknown if the fashion police responded to the scene as well.

Track teams wrap up Class AA, A divisional action in Helena, Butte

HELENA — Flathead had just one first-place finisher on the final day of the Class AA Western Divisional track meet for boys with Ben Perrin winning the 1,600 (4:29.16) at Vigilante Stadium.

Wolfpack softball heads to AA state play as the top seed from Western Divisional

MISSOULA — The Western AA Divisional softball tournament was canceled on Saturday due to unplayable field conditions, granting Glacier an automatic berth to the state tournament as the No. 1 seed.

Bigfork's Christiaens a state singles champ in Class B-C tennis

BOZEMAN — Trey Christiaens of Bigfork pulled through in the end, defeating Roger Mai of Great Falls Central 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (4) for the Class B-C state tennis singles title on Saturday.

Free lunch, not free enterprise

I suppose I shouldn’t be any more surprised than most taxpaying Americans to discover that I paid more in income taxes in 2018 than the behemoth retailer Amazon.com; but then I didn’t have a net profit of $11.2 billion, either. Nor did I get anything close to Amazon’s $128 million tax refund for 2018. This is the second consecutive year that Amazon has not paid federal income taxes. In 2017 it paid no taxes on an income of $5.6 billion. All this from the April 11, 2019 “Fortune” magazine which reported on research done by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.

Letters to the editor May 19

My name is Brendan Martin, I am 17 years old, and I was diagnosed with stage 2b cancer in January.

Stop crucifying Donald Trump

I’m a woman living in Montana. I’ve lived in five states and have had many careers. I’ve had a great full life. I’ve always worked and made my life better. I’ve never taken any welfare. I’ve always paid my own health insurance. I love to hunt and eating the meat. I love God, family, friends, the flag, people to animals, my freedom and my country.

Why Medicaid expansion works for everyone in Montana

After a dramatic process, health care for all Montanans just got some stability, thanks to our governor’s recent signing of the Medicaid Reform and Integrity Act. The bill, which will continue to provide health coverage for about 96,000 low-income adults in Montana, passed out of the Legislature with bipartisan support at the end of April.

Bipartisan effort increases access to public lands

Being an avid sportsman, I have strong convictions that one of the greatest blessings of living in the Treasure State is the ability to enjoy the outdoors. As Montanans, our public lands play a major role in keeping our Montana way of life protected, not only for our generation but also for generations to come.

North Valley Birth Center has new director

The Birth Center at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish welcomed a new director earlier this week who brings with her years of experience as a labor and delivery nurse.

Jobless rate improves in Northwest Montana

The jobless rate in Northwest Montana continued to improve in April, with Flathead County posting an unemployment rate of 4.7%, compared to 5.9% in March.

Jeanie Jo (Guenzler) Heydon, 60

Jeanie Jo (Guenzler) Heydon went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 13, 2019. Jeanie passed in the comfort in her home.

Frank E. Jeniker, 95

Frank Eugene Jeniker left this world on Dec. 20, 2018, at the age of 95.

C-Falls to seek voter approval for school projects

Two big school construction projects are on the horizon in Columbia Falls, including a new school at Glacier Gateway and a remodel of Ruder Elementary.

Glacier's Smith Class AA boys singles tennis champ

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Dogs dominate divisional

It was a strong closing day for Whitefish on Friday at the Northwestern A Divisional tennis tournament at Flathead Valley Community College and The Summit.

Bigfork girls Western B Divisional track champs

MISSOULA — Bigfork rolled to a easy Western B Divisional girls track title on Friday, picking up two more firsts on the final day of competition.

Second round of Western AA divisional softball postponed

MISSOULA — Persistent rain and worsening field conditions forced officials to postpone the second round of Western AA divisional softball play on Friday.

Screaming man not where he belongs

Whitefish Police received a report of a man who was heard yelling and screaming inside an apartment building where tenants claimed he did not belong. According to the report, the man was walking around barefoot.

FVCC Eagle Award presented to Wachholz

Flathead Valley Community College presented this year’s Eagle Award to businessman and community philanthropist Paul Wachholz during the 24th annual President’s Dinner on May 16.

College graduates 363 students with class of 2019

Three friends mingled among over 360 classmates on Friday, savoring the moments before lining up to take the walk they would finish as graduates of Flathead Valley Community College’s class of 2019.

Legal notice: Amendments to Swan sites zoning map and regs

The Lake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the large conference room of the Lake County Courthouse. Agenda items include:

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- Pleasant Valley School Board Trustees organizational meeting 7 a.m.

Driver takes short-cut through field

A woman reportedly told Flathead County Sheriff’s Office her husband took her vehicle and was “driving crazy.” The man reportedly was speeding and cutting people off, then drove in a person’s yard. The man then reportedly headed north “through a field” toward Montana 35. It was unknown if he was intoxicated.

ClassOne recognized for export success

Montana Department of Commerce Director Tara Rice visited ClassOne Technology’s Evergreen plant on Wednesday for a ceremony recognizing the company as the state’s 2018 Exporter of the Year.

Alexander 'Alex' Harris, 43

Alexander “Alex” Harris, 43, passed away in Orlando, Florida, on May 7, 2019, after his battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

Weekend update

FVCC commencement

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- Pleasant Valley School Board Trustees organizational meeting 7 a.m.

Janice Endslow Peterson, 83

“Knock and the door will be opened to you.” — Revelation 3:20

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- Pleasant Valley School Board Trustees organizational meeting 7 a.m.

Flathead students excel in coding competition

Fourth- through eighth-grade girls demonstrated their coding skills last week at the first Northwest Regional App Challenge at Flathead Valley Community College.

Flathead, Glacier softball ready for Western AA tourney

This year, instead of a playoff format, Western AA softball will play a divisional tournament, which starts today in Missoula.

Bigfork's Young, McAnally event winners at divisional track

MISSOULA — Bigfork’s Anya Young won the 800 and 3,200 and Ashton McAnally was first in the shot put to help the Bigfork girls hold a commanding lead in the team standings after Thursday’s competition at the Western B Divisional track and field meet.

Bigfork's Christiaens, Reichenbachs 2 matches away from state net titles

BOZEMAN — Bigfork’s Trey Christiaens (singles) and Clayton and Colton Reichenbach (doubles) have advanced to semifinal play at the Class B-C state tennis tournament.

NW A title matches set

Northwestern A Divisional tennis action winds down today with finals and consolations matches on the courts at Flathead Valley Community College, weather permitting, or The Summit, if rain forces play inside. Action will begin at 8 a.m.

Glacier's Smith in AA state tennis singles final

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2 Great Falls teens die in head-on crash near West Glacier

GREAT FALLS (AP) — Two 18-year-old Great Falls women were killed in a head-on crash on U.S. 2 near West Glacier.

Bigfork couple hits lottery jackpot

HELENA – Terry Lewis knew something was up when her husband went into Papa’s Woods Bay Market – and didn’t come out.

Nancy Lucille Jensen, 82

Nancy Lucille Jensen, 82, of Kalispell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena.

Port Polson Players stage Western musical

At long last spring has sprung, and The Port Polson Players are ready to tickle your funny bone with “The Phantom of Singing Hills” at Polson’s Theatre on the Lake.

Documentary concert showcases America's history in song and verse

Historic documentary meets live concert performance as Romancing the West comes to the Museum at Central School at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, as Northwest Montana Historical Society presents this educational time-traveling experience. Singer/songwriter Christina Lynn Martin and cowboy poet and balladeer Butch Martin tell the human story of over 250 years of the people of the American West through their trials, tribulations and triumphs and celebrate their diverse cultures, lives and legacies.

Burger battle returns to Whitefish Feast

Whitefish Feast festivities conclude Saturday, May 18 with the annual Battle of the Burgers contest.

Thankful historic church was saved

St. Matthew’s Catholic Church has been a landmark and part of the downtown Kalispell landscape since it opened in 1911, and we’re relieved the church is able to be repaired following a Mother’s Day fire that tore through the basement, causing an estimated $150,000 in damage.

TSA: Please don't pack knives, guns in carry-on bag

One pen-sized flare, two cans of bear spray, 18 knives, a bright pink stun gun, eight bullets, two martial arts kubatons, a few gun magazines, a slingshot and two jars of huckleberry jam.

Man doesn't know why he was arrested

Kalispell Police Department received a report from a man who claimed he was arrested and taken to jail when he tried to pawn a chain saw he borrowed from a family member more than a year ago. He was calling police now because he purportedly talked to the family member, who said they did not report the chain saw stolen and didn’t know why he was arrested.

Letters to the editor May 16

In a letter printed in the Daily Inter Lake (May 12) former Sen. Bob Brown publicly announced he is a cheerleader for Llew Jones’ “Republican” enslavement caucus. He joins ranks with the corrupt wing of the Republican Party: Llew Jones, Ed Buttrey, Frank Garner, Nancy Balance and a host of others with expertise in backroom deals with big government Democrats like Gov. Bullock and Senate Minority Leader John Sesso.

Teresa 'Teri' Lynne Cassidy, 63

Teresa “Teri” Lynne Cassidy, 63, passed away May 14, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Facing cancer, local writer publishes his life's stories

The author portrays himself as a close cousin to hapless and about as nimble as a mountain goat in cowboy boots.

Bonnie R. Hall, 76

On Sept. 12, 1942, a beautiful baby girl, Bonnie Raye Walker, was born in Wenatchee, Washington. She was the only child of Bonnie and Raymond Walker, but having a very close large family, all of her cousins were like siblings to her. Bonnie had a carefree childhood surrounded by much family, love, laughter and happiness. Her family moved a lot during her younger years, as times were tough and they followed the work wherever it led. They finally settled in Libby, Montana, in her high school years.

Donald Butts, 91

Donald Butts, 91, longtime resident of Bigfork, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Northwestern A Divisional No surprises in singles play

There were no surprises in singles play on Wednesday at the Northwestern A Divisional tennis tournament on the courts at Flathead Valley Community College.

Baseball Lakers AA, A host Canadian Days Tourney

The Kalispell Lakers A American Legion baseball team will be shooting for their third straight Canadian Days Tournament title this weekend.

Bigfork girls 3rd at state golf

MISSOULA — The Bigfork girls golf team picked up the third-place trophy at the Class B state tournament on Wednesday at Canyon River Golf Course.

Wolfpack Theatre wraps up season with wacky farce

Madcap predicaments meet the macabre in Joseph Kesselring’s classic black comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace” presented by the Wolfpack Theatre Co. May 20, 22 and 23. Curtain time is 6:33 p.m. in the Wolfpack Theatre at Glacier High School.

Hula Ho'ike dance celebrates aloha spirit

Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie and Halau Kahulaliwai-Hula Montana invite you to enjoy an afternoon of aloha spirit Saturday, May 25, in the Arts and Technology Building at Flathead Valley Community College.

Weekly events May 16-22

THURSDAY, MAY 16

Roommate gives an unfriendly send-off

There was a verbal rumble on Trumble Creek Road in Columbia Falls when a woman told Flathead County Sheriff’s Office she was “just trying to load a U-Haul” and her roommate allegedly started harassing her, blocking her path and recording her on video. Although the troublesome roommate was supposed to leave for a couple of hours so she could finish packing, she reportedly returned and was verbally aggressive and threw items at her.

Diane Lynn (Hill) Dill, 67

Diane Lynn (Hill) Dill, 67, of Kalispell, passed away May 9, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.

John 'Jon' R. Schumacher, 81

John “Jon” R. Schumacher passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at his home in Missoula.

Barbara Jean Allison, 68

Barbara Jean Allison, 68, passed away May 7, 2019, from injuries received in a vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 2 between Kalispell and Columbia Falls. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Doris 'Dolly' M. (Walton) Lee

Doris “Dolly” M. (Walton) Lee, a longtime resident of Columbia Falls, died unexpectedly Monday the 13th of May, 2019, at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish.

Flathead area students excel at state music festival

Student musicians from northwestern Montana high schools participated in the Western State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Helena earlier this month.

Increase expected in summer air travel

Glacier Park International Airport officials are ramping up for what is expected to be its busiest season yet.

Waterton Lakes still recovering from Kenow Fire

Waterton Lakes National Park continues to recover from the Kenow wildfire of 2017. The fire ultimately burned about 94,000 acres overall and about 48,000 acres in Waterton Lakes National Park, a sister park to Glacier National Park.

Bigfork girls sitting 3rd at state golf

MISSOULA — Another day like Tuesday and the Bigfork girls might bring home a state trophy.

State for AA, B-C tennis

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Bullock joins 2020 Democratic presidential race

HELENA — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, distinguishing himself among nearly two dozen candidates as the field’s only statewide elected official to win a state that President Donald Trump carried in 2016.

Local woman vies for Ultimate Extreme Huntress

Angie Tennison parked her pickup at a Forest Service gated road with plans for a solo archery hunt. She watched with dismay as another truck pulled up and stopped.

Bear attacks llama near Whitefish

A black bear weighing approximately 150 pounds mortally wounded a llama on private property near Whitefish on Sunday, according to Flathead County Sheriff’s Office logs and information from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The caller, who had his gun out, said the bear kept circling the property. Other livestock was inside a closed barn. A veterinarian euthanized the llama and a bear specialist set a trap to try and capture the bear. FWP officials warn that bears are active right now and mostly in lower elevations awaiting the spring “green-up” when vegetation emerges as an abundant food source. Residents and recreationists are advised to be extra vigilant about bear awareness and remove or secure food attractants, use electric fencing to protect livestock and carry bear spray in the outdoors.

Glacier wildlife photographer shares latest video footage

Renowned local photographer Sumio Harada will show some of his recent footage of wildlife in Glacier National Park at the Montana House on Saturday, May 25.

Registration open for 'Kid's College'

Registration is open for Flathead Valley Community College’s “Kid’s College.” The classes are aimed at keeping children and teens engaged in meaningful learning throughout the summer through a variety of week-long morning and afternoon courses beginning June 10 and concluding Aug. 16.

FVCC holds pinning ceremony for 16 nursing graduates

Flathead Valley Community College will honor its current class of 16 Registered Nursing program graduates during a traditional pinning ceremony Friday, May 17, at 2 p.m. in the large community room inside the Arts and Technology Building on campus.

Airport to welcome new flights in style

Glacier Park International Airport staff plan on welcoming the first incoming flights from recently-added direct routes in style, with an elaborate water arch as the aircraft taxi to the gates, according to a press release from the airport.

Fire believed to have started in kitchen area

A group of St. Matthew’s School seventh-graders gathered Monday morning outside of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church to recite the rosary. The day before a fire had engulfed the basement of the historic church in downtown Kalispell.

Observations from the 66th session

The 66th legislative session is completed. I was humbled by the opportunity to serve the citizens of Flathead County in my first Session.

Letters to the editor May 13

I am writing to commend the class, maturity and grace of the Flathead High School seniors who were defaulted from two matches at this week’s Northern AA Divisional Tennis tournament because one was taking IB tests at Flathead when their matches were called.

Man shoots his hand while cleaning gun

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office responded to report on Martini Lane in Columbia Falls where a man accidentally shot his hand while cleaning a gun.

Basement fire damages historic St. Matthew's Church

Bill Hensleigh was inside the historic St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in downtown Kalispell a little after 5 p.m. on Sunday, praying as he walked past stained glass windows. The windows were open at the bottom to let in the evening breeze. When he reached a stained glass window of Saint Thomas Aquinas located on the north side of the building, he stopped, noticing a wisp of smoke.

Letters to the editor May 12

There’s been a recent push in the editorial pages urging the governor to sign SB 239, which would grant a tax holiday to companies who provide internet service. As a legislator, I opposed this bill because the industry consistently misrepresented the intent of it.

Self-taught artist finds inspiration from nature

In a yurt along Montana 206, a local potter puts her spin on traditional art.

Kila farmers find their niche raising emus

Don Collins is a fourth-generation Montanan who has always had a knack for sidestepping activities often associated with residents in Big Sky country.

Time to rise and shine, sleepy head

Motel housekeeping found a bunch of mail, a smashed up laptop and a man sleeping in the bed while trying to clean the room, according to Kalispell Police Department logs. The mail was collected and returned to the post office. The man put his belongings into a garbage bag and moved along.

Michael Edward Box, 71

Michael Edward Box, 71, was called home by the Lord on May 7, 2019, after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer.

Linda Sue Powell, 71

On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, Linda Sue Powell went to be with the Lord at the age of 71 years. Though Linda’s family and friends will miss her presence, we rejoice in her eternity.

Raymond 'Jayson' Bell, 43

Raymond “Jayson” Bell was born Dec. 15, 1975, and went to run his hounds in heaven the morning of May 4, 2019.

Miriam Batt Foot, 90

Miriam Batt Foot, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Expressions Memory Care in Kalispell.

Lana Nelson, 78

Lana Nelson, 78, passed away on May 8, 2019, at Northwest Health Center in Kalispell.

Margrye M. (Roeseler) Butchart, 102

By immigrating to Canada in January 2011, Margrye carried on the pioneering spirit of her parents. Her father crossed the Atlantic in a sailboat as a very young lad and her parents moved West to Montana by covered wagon. Margrye’s final journey ended with her passing in Victoria, British Columbia, April 22, 2019, following a stroke. Predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Maro Neelands Butchart; her parents Zelma (Trowbridge) and William F. Roeseler; brothers Harold, Lyle, and Ernest; sisters Vera Roeseler and Liane (Bob) McGuire; and her niece Marie Doyle, her radiant smile will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Bonita Smith of Victoria, British Columbia, and Nadine (Don) Hart of Loomis, California, her cousin Nilmeh Cook of Nashville, Tennessee; her nephews Bob (Calgary, Alberta), Brian (Springdale, Arkansas), and Lynn (Stanford, Montana) McGuire and Fred (Tampa, Florida) and William (Kirkland, Washington) Roeseler, and by all those who knew her.

Montana safe for online dating, report says

Online dating can be intimidating and those first-date anxieties many people experience, such as gauging how much of your personal life to dust off in conversation, may intensify as the meet-up moves from behind a screen to in-person.

Baby photographer captures infants' first images

Swaddled newborns tend to doze through their first photo session at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, oblivious to the camera capturing the first images of their lives.

Mental-health clinic eyes nonprofit shift to access resources

In February, the patient waiting list at Sweetgrass Psychological Services in Whitefish hit 150 people, which is a crisis figure that founder Sara Boilen said equates to about a three-year wait time.

Self-sacrifice a big part of motherhood

There must be a million quotes about mothers.

The war of the GOP

A half century ago the power in Montana politics was the Montana Power Company. Created to provide electricity for the operations of the Anaconda Copper Company, “the terrible twins” dominated Montana both economically and politically for most of the last century.

Marjorie Caroline Gordon, 74

Marjorie Caroline Gordon, 74, went home to be with the Lord and receive her reward on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She is dancing with Jesus now in the garden of heaven.

Kathleen 'Kay' Marie Thomas, 72

Kay Thomas went home on April 25, 2019. While cancer winnowed off her mortal coil, it did not define her life and through the crucible of suffering a beautiful soul was refined for perfect praise. She finished well, with heaven-bent heart and faith unshaken.

'Tomorrow-proofing' students at UM

When I was a student at West Point in the 1990s, the military component of my education focused on high-intensity conflict and Cold War-era strategies and tactics. Those were the wars of recent memory, so that’s what we trained for.

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- ClassOne Technology, a supplier of new wet process tools to the 200 mm and below semiconductor manufacturing industry headquartered in Kalispell, has sold its flagship Solstice S8 and Solstice LT electroplating tools to Cubic Mission Solutions, a business division of Cubic Corp. based in San Diego. The Solstice systems will be used for a variety of electroplating and related wet processes applications.

Inspired by FVCC graduates and their bright future

Flathead Valley Community College will hold its 51st commencement ceremony at our Kalispell campus on the evening of Friday, May 17. We will recognize and celebrate the achievements of 363 dedicated students earning 341 associate’s degrees and 43 certificates.

Columbia Falls could benefit from resort tax

Columbia Falls has long branded itself as the “Gateway to Glacier National Park,” and with good reason.

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- ClassOne Technology, a supplier of new wet process tools to the 200 mm and below semiconductor manufacturing industry headquartered in Kalispell, has sold its flagship Solstice S8 and Solstice LT electroplating tools to Cubic Mission Solutions, a business division of Cubic Corp. based in San Diego. The Solstice systems will be used for a variety of electroplating and related wet processes applications.

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ANACONDA — Eureka bested host Anaconda in a doubleheader on Saturday, winning 7-6 and 5-3.

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ANACONDA — Eureka bested host Anaconda in a doubleheader on Saturday, winning 7-6 and 5-3.

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ANACONDA — Eureka bested host Anaconda in a doubleheader on Saturday, winning 7-6 and 5-3.

Polson finishes Laverne Combo play with 2 wins

BUTTE — Polson went 2-0 on the last day of action at the Laverne Combo Invitational Softball Tournament on Saturday.

Hot day for Whitefish, C-Falls tennis

Whitefish girls tennis won two Class A nonconference duals against Hamilton and Corvallis at Flathead Valley Community College on Saturday to complete regular season play.

Bigfork girls, boys invitational track champions

BIGFORK — The Bigfork girls won seven events, led by double winners Jordan Nelson (200 and 400), Anya Young (800 and 1,600) and Ashton McAnally (shot put and discus), on Saturday en route to the team title at the Bigfork Invitational track meet.

Coco, Hill Whitefish Marathon winners

WHITEFISH — Drew Coco of Whitefish was the lone runner to break 3 hours on Saturday for the Whitefish Marathon.

Chickens removed, but bunnies left behind

Someone on Ferndale Drive in Bigfork was sick of waiting on someone who was supposed to remove animals off her property, according to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office. While the person removed chickens, there were still six rabbits remaining. She really didn’t want the animal owner back on the property, but said she would tell them they had until next week or she would call deputies back.

Stakeholders support redesignation of busy road

Stakeholders throughout Flathead County have signed resolutions of support to redesignate West Reserve Drive from a state urban route to a state primary route, which many hope will hit the fast-forward button toward widening the congested two-lane road.

$400M in state infrastructure funding OK'd

HELENA — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed a series of bills Friday that allow for spending nearly $400 million on buildings, bridges and water systems across the state — an effort aimed at creating jobs, boosting the state’s economy and clearing up a backlog of needed work.

Feast Whitefish begins today with Distiller's Fest

The fourth annual Feast Whitefish starts today, offering a full week of food and drink events, highlighting the best the Whitefish dining scene has to offer.

Sister of Mercy who served in Kalispell celebrate Jubilees

Four Sisters of Mercy who once served in Kalispell are celebrating Jubilees this year.

Interim Kootenai supervisor promotes forest resiliency

Kootenai National Forest’s temporary supervisor is on track to sell roughly 78 million board feet of timber this season, with plans to salvage burned timber from last year’s fires, but mostly, she wants to get back to cutting green trees.

'Wishtree' project nurtures unity at Whitefish school

A tree has sprouted in the main hallway at Muldown Elementary School and hanging from its branches are colorful handwritten wishes.

Donald Gene Carder, 94

Donald Gene Carder went home to be with Jesus on April 26, 2019, at the age of 94, in Kalispell.

Rodney Allen Jones, 78

Rodney Allen Jones, 78, passed away May 2, 2019, peacefully at the veterans home in Spokane, Washington.

Libby, Polson and C-Falls earn wins on first day of Laverne Combo

BUTTE — The Libby Loggers beat Miles City 6-2 on Friday to open the Laverne Combo Invitational Softball Tournament.

Whitefish netters top Polson twice

WHITEFISH — Gracie Smyley pulled out an impressive win at No. 1 singles and the Whitefish girls dominated overall for a 6-1 Northwestern A dual girls tennis victory over Polson.

Glacier boys, girls division champs

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Whitefish Center to discuss soil contamination

The Whitefish School District’s Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship discovered last summer that topsoil acquired from a regional supplier was contaminated with herbicides.

Glacier, Yellowstone announce plans to collar grizzlies

Glacier National Park estimates there are about 300 grizzly bears in the park, which is part of the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, and park officials announced Wednesday the launch of efforts to capture and mark a sample of grizzlies in the park as part of an interagency campaign to monitor the bears in the larger ecosystem.

Lakeside Community Club notches another milestone

Lakeside area women gathered in celebration of the Lakeside Community Club’s 110th anniversary on Wednesday.

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Ferndale yard sale

Kila principal placed on paid leave

Kila School Principal Jason Christy has been put on paid administrative leave following a special board meeting at 5 p.m. April 24 that adjourned within 16 minutes, according to

Wolfpack clinches division with crosstown win

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Street, Perrin, Deck state track leaders for all classes in track

Angellica Street of Columbia Falls, Ben Perrin of Flathead and Drew Deck of Glacier top the latest edition of Elite Track and Field Lists for Montana, which is compiled by Jeff Hedstrom, a montanatrack.com representative.

Glacier's Todd wins javelin with 208-8 throw javelin

Evan Todd, the defending Class AA state champion in the javelin, recorded a personal best effort with a throw of 208 feet, 8 inches on Thursday during a nonscoring dual track meet with Columbia Falls at Glacier High School.

Glacier, Flathead load up for semifinals

Seeded players at the Northern AA Divisional tennis tournament on Thursday at Flathead Valley Community College performed well for the most part.

Bullock signs Medicaid expansion bill

HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock signed a bill Thursday to continue Montana’s Medicaid expansion program for another six years, as long as federal funding continues.

Col. Falls meets state benchmark for resort tax

The Montana Department of Commerce has determined that the city of Columbia Falls qualifies as a resort community under state law, meaning the city can ask voters to approve a resort tax in the future.

West Reserve deserves attention

The idea of getting money sooner rather than later to expand West Reserve Drive to five lanes is an exciting prospect that already has drawn support from many stakeholders.

A declining wildland deer herd

Kalispell approves permit for respite home near hospital

The Kalispell City Council voted unanimously during a public meeting on Monday to approve a conditional use permit that will allow for a community center to be built near Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Forestry Expo puts natural resources in the spotlight

When the Family Forestry Expo first started, some of the trees in the Ronald Buentemeier Educational Forest off Trumbull Creek Road were just saplings.

New law allows recovery of bighorn skulls, horns

With the passage of Senate Bill 344 into law, it is now legal to pick up and possess the skulls and horns of bighorn sheep that died of natural causes. Those who recover horns and/or skulls must report the find to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks within 48 hours and present it to FWP for inspection and plugging within 10 days. The fee for inspection and plugging is $25.

Northwest Ballet Co. brings 'Sleeping Beauty' to life

“Sleeping Beauty” is one of the most famous ballets, with music by Russian composer Tchaikovsky, who also composed “Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake.”

Letters to the editor May 9

“Remember the Maine!” Does anyone? The Maine was a battleship harbored in Havana in 1898 that unexpectedly exploded, possibly by radicals. Immediately, with the help of William Randolph Hearst, a newspaper publisher who invented that famous slogan advocating retaliation, we declared war and conquered Cuba, and then the Philippines. When asked why we decided to invade the Philippines, 5,000 miles away, President McKinley was dumbfounded. So, he declared “...to Christianize it.”, even though Filipinos had been worshipping Christ for several hundred years.

Glacier boys division giants

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Glacier Park update: Road open to Avalanche

Vehicles can now travel the 15.5 miles of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park from the west entrance to Avalanche as crews continue to make progress clearing the full road of snow.

Glacier Chorale holds auditions for singers in the 37th concert season

Glacier Chorale conductor Micah Hunter invites singers in all voice ranges to audition for a spot in the 70-voice choir. He is especially interested in hearing baritone and tenor voices.

Glacier Symphony announces 2019 scholarship winners

Four student musicians who perform frequently with the Glacier Symphony were awarded 2019 Youth Music Experience Scholarships April 27. Music Director John Zoltek and board member Mark Holston presented the awards onstage at intermission of the Symphony’s Spring Festival concert.

Glacier Park selects artists-in-residence

Three artists have been selected to participate in the 2019 Artist-in-Residence Program at Glacier National Park. The artists are Amory Abbott, Chad Farnes and Nic Fischer.

David Boone returns to Missoula music scene

Missoula songwriter David Boone has returned after a seven-year hiatus to release the first two singles from his forthcoming album “A Bubble To Burst.” The tracks, “Country Song” and “Work in Progress” were produced by UK-based Danton Supple, known for his work producing acts like Coldplay and U2. “Work in Progress” features Pearl Jam bassist and fellow Montana native, Jeff Ament, on bass.

True story of 18th century martyred nuns

“Dialogues des Carmelites” (“Dialogues of the Carmelites”) is based on the true story of 16 Carmelite nuns and lay sisters who martyred themselves during the French Revolution instead of renouncing their vows. The opera is set between 1789 and 1794 in both Paris and the town of Compiegne in northeast France, the site of the nun’s convent. Like many operas, “Dialogues des Carmelites” features friendship, purity, sacrifice, love, rejection, aspiration and spirituality, but this opera ties together these elements in a unique way. In fact, Opera News rates the finale as the most stunning moment of spirituality in all of opera. The nuns sing the fervent prayer “Salve Regina,” and one by one they are taken offstage and killed, the whack of the guillotine punctuating the music. The nuns’ voices are reduced in number one by one until there is only one sister left, and then none.

Song-writing course offered at FVCC

The season for song begins this month with the introduction of an intensive song-writing course offered during Flathead Valley Community College’s first summer session.

Crown Guitar Festival announces Bozeman line-up

The Crown Guitar Workshop and Festival makes its premiere in Bozeman this summer by bringing some of the world’s best guitarists to the gateway to Yellowstone National Park to perform concerts and teach students — young and old alike — the magic of playing the guitar.

Weekly events May 9 to 15

THURSDAY, MAY 9

'The Outsiders' pits humanity against social injustice

Call them what you want … losers, delinquents, outsiders. Ponyboy Curtis and his friends can’t seem to escape from these labels and are stuck marginalized by society. When two unfortunate Greasers, Johnny and Ponyboy, are assaulted by a rival gang, the result is a brawl that ends in the death of a Social gang member. As the boys go into hiding, tension begins to mount between the two rival gangs, setting off a turbulent chain of events. While some Greasers try to achieve redemption, others meet tragic ends.

Whitefish only district to OK school levies

Preliminary results are in for two remaining school districts with levy requests following elections Tuesday.

Columbia Falls woman ID'd as victim of fatal crash

Authorities have identified a Columbia Falls woman as the victim of a fatal crash on U.S. 2 near the airport on May 7.

Sound and the fury - turn down the bass

In Columbia Falls, a Fourth Avenue resident claimed neighbors were playing their music loud. How loud? So loud that it purportedly caused pictures to vibrate right off the wall. Columbia Falls Police advised a woman to turn down the bass. The resident called back reportedly complaining she did not turn it down. They were advised to file a complaint with the landlord.

Charles Florian 'Charlie' Thiel, 79

Charles Florian “Charlie” Thiel, 79, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019, at Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls where he had lived for several years.

Local farmers markets kick off season in May

‘Tis the season. Farmers markets are springing up across the Flathead Valley. Whether you’re in the market for garden plants, homemade edibles, homegrown produce, handcrafted goods or just want to enjoy a little people-watching, here’s where the action is.

Google reverses course after barring Elk Foundation ad

Google Inc. reversed course Friday and said it had erred when rejecting an advertisement from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Holocaust, synagogue shooting survivor shares powerful story

Judah Samet is not a tall man. He is not physically imposing. He does not even have a big, booming voice. But when he speaks, the power of his testimony of survival holds the audience captive to his story.

Lewis F. McCready, 89

Lewis F. McCready, 89, of Whitefish, passed away May 5, 2019, at the Veterans Home.

James Vincent Baiar, 80

James Vincent Baiar passed away on May 1, 2019, at the age of 80 years.

Voters reject Kalispell school levy request

The mood was likely somber after ballots were counted and levies defeated in school districts around the valley.

Polson tops C-Falls in girls, boys tennis

Hannah Schweikert picked up a signature victory Tuesday on the courts at Flathead Valley Community College and The Summit.

Bigfork girls 2nd at Division 3 golf

ANACONDA — The Bigfork girls golf team qualified for the upcoming Class B state tournament by placing second behind Missoula Loyola on Tuesday at the Class B Division 3 Meet at the Old Works Golf Course.

Loggers take out Lions, 14-8

LIBBY — Libby used a strong start to beat Eureka 14-8 in nonconference softball play on Tuesday.

James Ward Johnson

James Ward Johnson passed in peace on Monday, April 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

One woman dead, another injured in car crash near airport

A Tuesday morning crash involving a passenger vehicle and a dump truck on U.S. 2 East has left one person dead and another severely injured.

High school bond refinancing explained

Taxpayers living in the Kalispell School District have seen school taxes on two high-school district bond issues go up in 2018 and 2019, but relief is coming in 2021 and 2022.

Loretta 'Lori' Sieler, 63

Loretta “Lori” Sieler went home to heaven to be with her Savior on May 3, 2019.

911 Center refinancing will save county $334,000

The Flathead County commissioners have signed a final resolution to refinance the bond for the 911 Emergency Communications Center, a move that will save the county about $334,000 in net present expenses over the remaining 10 years of the 20-year bond.

David Snyder Robins, 79

Scholar. Soldier. Diplomat.

Restoration of gardens underway

The grounds at the Conrad Mansion Museum in Kalispell are in a state of upheaval.

Eugene Ewalt Hamann, 87

Eugene Ewalt Hamann, 87, passed away Dec. 18, 2018, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.

Letters to the editor May 6

While watching the Senate hearings with Attorney General Barr this past Wednesday, and hearing the Democratic senators and later some Democratic House members call him a liar, I was reminded to the old adage the went like this: “It takes a liar to know a liar.”

Proposed respite home under consideration

Kalispell City Council will consider a conditional-use permit request from Terry and Lori Williamson for a community center at 15 Glacier View Drive during tonight’s meeting.

Whitefish man with criminal history dies

A man with a long criminal history in Flathead County has died.

Car crash is catalyst for nurse's intensive care work

When Eric Vezina was 20 years old, he was involved in a horrific single-car accident outside of New Bedford, Massachusetts, that left him with six severed tendons in his right arm, multiple punctured arteries, a detached optic nerve and a severe concussion.

Polls open Tuesday for school elections

Polls are open Tuesday for school elections in Columbia Falls, Evergreen, Marion and Whitefish school districts.

Man fired up after going 'cold turkey'

A man was reported to Kalispell Police Department for making threats toward staff and allegedly stated, possibly in an email, that he was off his pain meds “cold turkey” and was fired up and unhappy with what he perceived “as government agencies not talking to each other.” He purportedly made statements about “how he can see why people go off their meds and post offices get blown up.”

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- Jellison Road railroad crossing in Columbia Falls will be closed in both directions today through May 8 for construction. Motorists/cyclists will need to find an alternative route.

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- Jellison Road railroad crossing in Columbia Falls will be closed in both directions today through May 8 for construction. Motorists/cyclists will need to find an alternative route.

Whitefish ponders short-term rental, hotel restrictions

The Whitefish City Council will look at ways to further regulate or limit short-term rentals throughout the city during a work session today.

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- Jellison Road railroad crossing in Columbia Falls will be closed in both directions today through May 8 for construction. Motorists/cyclists will need to find an alternative route.

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Births — NVH March

Gentry Michael O’Day, son of Mick O’Day and Bailey Bute of Somers, was born March 23 at North Valley Hospital.

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Births — NVH March

Gentry Michael O’Day, son of Mick O’Day and Bailey Bute of Somers, was born March 23 at North Valley Hospital.

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Births — NVH March

Gentry Michael O’Day, son of Mick O’Day and Bailey Bute of Somers, was born March 23 at North Valley Hospital.

Evergreen auto detailing business expands to windshield work

Keith McAtee, owner of Grime 2 Shine, has seen extremes in the automotive detailing business.

Evergreen's Plant Land is popular go-to garden center

Plant Land, a year-round wonderland of green, is a family owned and operated greenhouse and garden center that put down roots in Evergreen in 1986.

Vitalant building blood-donor base at Evergreen center

Just one year after its opening in March 2018, Vitalant, an Evergreen-based nonprofit blood donation center, has become the sole blood supplier for Kalispell Regional Medical Center and North Valley Hospital and is the only local blood supplier in the valley.

Construction to begin in mid-May for The Woodlands

Developer Curt Lund is creating a residential community in Evergreen aimed at solving many common dilemmas of aging.

Flaming Arrow opens shooting range in Evergreen

Flaming Arrow Archery owner Nicole Tindale recently moved her shop to Evergreen and couldn’t be happier.

Veteran instructors open new training facility north of Kalispell

Glacier Gymnastics opened its doors on April 29 and already has a waiting list for a few of its classes.

Democrats delivered in 66th Legislature

Four months ago, as the newly elected House Democratic Leader for the 2019 legislative session, I made a promise to the people of Montana that Democrats would lead with solutions.

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The Bigfork Area Chamber’s spring luncheon is noon, Tuesday, May 14, at the Bigfork Inn. The event will feature a presentation from Montana West Economic Development and a discussion of current Chamber projects. The cost is $20 per person.

When the 'Solutions Caucus' did - and didn't - vote with Dems

HELENA — The highest-profile bill in the 2019 Montana Legislature, a measure renewing the state’s 2015 Medicaid expansion, was opposed by the official leadership of the House and Senate Republican majorities. It passed anyway.

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Flathead Land Trust is partnering with the Flathead River to Lake Initiative for an online auction of eight one-of-a kind wooden hand-painted canoe paddles.

Volunteers tackle trash left behind at popular national forest shooting site

A gloved hand plucked up bullet-riddled, tall-boy cans of a rotgut brand of beer.

Letters to the editor May 5

I agree with a previous letter (“DUI system not working” May 2) that something must be done about driving under the influence, but I’m not sure the idea of a marked driver license or any other law aimed to prevent will work.

Roundup grant shines a light on safety

On behalf of Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp, Ian Bartling, camp wilderness program coordinator, emailed the Inter Lake to thank Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program for providing funds for safety initiatives in the local communities.

William 'Bub' Lodinoff, 74

William “Bub” Lodinoff, 74, of Kalispell, passed away from a sudden heart attack on April 18, 2019, in ICU at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Alex and Maxine Lodinoff.

Downtown Kalispell contest calls for color, innovation

A sculptural bicycle-rack design contest is the inaugural project of the new Kalispell Arts On the Street committee.

A shining example of how our political system should work

At the start of the legislative session, I delivered my fourth and final State of the State address. I shared my optimism that in Montana we can still be a shining example of how our political system is supposed to work and that as elected leaders we should base our decisions not only on today’s needs, but with an eye toward improving the Montana our kids and grandkids – future legislators and governors – will inherit.

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The Bigfork Area Chamber’s spring luncheon is noon, Tuesday, May 14, at the Bigfork Inn. The event will feature a presentation from Montana West Economic Development and a discussion of current Chamber projects. The cost is $20 per person.

Mr. McGregor's garden under siege

A couple of rascally rabbits kept getting onto a caller’s property and eating all the plants, according to Kalispell Police Department logs. No word on the whereabouts of Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail.

Take steps to reduce human-wildlife conflicts

Grizzly Mini Storage. Grizzly Security. Grizzly Den. Grizzly Interiors. Grizzly Bail Bonds.

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Flathead Land Trust is partnering with the Flathead River to Lake Initiative for an online auction of eight one-of-a kind wooden hand-painted canoe paddles.

State eyes reclassification of Kalispell's West Reserve Drive

Officials with the Montana Department of Transportation are looking into potentially redesignating West Reserve Drive from a state urban route to a state primary route — a switch up that could allow for more money to be allocated toward widening the busy road to five lanes and enable the road expansion to get underway much sooner.

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The Bigfork Area Chamber’s spring luncheon is noon, Tuesday, May 14, at the Bigfork Inn. The event will feature a presentation from Montana West Economic Development and a discussion of current Chamber projects. The cost is $20 per person.

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Flathead Land Trust is partnering with the Flathead River to Lake Initiative for an online auction of eight one-of-a kind wooden hand-painted canoe paddles.

'The 38 special' conservative caucus

As I reflect on the 66th Legislature I cannot but help to tell you my utmost truth, because to me truth is much more interesting than political cliché. Minority Leader Casey Schreiner is correct. All his party’s major goals were accomplished. His minority party, along with the moderate “solutions caucus” Republicans controlled the deciding votes this session.

Roe titles for Flathead, Glacier

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Frampton wins No. 1 singles title at Kalispell Invite tennis

For the first time ever, every match scheduled at the Kalispell Invitational tennis tournament was completed at Flathead Valley Community College on Saturday.

Ryggs Johnston cards 67, leads Lake City Open by four shots

POLSON — Ryggs Johnston of Libby shot a first-round 67 on Saturday for a four-shot lead at the 29th annual Lake City Open at Polson Bay Golf Course.

Baseball Kalispell Lakers AA top Belgrade Bandits twice

The Kalispell Lakers AA had nine hits in each game of an American Legion baseball doubleheader on Saturday at Griffin Field in sweeping the Belgrade Bandits 11-1 and 7-4.

PHOTOS: Spartan Beast race in Bigfork

Photos as competitors navigate the 13-mile Spartan Beast race at Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork on Saturday.

Miss Rodeo Montana plans fundraising gala

Miss Rodeo Montana Kayla Seaman of Kalispell is gearing up for national competition with a fundraising gala May 18.

Biological Station director elected to prestigious group

Jim Elser, director of the Flathead Lake Biological Station and University of Montana Bierman Professor of Ecology, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his achievements in scientific research.

Sun Road plowing progress made; projects outlined

Crews plowing the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park this week reached the chutes below Arches, moving ever closer to Logan Pass.

Whitefish relocated boat inspection station

In partnership with Whitefish Lake Institute, the city of Whitefish has relocated Whitefish’s aquatic invasive species prevention and decontamination to a location closer to Whitefish Lake.

Fourth Kalispell student-built home ready for debut

The Kalispell Student Built Homes program will put its fourth house, located at 621 Corporate Drive in Kalispell, on the market May 13.

James Robert Pallo, 73

James Robert Pallo, 73, of Florence, Montana, passed away on April 29, 2019, at the home of his eldest son in Florence.

Fisticuffs over furniture at food bank

A fight over a used couch broke out at the food bank, according to Kalispell Police Department logs. The reporting party had been waiting all day to claim the furniture in the parking lot. Management said the furniture was free to anyone who had the means to remove it from the property, but the woman didn’t have a truck to haul it away. In the meantime, another man and his wife arrived in a truck and received permission to take the furniture. The woman told the couple that she had called dibs, so they agreed to give her until 3 p.m. to haul it away. When the furniture wasn’t removed at 3 p.m., the man and his wife returned and began loading the furniture. The woman offered the man $60 to move the furniture for her, and he in turn offered her $50 for the furniture. Neither agreed on the arrangement. When the man began loading the furniture, the woman allegedly slapped him in the face. He refused to pursue charges and finished loading the furniture.

Columbia Falls students spruce up retaining wall with mural

Members of the Columbia Falls High School art club graciously spruced up the concrete wall in front of the Hungry Horse News last week.

Track Another stacked, big field for Archie Roe Invitational

The impressive thing about the Archie Roe Invitational track and field extravaganza is it never seems to have a down year.

Hellgate bounces banged-up Bravettes

Flathead Bravettes softball dropped an 11-4 decision to the Hellgate Knights at Kidsports Complex on Friday.

Bullock signs sports betting bill

HELENA — Montana became the first state to legalize sports betting this year after Gov. Steve Bullock signed a bill Friday for the state lottery to oversee a system of wagering through kiosks and mobile applications that could be running by fall.

FVCC program brings back traditional logging skills

The Natural Resources Conservation and Management program, though it has gone by many names over the years, was one of the original programs Flathead Valley Community College started with in 1967.

Spartan Race challenges athletes at Bigfork course

Competitors are ready for miles of mud, sweat and cheers at this year’s Spartan Race, returning to Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork Saturday and Sunday.

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Kalispell Krushers fundraiser

Submarine veterans gather in Kalispell

Submarine veterans of the Flathead will gather today and Saturday for the spring meeting of the U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc. Montana Base and for an update on the construction of the USS Montana.

Prepare for the war of the hoses

A Kalispell man warned dispatchers “there’s going to be a war” once his son arrived home because he was upset that neighbors were reportedly trespassing on his property to use his water after telling them not to. Dispatchers asked what he meant by a war and he said it probably would be a verbal one only, according to the Kalispell Police Department.

Solidarity vigil addresses anti-Semitism

Sundown on Wednesday, May 1, was the official start of Yom HaShoah, known internationally as the Holocaust Memorial Day.

Polson whips Flathead, Glacier routs Hellgate

In non-conference softball play at Kidsports Complex, the Polson Pirates won a 19-1 romp over the Flathead Bravettes on Thursday.

Jury awards $1.7M in stolen valor, fraud case

A Flathead District Court jury on Tuesday awarded $1.7 million in damages to Donald W. Kaltschmidt Jr. after finding Laron D. Shannon of Kalispell liable for fraud and negligent misrepresentation in a case involving an oilfield services company in which Kaltschmidt was a silent investor.

Letters to the editor May 2

How long must the carnage go on? Killing a young girl in her bed while allegedly driving under the influence is just disgusting. Something must be done!

Library board votes to keep gay-friendly book on shelf

The Kalispell ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees concluded at a public meeting on Wednesday that a LGBTQ-friendly children’s book recently read aloud to a group of pre-schoolers will remain on the shelf as part of the library’s collection, despite suggestions to remove it.

Slow-moving driver was having eye issues

Someone decided to call Kalispell Police Department after seeing a man driving slowly in opposite lanes and blocking traffic on Northridge Drive. The caller spoke to the man, who reportedly was looking for the veterans “hospital” and headed onto U.S. 93. Dispatchers asked the caller to ask the man if he was having a medical emergency, to which the caller replied “he took off, man he’s ancient!” Medical assistance was requested for the elder, who was reportedly having issues with his eyes. Medical officers cleared the man, and police tried to follow home “a little ways” because the man reportedly didn’t have alternative means to get home.

Forest proposal good for business

Study after study has shown that outdoor recreation opportunities and access to public lands are essential to maintaining Montana’s robust economy.

He said, she said: apartment living woes

Oh, the joys of living in an apartment. A woman claimed her downstairs neighbor was harassing her over the noise her TV made and kept pounding on her door and cursing at her, according to the Kalispell Police Department. Officers spoke with both parties. The neighbor claimed she kept dropping items and banging on the floor “all hours of the night.” She alleged she was “not having any raging parties,” just “moving about her apartment in a reasonable manner,” but would try to be more quiet in the future. They were advised to file a complaint with the apartment manager. All may have been for naught, as downstairs neighbor supposedly was moving out.

Vivian F. (Parker) Aylesworth, 87

Vivian F. (Parker) Aylesworth of Ronan passed away on Feb. 5, 2019, at the age of 87.

Lawrence John Athorn, 92

The Rev. Lawrence John Athorn, 92, of Bigfork, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at the Lakeview Care Center. He is survived by his wife Barbara, and his son Paul of Bigfork, and daughters Mary and Sarah of Pennsylvania.

School election mail-in ballots are due May 7

With an 8 p.m. deadline on Tuesday, May 7, voters living in districts with mail-ballot elections are reminded to drop them in the mail.

Forest proposal could add 40 miles of new trails

The proposed alternative would sanction construction of nearly 40 miles of new trails in the Flathead National Forest in the vicinity of Whitefish, an outcome that would probably please many in the regional mountain biking community.

U.S. 93 can be deadly for grizzlies

Grizzly bears sometimes leave the Mission Mountains and cross U.S. 93 along a roughly 13-mile stretch of the highway north of St. Ignatius.

Bald eagle died from lead poisoning

Necropsy results from a dead bald eagle found near Lower McDonald Creek in February in Glacier National Park have determined the bird died of lead poisoning.

Legislature gives green light to National Day of the Cowboy

Montana has joined more than a dozen other states in the nation in the designation of the National Day of the Cowboy — a watershed moment for many across the state after the Senate voted 43-7 in favor of the measure last week.

Ceremony planned for Holocaust Memorial Day

Members of the Glacier Jewish Community invite the public to a ceremony and gathering at 7 p.m. today, May 1, on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day/Yom HaShoah. The gathering will take place at the Whitefish Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gymnasium, located at 6330 U.S. 93.

Permit sought for dog kennel in Echo Lake area

The Flathead County Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting Tuesday, May 7, to discuss three separate requests for conditional-use permits, including one that would allow for a commercial kennel operation in the Echo Lake Zoning District.

Courtyard Apartments renovation completed

Montana Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney and state Commerce Director Tara Rice were in Kalispell Tuesday for the grand opening of the Courtyard Apartments, a 32-unit affordable housing complex that underwent a $4.8 million through a collaboration that included federal housing tax credits.