Wednesday, October 31
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Steven Thomas Fawcett, 74
Steven Thomas Fawcett passed away Oct. 5, 2018, peacefully, at age 74, with his loving family beside him. He joins the rest of his kin, brothers David and Matthew, his mom Gloria, and father Ray.
Poll: Voters uncertain about ballot initiatives
BOZEMAN – A new poll of Montana voters conducted jointly by Montana State University political scientists and the Montana Television Network found a high degree of uncertainty among potential voters about three ballot measures in the state’s Nov. 6 election.
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Researchers explore claims of lingering spirits
Christian McCarthy experienced his first inexplicable moment as a child growing up in Texas.
Lonnie Dean Bogovich, 61
Lonnie Dean Bogovich, 61, the King of One Liners, informant, natty dresser and accomplished napper, quietly passed on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2018, doing it his way.
Anthony 'Tony' McArter, 62
Anthony died at his home in Columbia Falls on Oct. 25, 2018.
William W. Haase, 63
William W. Haase, 63, was born Oct. 29, 1954, to Shirley Haase and William X. Haase in Bay Village, Ohio.
Fear and hatred will not have the last word
Many of us in the Flathead Valley have just completed a weekend of worship. We prayed, sang hymns, listened to sermons and read sacred stories. Tragically, this weekend we witnessed the horror of senseless violence and death, the murders that took place at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. We responded with painful grief, sorrow and love for the victims, their families and the Jewish community.
Letters to the editor Oct. 31
Zac Perry is getting things done for HD3.
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Ronald Edgar Caldbeck, 92
Ronald Edgar Caldbeck, 92, of Big Arm, passed away Oct. 25, 2018, at Lakeview Care Center, in Bigfork.
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Tuesday, October 30
Glacier beats Big Sky in Western AA play-in
Strong net play by Kali Gulick, 15 kills, and Aubrie Rademacher, three blocks, coupled with a great court effort by Maddie Johnson helped Glacier spill Missoula Big Sky 25-19, 27-25, 25-15 on Tuesday evening at Glacier High School in a Western AA volleyball play-in match.
Quarterfinal weekend for prep football playoffs
Quarterfinal high school football playoff action resumes this weekend for four local teams in three classes — AA, A and B.
Superior man dies in crash on Forest Service road
A 62-year-old Superior man died Sunday morning in a crash on a backcountry road in Mineral County.
Immanuel Lutheran opens new retirement facility
Cliff and Lynda Collins love their home of 38 years. The two-story ranch-style house in Kalispell has nearly four decades of memories.
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Chaotic kids pull dangerous stunts in Whitefish
Whitefish Police Department received several reports about groups of teens pulling dangerous stunts around town.
Sign up by Nov. 1 to participate in Small Business Saturday
The Associated Chambers of Commerce group is recruiting small, local businesses to participate in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24.
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Veterans group ready to fill Vets Food Pantry
Proceeds from the ninth annual Hogdick & Mitch Memorial Run for the Veterans will be used to donate upwards of $15,000 worth of food items to the Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry in Kalispell.
Business park proposed near GPI Airport
A 20-lot business park planned across the highway from Glacier Park International Airport is the focus of a public hearing before the Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee on Thursday.
Monday, October 29
Warm winter predicted for region
The National Weather Service anticipates Western Montana and the Northern Rockies will experience warmer than normal temperatures this winter.
Trump to hold 4th Montana rally in support of Rosendale
HELENA (AP) — President Donald Trump is returning to Montana to hold his fourth rally in support of Republican Senate candidate Matt Rosendale.
Grizzly removed from Bitterroot golf course
A grizzly bear that had been frequenting a golf course in the Bitterroot Valley was captured and relocated over the weekend.
Hunter success rates lag behind last season
The rate of hunters with game in Western and Northwest Montana continues to lag behind last season’s results following the second weekend of the general rifle season.
Our children deserve a better world
I was born a little before The Great War. I ‘m not sure why it deserved that name. I was too young to remember much about it, aside from being afraid of the first blimp I ever saw, thinking it was a bomb.
Letters to the editor Oct. 28
The Kalispell City Council recently accepted comments on converting two on-street parking locations within the downtown Business Improvement District from parallel to diagonal parking. The move begins to add new parking spaces for customers’ convenience, generating greater economic return for area businesses. A goal of The Downtown Plan.
Election mail bag Oct. 28
Health-care policy is at the top of many Montanans concerns as we enter the upcoming elections, and rightfully so.
Election mail bag Oct. 29
Vote for Initiative 185 — Here’s why. This initiative is a tax on the sale of tobacco projects in order to reauthorize the state’s Medicaid expansion. Beginning in 2016 federal dollars paid 100 percent of the cost to expand Medicaid in Montana and provide medical insurance for nearly 100,000 of our residents who were previously unable to have medical insurance and were not eligible for Medicaid. Over the next few years the states have to pickup only 10 percent of the cost of expanding Medicaid; the federal government will continue to fund at 90 percent.
Drug court gets grant support for three years
Flathead County District Court Judge Heidi Ulbricht hopes a grant for a new drug treatment court will have a positive impact on families and children who are neglected and abused.
Rake-wielding panhandler argues over corner territory
Panhandlers were reportedly arguing over territory when someone told Kalispell Police Department that two men, on opposite sides of the street, were yelling at each other. One of the men, who had a rake and a sign that stated he would rake leaves to raise money, crossed the street and threatened the other man, yelling at him to go to another corner.
Kalispell Senior Center president reflects on life, faith, career
Steve Bicknell has, as he calls it, a certain type of patience. When he’s teaching senior citizens computer skills, a role in which he’s worked at the Kalispell Senior Center for about seven years, he doesn’t care how many times he has to explain how email works, or walk someone through using a search engine, or go through a set of directions again. For the senior center folks, “I don’t care how many times it comes up — I’ll be glad to show them again, and again, and again, so that they can learn,” he said on Friday afternoon at his office.
Sunday, October 28
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Tayton Weaver, son of Kyle Weaver and Traci Galemore of Kalispell, was born Sept. 15 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Tayton Weaver, son of Kyle Weaver and Traci Galemore of Kalispell, was born Sept. 15 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Tayton Weaver, son of Kyle Weaver and Traci Galemore of Kalispell, was born Sept. 15 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Tayton Weaver, son of Kyle Weaver and Traci Galemore of Kalispell, was born Sept. 15 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Child returns to parents after found sleeping in stolen vehicle
A Kalispell-area transient was arrested Sunday after he allegedly stole a vehicle in Hungry Horse, only to discover a 2-year-old child sleeping in the back seat. He dropped the child off with construction workers at a nearby gas station and left in the vehicle, which he later crashed as officers pursued him.
Restaurateur embraces change and making memories
When Kristin Voisin talks about evolving, both as a restaurateur and as a person, it seems clear that embracing change is for her a fundamental value.
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The film “God’s Outlaw — The Story of William Tyndale,” will be shown at 2 and 6 p.m., Bible Presbyterian Church, 344 Fifth Ave. W., Kalispell.The public is invited. Call 755-1181.
D. Elaine McKay, 90
D. Elaine McKay went peacefully to her rest awaiting the return of her Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) on Oct. 9, 2018.
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The film “God’s Outlaw — The Story of William Tyndale,” will be shown at 2 and 6 p.m., Bible Presbyterian Church, 344 Fifth Ave. W., Kalispell.The public is invited. Call 755-1181.
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The film “God’s Outlaw — The Story of William Tyndale,” will be shown at 2 and 6 p.m., Bible Presbyterian Church, 344 Fifth Ave. W., Kalispell.The public is invited. Call 755-1181.
Edna Munter, 89
Edna Munter, 89, passed away on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at her home in Kalispell.
Rural students aim to help restore Caribbean's coral reef
Swan River School is diving deeper into 3-D printing with a project aimed at restoring the coral reef in the Caribbean Sea.
Voters to decide if ballot collection should remain legal
Supporters of LR-129 claim their proposal will ensure that mail-in ballots are secure and that the state’s elections are free of potential fraud, but opponents argue the entire effort may cause unnecessary gridlock at the polls and distract from any actual security issue.
Apple Barrel cranks out unpasteurized cider
On a gloomy Thursday morning off U.S. 2, Brook Peterson’s face lights up.
Alice (Norma) McManus, 88
Alice (Norma) McManus, 88, went home to be with the Lord in the early hours of Oct. 17, 2018.
Gilley and Perry
Danielle Gilley and Tanner Perry of Columbia Falls were married Aug. 25 at the Field of Dreams in Columbia Falls. Deacon Doug Cordier performed the ceremony.
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Bigfork: a little town with big plans
Community leaders in Bigfork have begun the process of gathering together the townsfolk to get ideas about what they want their town to look like in future decades. It’s a citizen-driven effort that aims to gauge what residents want, and the suggestions are piling up, from more bike trails and year-round activities to better landscaping and sidewalks.
KGEZ tunes into the future, ready to relocate
Fans of KGEZ radio’s powerful AM broadcast probably noticed little change when one of the Kalispell-based station’s two radio towers was torn down in July.
Peter Dickson Tyler, 80
Peter Dickson Tyler, 80, passed away at his home in Kalispell on Oct. 23, 2018.
Clerk's job emerges as unlikely Supreme Court fight
Decisions about the U.S. Supreme Court have turned into an intense partisan battle in Washington, but in Montana the only contested race for the state’s high court is for the job of clerk.
Marylyn Dolan Joseph, 87
Marylyn Dolan Joseph, 87, of Whitefish, formerly of Wayzata, Minnesota, and Denver, died Oct. 16, 2018.
Ken and Carolyn Wilson
Ken and Carolyn Wilson celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary July 26, 2018, at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.
Rising from the ashes after a flubbed flat fix
I can safely say that I’m a better bike rider than a bike mechanic.
Saturday, October 27
Libby beat Whitefish for NWA volleyball title
LIBBY – All it took was three straight sets for the Libby Loggers to defeat the Whitefish Bulldogs 25-15, 25-11, 25-17 and claim the Northwest A volleyball tournament title on Saturday.
Bigfork tramples Townsend, 47-13
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Stillwater MCAA boys soccer champions
BOZEMAN — There was no denying Stillwater Christian School this time.
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Stillwater finishes second at MCAA state volleyball
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State title for Burger, Bulldogs
By COLIN GAISER
Fisticuffs end in front porch resolution
A man called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report his stepdad had punched him in the face after he asked him to help clean up the house. When a deputy arrived, the two men were on the front porch smoking. Both said they had worked out their differences and neither wanted to pursue any charges.
Trump Jr. rallies for Montana GOP at Fairgrounds
Donald Trump Jr. brought his “Montana Victory Tour” to Kalispell Saturday morning in a campaign stop for Montana’s Republican Congressional candidates at the Northwest Montana Fairgrounds Expo building.
PHOTOS: Whitefish wins Class A state soccer championship
Photos from Whitefish’s 6-2 victory over Polson in the Class A state soccer championship at Smith Fields in Whitefish on Saturday. Midfielder Xander Burger led the Bulldogs with a five-goal performance.
PHOTOS: Trump Jr. rallies for Rosendale, Gianforte at Fairgrounds
Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend, former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle, campaigned for U.S. Senate candidate Matt Rosendale and U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell on Saturday morning.
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'Wild and crazy guy' didn't want mattress
Someone called the Whitefish Police Department about a “wild and crazy guy” who picked up a mattress he had posted for sale. He said the man bargained the price down, then took it outside and said he didn’t want it. The caller said the man had long, shoulder-length hair and looked like one of the Russians that were on Saturday Night Live.
Col. Falls Special Olympian headed to world games
Columbia Falls powerlifter Sylvester Vermillion II will represent Montana in the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi next year.
Swan forest project yields early opposition
As proposed, the project would thin timber, construct 60 miles of new roads, implement controlled burns, build beaver-like structures in some streams, plant fire-resistant native tree species, reduce potential wildfire fuels and implement other measures across about 70,000 acres in the Swan Valley.
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Friday, October 26
PHOTOS: Flathead falls to Helena, 22-7
Photos from Flathead’s 22-7 loss to Helena High in a Class AA high school football game at Legends Stadium on Friday.
Libby mobile-home park purchased by residents
The homeowners who live in Hartmanns Trailer Court in Libby have bought the community from the previous owners. The community now known as Libby Creek Community is a new resident-owned community that has formed a nonprofit cooperative corporation managed by its members.
New trail, timber harvest planned near C-Falls
The Hungry Horse-Glacier View Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest has proposed a plan for its Crystal Cedar project north of Columbia Falls that would include a timber harvest of nearly 4,000 acres as well as a new multi-use trail network.
Gerald Wallace 'Jerry' Harmon, 75
Jerry Harmon, formerly of Whitefish, a certified public accountant, left this world and entered into the joy of the Lord at 6:37 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at his home in Clovis, California, at the age of 75. Jerry’s last breaths were centered on his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom he loved and followed for the past 48 years. He often would say he was the most blessed man on earth because he knew Jesus. Although his body failed, his spirit soared as he knew he was going to meet the Lord soon.
Trial delayed in Hungry Horse shooting case
The trial of a Martin City man accused of shooting and killing another man in Hungry Horse in April won’t occur next month due to a change in his legal representation.
2 yearling grizzlies euthanized; another bear relocated
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff captured and euthanized two yearling grizzly bears north of Polebridge on Sunday.
Braveheart ministry aims to recruit second chaplain
Braveheart Chaplain Ministry has served Flathead County for a decade and it’s getting ready for its first dinner, dance and auction Friday, Nov. 9 at Canvas Church in Kalispell.
Kalispell seniors knitting up a storm for annual giveaway
Any doubt about the knitting prowess of the Kalispell Senior Center disappears when you see the inventory table.
Hellgate downs Flathead in loser-out play
HELENA — The Flathead girls soccer team’s bounce-back season ended on Friday as the Bravettes fell 3-1 to Missoula Hellgate in loser-out action at the Class AA State Tournament at Siebel Fields.
Whitefish falls to Dillon in football playoffs
DILLON — Justus Peterson passed and ran for touchdowns and Zane Johnson ran for one in addition to a pick-six as Dillon (6-2) topped Whitefish (5-5) in Class A football playoff action Firday night 27-7.
Thursday, October 25
Glacier trips Hellgate for playoff spot
MISSOULA — Preston Blain scored four touchdowns for the second week in a row as Glacier pulled away from Missoula Hellgate in the second half for a 40-21 Class AA football victory Thursday night.
Libby hosts Northwest A volleyball tournament
Northwest A district volleyball tournament play kicks off today in Libby, home of the top-seeded Lady Loggers.
Glacier spikers beat Sentinel; Stillwater 2-0 in MCAA state play
MISSOULA — Glacier wrapped up regular-season Western AA volleyball action Thursday night by downing Missoula Sentinel 25-22, 23-25, 15-25, 25-17, 25-13.
Class AA State Soccer Bravettes push Skyview, but fall short
HELENA – Few teams have challenged Billings Skyview like the Flathead girls soccer team did on Thursday afternoon.
Tickets mandatory for Trump Jr. visit
Donald Trump Jr. and former Fox News personality Kimberly Guilfoyle will stop in Kalispell this Saturday on their eight-stop bus tour through Montana campaigning on behalf of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Matt Rosendale and U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte.
Garmen Meadows, 88
Garmen Harold Meadows was born on July 17, 1930, in Aurora, Missouri. He was the youngest of nine children born to Washington Irving and Ida Pauline Meadows.
Felon with long rap sheet may be released from prison
A former Whitefish area resident with a lengthy criminal record in Flathead County could be released from state prison before the end of the year.
M. Lorraine Wagnild, 91
M. Lorraine Wagnild passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at Buffalo Hill Terrace.
Republicans big winners in FHS mock election
When the polls closed Wednesday afternoon for Flathead High School’s midterm mock election, Republican candidates came out on top across the board.
'On the Stage' series gives listeners an intimate setting
Mike Eldred titled his current series of performances “On the Stage” for good reason. Audience members actually are seated on the stage with Eldred and his guest artists during the shows.
Bigfork asks residents to help shape village's future
A group of independent volunteers gathered about 60 Bigfork residents and organization representatives for a town-hall meeting at Bigfork High School Oct. 13 to begin a community-wide conversation about the village’s future.
City Beach not an option for boat storage
A man called dispatch in Whitefish to ask if he could store a boat he just bought in the Whitefish City Beach parking lot for the winter. After buying the boat, he realized he couldn’t afford a storage unit. A dispatcher told him it was unlikely he could park his boat in the lot.
WEEKLY EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCT. 25
Wednesday, October 24
Bravettes roll into state soccer tournament
Flathead has a little momentum building on its side of the pitch and the Bravettes hope to use that to their advantage at the Class AA state soccer tournament today in Helena at Siebel Fields.
Class AA Football Glacier, Flathead hope to end regular season on a high note
They are all important, but perhaps more so this week.
Flathead's run, pass, catch attack
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Prescribed burns underway at Blacktail Mountain
The Flathead National Forest advised Wednesday that the Swan Lake District is conducting prescribed burns on several units in the Blacktail Mountain area.
Virgil Lewis Fisher, 89
Virgil Lewis Fisher, 89, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, at Brendan House in Kalispell.
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MSU poll: Senate race in dead heat
BOZEMAN – A poll of Montana voters conducted jointly by Montana State University political scientists and the Montana Television Network indicates that the Senate race for Montana is a dead heat.
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Glenda Joan Carlson, 61
Glenda Joan Carlson, 61, of Great Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Oct.17, 2018 at her home.
Sheri P. Smith Brown Pierce, 66
Sheri P. Smith Brown Pierce, 66, passed away Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in the care of Genesis in Whitefish.
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Lead testing considered for Kalispell schools' drinking water
As the issue of lead in drinking water in schools has bubbled to the top of concerns in school districts around the nation, Kalispell Public Schools is now considering testing the water in its buildings following a parent’s request at recent board meetings.
James R. Harkins, 85
James (Jim, Jimmy, Pops, Papa), R. Harkins passed away on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at his home in Martin City, with his best friend and wife of 52 years, Midge, and family at his side.
Gail Jean Burgess, 62
Gail Jean Burgess was born Oct. 31, 1955, in Eureka to Gale and Lela Holder.
Veteran shot by police sues city, county
A Kalispell war veteran who was shot by Kalispell Police Department officers inside his home more than two years ago recently sued the city of Kalispell and Flathead County, along with Kalispell Police Officers Chad Zimmerman and Eric Brinton, and Sheriff’s Deputies Geno Cook and Kipp Tkachyk.
Did the cow jump over the moon?
“Hey diddle, diddle,” the cow recently returned to the intersection at the Blue Moon. There was no word of how it fared in its attempt to complete the leap.
Jack Marcial, 74
Jack Marcial, aka “Rad Jack,” “Radness,” “Black Jack,” or “Mad Man Marcial,” passed away on Oct. 18, 2018. He was a true character, loved by many.
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Election office picks up postage tab when necessary
Flathead County’s election office taps a “postage due account” to cover the difference whenever an absentee ballot shows up with insufficient postage.
Tuesday, October 23
Bravettes start AA state soccer play with Skyview
The Flathead Bravettes, fourth seed from the Western Division, face Billings Skyview, top seed from the Eastern Division, on Thursday in the opening round of the Class AA girls state soccer tournament at Siebel Fields in Helena.
Flathead, Glacier net volleyball wins
The Flathead Bravettes knocked off the Missoula Sentinel Spartans 25-17, 25-9, 25-14 in its final home volleyball match of the regular season in Western AA play Tuesday.
Whitefish kicks off football playoffs
Bulldogs travel to Dillon Friday; Northwest A champ Columbia Falls has first-round bye
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Concrete business asks county for tax break
The Flathead County commissioners will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, to consider a tax break for Glacier Precast Concrete.
Truck takes detour on new railroad tracks
According to Kalispell Police, someone ran their pickup truck over the new railroad tracks in the Glacier Rail Park in Kalispell and abandoned the vehicle on the tracks overnight sometime late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. The truck was removed and the incident remains under investigation, according to Kalispell Police officer Ron Clackler.
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Glenda Joan Carlson, 61
Glenda Joan Carlson, 61, of Great Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Oct.17, 2018 at her home.
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Timber tour highlights local wood-products facilities
Tours of Weyerhaeuser and F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber’s facilities on Thursday, Oct. 25, will highlight Forest Products Week in the Flathead Valley.
Kalispell's urban forestry awards honor tree-planting efforts
Kalispell resident Patricia Johnson was inside her Fourth Avenue home enduring treatment for breast cancer four years ago when she had an idea on how to improve the appearance of the neighborhood.
Monday, October 22
Man killed in accident at rock quarry
A Columbia Falls man died in a vehicle crash at a rock quarry near McGregor Lake west of Kalispell Friday night, according to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office.
'The Message' author Eugene Peterson dies
Longtime pastor and author Eugene Peterson of Lakeside, whose popular paraphrase of the Bible, “The Message,” brought him wide acclaim, died Monday at age 85.
Warm weather brings slow start to hunting season
Hunters took to the field Saturday and Sunday across Northwest Montana for the opening weekend of the general deer and elk season. Amid unseasonably warm temperatures, harvest rates were down at four of the five check stations in Region 1.
Election mail bag Oct. 22
Vote YES for I-186
Yes on I-186 means yes for clean water in Montana
Currently, Montana tax payers are picking up the bill to clean up abandoned mine sites leaking lead, arsenic, and mercury into our rivers and drinking water. We pay tens-of-millions every year to deal with the damage left by foreign and out-of-state companies and we currently have no law that allows the state to say ‘no’ to new mines that would continue polluting and wasting taxpayer dollars.
Tester wants to outlaw Montana's gun culture
While claiming to “bring his Montana values to Washington,” Senator Jon Tester, D-Mont., silently discards our values at the Senate door while voting with his Washington “blue coast” allies to outlaw Montana’s gun culture.
Election mail bag Oct. 21
Your freedom is a risk
Clean up higher education; vote no on 6-mill levy
As Montanans head to the polls this November to decide whether to reauthorize another $200 million in higher property taxes for the University System, they deserve to know the facts about the spending habits of those who will administer these taxpayer funds.
Six-mill levy is a great, uniquely Montana tradition
Montanans will have a direct say in what we pay when the 6-mill university levy comes before us again this election year as LR-128 on the November election ballot.
We can see the light at the end of the tunnel
In July of 2017, a group of citizens from Lincoln and Sanders County traveled to Washington, DC to meet with federal agencies and elected leaders and discuss the Montanore and Rock Creek mining projects.
Trump Jr. to attend campaign rally in Kalispell
HELENA (AP) — Donald Trump Jr. and former Fox News personality Kimberly Guilfoyle plan an eight-stop bus tour through Montana this weekend to campaign on behalf of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Matt Rosendale and U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte.
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Davin Grangroth, son of Daniel and Mary Grangroth of Columbia Falls, was born July 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Davin Grangroth, son of Daniel and Mary Grangroth of Columbia Falls, was born July 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Davin Grangroth, son of Daniel and Mary Grangroth of Columbia Falls, was born July 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Davin Grangroth, son of Daniel and Mary Grangroth of Columbia Falls, was born July 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Power hitter takes frustration out on pavement
A person called the Kalispell Police Department because he was concerned a man was going to strike a woman with a baseball bat. The man didn’t assault the woman, but he did take his frustration out on the pavement and the camper where he resided.
Mounted patrol: upholsterer serves as a leader in Sheriff's Posse
A bronc-bustin’ Hawaiian leading the Flathead County Sheriff’s Posse?
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Kalispell council to discuss downtown plan, tricky intersection
The text of the Downtown Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan, described as a refined version of a downtown plan adopted last year, acknowledges that some people bristle when hearing the word “blight.”
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Sunday, October 21
Lula Frances 'Fran' Keibler, 84
On Oct. 14, 2018, at 84 years of age, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend Lula Frances “Fran” Keibler passed away in Boise, Idaho. Fran lived and breathed by the power of love and selflessness she gave to her family and friends. She always put others before herself, desiring nothing but love and happiness for those she knew.
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Miah Williamson, daughter of Jeremiah Williamson and Danielle Foster of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 20 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Miah Williamson, daughter of Jeremiah Williamson and Danielle Foster of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 20 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Miah Williamson, daughter of Jeremiah Williamson and Danielle Foster of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 20 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Miah Williamson, daughter of Jeremiah Williamson and Danielle Foster of Columbia Falls, was born Aug. 20 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Kalispell bike mechanic goes mobile
Matt Hoyne first tackled bicycle repairs in fifth grade, waging a clandestine quest to escape parental ire.
6-mill levy makes good sense for Montana
Seventy years ago, as Montana was rebuilding its economy after World War II, state leaders took the visionary step of putting a 6-mill levy on the ballot to help fund higher education. The referendum passed, and every 10 years since 1948 voters have supported the levy, knowing that access to education means better opportunities for our students that ultimately translates into stronger businesses and communities throughout the state.
Woodworker tackles a restoration challenge
As a chopper pilot in Vietnam, his standing mission involved flying a profane, hard-drinking Lutheran minister to services scattered throughout the Mekong Delta.
Ruby E. Donahue, 96
Ruby E. Donahue passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, at her home in Albany, Oregon, with both her son and her favorite caregiver at her bedside. She was just four months shy of her 97th birthday.
Wildfire concerns might help reverse decline in timber sales
Timber harvests in Montana peaked during the late 1980s and have declined substantially since, a drop attributed in large part to a 70 percent to 80 percent reduction in harvests on national forest lands during the 1990s.
Longtime wildlife specialist has handled nearly 5,000 bears
Erik Wenum is known as the “bear guy,” and it’s an apt moniker, given the fact that he’s handled nearly 5,000 bears during his tenure with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Busy airport poised for substantial expansion project
A three-year expansion plan for Glacier Park International Airport aimed at accommodating burgeoning visitation growth and meeting local flight demands will potentially add 40,000 square feet to the airport terminal by the end of 2022, according to Airport Director Rob Ratkowski.
Dorothy Louise Harvey Bunting, 60
Dorothy Louise Harvey Bunting passed away on Oct. 14, 2018, in Phoenix after a struggle with lung disease.
Remnants of Fort Steele Trail still linger
I’ve had the opportunity to write a lot about the history of the Flathead Valley during my 23 years here at the Inter Lake. To me it’s one of the best parts of the job because I marvel at the tenacity of the Flathead’s earliest citizens, and how they carved civilization out of this mountain valley.
James R. Chinn, 68
Jim Chinn was born on Sept.15, 1950, in Richmond, Virginia, to Ada Mae Kahn Chinn and Charles Emory Chinn.
Della M. (Maurhoff) Sarver, 90
Della M. Sarver, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 11, 2018, in Whitefish.
Robert 'Bob' Neal McDonald, 90
Robert “Bob” Neal McDonald, 90, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Saturday, October 20
Flathead's Perrin ends x-country season with AA title
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Schneider's goal lifts Whitefish
By COLIN GAISER
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PHOTOS: Whitefish tops Frenchtown 1-0, advances to state championship
Photos from Whitefish’s 1-0 win over Frenchtown in a Class A state semifinal matchup at Smith Fields in Whitefish on Saturday.
Stephen Lee Sorensen, 72
On Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, Stephen Lee Sorensen passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at the age of 72.
New pavilion is student idea brought to reality
It may have taken a few years to set aside the money, but on Oct.12 Evergreen School District cut the ribbon on a new pavilion located by Evergreen Junior High School.
Breast-cancer survivor finds 'communal bond' at retreat
Patti Singer has an eye for one color.
Great Fish campaign awards $2.4M
The Whitefish Community Foundation on Thursday distributed more than $2.4 million to 50 participating nonprofits in the fourth annual Great Fish Community Challenge.
Sweet tooth nearly results in charges
A man was reported to the Kalispell Police Department for stealing $2-3 worth of yogurt and toppings from a Kalispell business. The person who reported the incident said the man was under the influence, wore an orange hat and camo jacket. An officer detained the man but the store declined to press charges.
Maynard Vinson Denna Sr., 78
Maynard Vinson Denna Sr. passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, at his home.
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Longtime Whitefish paraeducator earns award
Whitefish High School Special Education Paraeducator Velma Luke is the recipient of the Montana Down Syndrome Association Logan Charles Award for the passion, care and creativity she brings to the classroom.
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Couple sues Whitefish man accused of vehicular assault
A Georgia couple who were severely injured after being struck by a vehicle in Whitefish in July have filed suit against the man who is accused of negligent vehicle assault in the incident.
Friday, October 19
Braves roll over Hellgate, 62-23
MISSOULA — Fourth-ranked Flathead improved to 7-2 on the Class AA football season Friday with a 62-23 triumph over Missoula Hellgate (2-7) at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.
Perrin eyes title, perfect year
Flathead’s Ben Perrin will try to continue his undefeated senior season at the MHSA All-Class State Cross Country Meet in Missoula today at the University of Montana golf course.
Volleyball Flathead 3rd at Missoula Invitational; Libby fourth
MISSOULA — Flathead defeated Libby 17-25, 25-16, 15-11 on Friday in the third/fourth place match at the Missoula County Invitational volleyball tournament.
Whitefish at home for soccer semifinals versus Frenchtown
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Bigfork rips Deer Lodge
DEER LODGE — Randy Stultz ran for two touchdowns and returned an interception for another as fourth-ranked Bigfork (7-1 overall, 5-1 conference) took down Deer Lodge 41-14 in Western B Division football on Friday.
Kalispell lawyer touts substitute judge experience
Paul Sullivan
Public defender cites extensive legal background
William L. Managhan
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Maynard Vinson Denna Sr., 78
Maynard Vinson Denna Sr. passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, at his home.
Preserving Flathead River might someday require permit system
One older man who described himself as a fisherman said he first floated the North Fork in 1956. He shook his head.
Barbara J. Golie, 76
Barbara J. Golie, 76, passed away peacefully on Oct. 14, 2018, surrounded by her children and grandchildren in Spokane.
Report ranks UM top university in state
MISSOULA – The University of Montana is the highest-ranked institution of higher learning in the state, according to the 2019 World University Rankings.
Salon offers extensions as breast-cancer fundraiser
Pink hair isn’t just for the bold and artistic types this month. Dozens of women, men and children around the Flathead Valley are sporting neon streaks in support of local breast-cancer patients.
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Thursday, October 18
Western AA Soccer Bravettes earn state trip
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Blain scores 4 touchdowns as Glacier blows out Big Sky
Senior running back Preston Blain scored four touchdowns as the Glacier Wolfpack kept its Class AA playoff hopes alive with a 34-14 romp over the Missoula Big Sky Eagles (2-7) on Thursday at Legends Stadium.
PHOTOS: Glacier coasts to 34-14 win over Big Sky
Photos from Glacier’s 34-14 victory over Missoula Big Sky in a Class AA high school football game at Legends Stadium on Thursday.
PHOTOS: Trump holds campaign rally in Missoula
President Donald Trump on the campaign trail in Missoula on Thursday, Oct. 18.
Trump takes campaign to Missoula
MISSOULA — President Donald Trump suggested without evidence Thursday that Democrats or their allies are supporting a “caravan” of Central American migrants who are traveling north aiming to enter the United States.
Road rager pummels defenseless sign
A street sign on Old Reserve Drive took the brunt of a driver’s rage, according to a person who called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report the incident. The person said the man drove a late 1990s gold Honda Civic and he had hit sign at a round-about. He then got out of his car and punched the sign. The car was last seen headed south on Stillwater Road,
PHOTOS: Flathead blanks Helena 4-0, advances to state tourney
Photos from the Flathead Bravettes 4-0 shutout victory over Helena High in a Class AA state tournament play-in match at Legends Stadium on Thursday.
Kalispell hunter bags record-book elk with a little good luck
Nine-year-old Olivia Warriner was a bit too young to join her dad, Odin, on his recent trip to the Upper Missouri River Breaks to hunt elk. While she wasn’t thrilled about having to stay home, she made sure dad was armed with everything he needed.
Winterizing your boat
Unless you are a hardcore, all-season angler that uses your boat any chance you can get, it is time to think about putting her away for the winter. It is real easy to get distracted now with hunting seasons looming and the “I’ll get to that next week” mentality. I’m guilty as charged, although I usually try to practice what I preach.
James R. Chinn, 68
Jim Chinn was born on Sept.15, 1950, in Richmond, Virginia, to Ada Mae Kahn Chinn and Charles Emory Chinn.
Woman and her big dog asked to leave
Someone called the Kalispell Police Department to report a woman with a St. Bernard wouldn’t allow anyone to pass. She said the woman thought it was funny and that the dog owner had been told to leave the apartment complex on prior occasions. An officer arrived, cited the woman and made them leave.
Letters to the editor Oct. 18
Tester champions Montana women
Sears bankruptcy won't affect local stores
Sears Holdings’ announcement Monday that it filed for bankruptcy won’t have an impact on the local Sears Hometown stores or Kmart in Northwest Montana.
Wednesday, October 17
Bravettes host Bengals in Western AA soccer playoffs
The Flathead girls are home while the Flathead and Glacier boys both travel for Class AA Western Division soccer playoff action today.
Glacier's playoff hopes still alive, but must win out
Two weeks to go and one thing is set — Class AA has six teams who have qualified for the upcoming postseason. In that group is fourth-ranked Flathead (6-2).
Col. Falls school officials warn residents about T-shirt scam
Columbia Falls High School on Wednesday issued a warning to area businesses about fraudulent phone calls soliciting businesses for donations to go toward purchasing T-shirts for the high school basketball or cheerleading teams.
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State-of-the-art Digestive Health Institute opens
The new, 28,216-square-foot Digestive Health Institute at 320 Sunnyview Lane, which opened Oct. 1, has all the trappings of a brand-new space. Every room smells of freshly delivered furniture. There’s landscaping work to be done outside, and the last touches on some second-floor tile need to be made.
U of Montana says 22 faculty members leaving by 2021
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The University of Montana says 22 faculty members have agreed to leave their jobs within the next three years.
Poll: 22% of Montanans can name state's highest point
MISSOULA – The University of Montana’s Big Sky Poll asked respondents, “Can you tell me the name of the highest natural point in Montana?” Twenty-two percent of respondents answered correctly – Granite Peak. Located in the Beartooth Mountains in south-central Montana, Granite Peak stands at 12,799 feet tall.
Whitefish crew builds HGTV Dream Home on Big Mountain
A six-month race against the elements and the clock combined local Montana talent, style and materials to create the 2019 HGTV Dream Home atop Big Mountain in Whitefish.
Realtors donate $10,000 to help homeless students
Nichole Heyer recently was taken by surprise when the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors showed up and donated $10,000 to the nonprofit HEART program in Kalispell.
Something's bruin in Whitefish
What would a day in the Whitefish be without a bear incident? One caller said a bear was in a garbage can on Scott Avenue. Another caller said she had a bear at her house on Eighth Street and she reported spraying it. Later, she heard shots and thought someone was firing a gun at the bruin. An officer couldn’t find anything indicating a shooting had occurred.
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John Calvin 'JC' Ward, 44
John Calvin “JC” Ward, born Nov. 14, 1973, passed away on Oct. 10, 2018, at the age of 44.
Delphine Betty Weigum Johnson, 86
Delphine passed away Sept. 24, 2018.
Rose Crossing concerns fail to sway council
Debbie Street’s warnings about current and future traffic hazards on Rose Crossing did not fall on deaf ears, exactly.
Bette Cowan, 97
Bette Cowan passed away Oct. 10, 2018, of natural causes at the age of 97 at the Immanuel Lutheran Home.
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Restorative justice pilot aims to help youth
For the past two years, a Kalispell collective of public school, restorative justice, law enforcement and juvenile probation representatives have been contributing their areas of expertise to come up with a comprehensive approach to behavior and discipline of at-risk youth.
Tuesday, October 16
Whitefish drops Browning in straight sets
WHITEFISH — Whitefish volleyball took care of Browning in straight sets 25-17, 25-9, 25-12 on Tuesday.
Glacier blasts Big Sky
Glacier broke lose in the second half, scoring six times to blast Missoula Big Sky 7-0 in a Western AA boys soccer play-in match at Glacier High School on Tuesday afternoon.
University Roadshow making stops in Northwest Montana
The Montana University System Research Roadshow arrives in Western Montana Oct. 24-26 with stops in Missoula, Polson, Kalispell and Libby.
Kalispell schools aim to integrate support for behavior issues
Kalispell Public Schools is taking a comprehensive approach to behavior interventions and supports throughout grade levels and buildings in an effort to bring them in line with academics.
Venue changed for Trump's Missoula stop
MISSOULA (AP) — President Donald Trump’s visit to Missoula this week to campaign on behalf of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Matt Rosendale will be held at Missoula International Airport.
Idaho wildlife official resigns after killing baboon family
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A top Idaho wildlife official has resigned amid outrage over a photo of him posing with a baboon family he killed in Africa.
Norman T. Bouchey, 83
Norman T. Bouchey, 83, was born April 17, 1935, to Ernest and Helen Bouchey in Helena.
Rise and shine, or I'll call the police
A parent called Kalispell Police when their 9-year-old child refused to get out of bed for school.
Final Wild and Scenic Rivers plan meeting is Wednesday
Among designated Wild and Scenic Rivers in the United States, the three forks of the Flathead River offer especially remarkable wildness, scenery and recreational opportunities, according to the federal agencies who are among its stewards.
Changes considered for tricky junction
Today, 18th Street’s layout between its crossing of Airport Road and 1st Avenue West resembles a dogleg. The road doesn’t shoot straight through from U.S. 93.
Monday, October 15
Kalispell power outage impacts 8,200 homes
Nearly 8,200 Flathead Electric Co-op members in the greater Kalispell area lost power for a couple hours Monday morning.
Fire damages historic Kalispell building that houses printing firm
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Incumbent says tapping natural resources helps state
MARK NOLAND
Libertarian re-enters politics to rid government waste
BILL JONES
Libertarian wants 'unconstitutional' provisions repealed
Shawn Guymon
O'Neil says he'll fight to instill government efficiency
JERRY O’NEIL
Perry vows to focus on infrastructure, heath care
Zac Perry
Woman has hissy fit over friend not watching football
A woman on Baker Avenue requested Whitefish Police Department respond to the location after alleging her friend had a problem and was having a tantrum. Apparently, the woman was the one having a hissy fit when dispatchers heard her yelling in the background at him. The man reportedly said he was fine and that she was yelling at him because he wouldn’t come upstairs to watch the football game with her. The two parties were advised to stay on their respective floors.
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Brinley Carr, daughter of Lucas Carr and Rebecca LeDonne of Kalispell, was born Aug. 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Plastic surgeon shares insight
Reconstructive surgery is often part of the recovery process
Council likely to hear more about Rose Crossing
Two things germane to the future of Rose Crossing seem destined to happen during tonight’s meeting of the Kalispell City Council.
Letters to the editor Oct. 15
Minimum wage
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Brinley Carr, daughter of Lucas Carr and Rebecca LeDonne of Kalispell, was born Aug. 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Whitefish council tackles looming utility upgrades
With roughly $42 million in water and sewer upgrades bearing down on the city of Whitefish over the next several years, the Whitefish City Council will pore over those topics at a work session on Monday, Oct. 15.
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Brinley Carr, daughter of Lucas Carr and Rebecca LeDonne of Kalispell, was born Aug. 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Sunday, October 14
Trump plans Missoula rally in swing through western states
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump will campaign in three western states over the next week, going to the mat in a bid to maintain or possibly increase the Republican majority in the U.S. Senate in the Nov. 6 midterm elections.
Rose Crossing inadequate for level of traffic
I have lived on Rose Crossing since July of 2008. Since moving here, as is the case with most growing communities, I have seen the traffic levels increase on the small country road on which I live.
The deep state impacting western states
I note with interest that your publication has chosen to mention the “New Code of the West” conference being held in Whitefish.
Republicans where are you?
Regarding the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Republicans where are you?
Rosendale fails ethics test with political favors
Take it from me, the job of state auditor is not always easy.
I-186 would kill the golden goose
The best social program is a good job and a thriving economy. I-186 hurts both.
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Brodehl will make excellent commissioner
Glacier Rail Park and Kalispell Trail promise transformation
Regional economic developer Kim Morisaki recited a quote typically attributed to Roman philosopher Seneca: “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
Will 100,000 Montanans' health care go up in smoke?
As $12 million of misleading negative ads roll out over Montana’s airwaves, we could be watching the health care of 100,000 Montanans go up in smoke. Big Tobacco is trying to buy Montana in a cynical, immoral attempt to bolster their market and profits to the detriment of Montana families.
Join me in voting no on I-185
If you watch any television you can’t help seeing advertisements for and against I 185. It’s pretty confusing. I have decided to speak out against the initiate for several important reasons. Before explaining those I also want to affirm my view that we ought to be willing to help those who aren’t able to help themselves. Montanans have always been generous and caring about their neighbors.
Tobacco is costing you money, even if you don't use it
Together in our respective practices of internal medicine/pediatrics and emergency medicine we have each worked as physicians in healthcare for over 25 years. We have each seen thousands of patients adversely affected by tobacco use- which causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, emphysema and diabetes. Tobacco kills 1600 Montanans every year.
I-185 won't fund Medicare or traditional Medicaid
Montana voters are being asked to make a major policy decision this year that will have long-term effects on the state budget and the tax burden of all Montanans. I’m referring to I-185, the ballot initiative that would make permanent an expensive entitlement program called Medicaid Expansion.
UM poll rates job performance of state's elected officials
MISSOULA — The University of Montana’s recent Big Sky Poll of 618 registered voters reports Montanans have mixed views of the job performances of their elected officials. The poll was conducted in August.
In pursuit of perfection
Peter Laffin was sure about one thing: he didn’t want to stop archery hunting.
Dean L. Croskrey, 86
Dean L. Croskrey was born Dec. 1, 1931, in Kalispell.
Marina on Lake Koocanusa offers big concert venue, restaurant
It was 1980 when Larry Stewart hitchhiked out of a Wyoming oil patch and into Northwest Montana.
Winery on track to open in Col. Falls next year
While their vineyard planted last year on Elk Park Road matures toward its first harvest season expected in a couple of years, Dan Murphy and his wife Rebecca hope to open their new winery in Columbia Falls by February 2019.
Marvin Benton Wang, 84
Marvin Benton Wang was born to Ludwig Wang and Ruby Hannon Wang June 7, 1934, in Kalispell, and passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2018, in Spokane.
State's longest, highest span connects communities
The Koocanusa Bridge has been referred to as a “bridge that really doesn’t go anywhere” by some, but it hardly seems an apt description for Montana’s longest and highest bridge.
Evelyn Mae Blair, 90
Evelyn Mae Blair, 90, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.
Bundy's Whitefish visit met with protests
Public land advocates and a group supporting its tranfer to private ownership spoke their minds at two separate events Saturday in Whitefish.
Saturday, October 13
Flathead sticks 1st conference volleyball loss on Helena High
HELENA — The Flathead Bravettes dealt Helena High (18-3 overall, 9-1 conference) its first Western AA loss of the volleyball season, winning 24-26, 25-21, 20-25, 25-23, 15-8 on Saturday.
Polson boys move on to Class A soccer semis
POLSON — Robin Erickson, Mack Moderie and Nico River scored two goals each to guide Polson past Missoula Loyola 7-3 in Class A boys quarterfinal soccer play on Saturday afternoon.
Whitefish boys roll into semis
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Lamb, Frissell claim divisional x-country titles
Joe Lamb of Columbia Falls and Beatrix Frissell of Polson were individual winners while the Columbia Falls boys and Whitefish girls captured the team titles on Saturday for the Western A Divisional cross country meet at Rebecca Farm.
A sweet tooth leads to shoplifting
According to the Kalispell Police Department, an unfulfilled hunger for chocolate led to a shoplifting incident involving a man and a woman.
Hip, hip hooray for KRMC's orthopedic care
Donald Barnes probably wasn’t thinking that taking down a canvas tent could land him in the hospital. But on Aug. 28, while helping his son, and wrangling with the large, two-roofed structure, first inside and then outside, he grabbed the older roof and it tore, throwing him to the ground and into a pile of farm equipment.
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Vernon Ray Engebritson, 75
Vernon Ray Engebritson, 75, born Sept. 11, 1943, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Oct. 10, 2018, at his home in Kalispell.
Headed straight to the dog house
A caller who just closed on a house in Marion reported to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office a trespassing at the property. A man allegedly surrounded the house campers, tried to put the electricity in his name and crawled through the dog door to access the residence. The caller gave the dog-door trespasser until 8 p.m. to remove his belongings and was advised by the sheriff’s office to call in the morning if he had not moved on.
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Kalispell family shares faith through handmade rosaries
For 17 years, Katie Donahue of Kalispell has worked at her table, alongside her children as they’ve grown, teaching and sharing with them the art of rosary-making.
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Friday, October 12
PHOTOS: Glacier beats Helena Capital, 35-21
Photos from Glacier’s 35-21 win over Helena Capital in a Class AA high school football game at Legends Stadium on Friday.
Memo to hunters: Griz could be anywhere in Western Montana
The bottom line: Hunters in Montana’s western half should be prepared to encounter grizzly bears, even if grizzlies aren’t known to customarily inhabit the areas where hunters plan to pursue big game or birds.
Kalispell homeless education liaison first to receive national award
Nichole Heyer has been named the first Homeless Education Liaison of the Year by the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth.
Man with Kalispell ties endures hurricane aboard ship
James Barker experienced Hurricane Michael’s fury aboard the FSF-1 Sea Fighter.
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Kenneth Theodore Bondurant, 86
Kenneth Theodore Bondurant, 86, of Seattle, passed away Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Northwest Hospital in Seattle.
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Richard Dick E. Hader, 84
Richard “Dick” E. Hader, 84, passed away Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Kalispell.
Lola M. Jensen, 94
Lola M. Jensen passed away at Brendan House in Kalispell on Oct. 4, 2018.
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Buckskins and a bay on a stroll
A caller to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office reported two buckskins and a bay without halters wandering on Edgewood Drive.
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Braves belt CMR, 38-9
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C-Falls, Polson, Whitefish home for soccer playoffs
Last season, the Whitefish boys twice came tantalizingly close to a soccer title, finishing second in Northern A and falling in the state championship match.
Loyola upsets Bigfork
BIGFORK — Top-ranked Bigfork fell to No. 5 Missoula Loyola on Friday in a battle for first place in Western B football, 26-21.
Capital tips Flathead in volleyball
HELENA – Helena Capital defeated Flathead 25-12, 25-18, 18-25, 25-20 in Western AA volleyball action on Friday.
Big 4th quarter lifts Glacier
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Thursday, October 11
Wildkats defeat Bulldogs in 5
WHITEFISH – In Northwest A Conference play on Thursday, Columbia Falls hung on to beat Whitefish 20-25, 25-20, 25-16, 23-25, 15-6.
AA Soccer Bravettes take down Knights
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Young, Vals, Eureka take run titles
THOMPSON FALLS — There was no catching Bigfork’s Anya Young on Thursday at the Western B Divisional cross country championships.
Season winding down for prep football teams
With three weekends left in the regular high school football season, half of the teams (seven) in Class AA have winning records led by Bozeman’s perfect mark of 7-0.
Absentee ballot mailings elicit confusion
A voter mobilization campaign sowed confusion and consternation this week in Flathead County while intending to help get out the vote for Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.
A game of griz and mouse in the North Fork
Coyotes and fox, even wolves, are well-known as mousers. But a grizzly?
Popular trail guidebook updated for 20th anniversary
It was a simple idea that prompted Stormy Good Monod to compile a list of hikes 20 years ago.
Ambrozuk shares plane-crash details with 'Dateline'
The man who crashed a plane in Little Bitterroot Lake in 1982, left his girlfriend to drown and then disappeared for the next 24 years is the focus of the television show “Dateline NBC” tonight (Friday).
$120K lottery ticket sold in Kalispell
HELENA – The Montana Lottery has awarded $208,867 in cash prizes since September 26.
Whitefish Mountain sets record for pass sales
Whitefish Mountain Resort has set a new record for winter season pass sales.
Dunn ready to take on 'ornery' politicians in Helena
David Dunn
Democrat wants tax on alcohol; higher minimum wage
Robert Petersen
Measure supported by health-care providers, opposed by 'Big Tobacco'
An initiative on the ballot this November, which would raise taxes on tobacco products to fund Montana’s Medicaid expansion, has galvanized health providers and engendered the most well-funded opposition to an initiative in the state’s history, largely, but not entirely, funded by tobacco companies.
Flathead Lake in seasonal drawdown
The tribal corporation managing the former Kerr Dam hydroelectric project announced plans Tuesday for the seasonal drawdown of Flathead Lake.
Couple taps into sustainable building trend
There is an old Iroquois philosophy that promotes the idea that the decisions made today need to be cognizant of how they will affect seven generations into the future.
Three little bears up to no good
A man told authorities he moved three bears toward Depot Park. When he spoke to a Fish, Wildlife and Parks employee, the worker said he may bring a family trap out if it was needed.
Edward John Kelly, 74
Edward John Kelly, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Kalispell.
Climate Smart tour Saturday in Whitefish
The nonprofit Climate Smart Glacier Country organization will hold its next event Saturday, Oct. 13, with a tour of innovative, climate-smart homes in Whitefish.
Wednesday, October 10
Noland-Gillespie, Perrin repeat at Rebecca Farm
The last time Tori Noland-Gillespie was on the Rebecca Farm course for a cross country meet was Sept. 7th at the Kalispell Invitational.
Rosendale solicits concerns from regional logging industry
Five men from the region whose livelihoods hinge on cutting timber met with U.S. Senate candidate Matt Rosendale Tuesday afternoon in a back room at Sykes, in downtown Kalispell, to outline a host of challenges facing their industry.
Flathead man faces federal weapons charges
A Flathead Valley man is facing several federal charges after authorities said he illegally provided dynamite and an improvised grenade to others on two separate occasions earlier this year.
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Partnership expands Stillwater Forest
The long-standing effort to expand the Stillwater State Forest northwest of Whitefish recently completed its final phase, stirring kudos from conservationists and conservatives alike.
Reagan Nielsen, 8 months
On Oct. 4, 2018 our sweet baby Reagan lost her fight after 8 precious months of life.
Regier wants to prioritize forest management
Matt Regier
Costume store raises money for children's hospital
Though it has laughing, sinister clowns and howling skeleton cats, the Spirit Halloween store in Evergreen boasts a far less scary mission aimed at helping Montana kids and families in need.
County drops case against shooting range
Gun shop owner Michael Krachun continues to assert that a controversial shooting range on private property he owns near Echo Lake in Flathead County has no commercial ties to his business in Bigfork and never has.
John Patrick 'Pat' Curran, 81
John Patrick “Pat” Curran who was full Irish, born on St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 1937, died peacefully at home on Oct. 4, 2018 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Democrat challenger would shore up tax structure
Kwen Shirley
Delbert James Gilchrist, 87
On Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, Delbert James Gilchrist, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 87.
Bruce David Gilroy, 75
Bruce David Gilroy left this earth and entered the gates of heaven on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.
Luke Justin Trefney
Luke Justin Trefney was only 4 days old when he passed away on Sunday, Sept. 31, 2018. Luke spent his final moments in the loving arms of his father and mother Tyler and Anelisa (Novak) Trefney at the Community Medical Center in Missoula.
Tuesday, October 9
Whitefish goes on the attack, blanks Polson
WHITEFISH — It was all Whitefish as Emma Barron, Ali Hirsch, Olivia Potthkoff and Abby Lowry all scored goals for a 4-0 girls playoff play-in soccer victory over Polson on Tuesday at Smith Fields.
Captured kitty makes fast getaway
A caller asked for a Kalispell Police Officer to meet him at the animal shelter so he could leave a cat there. By the time the officer arrived, the kitty escaped and ran off into the woods.
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Wind spreads fire near Foy's Lake
An out-of-control fire off Foy’s Lake Road in Kalispell endangered at least one home on Tuesday afternoon.
Alpine section of Sun Road closed for winter
Due to continued winter weather, Glacier National Park has closed the alpine sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road for the winter.
Diana Diner Lynn (Straszewski) Zahller, 63
Diana “Diner” Lynn (Straszewski) Zahller, 63
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Asbestos court subpoenas strain CARD Clinic
Despite not being parties to any asbestos settlement cases, the Center for Asbestos Related Disease Clinic and Foundation since May have produced thousands of documents and hours of depositions in response to subpoenas from defense attorneys.
The engine that could
It seemed “t” words dominated speeches during Monday’s grand opening for the Glacier Rail Park.
Monday, October 8
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U.S. House candidate Williams touts 'problem-solving' experience
Kathleen Williams, the Bozeman Democrat running to unseat Congressman Greg Gianforte, Montana’s sole U.S. House representative, sat down with the Inter Lake on Wednesday to discuss her campaign and her intentions if elected.
Preparations underway for Bigfork parking expansion
Efforts by members of the Bigfork Community Development Foundation Trust continue this fall in preparation to expand downtown parking.
Suspects sought in shooting death near Dixon
Law enforcement officials with the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a suspect in an apparent homicide near Dixon over the weekend.
Republican hopeful vows to 'protect rights of mankind'
JOHN FULLER
Designing Kalispell's public schools - engineer reflects on a family tradition
Tom Heinecke, 63, has carried on a family legacy of designing Kalispell schools that began with his grandfather, notable architect Fred Brinkman.
Cigarette butts center of woman's suspicions
A woman found it suspicious that she reportedly kept finding fresh cigarette butts around her home in the morning and was concerned that someone was hanging around her house at night. She requested extra patrol from Kalispell Police Department after allegedly finding one about 16 feet from her back door.
Libertarian seeks to curb government waste, streamline laws
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Sunday, October 7
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Davin Grangroth, son of Daniel and Mary Grangroth of Columbia Falls, was born July 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Davin Grangroth, son of Daniel and Mary Grangroth of Columbia Falls, was born July 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
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Davin Grangroth, son of Daniel and Mary Grangroth of Columbia Falls, was born July 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Bundys in Whitefish: Their ideology is not welcome here
What kind of Flathead Valley do we want to call home? In the not so distant past, we became an unwilling host to ideologies steeped in violent threats and the dogma of “The National Policy Institute.” Our community observed, scrutinized and emphatically rejected the abject convictions of Andrew Anglin and Richard Spencer. Action overcame indifference, and resolve surmounted the threats. “We the people” resoundingly let them know that neither their teachings nor their postures were welcome in Montana or the Flathead Valley.
Letters to the editor Oct. 6
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When rural communities thrive, Montana thrives
Montana’s rural communities have always been the backbone of our economy, driving economic growth through a foundation of hard work and a strong tradition of agriculture. In Montana, when our rural communities are thriving, our entire state thrives.
Past time to renew conservation fund
We were disappointed to see Congress’ failure this week to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, essentially letting this popular piece of legislation fall victim to what some are calling “congressional gridlock.”
Glacier Rail Park: A toast to transformation
The celebrants drove a silver spike that memorable day in 1892 and then they all got hammered.
Rocco James Spencer
Rocco James Spencer, precious baby boy of Gabriel and Whitney Spencer, was born into the arms of angels on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Born at just 20 weeks he was small but absolutely perfect.
B. Marcia Wise, 88
Marcia Wise, our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sept. 30, 2018.
Kila woman sews burial outfits for lost babies
In a basement bedroom in a log home in Kila, wedding dressing gain a new purpose at the hands of Connie Jones.
William 'Bumps' Paul Winter, 89
On Sept. 28, 2018, William “Bumps” Paul Winter, 89, passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.
Incumbent wants to control growth of government
Bob Keenan
Hospital settlement: Two sides maintain different verdicts
There’s a 91-page complaint, a seven-page notice of intervention and an eight-page dismissal. Twenty-two court orders and 16 motions — 58 unsealed documents in total, enough to stress even a seasoned office printer, though still just a portion of the text on the government’s investigation into Kalispell Regional Healthcare, which resulted in the largest False Claims Act settlement in Montana history. But despite a voluminous paper trail spanning two years, it remains unclear for those outside the case what, exactly, the investigation found.
Janice Smallbrook, 86
Our mother, Janice Smallbrook, was born in California on May 1, 1932, to Jack and Mildred Berry.
Mary Beth Passmore, 56
Mary Beth Passmore was born on Aug. 22, 1962, in Garden City, Michigan, to Frank Wynegar and Betty Stokes Wynegar. Mary was raised in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High in 1980.
Neal Robert Wilke, 85
Neal Wilke left this earth and into the arms of Jesus his Savior on Sept. 30, 2018. He passed away at Lakeview Care Center in Bigfork. Neal was born on June 29, 1933, to Bert and Frances Wilke in Fortine. From a young age Neal had a passion for the beautiful wooded area around Lincoln County. Out of high school he served his country in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. For four years he served overseas and for four more years he served back in the United States. After his honorable discharge he went back to Fortine and worked for several logging operations in Lincoln County.
Neither rain nor snow nor marmots hamstring Sperry rebuild
Vexing hoary marmots, salt-seeking mountain goats, wildfire fighting that drew away choppers and their pilots, wind and fog and snow.
John 'Jack' L. Mulford, 93
John “Jack” L. Mulford moved on to his permanent residence with his Lord on Oct. 2, 2018, at age 93 surrounded by family and friends. Jack was born to James D. and Nellie M. Mulford on May 22, 1925, in Independence, Missouri.
Diana Diner Lynn (Straszewski) Zahhler, 63
Diana passed away from cancer, at home, surrounded by her loving family on October 3, 2018.
Donald 'Don' Wayne Koski, 61
Donald “Don” Wayne Koski, 61, left to go meet his heavenly Father and Jesus on Oct. 3, 2018, after a very courageous battle against cancer.
Students bond through FVCC intramural sports
Laughter erupted from the Stillwater Christian School gym Thursday night, accompanied by the squeaking of shoes and the slap of high fives as students from Flathead Valley Community College enjoyed an evening of intramural volleyball.
Camera lost in wilderness finds its way home
This is a story about how a camera that was lost six years ago on a rocky slope in the Great Bear Wilderness found its way home to Wisconsin under the most unusual circumstances.
Saturday, October 6
Polson rolls by Libby; Class A play-in soccer matches next
LIBBY — Bridger Wenzel had two goals and Robin Erickson totaled two assists and a goal for the Polson Pirates (10-1-1 overall, 6-1-1 league) in their 4-0 Northern A boys soccer victory over Libby (0-12, 0-8) on Saturday.
Volleyball Libby stays perfect, belts Browning
LIBBY — The Libby Loggers stayed perfect on the volleyball season with a 25-7, 25-10, 25-11 win over Browning in Northwest A Conference play on Saturday.
Bengals bounce Braves 5-0; Bravettes hold on
By COLIN GAISER
Domestic dispute draws officers
The Kalispell Police Department responded to a domestic fight between a man and a woman in a beat-up, brown Chevy pickup in a parking lot. The caller could hear the woman screaming and could see them hitting each other. The man eventually stomped off and officers cautioned for him for assault weapons and drugs.
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Health department sees uptick in pertussis cases
The Flathead City-County Health Department has received a significant uptick in pertussis cases lately, and has issued a statement urging community members to be vigilant of pertussis illness symptoms, to seek medical care when necessary and to take the proper hygienic practices to prevent transmission. The Health Department also encouraged people to ensure they and their family are fully immunized against pertussis.
Whitefish ranked among state's top high schools
Whitefish High School recently was ranked fifth in a list of Montana’s top 12 high schools in the state, according to the U.S. News and World Report’s 2018 Best High Schools.
Hit-and-run victim remembered as legendary athlete
William “Bumps” Winter is being remembered fondly by legions of Flathead Valley residents.
Kila company touts benefits of water-enhancing gel
Local entrepreneur Travis Marsh believes he has a product that could change the future of wildfire fighting in Montana and other highly impacted states.
Democrat supports restoring state health budget
JIM COSSITT
Preschool grant in final year
On Tuesday, the windows into two neighboring preschool classrooms at Russell Elementary provided a peek at contrasting pictures.
Garner favors diversified tax base, infrastructure investment
FRANK GARNER
Friday, October 5
PHOTOS: Flathead tops Missoula Big Sky, 56-31
Photos from Flathead’s 56-31 victory over Missoula Big Sky in a Class AA high school football game at Legends Stadium in Kalispell on Friday.
Rub-a-dub-dub, call the cops
Someone driving past called the Whitefish Police Department to report an overflowing hot tub in an apartment above a liquor store. It was running across the road and dispatch advised that this was not a police matter.
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Stillwater Christian, Whitefish pull out volleyball victories
EUREKA — Stillwater Christian School stopped Eureka 25-18, 17-25, 25-20, 25-23 in nonconference volleyball play Thursday evening.
Daines will use private jet to vote, if needed
HELENA — U.S. Sen. Steve Daines will take a private jet back to Washington D.C. on his daughter’s wedding day if Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court comes down to his vote, the Montana Republican said Friday.
Rankin looms large in downtown mural
Montanan Jeannette Rankin still looms larger-than-life for many admirers.
Blasdel seeks to simplify taxes, expand business opportunities
Mark Blasdel
Challenger wants to consider sales tax on tourists
Diane Taylor-Mahnke
Arthur Richard 'Dick' Brennan, 83
Arthur Richard “Dick” Brennan, 83, passed away on Sept. 28, 2018, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Longview, Washington.
Devin Anthony Jacob Hines, 27
Devin Anthony Jacob Hines lived on this earth from Oct. 5, 1990, to July 13, 2018.
One of two lawsuits over Creston tower dropped
The saga surrounding the placement of a WiFi tower near the Creston School is not over.
Rough day for Flathead, Glacier soccer
Glacier managed to get the first score, but Helena High answered with a goal two minutes later and scored three more times in the second half for a 4-1 Western AA boys soccer win at Glacier High School on Friday.
Glacier hangs on to drop Great Falls, 42-38
GREAT FALLS — This one didn’t slip away from the Glacier Wolfpack.
Football C-Falls crushes Ronan
COLUMBIA FALLS — Colten McPhee rushed for 258 yards and four touchdowns and Drew Morgan passed for 153 yards and three scores as third-ranked Columbia Falls (5-1 overall, 3-0 league) romped by Ronan 64-7 on Friday night in Northwest A Conference football action.
MacNeil powers Braves
By COLIN GAISER
Thursday, October 4
Bravettes claim hard-fought crosstown match
By KATIE BROWN
Cross Country Perrin tops field at Helena 7 on 7
HELENA — Flathead standout Ben Perrin continues to add titles to his stellar season. He was the top runner on Thursday at the Helena 7 on 7 cross country meet.
AA Football Homecoming for Flathead; Glacier at Great Falls
Flathead and Glacier are both looking to bounce back after tough losses last week in AA football play.
Soccer: C-Falls sweeps Bigfork; Whitefish ties, loses with Polson
BIGFORK – Reed Sandstrom scored a late goal off a corner kick to propel Columbia Falls to a 2-1 Northern A victory over Bigfork on Thursday and secure a spot in the Northern A soccer play-in game.
Sisters told to act like adults
Two sisters reportedly got into an argument, which ended with one sister locking the other out of the house. The sister who couldn’t get in reportedly called the police asking for assistance in getting her sister to come to the door. Officers responded and settled the dispute but advised both sisters to “act like adults.”
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Groups spend big fighting ballot initiatives
HELENA — Industry-funded opponents of Montana citizen’s initiatives to raise the state’s tobacco tax and add new mining regulations are vastly outspending the measures’ supporters to put their messages in front of voters about a month before Election Day, according to campaign finance reports.
Poll finds majority favor continuing 6-mill levy
MISSOULA – Seventy-one percent of likely voters in Montana report they would vote to reapprove the 6-mill levy if the election were held at the time of polling. Eight percent of voters said they were undecided.
Democrat supports Medicaid renewal, education funding
Mary Custer
Braydon Michael Birky, 24
Braydon Michael Birky, 24, of Columbia Falls, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.
Tenant a-salt-ed with kitchen ware
An employee at a community living center called Kalispell Police to report one tenant for allegedly throwing a saltshaker at another tenant and hitting them in the hand.
Lone Pine/Herron Park Challenge begins
The Lone Pine/Herron Park Challenge now underway encourages participants to hike to the top of Lone Pine or Herron Park lookout 30 times in 31 days during October.
Incumbent favors zero-based budgeting to tighten spending
Carl Glimm
Developer sues county for thwarting subdivision
A Whitefish-based development company that planned to subdivide an area at Montana Raceway Park has sued the Flathead County commissioners for rejecting a proposed residential development.
Alice Mae Ford, 93
Alice Mae Ford passed away Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at Buffalo Hill Terrace.
Letters to the editor Oct. 4
Raids and deportation are not the answer
Wednesday, October 3
Glacier spikers host Flathead for round two of crosstown
Glacier hosts Flathead today in the second and last round of crosstown volleyball this fall.
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Alice Mae Ford, 93
Alice Mae Ford passed away Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at Buffalo Hill Terrace.
It's the people under the stairs
A suspicious noise heightened apprehensions for a resident. She said it sounded like a scratching sound coming from the garage. After investigating, it was determined it was the furnace.
Kalispell resumes job search for top cop
The city of Kalispell has resumed its search for a new police chief.
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Team tests eDNA tracker at Whitefish Lake
The team from the Flathead Lake Biological Station responsible for the development of the first portable eDNA Tracker conducted its first field test last week at Whitefish City Beach, where the crew practiced implementing the technology at a boat-inspection station.
Democrat looks to tackle affordable housing crisis
Dave Fern
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Judge denies probation release for Dick Dasen Sr.
A former Kalispell businessman who was convicted of four counts of prostitution, sexual abuse of children and promotion of prostitution more than a decade ago won’t be getting an early release from probation.
David Juroe, 91
Dr. David Juroe, 91, of Bigfork, passed away Sept. 28, 2018.
Libertarian challenger to fight for individual liberty
Cindy Dyson
Tuesday, October 2
Soccer Whitefish boys blast Bigfork, 8-1
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Fourth-ranked Flathead spikes Missoula Big Sky
The Flathead Bravettes knocked off the visiting Missoula Big Sky Eagles 25-9, 19-25, 25-9, 25-10 on Tuesday in a Western AA volleyball match.
City Council gets the angle on diagonal parking
There was zero wrangle about parking on an angle during a public hearing held Monday night by the Kalispell City Council.
Victim ID'd in fatal hit-and-run
Kalispell Police have identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred Sept. 27, in downtown Kalispell.
Snowstorm hits Glacier National Park, forces road closures
WEST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — An early season snowstorm is forcing the closure of several roads on the border of Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.
Creepy couple uneases caller
According to a Kalispell Police report, a parent reported a “creepy couple” at the park, stating that a woman and man were sitting in a running vehicle when the woman tried to get the attention of the caller’s 2-year-old child. The woman then allegedly opened the car door and reached for the child as if trying to take it. Both the man and woman then left the park without the child, but the parent felt that it was still creepy.
Skees wants Medicaid, worker's comp reforms
Q: A slate of budget cuts were made in 2017 to address a $227 million shortfall caused by less than anticipated revenue and an expensive fire season. What should the priorities be in the state budget in the next legislative session?
Blair ready to work on economic, health-care issues
Q: A slate of budget cuts were made in 2017 to address a $227 million shortfall caused by less than anticipated revenue and an expensive fire season. What should the priorities be in the state budget in the next legislative session?
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Early voting begins soon for Nov. 6 election
Editor’s note: The Daily Inter Lake begins its coverage today for local state legislative and county races.
Dorothy L. Aemisegger, 83
Dorothy L. Aemisegger, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Kalispell Senior Center marks half-century of togetherness
In downtown Kalispell there’s a place that’s routinely full of people — people laughing, playing games and catching up, people who make the place “a lively, exciting building to be in every day,” according to Flathead County Agency on Aging Director Lisa Sheppard.
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Monday, October 1
Hit-and-run was fatal; ID of victim pending
Kalispell Police on Monday confirmed the death of the victim of a hit-and-run collision that occurred Thursday, Sept. 27, in downtown Kalispell.
Flathead Special Education Cooperative updates preschool program for students in rural areas
This is a year of new beginnings for the Flathead Special Education Cooperative.
Fears stirred of drivers being blinded by the light
Kalispell Police Department received a report from someone who said that a truck reportedly had “one hell of a bright light that they are shining into people’s cars,” and was afraid that they were going to “blind” someone, causing an accident.
Water, sewer rate increases on tap in city of Whitefish
As the city of Whitefish anticipates needing up to $20 million for a new sewage treatment plant over the next eight years, water and sewer rates are on track to increase again this year for city residents and businesses.
Erudition delivered directly with a Texas drawl
The author acknowledges up front that a reader might decide he’s a grouch.
Permit sought for Evergreen senior housing
With a zone change now in hand, the developer of the proposed Evergreen Senior Condominiums project in Evergreen now must secure a conditional-use permit to allow multifamily dwellings on property behind Shopko and Super 1 Foods in Evergreen.
