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Glacier Twins experience heartbreak in the Bitterroot

HAMILTON — Sunday was an all-around heartbreaker for the Glacier Twins.

Kalispell outlasts Lethbridge

Jack Corriveau hit a walkoff double in the bottom of the seventh to score Ryan Symmes and give the Kalispell Lakers an 8-7 American Legion baseball victory over visiting Lethbridge on Sunday.

Sour cream-eater confronts Kalispell Police

A man was swaying, staggering and eating a tub of sour cream in the Kalispell Police Department lobby.

Lakers help preserve Flathead's pristine waters

For more than 60 years the Flathead Lakers organization has advocated for clean water and a healthy ecosystem for Flathead Lake and the Flathead Valley watershed.

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- Whitefish Woody Weekend, Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Public invited to tour classic, antique wooden boats at docks. Call Tim Salt, 862-5085.

New manufacturing facility opens in C-Falls

The spotted bear is a cub no more.

290 Main Street

For the first time in over 20 years, the former CenturyLink property at 290 Main St. is available for lease.

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- Whitefish Woody Weekend, Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Public invited to tour classic, antique wooden boats at docks. Call Tim Salt, 862-5085.

Partisan political events don't belong in Veterans Park

On June 15 at 12:30 p.m. the United Veterans Honor Guard arrived at Veterans Park in Kalispell (formerly Depot Park) to conduct a veteran memorial ceremony for a recently deceased veteran. To their surprise and dismay there were about 25 to 30 protestors in front of the memorial waving signs and shouting to get the attention of passing motorists.

$3 million upgrade planned at county landfill

Flathead County is embarking on a $3 million upgrade of the county landfill that includes an overhaul of the grounds and scale system.

East Glacier's Spiral Spoon celebrates 20 years of quirky craftsmanship

Stepping inside the Spiral Spoon is like entering another dimension.

Haunted by the silence

In years past, as an active duty member of our armed forces, and in recent years as a military retiree, I have had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. and the many monuments dedicated there to the service of our men and women who have sacrificed all in the defense of our nation.

Marsha Murray-Lusby

Marsha Murray-Lusby, wife of Russell Lusby and mother of Drew and Rachel Lusby, died June 24, 2019, in Beaverton, Oregon.

Letters to the editor June 30

I am writing in response to the recent article regarding Kalispell Regional Healthcare and the nurses asking for a union vote, and in response to Dr Andy Palchak’s letter.

Whitefish's new housing program worth a try

Whitefish embarks on a new affordable housing program this week, and we’ll be anxious to see how well developers embrace it.

Longtime East Glacier outfitters know the lay of the land

Shaylea Tatsey eases herself onto her horse Houdini, bareback, with just a rope to hold onto. They moved around a small round pen with ease as she gestured him along with a shift in her seat or pressure of her leg.

Risk and recreation on public wildlands

For several years there has been an active dialogue regarding risks associated with recreation in wildlands and concern for the safety of people who choose to do so. Much of this discussion has been focused on interactions between grizzly bears and humans when running or mountain biking on trails. There is strong and expanding interest from the public in partaking in these activities (and many others) on the Flathead National Forest and other forested public lands. There are several proposed trail additions and events on the forest that have been the subject of much discussion. Public understanding could benefit from a broader discussion around these subjects than has been occurring.

Allen William Riebe, 87

Allen William Riebe, 87, passed away on June 13, 2019, at the Montana Veterans Home.

Burger Box buoys lunchtime fare in East Glacier

It’s hard to miss the Burger Box when driving through East Glacier Park.

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- Whitefish Woody Weekend, Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Public invited to tour classic, antique wooden boats at docks. Call Tim Salt, 862-5085.

New center to focus on integrated behavioral health

As the adage goes, when one door closes another opens, and on July 1, that sentiment will be realized as the Flathead County Chemical Dependency Clinic reopens its doors not as the facility residents have long-been familiar with, but as Gateway Community Services.

Floyd LaVern Welty, 88

Floyd LaVern Welty, 88, passed gently into the arms of his loving Lord and Savior at 8:25 a.m. on June 24, 2019, at his Kalispell home, surrounded by his loving family.

Lynne Beauclair, 64

Lynette Marie Beauclair, a longtime resident of the Flathead Valley, passed away Feb. 25, 2019, enveloped by the enduring love of her family. Knowing the grace and dignity with which she lived her life, it was not surprising to see this continue in full expression following her stage 4 cancer diagnosis approximately a year prior.

Donald L. Bromley, 93

Donald L. Bromley passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, surrounded by his family.

Kalispell plans build-out of City Hall's top floor

The city of Kalispell plans to spend about $200,000 in the coming budget year to build out the top floor of Kalispell City Hall to provide more office and conference-room space.

Shortage of rental cars linked to increased flights

Car-rental agencies in the Flathead Valley are scrambling to accommodate an earlier and heavier influx of seasonal visitors than the area has seen in past years.

Whitefish council narrowly approves mixed-use project

The Whitefish City Council last week approved plans for a new three-story mixed-use building planned for the corner of Lupfer Avenue and Second Street where a historic home has housed a number of businesses through the years.

Maybe he was in the mood for a tune

A man riding a bike called the Kalispell Police Department after he rode past a man who was pushing a shopping cart that held two guitars. The caller said he thought it was strange that he didn’t stay on the bike path and turned and headed into the field.

Columbia Falls to ask voters for $37 million school bond

The Columbia Falls School Board this week approved a $37 million 20-year bond election to renovate Ruder Elementary School and build an entirely new school at Glacier Gateway.

Acharya returns to defend 4th of July golf title

The 83rd annual Earl Hunt Memorial 4th of July Golf Tournament at Whitefish Lake Golf Club begins its three-day run Thursday, July 4th.

Mountain biker has lion scare on Whitefish Trail

A brief encounter involving a mountain biker and a family group of mountain lions on a forested trail system north of Whitefish on Friday highlights the need to be aware of possible wildlife encounters and to follow safety precautions, wildlife officials warned.

Supreme Court to review Montana school choice program

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will consider reviving a Montana program that gives tax credits to people who donate to private-school scholarships. The state’s highest court had struck down the program because it violated the Montana constitution’s ban on state aid to religious organizations.

Judge: Utility regulators biased against solar projects

HELENA — A state district court judge has concluded that Montana’s Republican-controlled Public Service Commission violated the due process rights of a solar energy company, writing that newspaper guest columns published by commissioners as a rate case was pending constitute evidence of bias.

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Local firm aims to launch pilot study for tech device

One cliche suggests that attached to every crisis is an opportunity.

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Loeffler named National Coach of the Year for girls track

Susan Loeffler of Bigfork was named the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) National Coach of the Year for girls track on Wednesday evening.

Sun Road's rehab celebrated

Forbes magazine recently described the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park as “America’s most savage and beautiful road.”

Koocanusa expected to remain low this summer

The high water level in Lake Koocanusa this summer will be significantly lower than normal due to an abnormally dry winter and spring.

Lake County fatality was medical-related, not traffic accident

A fatality reported in connection with a traffic accident late Tuesday night in Lake County turned out to be something else.

Cherry harvest a bit late this year

By this time next month the Flathead Valley cherry harvest should be in full swing, giving connoisseurs of the luscious fruit the taste they’ve been waiting for all year.

Letters to the editor June 27

Currently, the libraries in Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Whitefish, and Kalispell all operate out of facilities provided by the cities, school districts, and building owners for minimal fees.

Big Arm easement plan a good collaborative effort

The Big Arm unit of Flathead Lake State Park is a well-used and well-loved park with some of the best views and amenities of any state park in Montana. We’re glad to see two state agencies and the Montana Legislature collaborating on a proposed easement that will preserve Big Arm as a state park in perpetuity.

Where did our flag go?

If you happened past our state capitol last weekend, you would have been in for a surprise. Looking for our state flag, flying proudly over the capitol building, you wouldn’t have found it. Our governor ordered it taken down. Not lowered. Removed. In its place, a flag that represents some of us, but certainly not all of us. A flag that stands for a specific social, moral and political movement that many Montanans find abhorrent, and in direct conflict with their fundamental values, religious and political beliefs. This past weekend, the standard of the LGBT “gay pride” movement replaced the flag of the sovereign state of Montana.

Twins A, Lakers AA post Legion baseball victories

Coby Clark-Dickinson and Chad Queen combined on a 2-hitter and Clark-Dickinson doubled, homered and drove in three runs as the Glacier Twins blanked the Kalispell Lakers 13-0 in Class A American Legion baseball play on Wednesday evening at Griffin Field.

Bigfork Pro Rodeo adds another night, more seats

The growing pains associated with the first Bigfork Summer Pro Rodeo last year were pretty painless.

Sunriser Lions, Pee Wee Baseball celebrate 50th year of Firecracker Tourney

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Deck commits early to Griz

Glacier High School senior Drew Deck has committed to the University of Montana football team for 2020, he announced via Twitter on Tuesday.

Kalispell man accused of armed robbery

A Kalispell man has been arrested and charged with several felonies after he allegedly robbed a person and led law enforcement officials on a high-speed chase.

911 caller advised of when to make call

A man called 911 about an ongoing issue with his dog that was not an immediate threat to life of property. He was told to call back on a non-emergency line and the man was counseled about misuse of the 911 line by a Kalispell Police Department officer.

Photography program helps vets find light in the darkness

As Christopher Chaffee sets down a hefty Nikon digital camera on the table before him, he makes an observation: “They carry one of these, heavy like a weapon.

Library facility earmarks tossed out of budget

During a public meeting Wednesday morning, one attendee reminded the Flathead County commissioners and dozens of local residents crowded into the meeting room of something former first lady Laura Bush said in regard to public libraries: “I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet to be my library card.”

Anglers must turn in Lake Mary Ronan pike

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission recently approved an emergency regulation change that requires anglers to turn in any northern pike caught in Lake Mary Ronan.

Lynne Beauclair, 64

Lynette Marie Beauclair, a longtime resident of the Flathead Valley, passed away Feb. 25, 2019, enveloped by the enduring love of her family. Knowing the grace and dignity with which she lived her life, it was not surprising to see this continue in full expression following her stage 4 cancer diagnosis approximately a year prior.

Fundraiser for specialized vehicle pushes toward goal

Organizers of a fundraiser are making a last push to raise the final $18,000 needed to assist a Whitefish man in purchasing a vehicle.

Now is the time to prepare for wildfires

Recent rains notwithstanding, fire season is right around the corner in Northwest Montana and experts want homeowners to start preparing in the event a blaze threatens their properties.

Grace Jean Sindt Orr, 87

Grace Jean Sindt Orr, 87, went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2019, at The HealthCenter in Kalispell.

Anna Marie Schlinger Sampson, 65

Anna Marie Schlinger Sampson, 65, went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of June 23, 2019, in Helena, following a short fight with cancer.

Leonard Willis Breezee, 85

Leonard Willis Breezee, 85, of Kalispell, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

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- Flathead County Water and Sewer District-Evergreen board meets 7 a.m., District Office, 130 Nicholson Drive.

FWP plans Flathead Lake wildlife viewing area

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is moving forward with the development of a public wildlife viewing area overlooking the North Shore Wildlife Management Area southeast of Kalispell.

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- Flathead County Water and Sewer District-Evergreen board meets 7 a.m., District Office, 130 Nicholson Drive.

Smoke from western wildfires boosting health risk for millions

BILLINGS — Climate change in the Western U.S. means more intense and frequent wildfires churning out waves of smoke that scientists say will sweep across the continent to affect tens of millions of people and cause a spike in premature deaths.

Allen William Riebe, 88

Allen William Riebe, 88, passed away on June 13, 2019, at the Montana Veterans Home.

Alice M. Fromm, 81

With heavy hearts we announce the death of Alice M. Fromm, age 81, of Kalispell.

Nicholas Charles 'Chuck' Ginnaty, 36

Nicholas Charles “Chuck” Ginnaty, 36, passed away on June 21, 2019, in Kalispell.

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- Flathead County Water and Sewer District-Evergreen board meets 7 a.m., District Office, 130 Nicholson Drive.

No sir, you can't shoot that skunk

The Kalispell Police Department was called when someone saw a skunk running across the parking lot at 3:09 a.m. The caller thought the animal could be rabid and he wanted to know if he could shoot it. He was told to not shoot it and he seemed fine with it.

Display showcases historic aircraft of World War II

Aeronautical history comes alive at the Glacier Park International Airport next week as the Wings of Freedom Tour touches down July 3 through July 5. Featuring World War II era planes, the tour provides an opportunity to get up close and learn more about these unique aircraft.

Carpenter, Noctor capture Montana junior golf titles

BILLINGS — Carrie Carpenter of Billings was a wire-to-wire winner at the Montana State Junior Championships at Lake Hills Golf Club.

Baseball Kobelt, Hader hurl Twins by Mavs, 8-1, 12-2 in Legion play

WHITEFISH — Forrest Kobelt pitched six strong innings and went 2 for 4 at the plate to drive in two runs as the Glacier Twins topped the Missoula Mavs 8-1 in the first game of a Class A American Legion baseball Western Conference doubleheader on Tuesday evening at Memorial Field.

Girls Fastpitch Softball Emeralds Smash Tourney turns 25 this weekend

It may not be the biggest — the Capital City Classic claims that honor — but the Emeralds Smash Tournament this weekend is definitely one of the older ones in Montana and also holds the distinction of attracting a very diverse and talented field each year with girls fastpitch softball teams coming from all over Montana, Canada, and the Pacific Northwest.

Deal lets luxury ski club keeps its liquor licenses

HELENA — Montana officials won’t pull the liquor licenses of an ultra-exclusive ski resort that counts Bill Gates and Justin Timberlake among its members as part of a $370,000 settlement agreement with Yellowstone Club owners and executives, including one who is a major campaign donor to Gov. Steve Bullock.

Legal Notice: Amendments to Swan sites zoning and regs

The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday July 17th, 2019 at 3:00 pm in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211of the Lake County Courthouse on the following item:

Bear expert opposes permits for running events

Grizzly bear expert Chris Servheen takes a dim view of the U.S. Forest Service granting special-use permits for events he says will violate commonly accepted guidelines for safe passage in bear country.

State board OKs Big Arm easement deal

The Montana State Parks and Recreation Board on June 20 unanimously approved a plan to go ahead with the purchase of a permanent recreation easement for the Big Arm unit of Flathead Lake State Park, a step toward ensuring the continued operation of a public recreation site at Big Arm.

County considers fiscal year budget of $98.6 million

The Flathead County Commissioners will consider approval of a $98.6 million preliminary expenditure budget for fiscal year 2019 to 2020 during a public meeting Wednesday.

ImagineIF campaigns for library facilities

Officials with ImagineIF Libraries have urged the public to take action on recent decisions made by the Flathead County commissioners to decline county ownership of any library facilities and remove the system’s libraries from the county’s capital improvement plan.

Leonard Willis Breezee, 85

Leonard Willis Breezee, 85, died Sunday, June 23, 2019, at The HealthCenter in Kalispell.

Three dead in two-vehicle collision in Lake County

Three people, including a Lake County woman, died in a two-vehicle collision in Northwest Montana Monday morning, the Montana Highway Patrol said.

Boy gets early start on driver's ed

A 10-year-old child was seen driving an SUV on U.S. 2 with an older man in the passenger seat, according to Kalispell Police Department logs.

Longtime clerk has led tech quest for court system

It’s not always easy being out in front of the pack, but for Peg Allison, the Flathead County Clerk of Court, her forward-thinking has paid big dividends for her staff and the residents of Flathead County and Montana.

Letters to the editor June 24

Does it bother anyone about the direction of our society when every bear death in the sate of Montana becomes a front-page newspaper article and the lead story in local television news, while there is no commentary whatsoever regarding the daily average of four human fetal abortions performed in Montana over the last few years?

Whitefish street rebuild comes with detour

The Whitefish City Council has selected a construction option for State Park Road that will have traffic detouring through the adjacent neighborhood.

Full length of Glacier's Sun Road opens

The entire 50-mile length of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road opened to vehicles Sunday morning, allowing visitors to drive to Logan Pass for the first time this year.

Sally Kay Bertelsen, 51

Sally Kay Bertelsen, 51, of Kalispell passed away of a pulmonary embolism surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at KRMC.

Montana must protect residents from energy shortage

While California may have a population nearly 40 times greater than Montana, utility consumers are still subject to the same vulnerabilities. With current technology, the best way to protect utility customers from an energy shortage is through an increase in available, reliable, baseload power.

The naked truth about nude recreation

I’m guessing there are plenty of Flathead folks who don’t know about Nude Recreation Week, a weeklong celebration in July that coincides with the second annual International Skinny Dip Day on July 13, when “bare bun fun runs” are among the festivities.

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- Megan Krupp has joined Immanuel Lutheran Communities as resident care coordinator of The Lodge at Buffalo Hill. Krupp began work at Immanuel as a student in Immanuel’s in-house CNA class after which she accepted a position working at The Immanuel Skilled Care Center. She then earned her Licensed Practical Nurse degree in the 2018. Immanuel helped Krupp achieve her education goal by awarding money from the Employee Education Fund every semester as she pursued her license.

Christian 'Chris' Levengood, 80

Christian “Chris” Levengood was born March 13, 1939 to Mike and Anna Mary Fahn in Balfour, N.D. Chris was the 12th of 13 children. After the passing of his mother when he was 7 years old, his father moved Chris and his youngest brother, Vern to Anaconda.

CEO: Union could threaten hospital's independence

The possibility of a nurse’s union forming at Kalispell Regional Healthcare is coming to a tipping point as employees gear up to cast their votes on the matter during a two-day union election slated for July 11-12— a fast-approaching resolution hospital officials say could signal an end to the hospital’s independence, should they vote in favor of the union.

Equine therapy group reaches out to veterans, first responders

There are some things you simply can’t unsee.

Letters to the editor June 23

Proponents of the SEIU nursing union at Kalispell Regional Medical Center appear to be unwilling to give CEO Dr. Craig Lambrecht a chance to correct mistakes made in the fallout from the recent federal settlement. He has been here two months.

Close the southern border

Trump should close down the southern border until that crisis is completely under control. Otherwise, we may go into an economic recession or even a civil war with those illegal immigrants or possibly even Mexico. Things cannot continue as it has been at the southern border. The numbers just keep increasing there and they are even arriving here from Africa. You think government officials are not up to their eyebrows in the drug trade in this country and the world? When we first went into Afghanistan we made them burn their poppy crops. Now, our own military is guarding their poppy crops. The one-world system is here. George Orwell’s book “1984” is also on the global elite’s agenda.

Robert T. Borcherdt, 82

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Navy veteran and longtime Montana resident, Robert T. Borcherdt.

Trump and the moral decay of democracy

World War III? Think it’s impossible? I’m sure that‘s what they thought in the 30s. The insanity of it all is that we’ve gone stupid and allowed the same ugly beast to embed in the fabric of our society. Color the beast green for greed. We‘re dropping our allies that have helped us keep the world on its axis instead of imploding. We’re replacing them with murderous dictators and tyrants who enslave, torture, and kill their own people. We sell weapons to people who kill journalists and dismember them to hide the truth of what goes on in their regime. As long as money’s involved, we’re willing to sell our soul. All it takes to curry favor with our president is stroke his narcissistic ego.

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MISSOULA – Slow-growing ponderosa pines may have a better chance of surviving longer than fast-growing ones, especially as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of drought, according to new research from the University of Montana.

Stalker on a mission from 'the government'

An apparently intoxicated woman followed a driver and claimed that “the government” had told her to follow the driver, according to the Kalispell Police Department.

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ImagineIF Libraries Director Connie Behe invites the public to a question and answer series about intellectual freedom, censorship and free speech from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 24, in the Oak Room of ImagineIF Kalispell on the second floor.

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ImagineIF Libraries Director Connie Behe invites the public to a question and answer series about intellectual freedom, censorship and free speech from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 24, in the Oak Room of ImagineIF Kalispell on the second floor.

Dr. Dolores 'Dee' Krieger, 97

Dr. Dolores “Dee” Krieger, PhD, Professor Emerita, New York University Division of Nursing, 97, crossed over at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2019, at her home outside of Columbia Falls.

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ImagineIF Libraries Director Connie Behe invites the public to a question and answer series about intellectual freedom, censorship and free speech from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 24, in the Oak Room of ImagineIF Kalispell on the second floor.

Reason to celebrate our outdoors this summer

As the long days of summer get into full swing, Montanans and visitors alike have begun to reconnect with our state parks, our one-of-a-kind outdoor recreation experiences, and the cultural treasures that define our state.

Wildlife data must be protected

Montana has for decades been at the forefront of wildlife conservation among states in the West. We have the best hunting and angling in the country, and Montana has long set the standard in hunting ethics.

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- Megan Krupp has joined Immanuel Lutheran Communities as resident care coordinator of The Lodge at Buffalo Hill. Krupp began work at Immanuel as a student in Immanuel’s in-house CNA class after which she accepted a position working at The Immanuel Skilled Care Center. She then earned her Licensed Practical Nurse degree in the 2018. Immanuel helped Krupp achieve her education goal by awarding money from the Employee Education Fund every semester as she pursued her license.

Simple fixes to bridge the digital divide

Like many areas across rural America, whether it is a student struggling to gain access to online educational resources or a business struggling to make their products or services available online, Montana faces the very real problem of reliable broadband coverage.

Store adds appliances in major remodel

A month-long remodel of the Kalispell Best Buy store has introduced a completely redesigned layout and household appliances that offer cutting-edge technology.

Schwab Kurt Eppler, 85

Proud Schwab Kurt Eppler was a kind and loving gentleman. He loved his Lakeside Montana home of the last 20 years.

Western states call for action on transboundary water issues

Collaboration needed to address screen-time issues

From cellphones to computers and tablets to TVs, we’re surrounded by screens these days. There’s no escaping technology, but it was startling to hear local psychiatrist Joe Boyle say that a decade from now we may look back at technology — especially in the education system — like they did with the tobacco industry after realizing the harmful effects of smoking well after the fact.

Loggers 3-0 at Big Bucks Tourney

LIBBY — Shayne Walker doubled and drove in two runs and Libby scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to pull out a 4-3 American Legion baseball victory over the Tri-County Cardinals on the third day of the Big Bucks Tournament.

Growing the game

The crunch of sharpened skates gliding across a fresh ice sheet.

6 injured in 3-vehicle collision

Six people were sent to the hospital following a three-vehicle crash Saturday morning in South Kalispell.

PHOTOS: Hot rods at Big Shindig outside DeSoto Grill

Photos from the car show at The Big Shindig outside The DeSoto Grill in Kalispell on Saturday. The Big Shindig features a wide range of classic, custom and unfinished cars as well as live music, barbeque, beer and a pin-up polar plunge. Raffles and an auction benefit Mickayla’s Miracles and Blessings.

Legion Baseball Loggers top Northern Lakes at Big Bucks Tournament

LIBBY — Quade Anderson and Jeff Offenbecher combined on a 2-hitter and Trey Thompson drove in two runs as the Libby Loggers A improved to 2-0 at its Big Bucks Baseball Tournament Friday evening with a 5-1 victory over Northern Lakes.

PHOTOS: L.A. Kings Summer Camp-Whitefish at Stumptown Ice Den

Photos from the Los Angeles Kings Summer Camp-Whitefish held from June 17-21 at Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish. Campers received on-ice instruction from L.A. Kings Alumni and L.A. Kings Hockey Development Staff as well as a swag bag, camp jersey, awards and giveaways.

Sun Road status ambiguous as weekend starts

Two things seemed clear Friday afternoon about the opening date for the Going-to-the-Sun Road: Glacier National Park isn’t inclined to make predictions and the online tool that updates the road’s status would not be available this weekend.

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Motorists should be aware of a traffic light disruption on U.S. 2 in the Evergreen area.

Herberger's, Cenex sites eyed for new library

Officials with ImagineIF Libraries have their eyes set on two spaces that could potentially become the new home of the Kalispell ImagineIF Library, including the Herberger’s building at the west end of the Kalispell Center Mall.

County gets $2.84M to offset federal acreage

Flathead County will receive $2.84 million this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.

Out-of-town mom concerned about daughter's welfare

Someone whose daughter lives in Columbia Falls called from Eureka to report a banging on her daughter’s door and requested that someone check the area, according to the Columbia Falls Police Department.

Seeley Lake District has new ranger

Quinn Carver intends to fish, hunt, volunteer with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and spend time with his visiting sons in the Lolo National Forest when he’s not working as ranger for the Seeley Lake Ranger District.

Libby Ranger District outlines fuels reduction project

The Libby Ranger District recently announced plans to soon start fuels reduction work in the Flower Creek area.

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Motorists should be aware of a traffic light disruption on U.S. 2 in the Evergreen area.

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Motorists should be aware of a traffic light disruption on U.S. 2 in the Evergreen area.

Weekend update

Alzheimer’s awareness

Whitefish addresses downtown parking challenges

What would you do if you could wave a magic wand to improve parking challenges in Whitefish?

Libby rallies by Moscow in Big Bucks opener

LIBBY — A nine-run fifth inning rallied the Libby Loggers to a 15-7 American Legion baseball victory over the Moscow Blue Devils on Thursday evening at the Big Bucks Tournament.

Street: Montana Gatorade girls track athlete of year

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Winter weather advisory marks first day of summer

On this first day of summer, it’s beginning to feel a lot like — winter?

Mom accuses son of stealing guns

A Flathead County man is scheduled to appear in court next week on charges he stole guns from his mother and stole two vehicles.

GOP makes a sound choice in Don 'K'

There was plenty of moving and shaking going on in the Montana Republican Party last week.

Deciding district lines

The entire state of Montana has only one member representing us in the United States House of Representatives. For most of our history we have had two. That changed in 1992 when the 1990 census resulted in Montana’s loss of a Congressional seat in the population-based House of Representatives.

Shirtless man makes off with salad mix

A shirtless man with a blanket draped over him reportedly went to a gas station and shoved salad down his pants and took a box of 5-hour Energy drinks, smashing it on the floor while yelling obscenities before heading northbound on U.S. 93 South.

Flathead Lake at full pool

Energy Keepers Inc., the tribal-owned corporation managing the former Kerr Dam hydroelectric project, reported that Flathead Lake reached full pond on June 13, “just a few days ahead of schedule.”

Letters to the editor June 20

In Sunday’s Inter Lake a letter from Janet Walters of Lakeside called attention to the recent exposure of the long running flim-flam perpetrated by the so-called Southern Poverty Law Center that solicits donations based on its supposed tracking and monitoring of “hate groups” — the lion’s share of the proceeds from which support the lavish lifestyle of the SPLC leaders and goes into offshore bank accounts controlled by that leadership.

Library, county clash over funding new facilities

In a recent letter addressed to the director of ImagineIF Libraries, the Flathead County commissioners said they have no intention of owning any library facilities as county property — a decision that may impact the county library system’s goals of launching a new library in Bigfork and eventually moving the Kalispell library to a new location.

Nursing head to lead Montana Children's

Kalispell Regional Medical Center’s Teresa Fisher has traded in her title of chief nursing officer for executive leader over Montana Children’s, according to a press release from the hospital sent late Tuesday.

Jane Fonda to give White House hopeful Gov. Bullock a boost

WASHINGTON — Jane Fonda is joining a group of Hollywood power players to host a fundraiser for presidential candidate Steve Bullock on Thursday, a show of support that could lend credibility among Democratic donors to the little-known Montana governor.

Another bear has hankering for chicken

A man called the Columbia Falls Police Department because a 6-foot black bear was in his backyard at a Seventh Street residence trying to get into a chicken coop. The bear later headed toward the river.

Contested races emerge in municipal elections

Municipal elections in November will feature contested races in all three of Flathead County’s incorporated cities.

Parker Konrad Burgess-Corrigan, 17

Parker Konrad Burgess-Corrigan, 17, passed away at his home on May 31, 2019.

Mosquito drone prepares to take flight

Spring in Northwest Montana really is the gift that keeps on giving — lake days become more viable, the Going-to-the-Sun Road works to sheds the last of its snow, bears come out of hibernation, as do ticks and mosquitoes.

State euthanizes chicken-killing grizzlies

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks captured a pair of young grizzly bears near the north end of Whitefish Lake and euthanized the animals due to food-conditioning, livestock depredation and property damage.

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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Polson Area Senior Center; $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

Fish kill Ok'd for three Glacier Park bodies of water

The National Park Service Intermountain Region has approved Glacier National Park’s proposal to use poison to kill non-native Yellowstone cutthroat trout from three bodies of water in Glacier National Park.

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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Polson Area Senior Center; $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

State commission considers northern pike kill order

The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission will vote on a kill-order measure for northern pike in Lake Mary Ronan at its meeting June 18-19 in Helena.

Glacier Park website has real-time updates

Visitors headed to Glacier National Park now can get immediate updates for parking and campground availability, as well as current weather conditions and area closures.

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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Polson Area Senior Center; $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

Grizzly bear meeting set for June 25 in Missoula

The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, June 25, in Missoula for its biannual meeting.

54-unit housing complex planned in Whitefish

More apartment housing is planned in Whitefish, this time with 54 apartments planned in two buildings on Skyles Place.

Kalispell man injured in Gallatin County fall

According to the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, a 23-year-old Kalispell man was injured in a fall Saturday.

Haslam to serve as FCS ADA President

CLEVELAND – The Division I Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) has selected Kent Haslam, director of athletics at the University of Montana, to serve as President for the 2019-20 membership year.

Lakers down Billings Royals

Claim two of three games in series

Three grizzlies killed by trains

Three grizzly bears were killed by trains near Glacier National Park in the Marias Pass area recently.

Montana State Auditor Matt Rosendale announces US House run

HELENA — Montana Republicans’ 2020 election lineup shuffled again Monday after U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte decided to run for governor instead of re-election, with State Auditor Matt Rosendale jumping into the now-open House race seven months after failing to unseat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.

Don Kaltschmidt elected Montana GOP chairman

Whitefish businessman Don Kaltschmidt was been elected as chairman of the Montana Republican Party, the Montana GOP announced Monday morning.

Children riding bicycles accused of being threat to public safety

Someone was disgruntled about children riding bicycles in the roadway because they were purportedly blocking traffic when they didn’t move out of the way for vehicles. The person wanted Kalispell Police Department to talk to their parents about the supposed public safety issue. The person was advised the children were playing in a common area and that they could take the issue up with the landlord.

Kalispell council to hear improvement district reports

July 1 hearing planned for $78.8M preliminary budget

Whitefish budget expands to cover capital projects

The Whitefish City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on a $53.5 million preliminary budget for the coming fiscal year that exceeds last year’s budget by about $9.2 million.

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- Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center Park brown bag seminar with John Fraley, author of the “Rangers, Trappers and Trailblazers,” noon to 1 p.m., West Glacier Community Building, Glacier Park. Free. Open to public. Call 888-5827.

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- Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center Park brown bag seminar with John Fraley, author of the “Rangers, Trappers and Trailblazers,” noon to 1 p.m., West Glacier Community Building, Glacier Park. Free. Open to public. Call 888-5827.

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- Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center Park brown bag seminar with John Fraley, author of the “Rangers, Trappers and Trailblazers,” noon to 1 p.m., West Glacier Community Building, Glacier Park. Free. Open to public. Call 888-5827.

Military, outdoors shape life for businesswoman

When growing up, family vacations to Lexi Woods and her six siblings entailed becoming better acquainted with nature of Duluth, Minnesota, during lengthy camping expeditions.

Letters to the editor June 17

With apologies to Thomas Sowell, here are some miscellaneous thoughts on the passing scene:

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Kaitlyn Peterson, daughter of Nick and Kori Peterson of Libby, was born May 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 inches long.

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Kaitlyn Peterson, daughter of Nick and Kori Peterson of Libby, was born May 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 inches long.

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Kaitlyn Peterson, daughter of Nick and Kori Peterson of Libby, was born May 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Harold Kenneth 'Dusty' Miller, 86

Harold Kenneth “Dusty” Miller passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at his home.

PHOTOS: Robin Street Memorial Family Fishing Day

Photos from the Robin Street Memorial Family Fishing Day hosted by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks at Pine Grove Pond in Kalispell on Saturday.

Bonnie May Ulrich, 97

A happy family is but an earlier heaven. The mountains followed their mirror twins along the Montana landscape, one cutting across the blue of the sky and the other that of Flathead Lake. The thick tree line at their base was the only demarcation. It quietly told the secret of where sediment ended and the clear waters of the lake began. God had always been a master painter, and the land of her birth was no exception. It was a sight that often made Bonnie May Ulrich’s breath catch in her throat. Breath-taking was not just a sentiment, but a truth she had lived every day since her birth on March 21, 1922. Kalispell had borne her, raised her up through mud pies and scraped knees, taught her about majesty and wonder, instilled in her pride of place and encouraged her military service, and eventually helped her heart pair its journey to that of William Ulrich. If family is one of nature’s masterpieces, then nature had perfected its artistry when their children came along. It certainly couldn’t make the clay painted landscapes of the Badlands, the gleaming peaks of the shining mountains, or the winding way of Going-to-the-Sun any better. The gifts Montana had given Bonnie, the life she had lived, the wonders she had known, were as close to perfection as anything could be. She had spent every day knowing the splendor in the grass and the glory in the flower.

New Bigfork store focuses on local products

A combination of broken ribs, a badly fractured leg, a medevac helicopter ride, three days in intensive care and fatherhood convinced Chris Evans to abandon the often dangerous work of logging.

Gary Dean Pelton, 59

Gary Dean Pelton, 59, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at HealthCenter Northwest in Kalispell.

Valley keeps pushing back on hate

Northwest Montana’s recent history with hatred and extremism can be best described as erratic.

Political purity has its downsides

Ideological purity and consistency of opinion over time are two standards to which many Americans want to hold their political candidates.

Opportunistic thief makes off with Subaru

A man called the Kalispell Police Department to report someone had stolen his 1997 Subaru Legacy. Despite the age of the vehicle, it was a prime candidate for theft due to the fact it was left unlocked and running. The driver left his mom’s cellphone number because his was left in the car.

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- Lone Pine State Park BioBlitz 8 a.m. to noon. Registration required. Call 755-2706, ext. 0 or ext. 4.

Vera Jarrett, 90

Vera Jarrett, 90, passed away on June 13, 2019.

Jack K. Fletcher, 92

Jack K. Fletcher of Whitefish passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. He was 92.

Playing politics with public lands

Senator Steve Daines is playing politics with our public lands.

Richard T. Immel, 82

Richard “Dick” Immel succumbed to cancer on June 5, 2019, at the age of 82 in Kalispell.

Thoughts about neighbors and fences

If I had to choose sides regarding neighbors and fences, I’d side with the narrator in Robert Frost’s poem “Mending Wall.” While he and his neighbor go about their annual ritual repairing together the stone wall between their properties, the narrator questions the need for a wall at all, to which his neighbor replies, “Good fences make good neighbors.”

Marlene Marie Henke Koenig Toepke, 83

Marlene passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of May 26, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Business news

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce’s next free Thinking Thursday session will focus on cybersecurity, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday, June 20, in the Kalispell Chamber conference room.

How President Trump is delivering results on drug prices

Just over a year ago, President Trump and his health secretary, Alex Azar, stood in the Rose Garden at the White House and told the American people they were going to start putting American patients first and lower prescription drug prices. The President announced a bold blueprint that would make good on this promise.

Ralph (Skip) Townsend Mancill, 91

Ralph (Skip) Townsend Mancill, 91, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Lake View Care Center in Bigfork.

Columbia Falls family fishing pond opens Tuesday

A ceremony to dedicate and celebrate the new fish pond at River’s Edge Park in Columbia Falls is from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18.

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- Lone Pine State Park BioBlitz 8 a.m. to noon. Registration required. Call 755-2706, ext. 0 or ext. 4.

Gun Club focuses on shooting skills

Across from Swan Lake and east of Montana 83, the Bigfork Gun Club is tucked more than 3 miles into the woods.

Schools, parents ask how much is too much?

Joe Boyle, a psychiatrist with The Newman Center in Kalispell, said 10 years from now people may look back at technology — especially in the education system — like they did the cigarette industry after realizing smoking isn’t cool or healthy, with regret for making something potentially ruinous so mainstream.

Letters to the editor June 16

It’s a sad day for the Daily Inter Lake when the front page headline article (June 9) references the Southern Poverty Law Center as a source of authority for news. I wonder if the journalist who authored the article was aware of recent scandalous issues unfolding at SPLC.

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- Lone Pine State Park BioBlitz 8 a.m. to noon. Registration required. Call 755-2706, ext. 0 or ext. 4.

Building permits on file

Whitefish

Lakers AA drop 1st game of DH to Billings Royals AA

The Kalispell Lakers AA scored nine runs in the fourth inning and led 13-8 after six in the second game of a doubleheader against the Billings Royals AA at Griffin Field late Saturday evening.

Montana rallies to win Badlands Bowl

MILES CITY — Jesse Owens of Billings West had three second-half touchdown receptions, two from quarterback Kris Brown of Bozeman, as Montana rallied for a 41-14 victory over North Dakota in the 26th annual Knights of Columbus Badlands Bowl football game on Saturday evening.

Second deer in Libby suspected to have chronic wasting disease

A sample from a second white-tailed deer in Libby is suspected positive for chronic wasting disease, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said late Friday in a press release.

Crowding expected this weekend on Sun Road

Heavy traffic is likely along the west side of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road this weekend, park officials warned Friday.

Judge declares mistrial as jury deadlocks

In a stunning conclusion in the murder trial of a Northwest Montana man accused of killing his boyfriend last summer, Flathead County District Court Judge Robert Allison declared a mistrial late Friday after learning the jury was deadlocked.

Hung jury: Judge declares mistrial in Lamb case

In a stunning conclusion in the murder trial of a Northwest Montana man accused of killing his boyfriend last summer, Flathead County District Court Judge Robert Allison declared a mistrial late Friday after learning the jury was deadlocked.

Group of KRH nurses file for union recognition

A group of nurses hand-delivered a note to the hospital’s chief executive officer on Thursday, detailing union representation by Service Employees International Union Healthcare 1199NW and pressing for hospital officials to “recognize the union,” according to a press release from the hospital.

Head-on crash kills woman in Lake County

A 95-year-old Butte woman died in a head-on traffic crash Wednesday evening in Lake County.

Reward increased for missing CSKT woman

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Tribal Council is offering a $10,000 reward for information regarding a woman who has been missing for almost a year.

Kalispell equestrian event needs volunteers

Volunteer recruitment is underway for The Event at Rebecca Farm equestrian competition in Kalispell. A range of opportunities are available from July 24 to 28.

Tidy yards must include neighbors, too

A Columbia Falls resident called to complain about weeds and garbage in her neighbor’s yard, but a check of the property revealed no weeds or extremely long grass. There were children’s toys and bikes in the yard, according to the Columbia Falls Police Department. The caller’s main complaint was that she pays to have her yard cared for, but no one else does.

Edna M. Ridenour, 103

Edna M. Ridenour, 103, passed away June 10, 2019, in the company of her family. She began her 103 trips around the sun on May 5, 1916, in Pueblo, Colorado.

Weekend update

Flag Day

PowerHouse Flathead looks at women's challenges

Jen Euell, program director for the Women’s Foundation of Montana, will lead a PowerHouse Flathead meeting and listening session June 27 to learn what the challenges women and girls face in the Flathead Valley, how those challenges affect the community, and what resources and tools are needed to affect change.

Idaho investment adviser accused of bilking Montanans

Prosecutors from the Montana State Auditor’s Office have filed several felony fraud charges against an Idaho man who they say bilked several Northwest Montanans out of more than $1 million over the last four years.

Force U11 boys a family affair

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Big Sky Martial Arts Arndt, Pesola, Herzog, Heino, Nelson double winners at state taekwondo

Black belts Cheyanne Arndt and Brett Pesola, senior blue belt Joshua Herzog, yellow belt Lander Heino and white belt Grahme Nelson were double winners (first in forms and sparring) for Big Sky Martial Arts at the Montana State Taekwondo Championships at Glacier High School on May 18th.

Schwager, Twins A belt Loggers twice

LIBBY — Jack Schwager had seven hits in nine plate appearances and drove in five runs for the Glacier Twins A in an American Legion baseball doubleheader sweep of the Libby Loggers on Thursday, 13-0 and 11-0.

Couple express concerns about Crystal Cedar Project

Sarah Jones leans toward optimism. Josh Gleason describes himself as a realistic pessimist.

Jury still deliberating in Lamb murder case

Jurors are scheduled to be back in Flathead County District Court Friday morning for a second day of deliberations after they didn’t settle on a verdict Thursday in the Ryan Lamb murder trial.

Letters to the editor June 10

Every year businesses and organizations devote countless hours and support to Special Olympics. All Montana law enforcement departments cover miles in the Torch Run, serve tables in Tip A Cop, and hang medals on the athlete’s necks at the award ceremonies.

$260,000 in grants awarded for film production in Montana

HELENA – Gov. Steve Bullock today announced $260,000 in grant awards for productions filming in Montana, which create jobs for Montana crew, support Main Street businesses and inspire viewers to visit.

Bigfork author Leslie Budewitz cooks up new mystery novel

Add a little spice, a feisty female protagonist and a dash of murder, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for one of award-winning local author Leslie Budewitz’s best-selling cozy mysteries.

Feat x Feet's annual summer show on tap

Whitefish local Feat x Feet youth tap ensemble will be performing its annual summer show Friday, June 21, at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

'The Hound of the Baskervilles' promises hilarity, suspense

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most celebrated Sherlock Holmes story “The Hound of the Baskervilles” gets a gloriously funny makeover in the riotous adaptation by Alpine Theatre Project.

Weekly events June 13-19

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

Nat Keefe tells of the mountains that made the men and their music

Twenty years has gone by in no time for the band Hot Buttered Rum.

Pence addresses Montana meth problem, headlines fundraiser

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence pushed a combination of tough law enforcement and treatment for addicts to combat Montana's methamphetamine crisis, during a Wednesday visit to the state that was also aimed at raising campaign cash for fellow Republican Sen. Steve Daines.

Marilyn H. (Slaney) Mason, 85

Marilyn H. (Slaney) Mason passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2019, at Good Samaritan Mountain View Manor in Eureka. She was born on Sept. 24, 1933, in Los Angeles to William and Hazel (Robbe) Slaney. She was the oldest of eight children. The young family moved to Eureka in 1934 where she started school at Roosevelt Elementary and eventually graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1952.

Whitefish residents decry sewer plant odor

Mark Owens said the foul odor wafting from the Whitefish wastewater treatment facility was unbearable for most of the month of May.

Adequate funding needed for addiction recovery services

For nearly 45 years, the Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic has served the region by providing critical addiction recovery services.

Let's protect Montana's aging population

We have to act together to stop abuse of older Montanans. June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a perfect time to focus on how we can stop this all too common, unconscionable crime.

Fate of Big Arm state park in question

In an effort to avoid an annual lease payment as high as $600,000 for the Big Arm unit of Flathead Lake State Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is recommending the agency purchase a permanent recreation easement that could cost as much as $12 million.

Letters to the editor June 12

I live in Heritage Place nursing home and write with words of praise and gratitude for everyone here who helps me live my life as fully as possible.

Plot thickens in flower-pot whodunit

Six hanging flower pots were reportedly stolen from various locations on Main Street in Kalispell. The plot of the missing pots thickened when a later call came in from someone on U.S. 93 who told Flathead County Sheriff’s Office they saw a Facebook posting of the missing flowers and that a woman had sold them two of the hanging pots for $15 each. The caller then claimed the flowers they purchased had “already been stolen again.”

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Youth Soccer State Showcase Tournament at Kidsports Complex

It’s another super soccer weekend at Kidsports Complex with the State Showcase Tournament on Saturday and Sunday for U10, U11 and U12 boys and girls teams.

Three Glacier players, 2 from Flathead, will play in Badlands Bowl

Glacier and Flathead high schools will be well represented at the Knights of Columbus Badlands Bowl football game on Saturday in Miles City.

Lakers A take 2 from Bandits

A 12-run second inning helped the Kalispell Lakers A fly by the Cranbrook Bandits A 21-8 in the first game of an American Legion baseball doubleheader on Wednesday evening at Griffin Field.

Testimony concludes in Lamb murder trial

Testimony ended on the eighth day of the Ryan Lamb murder trial Wednesday in Flathead County District Court.

Teen charged with DUI in fatal Glacier Park crash

A 40-year-old man died and another passenger suffered injuries in a single-vehicle rollover in Glacier National Park that occurred either late Tuesday or early Wednesday, according to a news release from the park.

Murder suspect spars with prosecutor

A Flathead Valley man accused of killing his boyfriend verbally sparred with one of the attorneys who is prosecuting him for deliberate homicide Tuesday morning in Flathead County District Court.

Chemical dependency clinic dissolving

The Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic is dissolving on June 21 after nearly 45 years of providing a wide scope of vital addiction recovery services, including addiction counseling and assessments.

Betty Mae (Bush) LaCroix, 92

Betty Mae (Bush) LaCroix, 92, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2019, at the Immanuel Lutheran home in Kalispell with her family by her side.

Janette Terwey Neu, 83

Janette Terwey Neu died peacefully surrounded by family in Bigfork on June 10, 2019, the 65th anniversary of her wedding to Donald Neu.

Sandra 'Sandy' Anne (Hewitt) Sutherland, 75

Sandra “Sandy” Anne (Hewitt) Sutherland, of Columbia Falls, died unexpectedly May 23, 2019, in her home.

Mavs AA rally by Lakers AA in Legion baseball

MISSOULA — A four-run sixth inning gave the Missoula Mavericks a 6-4 Class AA American Legion baseball victory Tuesday evening over the Kalispell Lakers.

Massive cleanup underway at Marion property

A massive cleanup project is underway at a private residence in Marion where government agencies have been working toward cleanup for close to a dozen years.

House move to impact some electric customers

Beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, some members of Flathead Electric Cooperative in the Columbia Falls areas of Chub Lane, Witty Lane and Tamarack Lane may experience an interruption in electrical service due to a two-stage house relocation from Columbia Falls to Kalispell. Movers are planning to transport the 24-foot structure to Half Moon Road in the morning, where it will be parked until transporting resumes at 10 p.m. to avoid interfering with daytime traffic patterns.

Defendant takes the stand in homicide trial

The Kalispell man accused of stabbing his boyfriend to death at a Two Mile Drive apartment last summer took the stand Monday in his defense in Flathead County District Court.

Inter Lake wins awards in state newspaper contest

The Daily Inter Lake won 16 awards in 2019 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were presented at the annual Montana Newspaper Association convention held over the weekend in Big Sky.

Life's 'terrific,' extra patrol requested

Someone on Beach Road in Bigfork requested extra patrol from the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office “just to keep the peace.” Other than that “things were terrific.”

Family and consumer sciences teacher combines creativity with basic skills

Sewing on a button, cracking an egg, cooking from a recipe, and shopping on a budget is often a first-time experience in Karen Strong’s family and consumer sciences classroom at Kalispell Middle School.

Woman asks police to do duck crossing detail

A woman claimed she was told that an officer would assist a duck with ducklings cross the highway safely. She told Kalispell Police Department the duck and ducklings were crossing the road, which supposedly stopped traffic. She said the duck was “in distress trying to move the baby ducklings.” Once the ducklings were on First Avenue East she requested animal control respond to “help them get water.”

Skotnicki, Richards claim Herron titles

Whitefish’s Ryan Skotnicki and Missoula’s Christi Richards were the winners Sunday of the eighth annual Herron Half Marathon at Herron Park.

Glacier Twins roll past Cranbrook, 9-0

WHITEFISH — Coby Clark-Dickinson and Nathan Hader combined to pitch a shutout Sunday as the Glacier Twins picked up a 9-0 victory in an American Legion baseball game.

Young Lakers drop two in Great Falls

GREAT FALLS — Eric Seaman and Payton Davisson each had a hit and an RBI and Taylor Morton had two RBIs in a losing effort on Sunday for the Kalispell Lakers AA. The Lakers fell 6-5 to the host Great Falls Chargers in an American Legion baseball contest.

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Marik Joel Waatti, son of Steve and Heather Waatti of Whitefish, was born April 29 at North Valley Hospital.

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Marik Joel Waatti, son of Steve and Heather Waatti of Whitefish, was born April 29 at North Valley Hospital.

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Marik Joel Waatti, son of Steve and Heather Waatti of Whitefish, was born April 29 at North Valley Hospital.

Study reveals extremist groups' inability to gain foothold in Northwest Montana

Like many other communities across America, the Flathead Valley has experienced periodic incidents linked to hatred and extremism, but a report and new tracking map from a national legal advocacy organization show most local designated hate groups share one telling trait: they eventually fizzle out.

Rotting cow skulls and other moving horror stories

Moving one’s earthly belongings from one place to another may be one of the worst tasks there is. It’s a slog no matter what, and sometimes it borders on unbearable.

Letters to the editor June 9

With the recent shooting in Virginia, people are again raising concerns about gun violence and gun control. The gun never gets arrested, never is tried in a court of law, and never serves time in prison. The issue here is that we, as a nation, are looking in the wrong direction to reduce the violence. By being preoccupied with gun violence and gun control, we are missing the mark entirely. Let’s stop persecuting the mindless gun and start pursuing the root causes.

Redistricting Montana: The pivot from past to future process

The Montana Supreme Court held a meeting on Tuesday, May 28 to select the Chairman of the Districting Commission. This decision will have a decade-long effect on the Montana legislature and U.S. Congress. For the first time in 30 years Montana may gain a second congressional seat to represent us in Washington, D.C.

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The third annual awards presentations for the 20 Under 40 honorees will be held in conjunction with the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tuesday, June 18.

Group boosts regional air service

If regional nonprofit Glacier AERO were a propeller, it would have been spinning and humming Thursday.

AERO has piloted better air-travel options

Glacier Park International Airport is truly the proverbial goose that lays the golden egg for economic development in the Flathead Valley.

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Food pantry founders turning former Swan Valley boot camp into veterans center

With Allen and Linda Erickson, where there’s a will, there’s a way.

How to bring down the high cost of prescription drugs now

Americans pay the highest brand-name drug prices in the world while drug companies rake in billions. Congress, the Administration, and Montana state legislators must take action to lower prescription drug prices.

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- Herron Half Marathon, 10K 5K Race, 9 a.m., Herron Park, Kalispell.; ftbtraces.com or contact race director Brian Miller, 890-9288.

'Era of Megafires' film shows June 14 in Whitefish

The Whitefish Fire Department and Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation present “The Era of Megafires” on Friday, June 14, to inform the public about megafires and how fire has and will continue to affect Whitefish.

U.S. must follow Canada's lead to invite Tribes into treaty negotiation

Since 1964, the Columbia River Treaty (CRT) has played a key role in governing river flows and management priorities in the transboundary Columbia River Basin. Since last May, the federal governments of the U.S. and Canada have been negotiating a new deal for the CRT, which will help direct the Basin’s future. The discussion surrounding this negotiation and who gets to participate reveals what has changed in the last 55 years – and what remains the same. When the original Treaty was negotiated, the U.S. and Canada chose to disregard the health of ecosystems and fish populations. Instead, they created a Treaty, which manages river flows solely to maximize hydropower generation and provide conservative flood control for downstream communities. They also chose not to involve or consult any of the Basin’s Indigenous nations in the process.

New conservation easement protects North Fork land

The North Fork of the Flathead River valley retains the sort of comparatively intact habitat in which wildlife thrives.

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- Herron Half Marathon, 10K 5K Race, 9 a.m., Herron Park, Kalispell.; ftbtraces.com or contact race director Brian Miller, 890-9288.

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Food pantry founders turning former Swan Valley boot camp into veterans center

With Allen and Linda Erickson, where there’s a will, there’s a way.

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Judge rules bottling-plant initiative is legally binding

A Flathead County District Court judge has ruled that a 2018 ballot initiative in which Flathead County voters overwhelmingly supported the expansion of the Egan Slough Zoning District to include the Montana Artesian Water Co. bottling plant property was legal and binding.

Morley 6th in 5,000 at NCAA track meet

AUSTIN, Texas —Colorado junior Makena Morley (Bigfork) had the sixth fastest time in the 5,000-meter run final on Saturday evening at the NCAA Division I outdoor track and field championships at Mike A. Myers Stadium.

Tutor positions eliminated in Kalispell Public Schools

Paraprofessional positions offered instead as district seeks more than $1.7 million in budget cuts

Jeanne Ann Bowman, 66

Jeanne Ann Bowman went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 25, 2019, in Kalispell due to complications of metastatic breast cancer.

Cecilia Pearl 'Toody' (Brown) Vasil, 84

Cecilia Pearl “Toody” (Brown) Vasil passed away peacefully on May 26, 2019, in Whitefish, at the age of 84 from renal failure.

Reuben R. Braaten, 73

Reuben R. Braaten, 73, passed away at The Springs in Whitefish on Wednesday, May 30, 2019, after a long battle with cancer.

Tyler Thomas James, 28

Tyler Thomas James, 28, passed away on June 3, 2019.

Paula Jo Dickinson, 58

Paula Jo Dickinson passed away May 29, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Corliss Jean Carr, 78

Corliss Jean Carr passed away March 12, 2019, in Redding California. Corliss was born on July 7, 1940, to Ehlers and Mildred Zellmer Nielsen in Chinook, Montana, and was raised in Hogeland. Later in her high school years her family moved to Columbia Falls where she graduated from high school.

Michael 'MG' Wilkomirski, 53

Michael “MG” Wilkomirski passed away on May 8, 2019, at Washington University Medical Center in Seattle after a short, catastrophic illness.

Robert Edmund Litchfield, 77

Robert Edmund Litchfield, 77 years old, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019.

Detective: Suspect changed story

A Kalispell man accused of murdering his boyfriend with a pair of scissors last summer said he was afraid for them to be used on him during a sexual encounter.

Decontamination required for boats with ballast tanks

Boat owners transporting watercraft with ballast tanks or bladders will undergo additional cleaning at watercraft inspection stations this summer to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

State hopes to sample hundreds of white-tails

The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ response to the recent discovery of chronic wasting disease in a white-tailed deer in Libby includes tentative plans for the killing and sampling of roughly 200 white-tailed deer within the city and the sampling of at least another 200 white-tailed deer killed by hunters this fall within a 10-mile radius of Libby.

FVCC opens new library, student center

There were hugs, applause and big smiles as Flathead Valley Community College on Thursday officially opened the doors to the new Broussard Family Library and Learning Commons.

Bigfork's Thorness, Schmit on North roster for All-Star Football Game

Bigfork’s Brady Thorness and Luke Schmit will play for the North today in the annual Class B Big Sky All-Star Football Game at Rocky Mountain College in Billings.

C-Falls unveils new downtown welcome signs

For the first time in about 40 years, Columbia Falls’ Nucleus Avenue now welcomes visitors to downtown.

Gretchen Wilson coming for Aug. 14 concert

Multi-platinum Nashville recording artist Gretchen Wilson will perform Aug. 14 at the 2019 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo in Kalispell.

Violinists share stage for Scandinavian celebration

Twelve-year old Lauren Welch joins her teacher, world-renowned violinist Wai Mizutani, for this special performance and celebration of Scandinavian composers and culture.

Bigfork Piecemakers present quilt show

The Bigfork Piecemakers Quilt Guild’s annual quilt show is set for Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8, at First Baptist Church of Bigfork, 6933 Montana 35.

'Trash-2-Flash' rocks the runway this weekend

The ninth annual “Trash-2-Flash” Recycled Fashion Show is coming to the Old Lodgecraft Building in Eureka Saturday, June 8.

Great Art on the Screen spotlights Claude Monet

Great Art on the Screen presents “Water Lilies of Monet: The Magic of Water and Light” at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

Soulful reggae band Zahira & Rising Buffalo comes to Coram

Soulful Female-Fronted Reggae Band Zahira & Rising Buffalo Tribe will be stopping by the Stonefly Lounge in Coram Wednesday, June 12, for their 2019 Mystic One Tour.

'Hound of the Baskervilles' promises comic bliss

Timothy Williams, Nick Spear and Luke Walrath star in Alpine Theatre Project’s “The Hound of the Baskervilles” at 8 p.m. June 20 to 23, and June 27 to 29 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. For tickets visit www.atpwhitefish.org

Weekly events June 6-13

THURSDAY, JUNE 6

Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens 60th season

An audience favorite is returning to Bigfork Summer Playhouse. For its 60th anniversary, the Playhouse is presenting one of the greatest musicals of all time, “Oklahoma!” Beloved by audiences worldwide for its grandeur, dancing, humor and heart, the show celebrates the pioneer spirit that forged the American West. It’s a show that will celebrate the spirit of both the Playhouse and its home in Montana.

Testimony reveals troubled relationship

Testimony in the fourth day of the Ryan Lamb murder trial continued to expose a troubled, sometimes violent, relationship between the defendant and the man who wanted out of it.

Colorful characters warned not to drive

A scruffy-looking man knocked down a blonde woman, but she turned the tables on him when she chased him down in her purple PT cruiser. When a Kalispell Police Department officer spoke to both of them later, they were told not to drive because neither had a valid driver’s license.

Appraisal notices are in the mail

The Montana Department of Revenue is mailing notices to all owners of residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties, showing their market and taxable values for the 2019-2020 appraisal cycle.

Coach of the Year honors for Munro, Dryden, Schulz

Three Flathead Valley high school coaches were named Montana Coaches Association Coach of the Year for their respective spring sports as voted by their peers, all MCA members.

Morley 11th in 10,000 at NCAA outdoor track

AUSTIN, Texas — Colorado junior Makena Morley (Bigfork) finished 11th for the second year in a row in the 10,000-meter run at the NCAA Division I outdoor track and field championships on Thursday evening at Mike A. Myers Stadium.

Powwow canceled hours before opening night

After weeks of logistical back-and-forth discussions between event organizers and Flathead County Fairgrounds officials, a four-day powwow that was scheduled to hit the grounds Thursday (tonight) at 7 p.m. has been canceled.

The cost of freedom we enjoy today

Today we celebrate along with Europe, the enormous effort put forth by the allied expeditionary forces to liberate Europe from the hands of an evil tyrant.

Crews punch through Big Drift in Glacier Park

The work requires steady nerves, acknowledged the boss.

D-Day at 75: We must never forget

Seventy-five years later, it remains difficult to comprehend the pivotal World War II military operation known as D-Day. It was an extraordinary feat that remains the largest military operation by sea and was the largest use of airborne troops up to that time. On this day, June 6, 2019, we honor those courageous men who fought so bravely as they stormed the beaches at Normandy in northern France in 1944, where enemy troops were well-armed and ready for battle, and we salute the paratroopers who jumped into dire circumstances behind enemy lines.

Florence Catherine (Campbell) Herron, 96

Florence Catherine (Campbell) Herron, 96, passed away June 4, 2019.

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- Kalispell Public Schools district board Federal Projects Committee meets 8:30 a.m., district office.

Letters to the editor June 6

“A people without religion in the end will find that it has nothing to live for.” T.S. Eliot, 1919.

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- Kalispell Public Schools district board Federal Projects Committee meets 8:30 a.m., district office.

DNA analyst: Murder suspect had victim's blood on hand

A DNA analyst at the Montana State Crime Lab said blood found on a murder suspect’s left hand matched that of the alleged victim during testimony Wednesday at the Flathead County Courthouse in Kalispell.

Close call for Whitefish golf-cart driver

A speeding Saturn on Baker Avenue nearly ran over a person driving a golf cart, according to the Whitefish Police Department logs. The caller said he had to go into the ditch to avoid becoming a victim.

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- Kalispell Public Schools district board Federal Projects Committee meets 8:30 a.m., district office.

Bounce back win for Lakers AA

By KATIE BROWN

Glacier's Gulick at All-Star Hoop Series

Glacier High School’s Kali Gulick is one of 10 girls on the Montana roster for the 23rd annual Midland Roundtable Montana-Wyoming All-Star Basketball Series this weekend.

Report: Heritage Place cited for poor performance Kalispell nursing home says corrections have been made

A recent report from the U.S. Senate shows six nursing home facilities across Montana, including Heritage Place in Kalispell, are on the federal government’s radar for “poor performance.”

Powwow ready to roll in Kalispell

A powwow honoring missing and murdered indigenous women that is scheduled to hit the Flathead County Fairgrounds beginning Thursday is “a go,” according to organizers of the event.

Leo Edward O'Brien, 95

Leo passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on Friday, May 31, 2019.

Shelly Lane Sterner-Willard, 60

Mrs. Shelly Lane Sterner-Willard, 60, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly after a brave fight. She joined the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2019, at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina, surrounded by her family.

Larry D. Smith, 84

Larry D. Smith, 84, Columbia Falls, passed away Feb. 4, 2019, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and lung cancer.

The cow jumped over the river

A red cow and a tan cow were casually strolling up Grandview Drive, according to Kalispell Police Department logs. Another caller reported that the cows had jumped the river. He and his friends planned to round up the wandering bovines.

Richard 'Rick' F. Doran, 67

Richard “Rick” F. Doran passed away on May 19, 2019, from post-op complications due to cardiac bypass surgery.

Jurors shown bodycam footage during day 2 of homicide trial

Jurors in the murder trial of 34-year-old Ryan Cody Lamb heard his wails and guttural screams on police body camera footage when he was told his boyfriend was dead.

Study: Forest fires release less carbon than thought

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The amount of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere from forest fires in the U.S. West is being greatly overestimated, possibly leading to poor land management decisions, researchers at the University of Idaho said.

Freezing cold, snow possible this weekend

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Human remains found near Kalispell identified

Spokane area man had been missing for two years

Human remains found near Rose Crossing in Kalispell have been positively identified as Corey Michael Flannigan, a Spokane area man who went missing two years ago, according to a press release issued Tuesday morning by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office.

Booze exacerbates neighborhood spat

Flathead County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call from Conrad Drive residents who were purportedly being attacked by intoxicated neighbors. Roughly five to seven people were supposedly yelling and cussing when one of them started hitting someone else with a stick before going back to their trailer. The fight was said to have possibly started over loud music.

Renovation crews tackle fire aftermath

Work to repair the historic St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Kalispell that was heavily damaged by fire on Mother’s Day has been underway for about two weeks.

Chicken-killing griz captured, killed north of Kalispell

Wildlife officials killed two male bears in recent days, including a grizzly north of Kalispell and a black bear in Glacier National Park, after concluding the bears had become conditioned to human food and posed a risk to human safety.

Event canceled after summer 2019 move to Bozeman

The Crown Guitar Workshop and Festival, which had planned to switch venues from Bigfork to Bozeman this year, has canceled its premier in Bozeman this summer, the event board of directors announced.

Homeschool student's film wins national PTA award

The last time Finney Manchala of Lakeside sat down in the Daily Inter Lake conference room for an interview about five and a half years ago was to talk about his plans for helping impoverished children overseas.

Kollar on Hall of Fame ballot

BOZEMAN­­­ ­—— Montana State football legend Bill Kollar, a long-time NFL assistant coach currently with the Denver Broncos, landed on the ballot for National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame’s 2020 induction class on Monday.

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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

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- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

City council seeks to authorize city to contract for water treatment plant expansion design

With state mandates bearing down on the city of Whitefish’s water treatment plant, the Whitefish City Council tonight is poised to authorize the city to contract for the design of a treatment plant expansion project.

Wildlife advocate carves career awash in wonderment

Brian Peck helped escort the NBC network journalists as a small group skied into Christensen Meadows along the Camas Creek drainage in Glacier National Park.

Kalispell council to consider Treeline Road subdivision

Kalispell City Council is considering a request from WGM Group and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation at its meeting tonight for a major subdivision preliminary plat on an 8.3-acre tract located along Treeline Road, west of Kidsports and south of the new My Place Hotel.

Landlord barges through resident's door

Someone’s landlord allegedly pushed through their barricaded door and so the resident pushed him back out.

Letters to the editor June 3

Carnage. At the Republican National Convention in July, 2016, Donald Trump promised, “The crime and violence that today afflicts our nation will soon come to an end. Beginning on January 20, 2017, safety will be restored.”

Trump stands up to the swamp

I miss Frank Miele (and his 2 Cents worth).

Missoula downs Lakers

MISSOULA — It was a rough day Sunday for the Kalispell Lakers AA as they fell to the host Missoula Mavericks in an American Legion baseball doubleheader.

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Aurora Rose Borgen, daughter of Aaron Brown and Evelyn Borgen of Kalispell, was born April 22 at North Valley Hospital.

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Aurora Rose Borgen, daughter of Aaron Brown and Evelyn Borgen of Kalispell, was born April 22 at North Valley Hospital.

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Aurora Rose Borgen, daughter of Aaron Brown and Evelyn Borgen of Kalispell, was born April 22 at North Valley Hospital.

Family stages laser tag in outdoor settings

Ryan Rinebold’s job with Flashpoint Outdoor Laser Tag is more complicated than handing out laser guns and sending players into battle.

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Free workshops for businesses that cater to tourists will be held in Northwest Montana cities in June. The presentations from Flathead Valley Community College and Glacier Country Montana will cover customer-service topics such as the service mindset, regional knowledge and attention to detail.

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To commemorate more than 75 years as a community service organization, the Women of Rollins are hosting a reunion at noon, June 11, to honor past members, honorary members, current and prospective members.

Cat burglar gets away with loot

A caller reported that his home was burglarized earlier in the day, according to Kalispell Police Department logs. Several items were missing, along with his cat.

Libby Museum boasts dodecagonal design

Anyone who’s traveled U.S. 2 through Libby has spotted the unique 13,500-square-foot building that houses the Heritage Museum.

Flathead drug court a step in right direction

Thanks to a $600,000 federal grant, Flathead County has now joined the ranks of other large Montana counties that offer a family treatment court — or drug court as it’s often called — aimed at offering support to families impacted by parental substance abuse and reducing child maltreatment.

Trial begins in Kalispell homicide case

A Kalispell man accused of his stabbing his partner to death last summer is scheduled to go to trial Monday in Flathead District Court.

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Free workshops for businesses that cater to tourists will be held in Northwest Montana cities in June. The presentations from Flathead Valley Community College and Glacier Country Montana will cover customer-service topics such as the service mindset, regional knowledge and attention to detail.

Merton James Harrell, 77

Merton James Harrell entered his heavenly home May 22, 2019.

Neil Doten, 92 Hildegard (Stegman) Doten, 90

Neil Doten passed away on Jan. 8, 2019, at the age of 92. He was born on Dec. 6, 1926, to Roy and Alma Doten. He was raised in Solway, Minnesota, with his five siblings.

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To commemorate more than 75 years as a community service organization, the Women of Rollins are hosting a reunion at noon, June 11, to honor past members, honorary members, current and prospective members.

C-Falls girl's artwork could win national contest

Rocky Mountain Entertainment Agency represents Montana clients in the fashion and entertainment worlds

While she was growing up, Jessica Sweeney was often told “you’re so tall, you could be a model.”

Fair trade agreements level the playing field

Fair trade agreements benefit developing countries by requiring higher labor and environmental standards. Fair trade agreements benefit developed countries by reducing the incentive for multinational corporations to move jobs overseas in search of cheap labor. Our first major move toward a fair trade agreement was our participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Letters to the editor June 2

Yea, park rangers! We took a drive to Glacier Park on Memorial Day before the “tourist season” starts and drove to Avalanche, as far as you can go with a vehicle. Alongside parked off the road in an area where they were working on regrowing the vegetation are three trucks parked, and all three of them had tickets on them for parking there. I thought maybe it’s people from out of state and didn’t know any better. When we came back through, we looked and all three were from Montana. Come on Montana — have some respect! Although everyone who lives here now is not from Montana!

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Free workshops for businesses that cater to tourists will be held in Northwest Montana cities in June. The presentations from Flathead Valley Community College and Glacier Country Montana will cover customer-service topics such as the service mindset, regional knowledge and attention to detail.

Dedicated funding needed for maintenance backlog

Montana’s national parks have never been more popular. The surge in park visitation has added millions to our state economy and helped create new employment opportunities for Montanans. However, more tourists visiting our parks have increased the wear and tear on infrastructure, and federal funding for maintenance projects has not kept up with the need, leading to a serious backlog of repairs.

Center's outdoor-inspired design promotes healing and wellness

Before Morris “Mo” Stein put his pencil to paper, he said his vision for Montana Children’s at Kalispell Regional Medical Center already had been realized, and it’s a vision that, after nearly five years of planning and building, is slated to open its doors to the public on July 1.

Dennis Wayne Cardin, 72

Dennis Wayne Cardin was born in Palisade, Colorado, on April 17, 1946.

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To commemorate more than 75 years as a community service organization, the Women of Rollins are hosting a reunion at noon, June 11, to honor past members, honorary members, current and prospective members.

William Charles Fischer

William Charles Fischer (AKA Bill, W.C., Bud, Pop, Himself, grumpy old bear) died in Kalispell on Dec. 10, 2018. The official cause of death was O.D.T.A.A. (one damn thing after another).

GOP purists burning down party's big tent

Political parties in the U.S. are built on the “big tent” idea. Our political system at all levels evolved early on to one of majority rule. The rule is simple — 50% plus one gives control. In America and Montana that has produced electoral battles between two major political parties. While minor and third parties do exist, they are just that: minor.

Northern Rodeo Association Majestic Valley Arena lands 2019 NRA Finals

The Northern Rodeo Association Finals will conduct its year-end championships for 2019 at Majestic Valley Arena on Oct. 24-26.

Nine state track records set on final weekend

While the Whitefish girls were celebrating their first Class A state track championship in 35 years and the Flathead boys earned a trophy for the third time in four years in Class AA with a third place finish at state meets last weekend, nine state records were broken, four of which were all-class marks, at Class AA/B state in Kalispell and Class A/C state in Laurel.

Kicks at Kidsports

By KATIE BROWN