Thomas Ralph Wiggin, 75

Thomas Ralph Wiggin was born in Polson March 22, 1947, to Ralph and Korrine Wiggin. He graduated from Polson High School, the class of 1965.

US long-term mortgage rates up for 6th week; 30-year at 6.7%

Last year, prospective homebuyers were looking at rates well below 3%

Donation helps feed students in need

Pence donates $19K to LPOSD meal program

A generous donation before the Christmas break helped the Lake Pend Oreille School District provide thousands of meals to students in need.

Thoughts on PSC

I’m running for Public Service Commissioner, District 5 and have shared my opinion about dysfunction at the PSC on more than one occasion. This time, however, I write to share my concerns about recent actions taken by my opponent in this race. My concerns stem from two emails sent by Ann Bukacek in August and September to Montana politicians including the Governor, legislators, and legislative candidates.

Objectivity needed on the PSC

I’m running for Public Service Commissioner, District 5 and have shared my opinion about dysfunction at the PSC on more than one occasion.

Time for Daines, Tester to help small business

Obamacare has been burdensome for small business. This week, the Senate has a chance to do something about it.

Nominations open for inaugural '20 Under 40' in Flathead County

For the first time, Flathead County’s’s best and brightest young professionals will be honored in June at the inaugural “20 Under 40” celebration and event. A month-long nomination period has opened up and will be followed by a review by a selection committee comprised of local business leaders. Young Professionals can be nominated through an online form hosted on dailyinterlake.com, hungryhorsenews.com, whitefishpilot.com, and bigforkeagle.com. Nominations period will end at midnight, May 14.

Plum Creek manufacturing, access, unaffected by merger; but some cedar palace jobs could move

As Plum Creek merges with Weyerhaueser in the coming weeks, staff at the company’s Columbia Falls “cedar palace” offices could face an uncertain future, but workers at the manufacturing facilities will retain their positions and the plants will continue to operate, the company announced.

LETTER: Climate change hoax equals energy collapse

Very few thinking people still believe the hoax of human-caused global warming/climate change. But unfortunately many don’t relate a lock-up of energy resources to the serious threat of total economic collapse.

For the good of the whole

In our state constitution, Montanans declare that all political power is vested in and derived from the people. That all government of right is instituted solely for the good of the whole.

Polson Bounces Back event to focus on business resilience

The event will include panel discussions, presentations, door prizes and free popcorn.

Report: Kalispell building should be strong in 2019

Residential contractors should enjoy a busy 2019 building season in Kalispell.

Stimulus bill should help parks, but by how much?

An economic stimulus plan being debated in the Senate this week could mean funds for the Park Service, but just how much remains to be seen.

Montana must defend role for coal

The Environmental Protection Agency may seem distant, as it held hearings on proposed carbon emission rules in Denver last week, but Montanans should make no mistake — the EPA’s pursuits would have direct and harmful impacts on Montana’s significant energy and economic potential.

When I was 57

Am writing on July 23, 2015, the day before my 87th birthday and a planned party at the Central School Museum in Kalispell. It has been a busy hectic week for me so decided to grab an older column from 30 years ago to see what was going on then. Have at it:

Survey of high-tech businesses shows high impact

According to a recent study by the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research, Montana’s high-tech industry will grow eight to 10 times the projected statewide growth rate, with average wages at about $50,000 — twice the median earnings for Montana workers.

Wilderness foundation names new director

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation has a new executive director. Carol Treadwell has been at the helm for about a month now. She replaces Keagan Zoellner, who will stay on in a part-time development director position.

CFBB advocates for green box sites

As Bigfork and Lakeside face closure of their green box sites, the Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork is taking an advocacy role on behalf of the community according to president Paul Mutascio. On Thursday afternoon the CFBB discussed challenges ahead for the village in regards to keeping the green box site active.

Main Street District Report: Downtown improvements are noted

As summer winds down and we send the kids back to school, the Main Street District program is gearing up for a flurry of activity. There is a definite change in the air, and we're not just talking about the weather. Have you spent much time downtown lately? The District has several new businesses and several established businesses with new owners and make sure you notice some pretty impressive changes to buildings as well. Look for this trend to continue and build momentum as time goes on and we get more people involved in the District.

Stimulus bill should help parks, but by how much?

An economic stimulus plan being debated in the Senate this week could mean funds for the Park Service, but just how much remains to be seen.