Patrick E. Welch

Patrick E. Welch

John L. Spellman, 81

John L. Spellman (81) of Coeur d’Alene Idaho passed away August 28, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Carl A. Petersen

Carl A. Petersen

Marsha Jeanne Clemens, 74

Marsha Jeanne Clemens, a beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023. She was 74.

Michaele Zadekian, 53

Michaele Rene Zadekian, 53, of Spokane, Washington, ascended to join her Heavenly Father on August 11, 2023.

Gwen Lakay Mills Grotjohn

Gwen Lakay Mills Grotjohn

Matthew Quist, 27

Matthew Quist

Phyllis Holte, 97

Phyllis Holte went home to her Lord on June 20, 2023. She was born April 26, 1926, to Shell and Magdalene Gunlock in Portal, N.D.

Japanese ag students arrive at BBCC

MOSES LAKE — Big Bend Community College welcomed the newest group of Japanese Agricultural Trainees to campus this week. Twenty-nine trainees arrived Friday, ready to begin their 19-month adventure in the United States...

Applications open now for affordable housing funds

OLYMPIA — Applications are available for affordable housing capital in Washington, according to a statement from the Washington State Department of Commerce. On Wednesday, the Commerce Department opened applications for more than $302 million, the state’s largest single funding round to date, the statement said. Funds are available to eligible non-profits, local governments, community housing development agencies, tribal governments and housing authorities. Over $290 million comes from the Washington Legislature’s historic appropriation for the 2023-25 biennium, including a $24.2 million set aside for projects serving persons with disabilities and $107.4 million from the Apple Health and Homes program.

Pauline Ann Hovey Pedersen Kinniburgh, 84

Pauline passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at her home in Kalispell.

Pauline Ann Hovey Pedersen Kinniburgh, 84

Pauline passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at her home in Kalispell.

Flu-related deaths on the rise

According to a new report from the Department of Public Health and Human Services, six Montanans have died due to flu-related illnesses so far this season — three of which occurred in Flathead County, according to local health department officials.

Crown Foundation scholarship winners announced

The Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation has awarded 12 full-ride scholarships to Northwest Montana guitarists to attend the eighth annual Crown Guitar Workshop and Festival in Bigfork.

'The Record' to be performed as new works workshop

Ever want to see how a new play comes to life? The Whitefish Theatre Co. is hosting local playwright and musician Nick Spear as he workshops his new play, “The Record.” Filled with original music, “The Record” has only one performance, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

Forest Service proposes 1,300-acre salvage sale

Keller Williams brings his talent to the Great Northern

Genre-hopping multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Keller Williams will bring his signature solo looping show to Great Northern Bar in Whitefish at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10.

Upcoming Making Montana event taps into innovation

Makers young and old from across the state will gather to showcase their skills in a variety of industries for the 2019 Making Montana innovation fair Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15-16.

Day of Giving generates financial support for nonprofits

Day of Giving generates financial support for nonprofits

One Day for Glacier campaign kicks off Aug. 2

More than 150 businesses will join the Glacier National Park Conservancy in a fundraising effort for Glacier National Park called One Day for Glacier starting Saturday, Aug. 2. GNPC is Glacier Park’s official philanthropic and outreach partner.