Flathead County closes fairgrounds grandstand due to safety concerns

Safety concerns have forced the closure of the main seating structures in the arena at the Flathead County Fairgrounds and pushed events to alternate venues for the time being.

$52,000 available from Lincoln County Community Foundation

This year LCCF has $52,000 available for distribution.

Police: Colorado man arrested after people held at gunpoint

DENVER (AP) — Authorities have arrested a Colorado man they say held two roofing-company salesmen at gunpoint who had been knocking on doors in his neighborhood.

Colorado man arrested after holding 2 people at gunpoint

DENVER (AP) — Authorities have arrested a Colorado man they say held at gunpoint two roofing-company employees knocking on doors in his neighborhood.

Police: Colorado man arrested after people held at gunpoint

DENVER (AP) — Authorities have arrested a Colorado man they say held two roofing-company salesmen at gunpoint who had been knocking on doors in his neighborhood.

Police: Colorado man arrested after people held at gunpoint

DENVER (AP) — Authorities have arrested a Colorado man they say held two roofing-company salesmen at gunpoint who had been knocking on doors in his neighborhood.

Police: Colorado man arrested after people held at gunpoint

DENVER (AP) — Authorities have arrested a Colorado man they say held two roofing-company salesmen at gunpoint who had been knocking on doors in his neighborhood.

PHOTOS: Meat processors convention visits Superior Meats

Two busloads from the Montana Meat Processors Association state convention in Missoula were treated to a field trip to witness how Jerry Stroot and his team processes approximately 1.3 million pounds of meat every year. Superior Meats signature 20-hour roasted pig served almost 100 attendees’ lunch on Thursday. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)

Fire season underway in region

The Bonner County Fire Prevention Co-op is reminding area residents that the region's fire season is officially here. With the advent of the fire season, residents must have a permit in order to burn any yard waste.

Party in the Dirt concert will be Aug. 18

Party in the Dirt concert will be Aug. 18

The North Idaho State Fair has announced Midland will perform Aug. 18 during a Party in the Dirt Concert Series performance featuring special guest Mackenzie Carpenter.

‘Mary Poppins’ opens at The Kroc

Christian Youth Theater North Idaho’s production of “Mary Poppins” opens tonight.

Kalispell man found guilty on seven counts related to poaching

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens report that Cody H. Carr, 30, of Kalispell, was found guilty at trial in Flathead County Justice Court for seven criminal counts related to poaching crimes committed in November 2023.

Ralph Edward Crabb, 91

Ralph E. Crabb, 91, passed away peacefully on Sept. 5, 2025. Born on Aug. 2, 1934, in Morton, Idaho, to Clarence and Ruth Crabb.

Montana hunters support families: Hunters Against Hunger program returns for the season

Since the program’s inception in 2014, over 413,995 pounds of meat have been donated and shared with Montanans experiencing food insecurity.

Sandpoint Sharks invite local youths to participate in Shark Attack Open Swim

Sandpoint Sharks invite local youths to participate in Shark Attack Open Swim

Rex Gilbert Merritt, 90

Rex Gilbert Merritt, age 90 of Polson, passed away in the home he was raised in on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.

ABUSE: What is a child’s safety worth?

Time and again, we see survivors come forward, often after years of silence, to report abuse that has left lasting emotional, physical and psychological scars. The courage it takes for a child, or an adult survivor, to speak up cannot be overstated. And yet, when these cases go through the court system, the punishment rarely reflects the lifelong impact of the harm done.

People and Carnivores funds bear resistant containers up the North Fork

The North Fork Preservation Association and People and Carnivores teamed up to provide bear resistant food storage and garbage containers in businesses in and around Polebridge.

Symphony concert, Shakespeare performance Thursday in Kalispell

Enjoy a beautiful summer evening of music and theater as flutists Sue Makeever and Megan Makeever perform a duet beginning at 4:45 p.m. at Woodland Park, at the corner of Conrad Drive and Woodland Avenue.

Kootenai County Genealogical Society hosts session at Hayden Library

Sessions will be held at Hayden Library

The Kootenai County Genealogical Society is inviting the public to attend its upcoming program Thursday for an opportunity to learn more about the organization and its mission.