Marvin Roy (Mick) Blakely, 92

Marvin Roy Blakely, known as “Mick” Blakely to his numerous friends and family;

DeVonne Lee Waddell, 79

On November 3, 2022, DeVonne Lee Waddell left the prison of her failing body and stepped into the arms of Jesus.

Mark F. Milburn

Mark F. Milburn went home to be with the Lord after his long battle with cancer on October 30, 2022 at Life Care Rehabilitation Center in Post Falls, Idaho.

Alan Davis named Whitefish Community Foundation president

Whitefish Community Foundation on Monday named Alan Davis as the philanthropic organization’s new president and CEO.

Whitefish Community Foundation receives $300,000 for Kids Fund Grant Program

The foundation received two new gifts totaling $150,000 and the Lesar Foundation matched these gifts for a total of $300,000 in additional funding.

Flathead business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

Gisela Sorenson, 91

It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Gisela Sorenson on January 9, 2023.

Tony Aragon

Tony grew up in New Mexico, the youngest of five children, prior to joining the military.

Alberton open house looks at I-90 bridge replacements

A few months ago, the Montana Department of Transportation announced that three bridges on I-90 west of Alberton were on the radar of replacement starting in 2023, but a few more boxes to mark off their checklist needed attention, with public comment next in line.

Ephrata seeks community input

City developing comprehensive plan updates to serve residents

EPHRATA - The City of Ephrata is asking for responses to a community survey that will help direct the city in decisions for updating its comprehensive plan. “Our goal is to have as many (surveys) as we can,” said Ron Sell, the City of Ephrata community development director. There are 16 questions on the survey that include topics of housing priorities and needs, transportation, economic development, downtown revitalization, parks and recreation...

Harry Solomon, 89

Harry Solomon (Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Air Force, Retired), 89, of Lake Frederick, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia.

Harry Solomon

Harry Solomon (Lt. Col. USAF, Retired), 89, of Lake Frederick, VA passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Winchester Medical Center.

Harry Solomon

Harry Solomon (Lt. Col. USAF, Retired), 89, of Lake Frederick, VA passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Winchester Medical Center.

Registration open for 2023 Montana Master Hunter Program

The Master Hunter Program is an advanced education program for hunters who want to improve and hone their knowledge and skills, build relationships with landowners to aid their wildlife management goals, and be advocates for conservation and wildlife.

Grace E. Young, 91

Grace E. Young. Born September 6th, 1931 in Moscow, Idaho. Died October 15th 2022 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Fundraiser gives a sneak peek at the Sled Hill

Kaniksu Land Trust is raising funds to purchase the historic community skiing and sledding hill on West Pine Street in Sandpoint. The property was recently bought by friends of KLT in order to secure it for the trust. KLT’s fundraising goal is $2.1 million, which includes the cost of purchase and making the property suitable for public access. The project has already received tremendous support from the community, and the current balance to raise stands at $750,000. KLT has until November 2023 to purchase the land.

Mildred (Millie) Sutton, 89

Mildred Gladys (Sweitzer) Sutton, 89, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

Dorothy Della Mooney, 86

Dorothy Della Mooney was born May 16, 1936 in Seattle, Washington to Charles and Hazel (Connelly) Dunnick.

PLANT NOTES: Wild Ginger

If you've ever noticed a lemony, gingery scent while tramping through shady, moist woods, you've probably stepped in a patch of Wild Ginger (Asarum caudatum).

Kellogg liquor store moves after 50 years

After fifty years of selling spirits out of its former location, the Kellogg Liquor Store has moved to a bigger, brighter building.