Caden Vincent Odell, 13

Caden was tragically taken along with his mother and unborn sibling on March 19, 2009, as the result of an automobile accident north of Kalispell.

Safe boating tips for high water conditions

Those who have had to give up and return to shore due to poor boating conditions know it can be a tough decision.

Drug waste poses threat to drinking water

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Bigfork library gets a makeover

Library use up almost 20 percent across the county

The Bigfork branch of the Flathead County Library may not be the jewel of the system, but thanks to a generous local donation, it is looking a lot better of late.

Bigfork museum celebrates summer of local female artists

Marnie Forbis, the director of the Bigfork Museum of Art & History, has always wanted to do a women's show.

3 Steps to Kick Off a Year of Good Health

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BFHS Robotics in its 11th year

BFHS FIRST Robotics Team 2130 Alpha+ began its eleventh season at the start of the school year. FIRST Robotics enables students to access cutting edge technology, use sophisticated hardware, and develop strong teamwork skills, while working with a group of skilled mentors.

Type 3 Incident Team assumes command of suppression efforts

CATALDO – Some new faces have joined the ranks of the wildland firefighters currently fighting for containment and suppression of the CCC Wildfire.

Beat Wardrobe Blahs with a Closet Makeover

(Family Features) It’s that time of year when everything in your closet just seems drab. But instead of investing in a new wardrobe, try dressing up your closet. By getting organized and sprucing up a little, you’ll get a fresh perspective and maybe even find some lost treasures.

How to Combat Rising Life Insurance Costs

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FWP looking at the future of mountain lion management

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hoping to finally be able to pinpoint the number of mountain lions living in the state.

5 Simple Tips for Birthday Bash Success

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Tax help offered at two sites

Free tax preparation assistance will be available in Kalispell through the federal tax season through the American Association of Retired Persons Tax-Aide program and the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

Being green doesn't have to break the bank

(ARA) - Everyone knows "being green" helps save the environment. However, many Americans have a misconception that it's impossible to protect the planet and save money, too. In fact, in a recent study conducted by Earth911, more than 35 percent of Americans stated "money" was the one thing holding them back from being green.

Avoid 'lost' signs by tagging your cat

(ARA) - You've seen the posters decorating mailboxes, telephone poles and trees in your neighborhood. The picture of a cat - usually curled up in the sun or giving a curious look to the camera - with "LOST" in bold, capital letters and a contact number underneath. Sadly, less than 5 percent of lost cats make it home.

UK investigates Google's plan to revamp Chrome browser

LONDON (AP) — Britain's competition watchdog said Friday it launched an investigation into Google's plan to overhaul its ad data system over worries it could leave even less room for rivals in the online ad industry.

Spokane County man's death linked to virus inside Adams County barn

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) and Adams County Health Department announced Monday a Spokane County man in his 50s has died from complications of hantavirus disease, or hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. The rare respiratory illness is caused by infection with a hantavirus, usually spread by infected mice droppings. The man likely came into contact with the virus inside a barn located in Adams County, Washington. This is Spokane’s first-ever confirmed case of, and fatality attributed to, hantavirus.

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