ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Auto-immune insights

From a Western Medical perspective, an autoimmune disease is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells, tissues and organs. Instead of focusing on harmful substances such as bacteria and viruses, it appears to get confused between healthy cells and harmful invaders, leading it to attack normal cells. Treatment involves suppressing this crazy, aberrant immune system, in order to control the behavior that appears to be defiant.

Governor, Dayton students initiate Big Arm Archery Range

Governor Greg Gianforte launched the first arrow, followed by a group of Dayton Elementary students last Wednesday during the official opening of the Big Arm Public Archery Range.

Holidays bring spike in respiratory illnesses to Flathead County

Local health officials are reporting an increase in cases of flu, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, over the holidays.

Donors have limited window to support schools and get dollar-for-dollar tax credits

Montana schools are seeking to secure a slice of $5 million in donations — and for donors, to get dollar-for-dollar tax credits — for supporting innovative education or scholarships.

Ranch and stretch of Mission Creek permanently protected

A 122-acre ranch and wildlife haven in the Mission Valley, once platted for subdivision, has been protected in perpetuity with the Flathead Land Trust.

Heritage Museum volunteers seek grant for Shay engine work

The Museum is going after a $2 million grant that would fund restoration work on the 118-year-old No. 4 engine...

Tait Humble, 46

Tait William Humble passed away June 11, 2024, at his home in Kalispell. Tait was thriving and healthy, which makes his death of natural cause a complete shock. Please join us for a “going away party” June 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Ninepipes Lodge, Charlo.

SBA is there for North Idaho businesses

The onset of COVID-19 and the need for many businesses to take out loans brought the Small Business Administration in contact with more entrepreneurs than had previously come their way.

Illinois: Error registered a possible 545 noncitizen voters

CHICAGO (AP) — An error in Illinois' new automatic voter registration system led to a possible 545 non-U.S. citizens being registered to vote, 16 of whom cast ballots, state officials publicly acknowledged this week.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — How sweet it is: Breaking the sugar cycle

Sugar handling issues in the body may be the biggest cause of disease in our country. It’s common knowledge that most people consume more sugar than is healthy and obesity rates are skyrocketing. Sugar is in everything, from salad dressings to frozen pizza. And the high consumption of sugar causes downstream effects in every system in the body. It’s a nightmare.

Huberdeau sets franchise points mark, Panthers over Leafs

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jonathan Huberdeau is looking ahead after becoming the career points leader for the Florida Panthers.

Huberdeau sets franchise points mark, Panthers over Leafs

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jonathan Huberdeau is looking ahead after becoming the career points leader for the Florida Panthers.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The Great Wine Debate: New World vs. Old World

The wine world is broadly divided into two camps: New World and Old World. As a long-time wine enthusiast, I'm often asked about the differences between these two categories. Here's my take on the great wine debate.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The benefits of acupuncture for headache and migraine sufferers

There are few conditions as crippling as chronic headaches or migraines, and yet there are over 47 million Americans afflicted. The easiest way to distinguish a headache from a migraine is severity. Unlike headaches, which range from dull to acute, migraines can last for days, interfering in one’s ability to function. Migraines commonly include intense and unilateral pain, nausea and vomiting, and light sensitivity, which may include auras.

FVCC honors nursing graduates at pinning ceremony

Flathead Valley Community College’s nursing program will honor its current classes of 10 Associate of Science in Nursing graduates and eight practical nursing graduates during a traditional pinning ceremony Friday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m.

Nichole Doane promotes documentary to support search and rescue

Nichole Doane was rappelling down a canyon wall in the Pacific Northwest when she made a critical mistake and found herself suspended 100 feet above the ground.

Local grads among Starting off Right Scholarship recipients

Numerica Credit Union awards $20K to 16 high school seniors in North Idaho, central Washington

Three Kootenai County 2024 graduates are among sixteen in North Idaho and Central Washington to receive $1,250 scholarships from Numerica Credit Union.

Montana Red Cross opens evacuation center in Thompson Falls

The Red Cross evacuation center is located at the Thompson Falls Community Center, 410 Golf St.

Writer shares short stories through podcast

Writer shares short stories through podcast

West Reserve upgrades come with $68M price tag

A cost summary of the full slate of recommended improvements on West Reserve Drive between Hutton Ranch and U.S. 2 estimates intersection improvements at $20.7 million and roadway widening at roughly $47.7 million, for a total of $68.4 million.