PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Assistance lights up widow's holiday

Amid grief and medical problems that limit what she can do, 79-year-old “Linda” carries on a quiet, spiritual life.

First half property taxes due by Dec. 20

Boundary County Treasurer, Jennifer Economu, reminds all Boundary County taxpayers that the deadline for paying the first half of the 2023 property taxes without penalty is Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Boundary County Court Records - Dec. 14, 2023

Boundary County Court Records for the week of Dec. 14, 2023.

Whitefish ski museum opens for the season

The Ski Museum is located at 705 Wisconsin Avenue in the historic Saddle Club Cabin adjacent to the Stumptown Ice Den in Whitefish.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Young mom makes fresh start

At 20 years old, “Sophia” was homeless and surrounded by people who used illegal drugs. Becoming a mom gave her the impetus to change her path in life.

Objects to short-term rental

I bought property in Columbia Falls in 2000 for four reasons: Glacier National Park, Whitefish Mountain Resort, the Flathead’s natural beauty, and the friendly spirit of the people.

'It’s the brotherhood we have'

Defense shines during Royal’s 2023 campaign

ROYAL CITY – While the Knight offense lit up scoreboards this fall, it was the play of Royal’s defense that stomped out the dreams of opposing teams looking to pull off an upset, surrendering just eight touchdowns in 13 games this season.

Lions seek help on 'Tots' drive

To date, $31,050 has been raised. The goal for this year’s Toys for Tots campaign is $75,000, an increase over past years due to the number of people needing help.

Federal grant to fund passenger rail service planning project

“We just crossed a major hurdle in our work to restore passenger rail service to southern Montana when we learned of our inclusion in the Corridor ID Program,” smiled Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority chair Dave Strohmaier.

Seeking positive change

It is the epitome of irony that there are people more offended and outraged by certain behavior being exposed, than I am as a target of that bad behavior.

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.

Electric co-op asks members to review unclaimed capital credits list

Flathead Electric Cooperative Trustees recently retired $3 million in capital credits allocated to members in 2008/2009.

Suspended sentence for Fortine man who set home on fire

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Vandal stars McCoy, Woods, Harris enter transfer portal

Also, former Boise State quarterback Taylen Green announced Monday he is transferring to Arkansas, and Washington reserve quarterback Dylan Morris entered the portal ahead of the team's appearance in the College Football Playoff.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: ‘Reunited with the Lord’

“Olivia” grew up with an abusive father. Even after her dad went to prison for domestic abuse, her home life was chaotic.

Reminder: First property tax payment due Dec. 20

The Bonner County Treasurer’s Office would like to remind taxpayers that the first half of their 2023 property taxes are due by Dec. 20.

School board meets Tuesday

Lake Pend Oreille School District will be meeting for its monthly board meeting on Tuesday.

Legals for December, 12 2023

Cougars, Huskies and Knights host wrestling tournaments

COLUMBIA BASIN — It was a busy Saturday on wrestling mats across the Columbia Basin, with the Othello boys, Warden girls and Royal girls all hosting wrestling tournaments this past weekend. Saturday’s tournament was the first year that the Knights have hosted a girls wrestling tournament, Head Coach Jesus Carlos Villa said. “It was nice, just an idea that we threw out there,” he said. “We’ve had our boy’s Christmas tournament for several years, and we know that it gets tough for family and friends to support their kids, so what better opportunity than to host a tournament? Have people come out to see what the girls have been doing.”

CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: No baby blues here

Young mom grateful for help during infant son's birth, surgeries

It's hard to be a young new mommy. It's even harder when the new bundle of joy arrives with heart conditions requiring surgery within moments of coming into the world. But good news — "Jacquie" shared her baby boy, now 7 months old, is doing well following a series of life-saving procedures.