Allergic reactions are nothing to sneeze at

Just go into any grocery store today and the long checkout lines will remind you that Thanksgiving is definitely less than 24 hours away! 

Charles Dee 'Mac' McKenzie, 85

Charles Dee "Mac" McKenzie, 85, passed away in Sagle, Idaho, on Dec. 24, 2007.

William Henry Menghini, 56

William Henry Menghini, 56, passed away at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Saturday, May 30, 2009, due to a sudden heart attack.

Increased demand has local food bank feeling the pinch

SANDPOINT — Economic uncertainty and high unemployment figures are affecting everyone, but no local organization has felt the pinch more than the Bonner Community Food Bank.

Snowstorm leaves thousands in Flathead without power

Monday morning met Flathead Valley residents with the first fresh snow of the year, leaving some residents in the dark while outside was blanketed in white.

Elizabeth 'Betty' H. Beamer, 94

Spokane Symphony concert and event tickets now on sale

Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming 74th season of the Spokane Symphony, now led by new music director James Lowe.

Dorthey Getz, 90

Dorthey Getz, 90, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at the Brendan House in Kalispell. She and her twin brother were delivered by their grandmother at the family homestead on Sept. 15, 1918, in Enid. Her parents were Zola (Wyman) DuPuis and Gus DuPuis.

Shawn K. Siemens, 36

Shawn K. Siemens, 36, passed away July 1, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born Sept. 18, 1971, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Only six weeks have passed in 2008, yet the Red Cross has been kept busy here in Kalispell.

Red Cross opens year with busy schedule

Dorthey Getz, 90

Dorthey Getz, 90, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at the Brendan House in Kalispell. She and her twin brother were delivered by their grandmother at the family homestead on Sept. 15, 1918, in Enid. Her parents were Zola (Wyman) DuPuis and Gus DuPuis.

Alfred 'Al' Albert Albrecht, 88

On June 4, 2008, "our Lord and Savior called his child and servant Alfred "Al" Albert Albrecht home to be with him in heaven."

Dora W. Mahugh, 89

Dora W. Mahugh, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born May 9, 1918, in Creston, the daughter of Clyde and Sarah (Gosney) Burton.

Carl Allen Naldrett Jr., 85

Carl Allen Naldrett Jr., 85, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, surrounded by his family at home in Evergreen. He was born May 19, 1923, in Salt Creek, Wyo., to Carl Allen and Cleata (Cochran) Naldrett Sr.

Show raises $40,000 for Miracle Field

A Kalispell show by one of Las Vegas' most popular acts raised $40,000 recently for a "Miracle Field" at Kidsports Complex.

Camping season updates released by Forest Service

COEUR d’ALENE — Camping season in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest is underway and the Forest Service reminds the public of operational changes and campground opening dates.

First flu-related deaths reported in Idaho

The first two deaths among Idaho residents this influenza season have been reported to the Department of Health and Welfare. Two women in northern Idaho, both over the age of 70 years, died from flu-related causes.

Robert N. 'Bob' Frauson, 84

Robert N. "Bob" Frauson, 84, of Columbia Falls, passed away on June 20, 2008. At the time of his death he was living at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, where he received loving care.

Robert Lee Anderson (aka Bobby Lee, aka Big Bob, aka Bobalouey), 55, of Condon, left “on the ultimate fishing trip” on Friday, April 25, 2008.

Bob was born on March 30, 1953, in Missoula, to Robert K. "Tuffy" and Leita Anderson. Bob was raised in Condon in the beautiful Swan Valley where he developed a love for the outdoors that is matched by few others and that stayed with him for his entire life.

Mark Paul Harris, 46

Mark Paul Harris, 46, was born June 17, 1962, in Williston N.D., to Robert C. and Allene Meiers Harris. He left us Tuesday, June 24, 2008, because of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.