More roads open in park

More roads and facilities have opened in Glacier National Park, and crews continued to make progress plowing Going-to-the-Sun Road this week.

Soil quality benefits us all

Soil quality or soil health is a reflection of the soil’s ability to support plants and animals, maintain or enhance water and air quality, and support human health and habitation (Karlen et al 1997). It covers a wide range of interrelated physical, chemical, and biological characteristics.

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Fishing has heated up this past week. Cooler days and cooler nights have radically cooled our water temperatures to a low 60-degree mark. The water level on Potholes Reservoir continues to slowly rise. On Oct. 20 the pool height on Potholes is 1032.90 elevation. The Potholes Canal will be shut off on Monday, Oct. 24. Once this happens the water level will rise very rapidly. This allows better boating access for fishers and duck hunters. Every fall this cooling enhances trout action for bank fishers at Medicare Beach. Limits are being reported on trout from 2l pounds to 5 pounds. Most anglers are using Power Bait and a night crawler. Some of the seasoned Medicare bank fishers use a mini marshmallow with a Pautzke Ball of Fire or a mini marshmallow with a night crawler on a size 6 bait hook. Soda Lake below O’Sullivan Dam also have some amazing rainbow trout. Bass action on Potholes Reservoir has been good for largemouth bass in the sand dunes and smallmouth bass on the face of O’Sullivan Dam near Goose Island.

Learn More, Breathe Better

(Family Features) Only a few years ago, about one third of the population had not heard of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), despite its status as one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Now, nearly a decade later, awareness of COPD is on the rise.

GEORGIA "GEORG" ANN WERNECKE BUCHHEIM

Georgia Ann Buchheim, 83, of Royal City, WA, died peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2011 at her home in the presence of her two loving sons, after a short battle with lung cancer.

NE Productions Knows How to Snap Up the Spotlight

As a child, Nicole Espino watched her father work as a video editor, often falling asleep in his edit bay. She had no idea that someday she would follow in his footsteps. While she dabbled in it over the years, it wasn’t until she moved to Bonners Ferry that she decided to make it a career.

NE Productions Knows How to Snap Up the Spotlight

As a child, Nicole Espino watched her father work as a video editor, often falling asleep in his edit bay. She had no idea that someday she would follow in his footsteps. While she dabbled in it over the years, it wasn’t until she moved to Bonners Ferry that she decided to make it a career.

A better style of local politics is possible

Of all of the candidates for public office in the Flathead this election, I've had my feet on the ground in our privileged corner of Montana much longer than anyone else. That gives me both a long-term perspective on the evolving issues that are on the minds of voters and a unique perspective on our local political culture.

Marlene Siblerud

Marlene Kay Siblerud, 69, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009, as the result of a car accident near Somers — just one week after the passing of her dear father, Art Rasmussen. Marlene was born Dec. 21, 1939, in Kalispell to Arthur and Bea (Bern) Rasmussen.

Thanks for voting

I want to say thanks to all of the 7,708 voters who turned out to vote for me in the primary. It's truly exciting that so many folks support a new direction in county politics, a direction away from the politics of the past and toward a vision for the future that respects everyone's rights while taking care of this place we call home.

Event raised more than $15,000 for Flathead Youth Home

By DAVID ERICKSON / Whitefish Pilot

Northwestern Energy weatherizes Bigfork customers

By ALEX STRICKLAND — Bigfork Eagle

Roundup for Safety awards funds toward six safety projects

Fair-Mont-Egan School, established in 1967, sought support to replace its campus security and emergency communications systems. The school’s intercom and entrance door are both beyond repair.

Hundreds flock to 15th annual Turkey Trot

Roughly 115,500 calories were burned before Thanksgiving feasts were enjoyed — at least for those who came out for the 15th annual Bonners Ferry Turkey Trot.

YOUTH SPORTS: Sandpoint Albion SC wins season-opener, splits series with Sounders

In the first 10 minutes of game one, the club’s season-opener, Albion’s Felix Carlson and Avery Bonner scored on beautiful far post shots from distance to seal a 2-0 win.

Long Bridge Half Marathon returns in May

The event, in its second year since the Long Bridge Scenic Half dissolved, is hoping to make a connection with other community groups or individuals who want to help to support runners along the course.

Win a patriotic Christmas tree in 3Cs Holiday Raffle

See tree, prizes at craft fair today, Saturday

The ladies of Cancer and Community Charities nonprofit, known as the 3Cs, are raffling off a patriotic-themed Christmas tree valued at $2,000. The tree will be on display at the 3Cs annual holiday craft fair today from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Buildings 1 and 2. Admission is $2. Proceeds from the craft fair will benefit local charities.

OPINION: Community colleges and NIC

What was once a place of learning has been hijacked into a playground for politics. Many of us have watched with disappointment as the drama surrounding North Idaho College has played out. This has been a case study in the dangers of electing people who put their own warped views ahead of the needs of the community. A beloved education institution has become a den of divisiveness leaving many to walk away.

Kalispell man awarded Fulbright scholarship

Scott Waller, a graduate student in the University of Montana’s Wildlife Biology program, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study in Russia during the 2020-21 academic year.

Dispersed activities encouraged on Idaho Panhandle National Forests

As the Memorial Day weekend nears, the USDA Forest Service suggests exploration of dispersed recreation opportunities on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, encouraging forest visitors who want to get into the great outdoors to be aware of limited campground availability on the forest.