CPMC nurse Norwood honored for extraordinary work

This national award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program recognizing the exceptional care and dedication nurses provide every day.

Crystal Rae Sevy, 68

Crystal Rae Sevy, 68, of Pinehurst, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Oct. 16, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Crystal was born on June 24, 1957 in Wallace, Idaho, a daughter of the late Wylie and Olive (Johansen) Hathaway.

Crystal Rae Sevy, 68

Crystal Rae Sevy, 68, of Pinehurst, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Oct. 16, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Crystal was born on June 24, 1957 in Wallace, Idaho, a daughter of the late Wylie and Olive (Johansen) Hathaway.

Permit needed for winter open burning season

Libby Logger grad Schwindt to be honored at UMW

Montana Western Announces 2026 Dr. Jane Helm Maddock Service Award Honorees.

Law roundup: Concerns about sex workers forwarded to detectives

Getting a tip that one of their guests may be a sex worker from an online escort service, a hotel employee alerted the Kalispell Police Department.

Travelers’ Rest State Park to host 'The Art of the Angle' fly fishing exhibit

Visitors to Travelers’ Rest State Park can view the free exhibit January through April during regular visitor center hours.

Columbia Falls, Hungry Horse mourns loss of bus driver, Hungry Horse Fire Dept. board member

The Hungry Horse and Columbia Falls communities are mourning the loss of Sarah Lacoursiere, a Hungry Horse Fire department board member and school bus driver who died after a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer last week.

Law roundup: It’s an ugly day in the neighborhood

A man wearing a green and black blazer allegedly pulled a gun on a neighbor, who couldn’t tell what kind of gun it was because they only saw the barrel. Kalispell Police Department officers detained the man and served a search warrant.

Brent L. Aizawa, 76

We said a heartbroken goodbye to Brent on Feb. 8, 2026.

Fall Mack Days enters third week

Fall Mack Days, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on Flathead Lake, is already heading into week three. The nine-week long event began Sept. 10 and ends Nov. 8.

Douglas 'Doug' K. Loper, 77

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my husband and best friend of over 50 years, Doug Loper, whom I married on March 25, 1977. He was born in Lewistown, Mont., on March 30, 1949, to Gerald and Doris Loper.

Raymond 'Ray' Huffman, 85

Raymond ‘Ray’ Huffman passed away at Pinehurst Senior Community on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. Ray was born in Great Falls, Mont., on March 1, 1941, to Erven and Alice Huffman.

Raymond 'Ray' Huffman, 85

Raymond ‘Ray’ Huffman passed away at Pinehurst Senior Community on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. Ray was born in Great Falls, Mont., on March 1, 1941, to Erven and Alice Huffman.

Savage Heat spike Tigers and Prospectors

The Hot Springs Savage Heat spiked two opponents in volleyball action in the Spa City last week, downing St. Regis in three sets Thursday, and registering an exciting five -set win (25-16, 24-26, 23-25, 25-22, 15-12) over Philipsburg Saturday.

Law roundup: Man told to tone it down

Neighbors reportedly disagreed about what qualified as singing when someone called the Kalispell Police Department to complainabout a man yelling.

FVCC offering a host of valley farm tours this summer

Flathead Valley Community College invites the community to experience agriculture up close through its new Flathead Valley Farm Tour Series, part of FVCC’s Continuing Education summer lineup. This non-credit series features tours to several local farms and offers a firsthand look at how food, flowers, livestock and other products are grown and raised across Northwest Montana.

William 'Bill' George Carlson, 87

William (Bill) George Carlson passed away at his home in Hayden, Idaho, on May 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

‘Meet me in St. Louis’ picked for Movie Night at the Museum

Movie Night at the Museum will show the 1944 musical, “Meet Me in St. Louis,” starring Judy Garland on June 23.

Robert Shirtliff, 92

Robert "Bob" Shirtliff, 92, passed away May 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after a brief hospital stay.