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Suspected medal thief arrested
January 17, 2014 1:08 p.m.

Suspected medal thief arrested

After eight days and a flurry of law enforcement activity, the man believed to have stolen the framed military uniform of a deceased Vietnam veteran has been caught.

Sanford Edward Twitchell
May 16, 2021 1 a.m.

Sanford Edward Twitchell

Sanford “Sandy” Twitchell passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021

May 13, 2021 midnight

Gianforte should support Montana’s Double SNAP Dollars program

This week, a diverse group of more than 70 organizations, farmers and businesses joined us in asking Governor Gianforte to support Montana’s Double SNAP Dollars program by signing HB 235.

Zella 'Mae' McCormick, 85
January 6, 2024 1 a.m.

Zella 'Mae' McCormick, 85

Zella "Mae" McCormick received her angel wings and entered into heaven on December 27, 2023.

Yesterdays: Aluminum worker asbestos lawsuit
December 6, 2023 1 a.m.

Yesterdays: Aluminum worker asbestos lawsuit

The Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. was facing several lawsuits from workers who alleged they were exposed to asbestos when working at the plant.

Give back the glow
November 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Give back the glow

I hope you’re nestled somewhere snug, more than sated from Thursday’s feast.

October 15, 2021 1:03 a.m.

Inslee: Nine out of 10 state workers complied with vaccine mandate

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee said thanks to the more than 91% vaccination and exemption rate among state employees, essential state services should be relatively unaffected as the vaccination deadline passes on Monday.

December 18, 2021 11 p.m.

Law roundup: Time for hooky bobbin’ and doughnuts

A woman and her kids were allegedly almost hit by one of five vehicles spinning doughnuts in the mall parking lot.

March 24, 2020 8:32 a.m.

Nonprofit to aid struggling seniors

As health experts increasingly caution people to take measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Libby-based Families in Partnership is hoping to make the crisis slightly more bearable for the community’s most vulnerable population.

April 8, 2020 1 a.m.

Woman ready to pitch in at work

Some people carry briefcases to work, while others carry pitchforks. Flathead County Sheriff’s Office made contact with such a woman who was allegedly carrying a pitchfork on U.S. 2. She told deputies she was on her way to work in Kalispell and did not want to share her name.

March 13, 2020 10:05 p.m.

The Latest: New Zealand orders self-quarantine on arrivals

The Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic:

Open(ing)  for  Business
May 3, 2020 1:14 a.m.

Open(ing) for Business

While we cannot predict the future or know exactly how things will go as we navigate this entirely new existence and economy brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we at least know this: Even if it won’t be “business as usual,” we all have a part to play getting doors open again.

Robert C. 'Bob' Marozzo, 74
January 14, 2023 11 p.m.

Robert C. 'Bob' Marozzo, 74

Robert Carmen “Bob” Marozzo of Libby, Montana, passed away on Jan. 3, 2023, in Kalispell at the age of 74.

Moyie Springs working on zone changes
March 9, 2023 1 a.m.

Moyie Springs working on zone changes

The city council of Moyie Springs is proposing zone changes for a number of properties in order to remove the unrestricted zone use and to provide more legal definitions of zoning.

A. David Stoddard, 70
July 27, 2018 2 a.m.

A. David Stoddard, 70

A. David Stoddard, 70, a resident of Bigfork, passed away at 7:45 a.m. on July 22, 2018, after several difficult months dealing with inoperable pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his surviving family during this time, his wife, Pamela, and their children, Benjamin, Michelle, Michael, Lisa and Zachary, and grandchildren, Corben, Beauden, Ashton, Fletcher, Duncan and Sophia, who all loved him so much.

July 10, 2019 9:37 a.m.

Family man describes rocky afternoon

A man and his family were sitting in the living room on Saturday afternoon when he saw four to six young men walk by who allegedly threw rocks at the door. He told Kalispell Police Department he recognized one of the individuals.

February 24, 2014 6:58 p.m.

Main Street looks to rebound

POLSON — The restaurant Ricciardi’s on Main closed its doors last week, reportedly for being unable to withstand the slow winters with which its owners had to contend.

June 4, 2007 midnight

First Beacon was in 1960

By Paul Fugleberg

August 14, 2018 4 a.m.

A free press is not the enemy of the people

We’ve been complacent.

Lila Doreen Rosenberg
January 22, 2014 9 p.m.

Lila Doreen Rosenberg

Lila Doreen Rosenberg, 84, died Saturday, Jan. 11 at Sullivan Park Care Center in East Spokane, Wash.