Sources of Strength comes to KSD

“We are sources of strength. Students and adults who spread hope, help, and strength as connectors to break the silence. We spread hope by focusing on stories of strength, rather than stories of trauma.”

Ann Dearman, 89

Ann Dearman

Janis "Jani" Irwin, 71

Janis Marie Irwin of Polson went to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, on Aug. 30, 2023. Her funeral service will be held at New Life Church in Polson on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at 2 p.m.

Festival welcomes String Cheese Incident

The past three decades have written a story packed full of surreal experiences, epic moments, groundbreaking involvement, and huge accomplishments. The String Cheese Incident has been recognized for their commitment to musical creativity and integrity, community spirit, philanthropic endeavors, and an innovative approach to the business of music.

Shawn Rene Markus, 62

Shawn Rene Markus, 62, of Kellogg, ID, passed away suddenly on May 30, 2023, at her home in Kellogg.

Eldon Kinniburgh, 79

George Eldon died on March 29, 2018 in Kalispell.

Illegal cutting, vandalism reported at Thompson Chain of Lakes

Investigations are underway into illegal firewood cutting and vandalism at Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park.

Little support for proposed Medicaid cuts

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Some of the state's proposed cuts in Medicaid reimbursement will harm children and leave the state responsible for more expensive services, opponents said Thursday.

Hunting check-ins down on opening weekend

Hunting turnout and results dipped on the first weekend of the 2017 general deer and elk season, with fewer hunters and kills coming through Northwest Montana’s check stations compared to last year’s opener.

Kalispell City Council to award bid for Kidsports project

Kalispell City Council will award the bid for Kidsports Addition Infrastructure Improvements Project during its regular meeting on Monday.

Through with Chew

This is Public Health

Through With Chew Week is Feb. 14 – 20. It began in Wyoming and has spread across the nation as a time for youth and adults to bring to light the effects of spit tobacco use and why it is not a safe alternative to smoking, as corporate tobacco companies would like you to believe. 

Whitefish plans to double invasive species budget

The city of Whitefish plans to more than double the amount of money it will spend in the coming year for the city’s aquatic invasive species management program.

Main trail in Bob Marshall will likely remain closed through the month

Spotted Bear District ranger Deb Mucklow said Monday that while progress is being made on reopening trails and roads in the Trail Creek and Bear Creek fires, Trail 80 - the main trail into the Bob Marshall Wilderness from the South Fork, will likely remain closed through the end of the month, if not longer.

Swiftcurrent Bridge work to begin this fall

Somers moves forward with fire hall bond

The Somers Rural Fire District board on Wednesday unanimously decided to move forward with a $4 million bond request for a new fire hall.

New sheriff schedules five town-hall meetings

As a way of involving the community in the department, Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino will take his agenda to the public by holding town-hall meetings to discuss changes to the department since he took office.

Create a Welcoming Guest Room

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Keep Your Trees Green and Your Property Value Greener

(Family Features) Mature trees increase property value by as much as 10 percent, according to the U.S. Forest Service. But a tree can shift from asset to liability when branches, trunks or roots suffer an injury and threaten to cause property or personal damage. Insects and disease are also potential threats to valuable trees.

Legals for May, 11 2021

Three grizzlies killed by trains

Three grizzly bears were killed by trains near Glacier National Park in the Marias Pass area recently.