Whitefish Mountain Resort ends winter season early in efforts to limit spread of COVID-19

All events planned for the remainder of the season are canceled

Whitefish Mountain Resort will close for the season today in efforts to limit the spread of the new coronavirus.

Virus prompts changes with farmers market

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry Farmers Market opens for business on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bonners Ferry Visitors Center parking lot.

Carol Rae Aresvik, 70

It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce Carol Rae Aresvik, 70, passed away April 13, 2020. Carol was born on Sept. 28, 1949, in Bismarck, N.D. While growing up it was her, her mom and dad, and her older brother, Gary White.

Donald 'Don' Richard White, 92

Donald Richard White (Don) passed away of natural causes at age 92 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on March 10, 2023.

Elaine D. Charvez, 74

Elaine D. Charvez, 74, of Mullan, Idaho, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away March 13, 2023 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash.

LaVerne Johnson, 91

LaVerne Johnson

FOR thanks friends and neighbors for support at annual barbecue

Friends of the Restorium thanks all that attended the annual barbeque and fundraiser in June, which helps improve the value of life for Restorium residents.

Ronald Rex, 82

Ronald Rupert Rex (Ronnie, Ron), 82, of Cataldo, Idaho passed away into the loving arms of our Savior on October 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

Ronald Rex, 82

Ronald Rupert Rex (Ronnie, Ron), 82, of Cataldo, Idaho passed away into the loving arms of our Savior on October 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

William Jesse (Billy) Sanchez

Aug. 4, 1979 — Sept. 27, 2023

Billy, 44, suddenly and unexpectedly joined his father and brother in Heaven on Sept. 27, 2023, after a brief illness. William (Billy) was born on Aug. 4, 1979, to Jesse and Louise Sanchez at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington. He grew up and attended school in Quincy, graduating as a 12-year senior from Quincy High School in 1998, where he was a member of the QHS FFA, band and baseball team. He attended Big Bend Community College and was employed by Walmart for 23 years.

Don Zen Allred, 88

Don Zen Allred, 88, returned to his hHeavenly home Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, while at home in Gold Star Park Quartzsite, Arizona, where he and his wife, Louise, have resided since 1997.

'Tis the Christmas market and bazaar season

Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy one of the many Christmas markets, craft fairs and bazaars taking place around Kootenai County.

Demolition of old Bunker Hill mill building underway

Company optimistic about restart timeline

Registration open for 2023 Montana Master Hunter Program

The Master Hunter Program is an advanced education program for hunters who want to improve and hone their knowledge and skills, build relationships with landowners to aid their wildlife management goals, and be advocates for conservation and wildlife.

Neal Del Barber, 63

Polson — Neal Del Barber, age 63, passed away at the family home in Yellow Bay Montana on July 5, 2023.

Donna Garner, 87

Donna G. Garner passed away on Dec. 6, 2022.

Volunteers send Christmas joy to children overseas

Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten.

Homestead Harvesters Conference 2023 Coming to Town

Homesteader and business owner Kody Hanner is bringing the homesteading community together for the upcoming, first-annual Homestead Harvesters Conference.

Two Men and a Truck opens in Whitefish

Moving anywhere can be a hassle, a problem one of Whitefish’s newer businesses hopes to help fix.

Duane Dwight Probert, 70

Duane died Jan.11, 2018, at home surrounded by family in Kalispell, following a lengthy battle with COPD.