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March 27, 2011 9 p.m.

World Briefs March 27, 2011

Report: 230,000 displaced by Mexico's drug war

July 16, 2015 9 p.m.

DNA test sought in human remains case

A hearing is scheduled Aug. 10 to argue the use of public funds for DNA testing in defense of a man accused of desecrating human remains.

Francis X. DeAbreu, 80
January 3, 2015 8 p.m.

Francis X. DeAbreu, 80

Francis Xavier DeAbreu, 80, passed peacefully on Nov. 29, 2014, at Life Care in Post Falls, Idaho.

Cleo Pulis, 81
May 29, 2014 10 p.m.

Cleo Pulis, 81

Cleo John Pulis, 81, passed away on Friday, May 23, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with hereditary heart disease.

World Boy Scout Jamboree to hold 50-year reunion
July 20, 2017 1 a.m.

World Boy Scout Jamboree to hold 50-year reunion

It has been 50 years since 12,000 Boy Scouts and leaders from more than 100 countries gathered at Farragut State Park for the XXII World Jamboree.

Original design favored for Sperry Chalet rebuild
April 6, 2018 7:16 p.m.

Original design favored for Sperry Chalet rebuild

A strong majority of public commenters want to see Sperry Chalet rebuilt within its original walls.

Mark Matthew Mellem, 51
November 22, 2008 midnight

Mark Matthew Mellem, 51

Mark Matthew Mellem, 51, "went to be with our Father in Heaven" on Nov. 18, 2008, after his second battle with cancer. Mark passed away at home in the care of his loving family. Mark was born on April 2, 1957, to Emil and Marie (Tracey) Mellem, in Kalispell, where he resided for the remainder of his life. He was the youngest of four children. Mark went to school at Batavia through the eighth grade, then Flathead High School.

Royleen Diana Pietsch-Trueblood, 68
March 16, 2009 6:03 a.m.

Royleen Diana Pietsch-Trueblood, 68

"Jesus gracefully carried Royleen Diana Pietsch-Trueblood to heaven" on March 13, 2009, after a long heroic battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 18, 1940, in Vernon, Texas, to Roy and Christine Pietsch. At an early age, Royleen and her family moved to Fullerton, Calif.

March 15, 2009 1 a.m.

Royleen Diana Pietsch-Trueblood, 68

"Jesus gracefully carried Royleen Diana Pietsch-Trueblood to heaven" on March 13, 2009, after a long heroic battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 18, 1940, in Vernon, Texas, to Roy and Christine Pietsch. At an early age, Royleen and her family moved to Fullerton, Calif.

May 5, 2011 3:49 p.m.

Glacier Park campground openings announced

Glacier National Park recently announced campground openings for the summer season. Due to the amount of snow on the east side of the park, some campground opening dates are delayed and could be subject to change if conditions warrant.

May 3, 2011 12:46 p.m.

Logging and road improvements

Due to public pressure, the Flathead County Commissioners visited the North Fork in 1916 and decided to build a bridge at Polebridge which would give west side settlers access to the Inside Road to Belton.

Easter Bunny lays eggs at Fairgrounds
April 25, 2019 1 a.m.

Easter Bunny lays eggs at Fairgrounds

BONNERS FERRY — The large field at the Boundary County Fairgrounds filled with excited children toting Easter baskets or bags as they anticipated the annual Easter egg hunt hosted by the Bonners Ferry Lions Club on Saturday, April 20.

Glacier Park to renew trail ride contract
April 13, 2016 7:23 a.m.

Glacier Park to renew trail ride contract

Glacier National Park has released a prospectus for a new concession contract to operate Guided Interpretive Horseback Trail Rides and Pack Animal Services within the Park.

August 19, 2014 8:45 p.m.

House fire displaces local family

A Birch Grove Road family has been displaced after a fire hit their house last week.

What's up with Royal GEAR UP?
September 28, 2014 6:05 a.m.

What's up with Royal GEAR UP?

ROYAL CITY - For a few years now, you've heard or read the term GEAR UP and probably wondered just what it means.

Veterans rescue dog program expands to Kalispell
February 27, 2021 11 p.m.

Veterans rescue dog program expands to Kalispell

Dog Tag Buddies, a nonprofit based in Billings, has been awarded a $3,500 grant investment from the Petco Foundation to support its efforts in expanding services to Northwest Montana.

September 13, 2007 11 p.m.

Remembering camping days past

Camping experiences years ago were discussed when visiting with friends this week.

November 2, 2023 midnight

Bigfork concert benefits food banks

The event will feature an unforgettable night of music with Man & The Box featuring Tommy Edwards, Clint Sherman, Benny Weag from the hit television show The Voice, and special guest Kelley Sinclair.

Montana State seeks elementary teachers for six-week paid summer STEM experience
December 26, 2023 11 p.m.

Montana State seeks elementary teachers for six-week paid summer STEM experience

In the National Science Foundation-funded program, called Research Experience for Teachers in Engineering, participants will work alongside MSU faculty in cutting-edge research labs, attend field trips and engage in workshops for crafting STEM lesson plans.

March 14, 2024 midnight

Polson Seniors: Beware the Ides of March

Julius Caesar was warned to beware the Ides of March (15th). He went to the Senate anyway and was assassinated. I will beware the Ides of April (15th) tax-due day.