Sherry Kirksey, 76

Sherry Lynn Kirksey (née Longest), 76, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 12, 2025, in Kalispell, surrounded by her loving family.

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.

Laura DeLand, 67

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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.

Howard Charles 'Chuck' Dempsey

On Oct. 23, 2020, at 3:53 p.m. my world stopped. I lost

Millennial Money: Minimalist tips to maximize the holidays

After spending nearly $2,000 in gifts for her daughter’s first Christmas in 2017, Meg Nordmann knew her holiday strategy had to change.

Howard Charles 'Chuck' Dempsey

On Oct. 23, 2020, at 3:53 p.m. my world stopped. I lost the love

Millennial Money: Minimalist tips to maximize the holidays

After spending nearly $2,000 in gifts for her daughter’s first Christmas in 2017, Meg Nordmann knew her holiday strategy had to change.

Millennial Money: Minimalist tips to maximize the holidays

After spending nearly $2,000 in gifts for her daughter’s first Christmas in 2017, Meg Nordmann knew her holiday strategy had to change.

Millennial Money: Minimalist tips to maximize the holidays

After spending nearly $2,000 in gifts for her daughter’s first Christmas in 2017, Meg Nordmann knew her holiday strategy had to change.

Grinch Sighting!

He's a mean one at first glance, but deep down he's good, and he delights kids as they head out on North Pole cruises

Grinch!

Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Forget about up-close “meet-and-greet" sessions with Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck when Walt Disney World parks reopen. There will be no firework shows or parades — those would draw too many people together — and both visitors and employees will be getting temperature checks when they enter.

Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Forget about up-close “meet-and-greet" sessions with Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck when Walt Disney World parks reopen. There will be no firework shows or parades — those would draw too many people together — and both visitors and employees will be getting temperature checks when they enter.

Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Forget about up-close “meet-and-greet" sessions with Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck when Walt Disney World parks reopen. There will be no firework shows or parades — those would draw too many people together — and both visitors and employees will be getting temperature checks when they enter.

Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Forget about up-close “meet-and-greet" sessions with Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck when Walt Disney World parks reopen. There will be no firework shows or parades — those would draw too many people together — and both visitors and employees will be getting temperature checks when they enter.

Follies turn naughty into nice

By DAVID GUNTER

Letters to the editor Oct. 15

Minimum wage

Mobile coffee bar finds permanent home in Col. Falls

What started as a side gig has now turned into a full-time business for local barista Matthew Bussard, owner of Azul Coffee Bar, who recently moved his coffee bar into Uptown Hearth, a bakery in downtown Columbia Falls.

Most California counties get state OK for faster reopening

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As California moves through its methodical four-step process for reopening, some counties are pushing the boundaries by bypassing the state’s orders or refusing to enforce rules against businesses that reopen without state permission.

Most California counties get state OK for faster reopening

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As California moves through its methodical four-step process for reopening, some counties are pushing the boundaries by bypassing the state’s orders or refusing to enforce rules against businesses that reopen without state permission.