CDA Firefighters Remember Richard “Dick” Gaines

Gaines died while responding to a fire on Sherman Avenue in 1951

Gaines died while responding to a fire on Sherman Avenue in 1951

Under the Big Sky festival on stage this weekend

The Under the Big Sky music festival is back at Big Mountain Ranch in Whitefish this weekend.

PLANT NOTES: Blanket Flower

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristate) is a bold, showy, native wildflower that tolerates drought conditions

Stephen James Zaborski, 54

Stephen James Zaborski, 54, Athol, passed away July 5 at Kootenai Health of heart failure.

Bipartisan group digs into election integrity

Montana voters should be confident in the state’s voting process heading into the midterm elections Nov. 8.

Glacier Park’s artist-in-residence programs opens for applications

The artist-in-residence program offers artists focused time to creatively explore the park’s numerous and varied natural and cultural resources and to share their work through educational programs.

This weekend is last chance at Glacier Park's Logan Pass

This Sunday is the last day to access Logan Pass by vehicle. The Going-to-the-Sun Road will see its annual seasonal closure down to Avalanche Creek Monday.

Volunteers sought for Creston Auction

Volunteers are needed for the 50th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair and the accompanying auto, marine, recreational-vehicle and equipment sale.

Sam R. Hayden, 85

Sam R. Hayden, 85 of Florence passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease Dec. 23, 2019 at Kathy’s Place Assisted Living. He was born March 7, 1934 in Stevensville, the son of the late Art and Jule Hayden.

Mildred Emerson

Mildred Hardie Emerson, 84, died July 10, 2009, at her home near Columbia Falls.

Fresh approach

This political season has certainly been exciting. The presidential election itself is on the minds of many here in Montana. It definitely is on my mind.

Inside North Fork Road open

Glacier National Park officials announced the opening of the Inside North Fork Road to all traffic as of mid-morning Friday, July 10. The Inside North Fork Road is the Park's oldest, built in 1901 when oil was struck near Kintla Lake. The Inside North Fork Road is a 28-mile narrow, bumpy, gravel road between Fish Creek and Polebridge, providing access to some of the Park's most pristine wilderness areas.

Grizzly bear closure in Mission Mountains

McDonald Peak and the surrounding areas in the Mission Mountains Tribal Wilderness will close to recreational activities on July 15 and remain closed until October 1.  This area known as the Grizzly Bear Management Zone is closed annually in order to avoid human disturbance to grizzly bear activity.              

Inside North Fork Road open

Glacier National Park officials announced the opening of the Inside North Fork Road to all traffic as of mid-morning Friday, July 10. The Inside North Fork Road is the Park's oldest, built in 1901 when oil was struck near Kintla Lake. The Inside North Fork Road is a 28-mile narrow, bumpy, gravel road between Fish Creek and Polebridge, providing access to some of the Park's most pristine wilderness areas.

Fresh approach

This political season has certainly been exciting. The presidential election itself is on the minds of many here in Montana. It definitely is on my mind.

Many Glacier, Two Medicine roads plowed

Glacier National Park plow crews have cleared the Two Medicine Road to the campground and the Many Glacier Road as well. Both roads could open to vehicles by the weekend, depending on the weather and snow melt. The Going-to-the-Sun Road could also open to vehicles to Avalanche by this weekend as well, though plans weren't finalized as of presstime.

Mildred Emerson

Mildred Hardie Emerson, 84, died July 10, 2009, at her home near Columbia Falls.

Residents hold presentation on Common Core Standards

PLAINS - An informational meeting concerning Common Core State Standards and education was held on Wednesday March 12, at the Plains Bible Chapel. It was organized by county residents – Paula Snyder, Art Hassan, Kathy Hassan and Linda Hohenstein.

School and military news

Outer space

Thanks from WF Growth Policy Committee

The members of the Whitefish Growth Policy Steering Committee would like to publicly thank the Whitefish community, the city of Whitefish and the city planning office for their guidance in the growth policy draft that is now available for public review. The steering committee started meeting in January 2006.