Great Fish Community Challenge sets new fundraising record

The eighth annual Great Fish Community Challenge set a new fundraising record, with over $4.1 million in donations as of 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16.

Convicted rapist given new sentence

A convicted rapist is headed back to Montana State Prison after Flathead County District Court Judge Amy Eddy last week revoked his sentence for a second time.

Legals for September, 21 2022

Legals for September, 21 2022

Letters to the editor Sept. 21

Letters to the editor Sept. 21

Great Fish Community Challenge sets new record in six-week campaign

The eighth annual Great Fish Community Challenge set a new fundraising record, with over $4.1 million in donations as of 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16. The six-week charitable giving campaign ran from Aug. 4 to Sept. 16 and benefited 70 Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations.

Osburn woman sentenced for wire fraud scheme

Trina Welch embezzled over $3.6M from Kasco of Idaho

Trina Welch, 49, of Osburn, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for committing wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced Monday. According to court records, Welch was employed by Kasco of Idaho, LLC, with an office in Rathdrum, as a bookkeeper from 2012 until 2019. Kasco is a construction and telecommunication company that does work in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska.

Libby woman pleads guilty to threatening husband with butcher knife

According to terms of the plea deal, Hammers must get evaluations for mental health and chemical dependency.

Osburn woman sentenced for wire fraud scheme

Trina Welch embezzled over $3.6M from Kasco of Idaho

Trina Welch, 49, of Osburn, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for committing wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced Monday. According to court records, Welch was employed by Kasco of Idaho, LLC, with an office in Rathdrum, as a bookkeeper from 2012 until 2019. Kasco is a construction and telecommunication company that does work in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska.

Area students named to UI dean's list

A number of area students recently earned a spot on the University of Idaho's spring dean's list. A total of 2,479 students qualified for the dean's list for the spring 2022 semester, which ended May 13. To qualify for the Dean’s List, U of I students must maintain at least a 3.5 GPA on a minimum of 12 graded credits during the semester.

Legals for September, 20 2022

Couple says serving customers center of dry cleaning business

When the couple purchased the Kalispell business 22 years ago, neither had any idea how to run it.

Idaho gives Eck first coaching win in home opener

Idaho travels to Northern Arizona (1-2) next Saturday for the Big Sky Conference opener.

UTILITY BILL PAYMENTS: Questions about Cd’A process

We were recently on a trip for three weeks and the utility bills that come in for payment on the first of the month had not arrived by the time we left.

Flathead Business Newsmakers

Happenings at Flathead businesses

Letters to the editor Sept. 18

Letters to the editor Sept. 18

Nolan, Beavers too much for Bobcats in 68-28 win

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns, and the Beavers pulled away from a 21-14 advantage to wallop Montana State 68-28 Saturday at Providence Park.

Griz pull away from Sycamores, 49-14

Lucas Johnson threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns, ran for another score and the No. 2 Montana Grizzlies shook off a slow start to rout Indiana State 49-14 Saturday.

Bulldogs hold off Homedale for Homecoming win

SHS takes home the W despite strong showing by Trojans in second half

SANDPOINT - As the Victory Bell on War Memorial Field rang following Sandpoint’s win over the Homedale Trojans Friday night, Coach Ryan Knowles breathed a sigh of relief and admitted that the end of the Bulldogs’ homecoming game was a little too close for comfort. “Very scary!” he said of the last-minute push by the visiting team. “But we have to give ourselves credit because we found a way to get it done.” Giving a packed homecoming crowd one heck of a show, a strong early game performance by the Bulldogs proved to be enough for a 28-21 win. “I’m really happy with the way we came out and jumped on them early,” Knowles said. “That’s a good team that had to travel and that’s how that works out to that (early) 14-0 run.”

Asu’s last-second touchdown pushes Othello to 14-13 win over Ephrata

EPHRATA – It was a windy night at Kiwanis Field in Ephrata on Friday night, where Othello senior kicker Brandon Garza stepped onto the field to attempt a game-winning extra point after a touchdown by senior running back Sonny Asu in the final seconds of the fourth quarter.