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Hayden water tank goes up, scheduled for use in early August

Hayden water tank goes up, scheduled for use in early August

Cecelia Scellick

June 9, 1930 — Sept. 7, 2023

Cecelia Theresa Scellick, 93, passed away Sept. 7, 2023 in Ephrata, Wash. at the Garden Oasis facility due to complications of COVID-19. Cecilia was born in Red Lake Falls, Minn. to Albert and Clara Reopelle on June 9, 1930...

Senate bill proposes allowing doctors to keep names off prescription bottles

OLYMPIA – When she treated an out-of-state patient from Idaho with pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Jennifer Chin of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists knew her pregnant patient was at risk if she carried the pregnancy to term. She believes her patient could have died without the care she received in Washington.

More than a week later, FBI avoids terror label for bombing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The FBI investigation into whether the Nashville bombing was a terrorist act has sparked criticism about a possible racial double standard and drawn questions from downtown business owners whose insurance coverage could be affected by the bureau’s assessment.

Track makes its mark at Western A

The Columbia Falls boys took third and the girls took fifth at the Western A track meet over a cold and blustery Friday and Saturday.

Kalispell Middle Schoolers sweat it out together through fitness program

Whether hiking to the summit of Mount Aeneas, biking Going-to-the-Sun Road, skiing Blacktail Mountain, ice skating in Woodland Park, going to a rock-climbing gym, or lifting weights at Kalispell Middle School — Students Who Exercise Together aren’t afraid to sweat it out with their classmates.

Practical resolutions build better momentum

Focus on results you can measure.

2 arrested as Seattle protests turn violent

Authorities say two people were arrested and some police officers were injured Sunday afternoon when a large protest turned violent

Youth Sports Aug. 14, 2024

Water polo, baseball, soccer, golf and more.

Reality shows shortfalls of Trump's claim to 'best testing'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Here are some snapshots from what President Donald Trump describes as the nation with the “best testing in the world" for the coronavirus:

Looking Back: High school participation fee considered

Approximately 60 local members of the Brotherhood Railway Carmen of the United States employed by the Burlington Northern took part in the national Wildcat strike.

Republican lawmakers in Iowa push to limit absentee voting

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Barely a week after Iowa election officials reported a record primary turnout after mailing absentee ballot applications to all registered voters, Republican legislative leaders in the Senate pushed a bill that would limit the secretary of state's ability to do so again.

Robert Fletcher, 60

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert J. “Bob” Fletcher on March 31, 2024.

Mission Valley Calendar

Your events guide to the Mission Valley

Whitefish students head back to class

Most schools around the valley start the 2023-24 school year this week, including the Whitefish School District and Whitefish Christin Academy.

School District 6 insurance costs about $3 million annually

This year school District 6 will top the $3 million mark to pay for health insurance for its employees.

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Do you know anyone who makes more than $6,500, but less than $17,000 a year? These are the people referred to as the “working poor” who will benefit if Prop 2 Medicaid expansion passes. It will allow these folks to get regular preventive healthcare, instead of ignoring health issues that eventually could necessitate an emergency room visit.

Republican lawmakers in Iowa push to limit absentee voting

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Barely a week after Iowa election officials reported a record primary turnout after mailing absentee ballot applications to all registered voters, Republican legislative leaders in the Senate pushed a bill that would limit the secretary of state's ability to do so again.

After reprieve, heat, smoke coming back

Region could break record this week for 90-degree days.

Mission Valley harriers named all-conference

At Hamilton in the Western A Classic, the Mission Valley had seven area runners place among the top fifteen for all-conference honors.