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March 23, 2023 midnight

Fourth trial date set for Kallowat

Kelvin Lee Kallowat, 31, Elmo, was sentenced by District Judge Molly Owen last Wednesday to the Department of Corrections for three years with three years suspended. He received credit for 95 days served.

Movers & Shakers
March 23, 2023 1 a.m.

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers: March 23

April 6, 2023 midnight

Lessening Montanans’ tax burden

The 2023 Montana Legislature began its legislative session with an unprecedented surplus, mainly due to the over-collection of state taxes from Montana taxpayers.

Good Samaritans aid accident victims
September 14, 2023 midnight

Good Samaritans aid accident victims

St. Ignatius Chief of Police Jason Acheson credits two Good Samaritans with helping accident victims after a Saturday collision on Hwy. 93 in front of Allard’s Stage Stop.

Local filmmaker's award-winning documentary screens in Whitefish
January 11, 2023 1 a.m.

Local filmmaker's award-winning documentary screens in Whitefish

Local filmmaker Guthrie Quist will premiere his internationally-acclaimed documentary film, “Body Slammed: Folk Hero vs Billionaire” at the O’Shaughnessy Center in downtown Whitefish on Friday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m.

Howard Austin, 91
July 5, 2023 1 a.m.

Howard Austin, 91

Howard Austin, 91, died June 19, at his home in Cedar City, Utah.

Local residents tell cancer to take a hike
August 14, 2023 6:04 p.m.

Local residents tell cancer to take a hike

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Police Department officers, members of the community and at least one loving wife joined Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin Fuhr Saturday morning at 9 a.m. for a fundraising walk to support the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s efforts to battle the disease. “I’m not a crier,” Fuhr said. “But, when I came around the corner and saw how many people had showed up, I got a little verklempt.” ...

Columbia Falls grad benefits from Co-op scholarship
June 28, 2023 7 a.m.

Columbia Falls grad benefits from Co-op scholarship

Elyse Byrd graduated from Columbia Falls High School earlier this month.and soon will begin her nursing education at Montana State University.

Extra resources help minimize fire damage
August 11, 2015 8:45 a.m.

Extra resources help minimize fire damage

July has been an active month for fire-fighting activity in Lincoln County. In addition to unseasonably high temperatures and low stream-flows, the area has been plagued with several arson fires in recent months. At a meeting with county commissioners last week, Kootenai National Forest Supervisor Chris Savage credited the presence and availability of above-normal levels of firefighting resources to the area for the lack of any devastating fires, such as those that have occurred in other parts of the region.

April 29, 2017 5:25 p.m.

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Applications for the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce’s leadership development program, Leadership Flathead, are due to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on May 1.

April 26, 2018 2 a.m.

Owner reunited with wad of cash

According to Kalispell Police, a good Samaritan returned a missing wallet to a very appreciative owner, according to police. The man found the wallet in the gutter and it contained a large amount of cash and credit cards. He brought it to police, who got it to the owner.

November 28, 2019 3 a.m.

Lake County Court Report

- Daniel Robert Sherwood received a two-year commitment to Montana Dept. of Corrections, with two years suspended and credit for 227 days served on a drug possession charge. The sentence was suspended due to defendant’s successful progress in drug court, to allow for continued opportunity for rehabilitation.

May 21, 2009 11 p.m.

Credit should be given to Gary

Gary W. Thacker came to Columbia Falls as a teenager and became a longtime businessman.

February 18, 2020 4:20 a.m.

Legals February 18, 2020

The Montana Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, announces the availability of one (1) new original Montana Retail On-Premises Restaurant Beer and Wine License for the Eureka quota area as a result of the Montana legislative change separating the combined quota area of Eureka/Rexford. The Montana Alcoholic Beverage Code (Title 16 of the Montana Code Annotated) requires each incorporated city to have their own designated quota area and requires the department to conduct a competitive bidding process for available licenses. The available Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Restaurant Beer and Wine License for the Eureka quota area may be located within the corporate limits of Eureka or within 5 miles of Eureka's corporate limits. A map of the Eureka quota area can be located at mtrevenue.gov This license is not eligible to offer gambling under Title 23, chapter 5, part 3, 5, or 6. To enter the competitive bidding process, the individual or business entity must submit electronically a competitive bid form that includes your bid amount, an irrevocable letter of credit for at least the bid amount from a financial institution naming the department as the beneficiary and pay a $100 non-refundable processing fee and any associated payment processing fees. The competitive bid form can be found at myrevenue.mt.gov The minimum bid for this license is set at $13,125. The competitive bidding process closes on March 8, 2020 at midnight Mountain Standard Time. The highest successful bidder will be notified by the department. The successful bidder must submit an application for licensure within 60 days. Questions? Contact (406) 444-6900 Published In The Western News February 11, 18, 25, & March 3, 2020. MNAXLP

July 25, 2019 11:56 a.m.

Polson man sentenced for felony sexual assault

Noah Fouty of Polson pleaded guilty to two counts of misdemeanor sexual assault and two counts of felony sexual assault on May 24, 2019, related to incidents in 2016 and 2017.

Lady Pirates tennis team recieves all conference recognition
June 7, 2018 6:16 p.m.

Lady Pirates tennis team recieves all conference recognition

Polson High School had a total of 15 athletes in track and field, softball, and tennis that received Montana High School Class A All-State honors.

January 10, 2008 10 p.m.

Doralia Moon Anderson

Doralia "Lia" Ann Moon Anderson, 36, beautiful daughter, mother, wife and friend, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 30, 2007, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

May 10, 2006 11 p.m.

Evicted Greenwood Trailer Court residents need help

The Whitefish Housing Author-ity is seeking donations to aid households relocating from Whitefish trailer courts. The funds are needed to aid households that do not qualify for existing housing programs.

January 10, 2008 10 p.m.

Doralia Moon Anderson

Doralia "Lia" Ann Moon Anderson, 36, beautiful daughter, mother, wife and friend, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 30, 2007, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Bluehawks fight hard
September 3, 2014 3:28 p.m.

Bluehawks fight hard

THOMPSON FALLS – The Bluehawks faced their first opponent of the year, gaining ground and fighting to the end with all of their hearts.