Winter Classic celebrates 25 years of giving

The Whitefish Winter Classic will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Thursday through Sunday, March 12-14. Over the years, the organization has raised more than $1 million to assist Flathead Valley children with non-covered medical costs.

A plan to get Montana back on track

In Montana, summer's arrival and departure is marked by two important holidays — Memorial Day, honoring our nation's servicemen and women, and Labor Day, honoring the contributions of the American worker to our nation's success and prosperity. The law creating Labor Day was passed in 1894, which is the same year hardscrabble homesteaders established Flathead County.

Glacier All-Stars win state Babe Ruth tourney

The Glacier All-Stars won the state Babe Ruth 13U tournament on Saturday, defeating the Bitterroot All-Stars 5-4 in eight innings in the final game at Sapa-Johnsrud Field in Columbia Falls.

Tax time

It has again become time for we homeowners, many of us long-standing, to pay our real estate taxes and to understand future consequences of the recent reappraisal.

Winter Classic celebrates 25 years of giving

The Whitefish Winter Classic will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Thursday through Sunday, March 12-14. Over the years, the organization has raised more than $1 million to assist Flathead Valley children with non-covered medical costs.

Winter Classic celebrates 25 years of giving

The Whitefish Winter Classic will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Thursday through Sunday, March 12-14. Over the years, the organization has raised more than $1 million to assist Flathead Valley children with non-covered medical costs.

Glacier All-Stars win state Babe Ruth tourney

The Glacier All-Stars won the state Babe Ruth 13U tournament on Saturday, defeating the Bitterroot All-Stars 5-4 in eight innings in the final game at Sapa-Johnsrud Field in Columbia Falls.

High school absence policy reviewed

The Whitefish High School student handbook states 'students can accumulate 10 absences each semester. If a student has over 10 absences and tardies in any class, he/she will be given an F and lose credit in the class."

School drills well, but can't service concession building

By ALEX STRICKLAND/Bigfork Eagle

Community college continues to expand facilities

Flathead Valley Community College is busy expanding and improving, said college president Jane Karas during a talk June 20 at Grouse Mountain Lodge.

Debbie Jean Caferro

The celebration of Debbie Jean Caferro’s life was held June 21 at the Whitefish Assembly of God Church followed by a luncheon and graveside services. The Celebration honored a truly amazing woman. The nearly 500 people who attended her service were a testimonial to how many lives she touched and the lasting impact she made on each one.  

Police calls: Burglar gets away with $1 bill

Hungry Horse man's 10-year sentence revoked

A 42-year-old former Hungry Horse man’s felony sentence from 2006 was revoked by Flathead County District Court Judge Heidi Ulbricht on Feb. 28 after he allegedly racked up numerous probation violations.

Zebra mussels found on boat headed for Whitefish Lake

A new check station set up on U.S. 2 near Browning in the Blackfeet Indian Reservation is credited with stopping a boat from Minnesota bearing adult zebra mussels headed for Whitefish Lake.

Tax time

It has again become time for we homeowners, many of us long-standing, to pay our real estate taxes and to understand future consequences of the recent reappraisal.

Swan River schools dip into reserves

The Swan River School Board adopted a budget amendment to use roughly $20,000 from their reserve funds for teaching equipment, repairs around the building and expenses that aren't already in their budget at their Feb. 7 meeting.

Health center

The Nov. 16 article on the HD9 race stated Joe Russell (Flathead County Health Dept Director) and I were "putting in for a grant" for a community health center. I am one of many people helping and my role is minor as a steering committee member advisor focusing on the dental clinic portion. We often see political people get credit for others efforts and the major lifting on this project is being done by the County Health Board, County Staff, and many others.

Card fraud continues to impact county

Asian economies cut rates, move to blunt impact of virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Central banks in the Philippines and Thailand have cut their benchmark interest rates as China's neighbors seek ways to soften the impact of measures to contain a virus outbreak that has killed more than 560 people.

Canada stamps honor on pre-NHL all-black hockey league

CHERRY BROOK, Nova Scotia (AP) — Canada is paying tribute to an all-black hockey league that thrived long before the NHL became part of national lore.