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'We've got to rebuild trust'
October 11, 2008 1 a.m.

'We've got to rebuild trust'

Calif. lawmaker returns to Kalispell to stump for Obama

February 3, 2009 midnight

College revives natural resource degree

Flathead Valley Community College has lifted the moratorium on its natural resources associate degree program with an added one-year certificate option.

Citizens push planning changes
July 2, 2009 midnight

Citizens push planning changes

Citing a lack of transparency in neighborhood planning and the way county expenses are handled, former Flathead County Commissioner Dale Williams on Wednesday suggested the commissioners ask Planning Director Jeff Harris to resign - or fire him if he doesn't resign.

Candace Marie (Garlitz) Howell, 44
November 17, 2009 4:11 a.m.

Candace Marie (Garlitz) Howell, 44

Candace Howell, 44, died peacefully Nov. 12, 2009, after a determined and courageous battle with breast cancer. A third generation Whitefish native, Candace was born July 21, 1965, the eldest daughter of John Jack and Phyllis Garlitz. A 1983 graduate of Whitefish High School, she went on to graduate from the University of Montana where she met her best friend and future husband, Stuart Howell, originally from Houston. In March of 1991, two beautiful premature babies were born into their family: Alec W. and Devon J. There were so many reasons their babies should not survive, but together Candace and Stuart made a formidable team and their boys came home in August of that year. Sadly, Devon Jon preceded Candace in death just before his 4th birthday. Candace was also preceded in death by grandparents, Louise and Leroy Strunk, and Alta Thompson; uncle, James Garlitz; and brother-in-law, Richard Dean. Once she knew the battle she faced she stated, I have cancer but it doesn t have me! If the doctors have something to report, I ll be out riding my bike! Up until recently, she lived each day to the fullest. She was determined to see Alec graduate from high school in 2010, but her body betrayed her. She believed she was a spiritual being, having a human existence; difficult as it was, she knew her life consisted of so many more blessings than trials. Throughout her treatment she met so many people who inspired her and took inspiration from her. More than once people approached her mother and said, I don t know your daughter well but I love and admire her positive attitude and great spirit. Candace is survived by her husband, Stuart; son, Alec; parents, Jack and Phyllis Garlitz; and sister, Capt. Cindy Dean (U.S. Army); uncles, Charles, and Robin, Strunk of St. Helens, Ore., and Rodney, and Candace, Strunk of Columbia Falls; aunt, Hazel Van Dessel, and Robert, of Joplin; Stuart s parents and siblings, William and Patricia Howell of Gold Canyon, Ariz., sisters, Karen Toomey, and Ray, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Carol Sevier, and William, of The Hague, Netherlands, and brother, Steven Howell, and Toni, of Washington, D.C. Candace also leaves special friends, Jennifer Havens, Zana Faulkner, Sandy Schott, Darrell Johnson, and numerous other family members and friends. A celebration of her life will be held 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Whitefish Moose Home, 230 W. 10th St. Those wishing to remember Candace may send memorials to Alec s college account at the Whitefish Credit Union or to Hospice of Kalispell. The family wishes to thank the many special angels who have stood with them throughout Candace s illness and are eternally grateful. Austin Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Lakers hold on to top Twins
June 21, 2009 midnight

Lakers hold on to top Twins

Just when the Kalispell Lakers appeared to be on track for another blowout victory of its rival, the Glacier Twins picked themselves up and made it a game.

April 23, 2009 1 a.m.

Keeping it clean

Apostles of Comedy bring their family-friendly tour to Kalispell

March 30, 2019 1 a.m.

NIC announces Dean's List for fall semester 2018

North Idaho College recently announced its Dean’s List for fall semester 2018. Students eligible for the NIC Dean’s List must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits and obtain a GPA of 3.75 or above.

March 1, 2006 midnight

Study: Community college is good investment

A study of the socio-economic effect of Flathead Valley Community College showed that students and taxpayers get a big return on investment in education.

Kats defeat Hellgate
September 15, 2005 11 p.m.

Kats defeat Hellgate

Hungry Horse News

October 11, 2006 11 p.m.

We need to take action on climate

Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. That needs to change.

December 6, 2013 8:08 a.m.

Baucus tax reform proposal is bad for energy industry

It started out as an ambitious plan. Sen. Max Baucus’ “clean slate” approach to federal tax reform had initial support from interests on both sides of the aisle. It was supposed to overhaul our bloated, incomprehensible tax code. It was supposed to clean up the hodgepodge of tax credits, lower tax rates, and make the entire structure more equitable for everyone.

January 8, 2013 10 p.m.

Whitefish representative Lieser sponsors 15 bills

Rep. Ed Lieser, D-Whitefish, concedes there will be days of “tough sledding” in his future. As a freshman Democrat heading into a Republican led state House of Representatives, Lieser knows he’ll need bipartisan support to have success on any of the 15 bills he’s sponsoring during the 2013 legislative session.

What Grinnell wrote
June 12, 2013 9:12 a.m.

What Grinnell wrote

The September 1901 issue of The Century Magazine featured a story titled “The Crown of the Continent.” That story is credited by most historians as being the highly effective kick-start to setting aside a vast area of the Northern Rockies as a national park. Quotes from the article are widely used in the following years of campaigning for that goal. Grinnell’s words are still cited in books, magazines, papers, and broadcasts dealing with the formation of our magnificent Glacier National Park.

May 1, 2013 11 p.m.

Barbra Winogene N. McIntyre

Barbra Winogene “Jean” N. McIntyre passed away peacefully under hospice care on April 27. Her husband of 69 1/2 years and son were at her side.

August 24, 2005 midnight

Schools exceed some state averages

By STEVE KADEL Western News Reporter

April 2, 2009 11 p.m.

Are we 'too small to matter' in bailout fiasco?

One of the sore points almost everyone has about the bailout of the banks and companies is that they "are too big to fail." That was probably the most unfortunate choice of words that Bush's Secretary of the Treasury, Henry Paulsen, could have used when he decided to bail out AIG; so what are we — "too small to matter?" People I talk with feel that there is a perfectly legitimate way to handle those companies and that is the bankruptcy route. If it's the only recourse for the little guy, it should be good enough for the big guys.

October 17, 2012 8:51 a.m.

Missing hikers found after five days

Missing hikers Neal Peckens and Jason Hiser spent an additional five nights in the backcountry of Glacier National Park than they anticipated. The successful rescue of the hikers is credited to dedicated search and rescue personnel and Peckens and Hiser’s preparation and sense of situational awareness.

June 1, 2011 9:27 a.m.

Yesterdays

60 Years Ago

The music man of Columbia Falls
March 14, 2012 7:02 a.m.

The music man of Columbia Falls

His love for music hasn’t waned one bit. Every day, Don Lawrence sits down at his desk in the brightly lit east room of his home in Columbia Falls and writes arrangements.