Gregory Challinor, 50, of Orofino, Idaho

Gregory Steven Challinor, 50, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, on the fourth anniversary of the death of his beloved son, Tyler Steven Challinor.

Linda Rae (Nelson) Spencer, 74

Linda Rae (Nelson) Spencer, 74, a longtime resident of the Whitefish area, died Jan. 29, 2017, at Diamond Retirement Living in Henderson, Nevada. She and Ronald G. Spencer were married for 25 years, and he departed this life roughly two years ago.

FVCC adds solar energy course

Flathead Valley Community College has announced the addition of a new course on solar energy to the spring 2018 academic catalog.

Trail group thanks

Thanks to all of you who participated and sponsored the second annual Pedal and Paddle for Paths Saturday. Over 70 people enjoyed a 12 mile afternoon ride from The Coop in Columbia Falls to Blankenship Bridge. There they were treated to Sweet Peaks ice cream before boarding Glacier Raft's boats for a paddle back to Columbia Falls. All ages of riders enjoyed the adventure while raising money for Gateway to Glacier Trail, a separated bike/pedestrian trail from Columbia Falls to West Glacier.

Elmo hosts successful 3-on-3 tournament

Elmo resident Howard Walker was inspired to give back to the community that made him a success.

Polson's Neal Lewing part of inaugural MeagherFest in Helena

Polson musician, actor and storyteller Neal Lewing is part of a group organizing the first-ever MeagherFest, Saturday, July 1 from noon to 10 p.m. on the grounds of the Capitol building in Helena.

Kalispell man convicted on burglary charge

A Kalispell man received a net sentence of 20 years in the Montana State Prison with five suspended July 6 following his conviction on a burglary charge.

Woman sentenced for burning down trailer home

A Kalispell woman accused of setting her neighbor’s house on fire last year will serve time at a correctional facility.

Betty Friske Brown, 93

Betty Friske Brown, 93, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2018, at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish, with family by her side.

Flu clinic, health fair planned in Pablo

Tribal Health is conducting a mass flu clinic and health fair for the community on Oct. 23. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Salish Kootenai College Joe McDonald Gymnasium in Pablo.

'Groovin' on a Sunday Afternoon' concert to feature Andre Floyd

"Groovin’ on a Sunday Afternoon” is back on Sunday, March 6, featuring local bluesman Andre Floyd. Doors open at 2 p.m. and music begins at 2:30 p.m.

Day of Giving donations top $394,000

Local nonprofit organizations raised more than $394,000 for programs and projects during the Day of Giving & Unity campaign May 4 and 5.

Hungry Horse man sentenced on meth charge

Local favorite Silverado mixes classic country and rock

Silverado will be jamming at the Kalispell Eagles on Saturday, Oct. 26. The show starts at 7 p.m. and the band plays until 11 p.m. Cover charge is $6 for Eagles members and $7 for nonmembers.

Man sentenced for vehicle thefts, home burglaries

A Northwest Montana man who stole numerous vehicles from Sanders, Lake and Flathead counties, and burglarized several homes in Troy will spend time behind bars.

Bigfork Players take on menopause

The Bigfork Community Players present Devon Williamson’s comedy “Menopause Made Me Do It” at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Friday through Sunday, April 26, 27 and 28.

Seely enters guilty plea

POLSON — A Hot Springs man filed a guilty plea last Thursday in District Court to charges stemming from a standoff with law enforcement one month ago.

Woman sentenced for December chase

A Missoula woman was back in court last week where she was sentenced for her involvement in a December high speed chase that crossed into Lake County.

Michael Eve

Michael John Eve, 49, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Pink Potty thanks

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