Friday, February 29
Eric Daniel Kaski, 51
Eric Daniel Kaski, 51, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, in Kalispell. Eric was born Dec. 17, 1956, in Highland Park, Mich.
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of partner assault, criminal mischief, and possession of drug paraphernalia after responding to a disturbance on Eighth Avenue West. He allegedly grabbed a woman and put his fist through the window of her car. The man was taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center for medical attention for his bleeding hand before being booked into jail.
Sentencing delayed for killer of 2
Daniel Wade Resler was drunk when his vehicle struck Flathead teens in March 2007
Flathead County
Flathead County sheriff's deputies visited a North Juniper Bay Road and arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of selling drugs and passing bad checks.
Glacier boys fall behind early, lose to Helena High
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Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 26-year-old man on a Flathead County warrant during a traffic stop on U.S. 2.
Indians too much for Bulldogs
Browning combines high-octane offense, athleticism to drop Whitefish, 62-47
Nader's quest for relevancy is lost cause
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Fire Department
The Creston Fire Department extinguished a chimney fire on LaBrant Road.
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Plan expands habitat
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Thursday proposed to vastly expand its critical habitat designation for the threatened Canada lynx.
Butte Central hangs on to beat Ronan
BILLINGS - After a heartbreaking defeat to open the Class A state tournament, the Chiefs could only wonder.
Wolfpack takes on Sentinel tonight
State trip on the line in playoff game
Cash crop
Farm co-op gives $278,000 to members
Eureka downs Seeley
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Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 20-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman on suspicion of disorderly conduct.
Thursday, February 28
Kosovo's challenge for Europe
The declaration of independence by Kosovo cannot have taken anyone by surprise really. The Serbian province has been working its way toward this precipitous step for most of the last decade.
Red Cross lays off Kalispell staff
The Red Cross of Montana will lay off its entire Kalispell Service Center staff by the end of March as part of a statewide restructuring.
Peering through the forest
Glacier gets another shot at Helena
Glacier came oh so close once before, so the Wolfpack head to Helena High for tonight's Western AA playoff game in boys' basketball pretty relaxed and confident.
Eureka prepared for next challenge
Don't let the record fool you - Eureka is much better than that.
Flathead County
A South Cedar Drive man gave Flathead County sheriff's deputies an audiotape he thinks may contain information about a homicide. Authorities collected the tape as evidence, but couldn't connect it to a specific murder. The comments made on the tape are reportedly short and vague.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police were notified of a possible vehicle fire in Depot Park, but cleared the report unfounded when the driver turned the car off and the smoke stopped.
James A. Shaffer Jr., 90
James A. 'Jim' Shaffer Jr., 90, of Kalispell passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.
Fire Department
The Big Mountain Fire Department responded to Woodrun Drive after a resident reported smelling natural gas.
Groups resisting delisting
A coalition of environmental groups announced plans Wednesday to challenge the federal government's decision to remove the gray wolf from endangered-species protection.
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., West Kootenai Church.
Whitefish
Whitefish police responded to a business on U.S. 93 after the building was hit by a car. No one was injured.
Kalispell
A cage with a mechanical bird used to collect donations outside a Second Avenue East museum was stolen. So were the $20 inside. The cage was found near a garbage can on First Avenue East. Kalispell police are investigating.
Wednesday, February 27
Whitefish confident of doughnut pact
Whitefish City Attorney John Phelps said on Tuesday that he's confident the city's interlocal agreement giving Whitefish planning control in the two-mile "doughnut" area is a valid agreement.
Bulldogs, Chiefs bound for Billings
The Bulldogs didn't celebrate Monday night's Northwestern A divisional tournament challenge game victory over Columbia Falls for long. They still have work to do - and they couldn't be happier about it.
Critical ordinance for Whitefish
The Whitefish City Council is expected to give its highly controversial critical-areas ordinance a final blessing on Monday.
Samaritan House gets former armory
Samaritan House is the winner of the Sonstelie Hall lottery.
Couple denies fraud allegations
The founders of a decorative tile company are vigorously refuting securities fraud allegations from the Montana Auditor's Office.
David Mathias Bohmer, 65
David Mathias Bohmer, 65, died of natural causes Feb. 12, 2008, in his home near Columbia Falls. Dave was born to Cyril J. and Violet (Johnson) Bohmer on Dec. 26, 1942, in Parshall, N.D., the only child in the family born at home.
Coffee duel draws deputies
A man dropping his child off at an Evergreen school Monday morning allegedly threw his coffee into the face of another parent. Threats were also exchanged. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies are investigating.
Tuesday, February 26
Willis Vance, 87,
passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, with his family at his side. He was born March 15, 1920, in Dagmar, to Julius 'Jack' and Tillie (Henke) Vance.
Joyce A. Scarbrough, 74,
passed away at her home on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. Joyce was born on Dec. 24, 1933, in Providence, R.I., to Tasquale and Sylvia (DeFusco) D'Arezzo. She was raised in Detroit, where she graduated from high school.
James A. Shaffer Jr., 90,
of Kalispell, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. He was born May 11, 1917 in Chicago, to adventurous parents, James A. Shaffer Sr., and Stella Nelson Shaffer, the last homesteaders of Lake County.
Court won't force Whitefish to issue building permit
Flathead District Judge Ted Lympus ruled last week that the court cannot force the city of Whitefish to issue a building permit to the couple who sued the city for the right to build on a steep slope.
Tile venture faces investment charges
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Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 19-year-old woman on three warrants out of Kalispell and suspected traffic violations during a traffic stop in an alley near Seventh Avenue East North. Officers also cited a 17-year-old girl for possession of alcohol.
Ellen Ella Urich, 103, a resident of Choteau, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at Teton Nursing Home in Choteau of natural causes.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Gorder Funeral Home in Choteau. Interment will be in the Choteau Cemetery under the direction of Gorder Funeral Home.
Flathead County
A young couple came into a North Meridian Road clinic that provides abortions and started quoting what an employee thought was scripture. The couple was reported to Kalispell police as suspicious persons.
Back to state for Bulldogs
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Injury accident
Fire Department
The Whitefish Fire Department responded to a Racquet Court residence after receiving reports of a chimney fire.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 17-year-old girl for disorderly conduct after she returned late to her Dakota Avenue residence and started acting up.
Who needs a financial planner?
Monday, February 25
Blanche Marie Huffman, 88
Blanche Marie Huffman, 88, passed away at Edgewood Vista, a safe and caring home for people with memory loss, on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.
A welcome victory for Flathead
The apparent abandonment of coalbed methane development in the Canadian Flathead should be considered a huge victory for Montana.
Kalispell says new burning regulations are too lenient
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Flathead County
Three vehicles took on three deer around Flathead County on Saturday and Sunday, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office said.
Today
3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Feb. 26, St. John's Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.
Conrad Complex negotiations stalled
Negotiations over the county's lease for the Conrad Complex appear to be deadlocked.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 39-year-old man on suspicion of drunken driving early Sunday morning.
'Getting Real with God'
Whitefish author takes a new look at devotions
Whitefish
Whitefish police reported a theft on Big Mountain late Saturday afternoon.
Sunday, February 24
Who needs a financial planner?
What you should know when choosing a financial planner
Road impact fees starting to take shape
Some places - such as shopping centers and bars - don't show up in traffic engineering handbooks.
Beyond Teflon: Obama's words deflect criticism, controversy, but not free thought
FRANK MIELE
Hellgate rallies by Bravettes
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Alarms
Kalispell Fire Department ambulance took an intoxicated 29-year-old man to the hospital after he jumped from a vehicle traveling 50 mph. He was wanted on a $15,000 warrant, so after his release from the hospital, he will go to jail.
Sharing the Swan
Story and photos by Karen Nichols/Daily Inter Lake
Lyman 'Lee' R. Parish, 76
After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Lyman "Lee" R. Parish passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008.
Braves thump Knights
Finish Western AA play 7-5, 15-5 overall
Valkyries do it again
Neighborhood Nexus
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Blanche Marie Huffman, 88
Blanche Marie Huffman, 88, passed away at Edgewood Vista, a safe and caring home for people with memory loss, on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.
Hot property
How to make your man 'want to come home'
HEIDI GAISER
Today
3 John White Lecture Series presents Montana Water Management Bureau Chief Rich Moy on, "Impacts of British Columbia Mining on Glacier Park and the Flathead Basin," 2:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $7.50 for museum members; $10 for nonmembers; limited at door; 756-8381.
Ronan ends divisional drought
Saturday, February 23
Wava Combs, 85
Wava Combs, 85, 'went to be with her beloved Lord Jesus' on Feb. 15, 2008.
Lady Bulldogs stifle Lady Loggers down the stretch
After watching the Lady Loggers storm back from an eight-point halftime deficit, the Lady Bulldogs knew it was time to take a stand - a long one.
Whitefish police
Whitefish police arrested a 14-year-old boy at Central School on suspicion of stealing cash.
today
3 Kalispell and South Kalispell Fire Departments conduct a live burn exercise at 10 a.m. near Auction Road along U.S. 93. Public is asked not to stop near site and use caution while driving due to smoke.
Columbia Falls police arrested a 36-year-old woman on a Flathead County warrant for bad checks after officers found her parking in the fire lane at the junior high school.
Columbia Falls police
Kalispell police
Kalispell police are looking for three people suspected of stealing a laptop computer and calculator from a store on U.S. 93 South. The items are worth $2,040. The shoplifters appeared to be working together. Anyone with information should call Kalispell police at (406) 758-7793 or CrimeStoppers at (406) 752-8477.
Suspect released by judge
A former Kalispell school district employee accused of embezzling more than $17,500 in activity funds from Flathead and Glacier high schools was released on her own recognizance after an initial appearance Friday in Kalispell.
Speech impediment?
Coaches mull pros, cons of smaller state tournaments
Chiefs outlast Wildcats
Ronan faces Whitefish in championship game tonight at 8
Validity of Whitefish 'doughnut' questioned
Lawyer claims pact may be void
'A hug from home'
Governor says state will win school-funding lawsuit
Gov. Brian Schweitzer said this week he's confident the state will prevail in the latest "quality education" lawsuit.
Bravettes fend off feisty Wolfpack
There was no shaking the Wolfpack this time.
Car was stuck, man wasn't
While responding to reports of suspicious activity on Turtle Mountain Road, Flathead County sheriff's deputies came across a car stuck in the mud. As deputies approached the vehicle, a man took off running across a nearby field.
Braves sweep series
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Friday, February 22
Whitefish's Colt Idol shines in OT victory
Showtime for Colt Idol on Thursday came in overtime.
Valley opens heart for puppies
Across the Flathead Valley and even across the country, the story and photos of rescued puppies resonated with readers.
Lady Bulldogs cruise in opener
Just last week, the Lady Bulldogs battled Libby for the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye at the Northwestern A divisional tournament. From the looks of things, their 56-50 defeat may have been a blessing.
Loyola trims Eureka;
Deer Lodge tops Troy
Today
3 The Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Tim Fox, candidate for Montana attorney general. Lunch available. Public invited.
Local schools affected by beef recall
At least eight Flathead school districts received beef products that were part of the largest meat recall in the history of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 12-year-old girl on suspicion of shoplifting after she tried to steal clothes from a store on Central Avenue.
Swan River speller climbs 'parapet'
Last year, Laurel Sugden was bogged down by "bayou" and finished second at the Flathead County Spelling Bee.
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a 67-year-old woman on suspicion of shoplifting after she allegedly tried to walk out of a bulk goods store on U.S. 93 North without paying for a turkey breast.
Columbia Falls
Three Rivers EMS responded to Seventh Street West in Columbia Falls after a woman called 911 because her husband wouldn't wake up. He was taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Flathead County
Flathead County sheriff's deputies arrested a 45-year-old fugitive from California at a campground on Helena Flats Road. The man was also in possession of a stolen car, which got him ticketed on suspicion of theft.
Wava Combs, 85
Wava Combs, 85, "went to be with her beloved Lord Jesus" on Feb. 15, 2008.
Janet E. Breaux, 65
Janet E. Breaux, 65, "went to be with her Lord" at her home in Columbia Falls after a long struggle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) on Feb. 16, 2008. She was born Feb. 21,1942, to Harold and Violet Swor in Coulee Dam, Wash.
Flathead plays host in crosstown rivalries
It seems like yesterday.
Coal-bed drilling plans withdrawn
Thursday, February 21
Bernice Olive Waller Bestul, 74
Bernice Olive Waller Bestul, 74, died Feb. 19, 2008, at The Heritage Place in Kalispell after a long battle with emphysema.
Donald A. Swisher, 89
Donald A. Swisher of Whitefish passed away from natural causes Feb.18, 2008, at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish.
Morgan J. Taylor, 2
"The Lord took Morgan J. Taylor, 2, home" on Feb. 14, 2008. Morgan was born May 17, 2005, in Spokane.
Northwestern A girls battle for state slots
If Northwestern A's reigning state representatives are to reach next month's Class A state tournament in Hamilton, they will do so via drastically different roads.
Eureka starts off with Loyola
The good news for the Eureka boys' basketball team is that the defending divisional champion and fifth-ranked team in Class B - Seeley-Swan (17-3) - is in the opposite bracket.
Nothing certain at NW A boys' divisional
When Bigfork topped Ronan on Saturday for its first conference victory in two years, two things became clear: Nothing is certain and no one is safe.
North Shore Ranch project back on agenda
North Shore Ranch, a proposed 290-lot, 364-acre subdivision near Somers, has been revised and will come before the Flathead County Planning Board on March 12.
Kalispell
Kalispell police broadcast the description of a man who threatened to harm his ex-wife's new husband. The suspect, who reportedly had access to a shotgun and a revolver, was driving in from out of town.
Water law clears hurdle
Ronan
While conducting a traffic stop Friday on U.S. 93, Ronan police arrested a 25-year-old man wanted in Alaska on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and taken to the Lake County jail, where he is being held pending extradition. Officers initiated the stop after observing the man driving erratically.
Fire Department
The Smith Valley Fire Department, Kalispell Fire Department, and Marion Ambulance responded to Herron Park for a person with a dislocated knee.
Today
3 Sen. Jon Tester hosts a listening session for small business owners, 9-10 a.m., Natural Resources Department Conference Room, 316 First St., E., Polson.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of family member assault, resisting arrest, and possession of alcohol after officers responded to a domestic disturbance on Third Street East.
Commissioners weigh in on Whitefish move
The initial approval of the critical-areas ordinance by the Whitefish City Council is not sitting well with two of Flathead County's commissioners.
Skiing season can be tough on knees
Combine two quality ski areas, lots of skiers and snowboarders, and every year, there will be a batch of people trying to mend themselves after crashes on the slopes.
Flathead County
A Riverside Drive resident called Flathead County sheriff's deputies about a suspicious vehicle after watching a woman back her car into a dead end and kill her lights. The woman told deputies she had just pulled over for a place to think.
Wednesday, February 20
Doris Mae Wood, 79,
'fell asleep in death' Feb. 16, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell, with her family at her side. She was born Nov. 9, 1928, in Houston to Willis and Lily May Waterman.
Courting disaster in the forests
It's become kind of a repetitive, predictable and depressing reality in the world of federal forest management: litigation in some court in some distant state has the potential to put the kibosh on projects here in Northwest Montana.
Driver's sentence questioned
A drunk driver who ran down two Flathead Valley teenagers near Plains in March 2007 may serve as little as one year in Montana State Prison - a prospect that has riled some members of the community.
Hellgate heartbreaker
Glacier falls at the buzzer
Doris Mae Wood, 79, fell asleep in death Feb. 16, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell, with her family at her side. She was born Nov. 9, 1928, in Houston to Willis and Lily May Waterman.
She was baptized as one of Jehovah's witnesses in 1951 and engaged in the full time ministry for several years before health problems prevented it. She loved her God Jehovah very much, and looked forward to serving him forever in an earthly paradise.
Agencies resume tussle over Libby dam spill
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is renewing its insistence on a test spill of water from Libby Dam to see if the higher flows have any biological benefits for the threatened Kootenai River white sturgeon.
Dogs' tale touches people's hearts
Gallagher, Harris, Gragert on All-Star roster
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Tuesday, February 19
Thomas Ingbret Birk, 76
Thomas Ingbret Birk, 76, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Kalispell. He was born on Feb. 28, 1931, in Oak Park, Ill., to Ingvald and Selma (Thompson) Birk.
Snow portage
Kane Tharp of Whitefish hauls a canoe across a frozen and snow-covered Whitefish Lake en route to a canoe trip down the Whitefish River on Monday afternoon.Tharp and two friends, Brian Bushell and Dave Heckman, paddled the river from the lake to the Montana 40 bridge. The trio said it is an annual tradition to paddle the river in the winter.
Alarms
The Kalispell Fire Department responded to what was reported as an explosion on Third Avenue West. Authorities determined a squirrel may have gotten too near an electricity transformer.
Flathead County
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 25-year-old woman on a warrant for contempt of court while she was visiting a man in the Flathead County Detention Center.
Tyson E.J. Armijo, 22
Our beloved Tyson E.J. Armijo, aka 'Big T,' passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008. He was 22. Tyson blessed his small family with his arrival on Jan. 30, 1986, in Pocatello, Idaho.
James 'Jim' Jeffries, 68
James "Jim" Jeffries, 68, passed away on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at his residence in Kalispell. He was born on July 14, 1939, in Olympia, Wash., to the late Jack and Helen (Carlson) Jeffries.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 26-year-old man with an outstanding warrant at a bar on Nucleus Avenue.
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a 48-year-old man Friday for sexual assault, trespassing, and destruction of a communications device, all misdemeanors. The man, who knew the alleged victim, reportedly refused to leave the 52-year-old woman's Liberty Street residence, tried to force himself on her, and broke her phone to prevent her from calling police.
Goldena W. 'Dena' Craig, 72
Goldena W. "Dena" Craig, 72, of Polson died Feb. 12, 2008, at home among family and friends.
New maps create flood of confusion
Confusion continues over Flathead County's new digital flood rate insurance maps.
Whitefish road plan undergoes first hearing
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Thomas Guerrero, 69
Thomas Guerrero, 69, passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Feb. 15, 2008, following a courageously valiant battle with lung cancer.
Octogenarian artists featured in FVCC show
Artists Marvin "Skeez" Messing, 85, and Bill Ohrmann, 89, reveal "174 Years of Contemplation" in an extensive show of their work at Flathead Valley Community College.
Cyrus Jerome 'Cy' Rishoff, 102
Cyrus Jerome "Cy" Rishoff, 102, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Lake View Care Center in Bigfork early Saturday morning, Feb. 16, 2008.
Monday, February 18
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 30-year-old man for shoplifting at a grocery store on Saturday afternoon. Three hours later, police arrested a 17-year-old boy for shoplifting.
Make room for Roger, Barry
Move over Barry Bonds. Make room for Roger Clemens and Bill Belichick.
Flathead County
A private airplane's right wheel hit a snowdrift and then a landing light before spinning to a stop in the snow at the Kalispell City Airport Sunday afternoon.
Last chapter unfolds for drainage law
It's reckoning time for Whitefish's embattled critical-areas ordinance.
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a 22-year-old woman for drunken driving and having no insurance at the intersection of Idaho Street and First Avenue West North early Sunday morning.
Alarms
The Evergreen Fire Department and Northwestern Energy responded Saturday afternoon to a vehicle hitting a gas pipe and causing a leak. Some nearby trailers were evacuated.
Tattooist produces detailed body of art
Ink just doesn't look so good when it's infected, says tattoo artist "Big Bill" Woolsey.
Skiers' best friend
Cathy Lisowski and her dog Blue race around the course at Glacier Outdoor Center in West Glacier Saturday afternoon as part of doggie skijoring races. Lisowski was one of 15 competitors in the recreational races. Lisowski, of Kalispell, said she had been skijoring with 7-year-old Blue since the dog was a puppy.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 26-year-old man for drunken driving early Sunday morning.
Mary Catherine Rozzoni, 89
Mary Catherine Rozzoni passed away to be with Our Lord on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at her home with her beloved niece Susan Crane by her side.
C.F. Council to hear report on land use
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Sunday, February 17
Claire Louise Wilson, 62
Claire Louise Wilson, 62, passed away Feb.10, 2008, after a courageous 13-year battle with brain tumors. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by her beloved family and pets at her ranch in Bigfork.
Good news from the Great North
Our neighbors to the north are back and local business owners are smiling.
Kari Dodge expansion nears completion
Kari Dodge?s ongoing tall-and-wide expansion has been drawing attention for some time now.
Logging in limbo
Timber work hinges on ruling
Man sentenced for statutory rape of teen 15
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Classes aim to help store clerks
Education effort targets local alcohol sales to minors
Today
Flathead Audubon field trip to Mission Valley. Search for winter migrants and year-round denizens. Meet at 8 a.m. at Somers Park 'n' Ride at intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Bring lunch, binoculars and spotting scope. Dress accordingly. Contact Leslie Kehoe, 837-4467, to sign up. All welcome.
Sexual assault results in two-year term in prison
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Joseph William Wagner, 79
Joseph William Wagner, 79, passed away Saturday, Feb.16, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.
Shattered glass
Whitefish police arrested a 56-year-old Helena man for drunken driving and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Whitefish police
A Nicholson Drive resident requested advice from the Flathead County Sheriff's Office after discovering marijuana and cold pills in her son's bedroom.
A Nicholson Drive resident
Fashion police would have confiscated purple pantsuit
OK, I?ll admit it. I watch the Academy Awards as much for what the stars are wearing as for the awards they?ve earned.
Marcie Mosley, 56
Marcie Mosley, 56, of Helena, passed away suddenly of heart failure Wednesday, Feb.13, 2008, at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena.
Monty Gordon Gossett, 55
Monty Gordon Gossett, 55, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at the Evergreen Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center in Polson.
xEureka girls, T-Falls boys 8-B tourney champs
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Robert 'Bob' H. Lindsten, 66
Robert "Bob" H. Lindsten, 66, passed away from natural causes in Lakeside on Feb. 5, 2008.
Bigfork drops Ronan; Polson slips past Libby
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Caught between Barack and a hard place
Call it Obamamania. Call him the Kool-Aid Kandidate. But please, let?s call the whole thing off.
Kalispell Fire Department ambulance took a 54-year-old man to the hospital after he fell off a haystack on Three Mile Drive.
Kalispell Fire Department
Braves complete sweep, narrow Western AA standings
Capital cruises past Wolfpack
The Wolfpack got its offense in gear, but the Bruins were running in overdrive.
Saturday, February 16
Lucille Hobbs, 79
Lucille Hobbs, 79, of Columbia Falls, passed away on Feb. 14, 2008, due to lung cancer.
Bengals size, savvy too much for Wolfpack
The Bengals deployed a massive lineup 'd1 and the Wolfpack couldn'd5t see the basket through the trees.
Braves beat Bruins in OT
Flathead County Sheriff's detectives are investigating the death of a 2-year-old Coram girl.
Authorities investigate tot's death
Eureka girls roll into final
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The Evergreen Fire Department responded to Sleepy Hollow Drive and extinguished a chimney fire.
The Evergreen Fire Department
Matters of the heart
Preventive efforts can help cut risk of heart disease
Rooted in agriculture
Flathead FFA Chapter still going strong after 78 years
Columbia Falls police served a 35-year-old man with a warrant for contempt of court at his Montana 40 residence.
Columbia Falls police
Lady Crusaders advance to title game
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Today
Creative Memories all-day scrapbooking workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building Room 122. Bring a sack lunch and stay as long as you wish. Prizes awarded. Pre-registration fee $10. Pre-registration required Call Joyce Workman, 755-4922. All welcome.
Valkyries finish 10-0 in league
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Rescuers save Lab, nine pups
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New bus service links valley cities
A commuter bus service linking Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls will kick in on Tuesday.
Only six weeks have passed in 2008, yet the Red Cross has been kept busy here in Kalispell.
Red Cross opens year with busy schedule
Man's death ruled an accident
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Friday, February 15
Aurora Grace Daughtry daughter
of Nathan and Carissa Daughtry of Kalispell, was born Feb. 8 at North Valley Hospital.
Kathleen Ellen Manning daughter
of Doug and Chaela Manning of Kalispell, was born Jan. 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Jay Micheal Westermeyer son
of Justin Westermeyer and Christina Miller of Kalispell, was born Jan. 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Cora Alannah Lutgen daughter
of Bryan and Jasmine Lutgen of Kalispell, was born Feb. 11 at home.
Frederick Lloyd Posey, 88
Frederick Lloyd Posey was born on Sept. 2, 1919; the fourth child to James Posey and Agnes Belle Roberts in Fargo, N.D. At age 3 Fred and his family moved to Idaho where he grew up and went to school. While in high school, he participated in all sports and was the editor of the school paper during his junior and senior years. He also acted in several school plays. Fred graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1938.
Ruth O. Kolden, 89
Ruth O. Kolden was born Jan. 22, 1919, in Hallock, Minn., to Ole and Gina (Foss) Moen. She passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Feb. 12, 2008, just three weeks after her 89th birthday.
Jubilee Sue McLean daughter
of Dave and Holly McLean of Columbia Falls, was born Feb. 7 at home.
Phoebe Grace Stagg daughter
of Jay and Suzi Stagg of Whitefish, was born Jan. 16 at North Valley Hospital.
Josey Wilber McIlhargey Jr son
of Shannon Peck and Josey McIlhargey of Kalispell, was born Jan. 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Elley-Mae Irean Hubbs daughter
of Norma Schlinger and Edward Hubbs III of Marion, was born Jan. 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Flathead County
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to West Valley School after an intoxicated parent arrived to pick up his child. Deputies determined a different person was driving and let them go.
Board signs off on 1,100-acre zone change
The Flathead County Planning Board recommended approval Wednesday for a zone change that would involve more than 1,100 acres near Whitefish.
Idol too hot to handle
WHS star breaks school record with 39-point effort
Flathead's mat team amazing
On the mats in Billings last week, the dynasty that has become Flathead High School wrestling put an emphatic exclamation point on a perfect season.
Life in prison for day-care operator
A Kalispell man convicted of sex crimes against children will spend the rest of his life incarcerated.
Today
Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Polson surges past Wildkats
COLUMBIA FALLS - For 16 minutes, there was little rhythm to be found. But once Rochelle Woods got her hands on it, the Lady Pirates never let it go.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 32-year-old man on a Montana Highway Patrol warrant during a traffic stop on U.S. 2.
Six high school speakers qualify for nationals meet
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Man pleads not guilty to arson charge
A man accused of setting fire to a car and an outbuilding he owned with his estranged wife pleaded innocent to arson Thursday in Flathead County District Court.
Victim of accidental shooting dies
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Thursday, February 14
Fire Department
The Marion Fire Department and Smith Valley Fire Department responded to an accident on U.S. 2. No one was taken to the hospital.
Ruth O. Kolden, 89
Ruth O. Kolden was born Jan. 22, 1919, in Hallock, Minn., to Ole and Gina (Foss) Moen. She passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Feb. 12, 2008, just three weeks after her 89th birthday.
Singers deliver Valentine's Day harmony
Three quartets set out this morning to spread harmony - the four-part kind - around the valley for Valentine's Day.
Flathead County
A Bigfork man called Flathead County Sheriff's deputies after smelling marijuana smoke wafting into his apartment. Deputies later visited the same apartment complex and arrested a 29-year-old man on warrants for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Frederick Lloyd Posey, 88
Frederick Lloyd Posey was born on Sept. 2, 1919; the fourth child to James Posey and Agnes Belle Roberts in Fargo, N.D. At age 3 Fred and his family moved to Idaho where he grew up and went to school. While in high school, he participated in all sports and was the editor of the school paper during his junior and senior years. He also acted in several school plays. Fred graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1938.
Today
Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Meadow Lake Resorts, Columbia Falls.
Ex-clerk charged with embezzling
Criminal charges were filed Wednesday against a woman who had previously admitted to stealing $17,500 in activity funds from Flathead and Glacier High Schools.
Teen's giant elk makes record books
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Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police were called to a residence on Sixth Avenue East North to corral a dog running loose and barking loudly. When they arrived, officers neither saw nor heard the offending canine.
Lady Crusaders going for 4
Flathead Valley Home School has won 3 straight titles
Kalispell
Kalispell police were notified about a hound dog chewing on a deer head in the middle of Empire Loop.
Different strokes
Four-stroke snowmobiles starting to make their presence felt
Stillwater boys draw early start state
Face Gallatin Valley at 7:30 a.m.
Give Montanans presidential voice
This year's presidential election race has been one of the most interesting in many years, but even in a dull contest, all Americans should want to take part in the process of selecting the candidates for the nation's highest job.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 19-year-old man on warrants for theft and failure to appear during a traffic stop near the intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 40.
Soldier accused of murder pleads innocent
The Army soldier suspected in the December murder of a Ferndale man pleaded innocent Wednesday in Lake County District Court to one count of deliberate homicide as investigators continue to search for pieces of the weapon used in the shooting.
Celebrating 96 with a healthier heart
Margaret Wildin of Kalispell gave herself a healthier heart for her 96th birthday on Valentine's Day.
McGrew loses bid for council
Askew headed to Whitefish position
Wednesday, February 13
Sherman Clarence Johnson, 88
Sherman Clarence Johnson, 88, a longtime resident of Kalispell and Whitefish, passed away suddenly on Jan. 31, 2008, in Yuma, Ariz.
Ethel May Todd, 76
Our beloved mother, Ethel May Todd. passed away on Feb. 10, 2008, in her home in Kalispell.
Kalispell
Mysterious white powder discoveredThe Kalispell Fire Department responded to Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a small amount of white powder was found on top of a shrink-wrapped pallet. The powder was later determined to be silica - most commonly found in nature in sand or quartz - and inert enough for the hospital employees to clean up by themselves. The fire department cleared the scene in about two hours.
Eureka boys reach hoops postseason
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Whitefish chief returns from Afghanistan
Whitefish Police Chief Bill Dial went halfway around the world - and came back with a greater understanding of community policing.
Whitefish
A pregnant woman reported being assaulted in her Iowa Avenue home. She was taken to North Valley Hospital. Whitefish police are investigating.
Grizzlies prep for Montana State Duals
6 local track athletes have eyes on prize
Energy policy running out of gas
When it comes to rising oil costs, most folks naturally think of the ticking meters at a gas pump. They don't think about things like the cost of rebuilding Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road, a cost that has recently been projected to increase by at least $100 million over the next eight-to-10 years because of inflation in the "construction sector."
Today
Evergreen Water and Sewer District Board of Directors meets 7 a.m., district office, 130 Nicholson Drive.
Bigfork school ballots to be mailed Thursday
The Bigfork School District will flood the post office Thursday - not with valentines, but with ballots for its high school bond request.
Flathead County
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 17-year-old girl for family member assault after she allegedly pushed her mother out of their Hungry Horse home. The mother told deputies she was afraid to go back inside.
State has strong recession resistance
With one projection putting the odds for a recession in the next six months at 50-50, the nation is nervous.
Hall issues ultimatum for Whitefish 'doughnut'
Flathead County Commissioner Gary Hall has asked the Whitefish City Council to exempt the city's two-mile planning "doughnut" from the proposed critical areas ordinance or face a lawsuit from the county.
Susan L. Newgard, 57
Susan L. Newgard, 57, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008.
Frederick Lloyd Posey, 88
Frederick Lloyd Posey was born on Sept. 2, 1919; the fourth child to James Posey and Agnes Belle Roberts in Fargo, N.D. At age 3 Fred and his family moved to Idaho where he grew up and went to school. While in high school, he participated in all sports and was the editor of the school paper during his junior and senior years. He also acted in several school plays. Fred graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1938.
Tuesday, February 12
John Thomas 'Tom' Kenny, 86
John Thomas "Tom" Kenny of Whitefish, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, while wintering in Mesa, Ariz.
Ten cars crushed, no injuries in carport collapse
By NICHOLAS LEDDEN/The Daily Inter Lake
Man convicted of sex assault dies in prison
By NICHOLAS LEDDEN/The Daily Inter Lake
Flathead County Sheriff's Department
Five vehicles were broken into Sunday night. Several firearms were taken from a car parked at a plumbing business in the 2900 block of U.S. 2; a rifle was stolen from a car in the 200 block of West Arbour Drive; a window was broken out of a car in the 2100 block of Mission Trail Road but nothing appeared to be missing; medication and a purse were reported stolen from an unlocked car in the 1700 block of South Woodland Avenue; and a vehicle in the 200 block of East Arbour Drive was rifled through. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies would like to remind residents to keep their vehicles locked and valuables hidden.
Snowmobile violations increasing
By JIM MANN/The Daily Inter Lake
Monday, February 11
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a 25-year-old man on a warrant on Meridian Road early Saturday evening.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested an 18-year-old man on a warrant late Saturday evening.
Clare Frankel, 95
Clare Frankel, 95, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 at Brendan House in Kalispell, Montana.
Are FHS' wrestlers the best ever?
Polson, Butte coaches impressed with season turned in by Braves
Burglary suspects plead innocent
Two men suspected of breaking into several homes in the Two Mile Drive and Foy's Lake areas pleaded innocent Thursday in Flathead County District Court to multiple counts of burglary.
Offseason doldrums
And, so, Signing Day has come and gone.
Super G, downhill skiing postponed
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Whitefish
Heavy snow collapsed a big carport on Whitefish's Park Avenue Sunday morning, damaging 12 vehicles, Whitefish police reported.
Today
3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Call 758-5822.
Robert L. Daniels, 80
Robert L. Daniels, 80, passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, in Spokane.
Flathead County
Rowdiness from the bar stool races sent the Flathead County Sheriff's Office to Martin City's Deerlick bar four times Saturday afternoon and evening - three times for fights that broke up before deputies arrived and once for two men wrestling to see who gets to ride shotgun in a truck. No one was injured. No arrests were made.
Lovin' the loonies Canadians descend on Flathead Valley with buying in mind
New city hall project nears completion
Hidden problems lead to delays, increased costs
Police
Police arrested a 16-year-old boy and 17-year-old boy for stealing at the Super One Foods store Saturday afternoon .
Sunday, February 10
Shirley A. Main, 72
Shirley A. Main, 72, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.
Jerry E. Barber, 90
We are mourning the loss of Jerry E. Barber, who passed on Feb. 8, 2008, at 90 years of age.
Lucy Jane (Endsley) Corbett, 77
Lucy Jane (Endsley) Corbett, 77, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell.
Judy Jeniker, 67
Judy Jeniker of Lakeside, 67, passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell.
Harry M. Henricksen, 97
Lifetime Kalispell resident Harry M. Henricksen, 97, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 5, 2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. With his daughters and the loving staff at Immanuel attending to his care and comfort, "the Lord came alongside and released him from this life and took him safely home."
Growth slows but doesn't stop
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Braves three-peat in wrestling
Evergreen pollution plan nears completion
Trial in March to determine liability
Stranded bag picks up plenty of airline miles
We have to consider ourselves lucky to live in the United States for many reasons, but if we stop to think about it, customer service should probably be at the top of the list.
Spartans bull past Glacier
The Wolfpack still will by younger and less experienced than every team it faces this season. But the days of feeling wide-eyed and overwhelmed against elite opponents appear to be fading.
The argument was loud when a Coram man accused another man of stealing his tools. Flathead County sheriff's deputies counseled the men, but two hours later they had another raucous disagreement.
Flathead County sheriff
From East to West, love finds a way
Thursday was the Chinese New Year holiday, and for me it was not just the start of a new year but the start of a new life with my bride from China.
Employers and job seekers can connect at the 2008 Salish Kootenai College Career/Job Fair in Pablo on March 4.
Wanted: Employers and job seekers
Braves hold off Eagles
Win first of crucial 5-game homestand
A time to nurture
Kalispell police
The car door was locked, but the window was rolled down, which made it easy for the thief to steal the stereo inside. The victim told Kalispell police officers he had a suspect, a guy who has been "casing his residence."
New MHP team patrols valley
Speeders and drunk drivers beware.
Today
30th annual Cabin Fever Days continue today, Coram, Martin City, Hungry Horse. Barstool races registration 10 a.m. to noon; races 1 p.m.; Kids Carnival 1 p.m.; mouse races, 4 p.m.; food and craft vendors; sumo wrestling 2:30 p.m.; awards ceremony 7 p.m., $3 event button required.
GIRLS ROUNDUP: Sentinel downs Wolfpack girls
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Whitefish police arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of drunken driving.
Whitefish police
Another year, another school lawsuit
The Montana Quality Education Coalition has returned, predictably, with another lawsuit aimed at compelling the state to provide funding for an ever-elusive "quality" education.
BOYS ROUNDUP: Wildcats wallop Whitefish
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FHS does it with style
Flathead makes it a 3-peat as AA state mat champs
Picard, Torgison state champions for Polson
Ronan finishes 2nd in Class A at wrestling tournament
Saturday, February 9
Floyd Ambrose Pauli, 84
Floyd Ambrose Pauli, 84, of Kalispell passed away at his home Feb. 6, 2008. He was born Aug. 20, 1923, in Conrad, the son of Harry and Gladys (Miller) Pauli.
A Batavia Lane resident called Flathead County sheriff's deputies about a suspicious person driving slowly down the street at 3 a.m. The person turned out to be delivering the newspaper.
A Batavia Lane resident
No. 5 Wildcats smack down No. 3 Chiefs
Take over 1st place in Northwestern A basketball
A dolly fell off a truck traveling through downtown Columbia Falls on U.S. 2. Columbia Falls police removed the object.
A dolly fell off a truck
Businesses chip in for schools
Over the last several years, local businesses have poured nearly a million dollars into Kalispell's high schools.
The Somers Fire Department
The Somers Fire Department responded to North Somers Road home, where a motor in the gas furnace sparked an electrical fire. The fire caused a lot of smoke but didn't spread.
Here's a story of one extraordinary cat that showed its loyalty to its former owner.
Determined cat makes long journey
Morison, Rempe, Grubb in finals of state swimming
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McGrew sues Whitefish over residency
As promised, Whitefish City Council member Martin McGrew has sued the city of Whitefish, asking the court to stop the city from ousting him from the council over a residency matter.
Noice landscape art finds national audience
Braves move 14 to semifinals
Glacier advances 2 wrestlers to AA semis
David L. Biggar, 83
David L. Biggar, 83, of Belgrade, formerly of the Bigfork and Polson area, passed away Feb. 3, 2008, at the Billings Deaconess Hospital.
Inquiry reveals 'no surprises'
The sun was shining and the wind calm last May when a single-engine Cessna carrying a pilot and four skydivers took off from the northern end of Skydive Lost Prairie's hardtop runway.
Friday, February 8
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 49-year-old woman on suspicion of possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop on 13th Street and Spokane Avenue.
Valkyries clinch No. 1 seed
Commissioners' move amends rules for gravel pits move amends rules for gravel pits
By MICHAEL RICHESON / The Daily Inter Lake
Fire Department
The Columbia Falls Fire Department responded to a chimney fire on Third Avenue West.
Board suggests North Fork plan revisions
By MICHAEL RICHESON / The Daily Inter Lake
West Glacier digs out - again
Suspected_murderer denied bond
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David O. Dearing, 53
David O. Dearing, 53, of Whitefish, 'fell peacefully asleep' of natural causes Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at his home in Whitefish.
Kalispell
A man told Kalispell police he was forced to take another man down to the floor after the second man initiated a confrontation at a bar on Woodland Park Drive. Officers told the man to come down to the station if he wanted to press charges, but only when he sobered up.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police ticketed a student at the high school on suspicion of disorderly conduct for being disrespectful to a teacher and disrupting class.
Flathead County
A Conrad Drive resident watched a man try to break inside his car and called Flathead County sheriff's deputies. The man, who had been drinking, told investigators he was just looking for a place to sleep. Deputies gave him a ride to a Flathead Drive residence.
Residency situation questioned
By MICHAEL RICHESON / The Daily Inter Lake
Rules of residency do matter
A new residency issue with the Whitefish City Council has people shaking their heads and asking: "Can it get any crazier than this?"
Here are the first-round pairing's for today's All-Class State Wrestling Tournament at MetraPark in Billings.
CLASS AA
Floyd Ambrose Pauli, 84,
of Kalispell passed away at his home on Feb. 6, 2008. He was born on Aug. 20, 1923, in Conrad, the son of Harry and Gladys (Miller) Pauli.
Today
Mosquito Control District board meets 8-9:30 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
Harry M. Henricksen, 97
Lifetime Kalispell resident Harry M. Henricksen, 97, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 5, 2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. With his daughters and the loving staff at Immanuel attending to his care and comfort, "the Lord came alongside and released him from this life and took him safely home."
Thursday, February 7
George Campbell, 65
George Campbell, 65, a friend to many muzzleloader enthusiasts in the Flathead, passed over on Sept. 10, 2007, on the Boulder Road in Big Timber.
Margaret L. Torgerson, 75
Margaret L. Torgerson passed away Jan. 29, 2008.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 31-year-old woman on warrants for driving on a suspended license and having a dog at large during a traffic stop on U.S. 2.
Griz sign 33
12 Montanans highlight list
Land trust idea worth exploring
As the battle cry for affordable housing intensifies in the Flathead Valley and Northwest Montana, communities are looking for new ways to provide decent housing at affordable prices. They may have found the answer in a fairly old concept - community land trusts.
It's official: Harris inks with Griz football
First steps on the snow
Fire Department
The Badrock Fire Department was notified about a low-hanging power line on Mary Street near Columbia Falls.
Troy mayors residency the focus of suit
By LYNNETTE HINTZE The Daily Inter Lake
Winter glide
Snowskate Jam has international flair
Fifty-five contestants of all ages and skill levels entered the Whitefish Winter Carnival Yeti Snowskate Jam last weekend in Whitefish.
Lakeside
A third Lakeside business received e-mails threatening retaliation if the proprietors didn't give the sender money. Flathead County sheriff's deputies are investigating the alleged extortion. Authorities asked that anyone who receives such an e-mail report it and ignore the threats.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of alcohol during a traffic stop on Railway Street.
Kalispell
A woman told Kalispell police her car had been stolen from a parking lot off Claremont Street. Turned out she had just exited the building on the wrong side.
Wednesday, February 6
John Chester Dyer, 75
John Chester Dyer, 75, "was taken from us" on Feb. 2, 2008, by cancer, while residing at Brendan House in Kalispell. He fought a valiant battle, but in the end the cancer won and life lost.
Michael 'Mike' Edward Allison, 51
Michael "Mike" Edward Allison, 51, of Columbia Falls, passed away at his home on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, following a battle with cancer.
Two Lakeside businesses received e-mails threatening retaliation if the proprietors didn't give the sender money. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the alleged extortion.
Flathead County Sheriff
Today
3 Children's Story Hour at 10 a.m., Bigfork Branch Library. Call 837-6976.
Two kids were caught throwing things at an undercover police car near U.S. 93. Kalispell police tracked down the pair and cited them for possession of tobacco.
Kalispell police
Siderius shines on national team penning stage
Kalispell rider on winning team in the Open Division
Fire threat needs to be addressed
Getting a grip on increasing development and fire risks in Flathead County's wildland urban interface is long overdue.
The Whitefish Fire Department responded to a possible gas leak on Baker Avenue.
Alarms
Wilson L. Managhan, 72
Wilson L. Managhan passed away at home due to a heart attack on Jan. 30, 2008, at the age of 72.
Donald A. Robinson, 78
Donald A. Robinson, 78, passed away on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at his home in Kalispell.
Columbia Falls police arrested a 48-year-old man on Fourth Avenue West for partner assault.
Columbia Falls police
Bravettes bounce Spartans
Sentinel trips Flathead
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Tuesday, February 5
Cornelia Clack Graham, 95
Cornelia Clack Graham, 95, died peacefully Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Hospital, after a mild heart attack. She was born April 22, 1912, in Havre, the only daughter of Philip David and Cornelia (Timmons) Clack. Her parents were Texas natives and she always valued her Southern roots. In Havre, she was active in the Order of Rainbow for Girls, many school music programs and sports, including girl's basketball.
Eldora Winifred Dora (Miles) Morrow, 90
Eldora Winifred "Dora" (Miles) Morrow, 90, a long time resident of Whitefish, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, Jan. 31, 2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Nursing Home. She was born to Joseph Alfred and Pearl (Noel) Miles in Polson, April 2, 1917.
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested a 77-year-old man Monday at a local store and charged him with shoplifting an ink cartridge. He was taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center after developing breathing problems.
Local caucus goes for Romney
By JIM MANN/Daily Inter Lake
West Valley approves first school bus service
By KRISTI ALBERTSON/Daily Inter Lake
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested a 17-year-old man Sunday evening for minor in possession. A 36-year-old woman employee at a Whitefish convenience store was charged with selling alcohol to a minor.
Town Center zoning gets final OK
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Jay Stephens, 80
Jay Stephens, 80, passed away on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, in Whitefish. He was born May 7, 1927, in Wheeling, W.V., to Floyd and Ethel (Henthorn) Stephens.
Flathead County
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies took a 40-year-old man to jail on a charge of domestic abuse Sunday afternoon after he allegedly threatened his partner at Ridgewood Trailer Park.
Turner Dale Brown, 87
Turner Dale Brown, 87, died on Wednesday Jan. 23, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police collared a 60-year-old-man Sunday evening and charged him with his fourth driving under the influence offense, a felony. He was stopped on U.S. 2.
Sun Road cost jumps $100 million
By JIM MANN/Daily Inter Lake
Monday, February 4
Today
3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Call 758-5822.
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls police arrested a 20-year-old man on Columbia Falls and Flathead County warrant late Saturday evening after a fight behind Los Caporales.
Columbia Falls Fire
The Columbia Falls Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire Sunday morning on Martha Road.
Flathead County
A visitor assaulted an employee and damaged a room Sunday afternoon at a lodge on Big Mountain, said the Flathead County Sheriff's Office. The name of the lodge was not available Sunday.
Devising a dialogue
By HEIDI GAISER
Final reading tonight
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Problem awaits solution
By NICHOLAS LEDDEN
Kalispell
Kalispell police arrested 31-year-old man on suspicion of domestic assault on Third Avenue East Sunday morning.
Whitefish
Whitefish police arrested two Canadian men, 27 and 21, early Sunday morning on suspicion of breaking into a downtown noodle shop.
Barbara Jean Black, 77
Barbara Jean Black passed away Feb. 2, 2008, in Kalispell after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Sunday, February 3
County addresses fire threat through planning
As more developments push into the forest, Flathead County faces the difficult task of responding to and mitigating the threat of wildfire.
Richard 'Dick' Frank Wollin, 82
Richard "Dick" Frank Wollin, 82, beloved husband, father, retired educator and former Polson businessman, died Nov. 3, 2007, in Tucson, Ariz., as a result of complications after recent surgery.
Today
Flathead Pioneer Auto Club devoted to restoring and driving antique cars, meets 2 p.m., Flathead Electric Co-op building. Enter on north side. All visitors welcome. Call Dave Cooley, 257-4023.
Catalog arrives in the nick of time
It always comes in the dead of winter, just when you're ready to give up any hope of spring.
Ronan wrestlers claim division title
Polson's Torgison a 4-time champ
Braves blow by field at mat tourney
Flathead has 11 champs, 29 state qualifiers; Glacier has 1 runner-up, 17 qualifiers
Plum Creek weathers challenging year
A tough third quarter left its financial mark on Plum Creek Timber Co. by the end of 2007, despite a fourth quarter that was much stronger than a year earlier.
Valkyries bottle up St. Ignatius
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Rena Mary Faltrino Voss, 84
Rena Mary (Faltrino) Voss, 84, passed away Monday, Jan. 29, 2008, peacefully at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, with family members at her side.
Keeping the faith
By KRISTI ALBERTSON/The Daily Inter Lake
Bravettes pull off a miracle
Beat Hellgate in overtime
Live wild, live free*
Paul 'Pat' Orr Sr., 85
Paul "Pat" Orr Sr., 85, of Kalispell peacefully "went home to be eternally with his Lord" on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at the Special Care Unit of the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.
Kalispell police arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of felony drug possession.
Kalispell police
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Eureka's Greenwood, Roose division mat champs
'Lying liars' and politically correct truth
A few years ago, Al Franken wrote a little book called "Lies (and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them): A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right."
Whitefish police arrested a man downtown Friday night in connection with public urination.
Whitefish police
Saturday, February 2
Elda Rae Taylor, 72
Elda Rae Taylor, 72, "went home to be with her Lord" on Jan. 30, 2008, with her husband and children at her bedside.
Cannady's can-do attitude wins award
Kalispell police
Kalispell police arrested a 17-year-old boy at Glacier High School for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon on school grounds after he was found with a set of brass knuckles. He also had a couple knives on his person.
Life coach offers help for all ages
As a life coach, Dru Jackman helps adults correct mistakes they made when they were younger.
Flathead schools Glacier, 81-51
Man faces charges in arson case
A man arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly setting fire to a car and an outbuilding he owned with his estranged wife made an initial appearance Friday in Justice Court.
Columbia Falls police
Columbia Falls police are investigating a burglary at a Martha Road residence.
Ronan wrestlers divisional favorites in Northwestern A
This is the weekend for which local wrestling fans have been waiting - Northwestern A divisional.
Snow banks
Woman concerned about stalking
A West Reserve Drive woman called Flathead County Sheriff's deputies to report her ex-boyfriend's girlfriend, with whom she has a rocky relationship, may have impersonated somebody else on an online social networking site, received an invitation to her Super Bowl party, and thus obtained her address. She was worried that the woman, who lives in Seattle, may come to the Flathead Valley and harm her.
Braves qualify 29, Wolfpack 17
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Bravettes cruise in crosstown victory
It didn't take long for the dust surrounding their first crosstown showdown to settle. And as it did, something became very clear: The Bravettes were simply too fast, too balanced and too savvy for the young Wolfpack.
A woman was found passed out on Baker Avenue. Turns out she was sleeping off a bender and Whitefish police gave her a ride home.
A woman was found
Today
3 Flathead-Kootenai Chapter of the Montana Wilderness Association winter tracking workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kalispell Montessori Elementary School, 349 Willow Glen Dr., and Owen Sowerwine Natural Area. Call 857-2393 to sign up.
Dechart, Eureka take care of Plains
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Residency question could force change
The Whitefish City Council may have a new council member on Monday.
Friday, February 1
Lady Bulldogs roll on
WHITEFISH - With four straight conference wins under their belts, and a showdown with Northwestern A leader Bigfork looming, the Lady Bulldogs had no interest in losing their momentum. So they took a step forward - or 75.
Vikings hold Horsemen to 6 points in second half;
Pirates sweep Chiefs
Commissioner continues fight over fish poisoning
A state project aimed at ridding the South Fork Flathead River drainage of hybrid fish does not have the public support that Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks claims, according to the Fish, Wildlife and Parks commissioner who represents Northwest Montana.
Missing the bus
Gloria Jean Hamption Patton, 59
Gloria Jean Hamption Patton, 59, passed away on Jan. 28, 2008, in Kalispell, which was her home.
Officials investigate dead grizzly
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks game wardens found a dead female grizzly bear last week near the north fork of the Big Creek drainage. Based on the level of decomposition, the bear appears to have been dead for some time, according to Warden Captain Lee Anderson. The cause of death, which is as yet still unknown, is under investigation.
Whitefish police responded to Wisconsin Avenue where a child got locked in a running car. The child was eventually freed.
Whitefish police
Flathead, Glacier begin hoop rivalry
At least one thing appears certain regarding tonight's Flathead-Glacier basketball doubleheader: You better get there early.
Braves, Wolfpack primed for divisional
Flathead's wrestling season has met expectations and Glacier's has exceeded its.
Today
3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Charles E. 'Chuck' Leming, 47
Charles E. "Chuck" Leming, 47, passed away on Jan. 29, 2008, in Kalispell of natural causes.
Downhill, Super G ski races next week
Snow levels aren't the only thing up this winter at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
X-treme-ly talented on the slopes
It's not often that someone from the relatively rural and sparsely populated Flathead Valley rises to become, arguably, best in the world at anything.
James Wayne Mann, 56
James Wayne Mann, 56, passed away Jan. 26, 2008, at his home in Kalispell.
Kalispell police
Kalispell police responded to a report of suspicious activity on Fourth Avenue East. While there, they came across a suspicious looking 20-year-old woman unrelated to the original call and arrested her for felony drug possession and a warrant for failing to pay traffic fines.
