Thursday, April 30
Devore Gary Turner
He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 24 inches long.
Alorah Dawn Bacon
daughter of Tina Crawford and Robert Bacon of Columbia Falls, was born March 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Ryan David Fleming
He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Elora Jean-Marie Counsell
daughter of Amber Counsell and Jesse Saquith of Kalispell, was born March 14 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Brayden Lee Wheeler
He weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Peyton Ebony Blackburn,
daughter of James and Michelle Blackburn of Kalispell, was born March 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Kale Richard Todd
He weighed 8 pounds, 1/2 ounce, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Kayleondra Marie Missall
daughter of Mitchell Missall and Samantha Crow of Kalispell, was born March 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Kolton Silas Booth
He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Adrianna May Bush
daughter of Stephanie Brown and Anthony Bush of Kalispell, was born March 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Lane Daniel Casazza
He weighed 10 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Josephine Rae Shiffman
daughter of William T. and Jennifer Shiffman of Lakeside, was born March 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Jameson Nathan Cole
He weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Porter Patrick Craig
He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 22 inches long.
Teen tops all anglers at Mack Days
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Thursday
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., FVCC, in the blood mobile.
Tiger muskies growing in lake
Beneath the surface of Horseshoe Lake west of Kalispell, a small force of planted predators has been going to work on unwanted nuisance fish.
Start your engines: Montana Raceway Park kicks off another season
of bumper-to-bumper action
Lakeside plan ready for public review
A draft revision of the Lakeside neighborhood plan now is available for public feedback.
Shooting range case goes to high court
A group of neighbors west of Whitefish has appealed a District Court decision over a shooting range to the Montana Supreme Court.
Board votes for superintendent
Helena Flats trustees offer job contract to Missoula principal
Open burners need to get permits starting on Friday
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Injury halts young skier at world festival
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The ties that bind
Kalispell documentary filmmaker's next project focuses on Browning
Group will issue legislative scorecard
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Flathead County sheriff
A husband wanted to leave his Lakeside residence, but his wife wouldn't let him - so he called 911 to make an anonymous complaint. Flathead County sheriff's deputies ended up contacting both parties and their problems were worked out.
Zoning proposed in draft plan
Zoning for all of Lakeside is recommended in a draft neighborhood plan for the village's area.
Ellis Bradley 'Brad' Phillips, 92
Ellis Bradley "Brad" Phillips, 92, died of natural causes Tuesday, April 28, 2009. He was a lifetime resident of Libby and one of the last lumber barons. Brad was born Sept. 22, 1916, in Moore to Ellis and Bessie Noel Phillips. He graduated from Libby High School in 1935 and played on the 1932 state football championship team.
Wednesday, April 29
Brock Allan Moloney
He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Chase Michael Regan
He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.
River Axl Stanley
He weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long.
Myla Lee Johnson
daughter of Renae and Shawn Johnson of Kila, was born March 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Kirrah Rae Hafer
daughter of Krystal Fuller and Cory Hafer of Kalispell, was born March 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Landyn Daniel Loveless
He weighed 7 pounds and was 19 inches long.
Sarah Michelle Loran
daughter of Romy and James Loran of Kalispell, was born March 11 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Anna Mai Kirby
daughter of Lorena and Jeremy Kirby of Bigfork, was born March 13 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Kayden Walker Kocina
He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 22 inches long.
FHS' Owen AA wrestling coach of year
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Today
• Evergreen School District board meets at 8:30 a.m., First Interstate Bank, 100 E. Cottonwood Dr., Kalispell, basement conference room.
High School Tennis: Wolfpack girls sweep Wildkats,
Bigfork girls top C-Falls, 6-1
Railway needs to talk to neighbors
Inter Lake editorial
Mamie V. (Billedeaux) Weaver, 104
Mamie V. (Billedeaux) Weaver, 104, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at her residence at Lake Blaine. She was born in Browning on Sept. 8, 1904, the daughter of Xavier and Selena (Dervin) Billedeaux.
Class A, AA state golf in Kalispell
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Emergency planning panel meets Thursday
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Kayden Walker Kocina, 'son of Randi Erickson and Beau Kocina of Kalispell, was born March 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 22 inches long.
Local health officials on alert for illness
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Crosstown track: Glacier girls soar, Flathead boys battle back
On the bright side, it didn't snow.
Births soar at hospital
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Fire roars through Kalispell shop
Firefighters from six fire departments battled a structure fire Tuesday afternoon that gutted a workshop in the 1900 block of Fifth Avenue East in south Kalispell.
High School Softball: Ronan rallies past C-Falls in 8
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Charles 'Chuck' Otho Breeding, 86
Charles "Chuck" Otho Breeding, 86, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009. Chuck was born on May 14, 1922, one of four children, to Charlie and Annie (Cutbirth) Breeding in Breckenridge, Texas.
Some buildings to be exempt from impact fees
Wal-Mart Supercenter, a Hilton Homewood Suites hotel and another proposed Hutton Ranch Plaza building won't have to pay road impact fees if they obtain building permits by Oct. 1.
Area fire departments
Area fire departments responded to dozens of reports of trees and power lines downed Tuesday afternoon by strong winds.
Tuesday, April 28
James Bart Stephens, 83
James Bart Stephens, 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. He was born on Feb. 5, 1926, in Scobey, to William and Nannie Louise (Pierse) Stephens.
Boy denies school beating
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Some buildings exempt from impact fees
Wal-Mart Supercenter, a Hilton Homewood Suites hotel and another proposed Hutton Ranch Plaza building won't have to pay road impact fees if they obtain building permits by Oct. 1.
Columbia Falls pool work will cost $44,000
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Flathead County Sheriff's deputies
A 14-year-old Solberg Drive boy called Flathead County Sheriff's deputies during a disturbance in which his parents accused him of breaking a door. The boy's grandparents also were somehow involved. Responding deputies settled the matter at the scene.
Tuesday
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Microchip helps bring stray cat home
Sue Lawrence, an animal rescuer, wants to spread an important message from a stray cat she named Alexander the Great: Identification chips pay off.
Pablo sawmill closing down
Eighty-seven Plum Creek Timber Co. workers in Pablo learned Monday morning the company plans to permanently close that sawmill in 60 days.
Glacier Park may get a foot of new snow
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Monday, April 27
Lucille Beverly Smith
Lucille Beverly Smith, daughter of Millard and Jennifer Smith of Kalispell, was born March 20 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Jazlyne Gabriellah Jetty
Jazlyne Gabriellah Jetty, daughter of Tiffany Bruner and Joseth Jetty of Whitefish, was born March 22 at North Valley Hospital.
Kathy Marie Bronakowski, 51
Kathy Marie Bronakowski, 51, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at her residence after fighting a long four-year battle with cancer.
Erin Elizabeth McNulty
Erin Elizabeth McNulty, daughter of Jessica Stair and James McNulty of Havre, was born March 26 at North Valley Hospital.
Makenna Lynn Kaber
Makenna Lynn Kaber, daughter of Tyler and Tara Kaber of Whitefish, was born March 15 at North Valley Hospital.
Jasilynn Quinn Davidson
Jasilynn Quinn Davidson, daughter of Jennifer and Jimmy Davidson of Whitefish, was born March 30 at North Valley Hospital.
Lilyanna May Anderson
Lilyanna May Anderson, daughter of Katie Hodges and Jayson Anderson of Kalispell, was born March 24 at North Valley Hospital.
Wyatt Carl Selders
Wyatt Carl Selders, son of Jason and Kimberly Selders of Columbia Falls, was born March 16 at North Valley Hospital.
Aurelia Mai McCann-LaChance
Aurelia Mai McCann-LaChance, daughter of Theresa McCann and Corey LaChance of Kila, was born March 20 at North Valley Hospital.
John Victor Swartz
John Victor Swartz, son of John and Francesca Swartz of Marion, was born March 19 at North Valley Hospital.
Naomi Rei Welch
Naomi Rei Welch, daughter of Eugene and Christine Welch of Kalispell, was born March 18 at North Valley Hospital.
Jace Robert Becker
Jace Robert Becker, son of Chris Becker and Rita Grzadzielewski, was born March 23 at North Valley Hospital.
Skyla Kay Anderson
Skyla Kay Anderson, daughter of Melissa S. Smith and Mitchel L. Anderson of Hungry Horse, was born March 18 at North Valley Hospital.
Ava Christine Long
Ava Christine Long, daughter of Aaron and Tara Long of Kalispell, was born March 18 at North Valley Hospital.
Gordon AC Baker
Gordon A.C. Baker, son of Dylan Baker and Shanna Adams, was born Feb. 19 at North Valley Hospital.
To dance with my father
Navy officer returns from Iraq to escort daughter to sock hop
Man sentenced for Evergreen disturbance
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Kalispell council to talk revenue
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'I'm teaching them about life'
Kalispell police
Two goats wandered in the traffic at Meridian Road and Fifth Street West late Saturday afternoon before the county animal warden nabbed them, Kalispell police reported.
Today
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. John's Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
Injury crash near Glacier
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Plum Creek to close Pablo mill
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Committee to suggest new school administrator
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Sunday, April 26
Flathead County sheriff
A caller wanted Flathead County sheriff's deputies to track down the person who let her son smoke 'sheesh" at a house on Whitefish Stage Road.
Top court ruling may affect railroad liability
A 2006 Montana Supreme Court decision involving Texaco and the Sunburst School District is the likely impetus for BNSF Railway Co.'s pursuit to buy property on the fringes of its railroad fueling sites across the state.
Bravettes battle hard, but fall short
Let's put it this way … nobody left.
Maslow, Brenneman set PBs in track
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Louis M. Larson, 82
Louis M. Larson, 82, died peacefully in his sleep on April 23, 2009, at his home in Eureka. He was born to Louis and Minnie (Cole) Larson on Feb. 7, 1926, at White Earth, N.D. He moved with his family to Eureka as a small child.
Today
• Neighbors in Need Spring Brunch, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hampton Inn, Kalispell. Catered by Vista Linda. Tickets $12 per person; $5 for children 5 and younger. Music by Stillwater Christian School students. Call 752-7266.
Miss USA? Or missing the old USA?
NARRATOR: There she is. Miss California. She has everything any woman could want… beauty… intelligence… poise… even a fancy swimsuit - but all that is about to be ripped away. In one moment, she will meet her destiny in the form of an impish, small-minded man with an evil grin and a simple question. The time is now, the place is a crowded theater in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the spotlights are on high, but what Miss California doesn't realize yet is that the darkness at the end of the stage is where she'll be making her debut in … the Twilight Zone.
Hader's ultimate win
Columbia Falls fans remember Michael Hader as a state champion wrestler but after Saturday night, it's his boxing that won't be forgotten anytime soon.
Horses are at heart of couple's business
Couple questions openness of planning process
A couple recently questioned the openness of a committee putting together a first draft of a revised Lakeside neighborhood plan.
Tinker toys
Railroaded?
Eugene 'Gene' Jacobsen, 84
Eugene "Gene" Jacobsen, 84, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009, from progressive lung disease at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born on Feb. 17, 1925, in Deer Lodge.
Candy 'Cynthia A.' Fopp, 56
Candy Fopp died peacefully Thursday, April 23, 2009, surrounded by loving friends, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. The daughter of Al and Myrna Fopp, Candy was born in Missoula on March 27, 1953, and graduated from Flathead High School in 1970. Other than a short time living in Great Falls and Arizona, she spent the majority of her life in Kalispell, where she embraced all that life here in the Flathead Valley has to offer.
Lakeside plan moving forward
Traffic safety a big concern that draft tries to address
Carbon correctness = crippled economy
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Rail yard has history of pollution
There's a long history of contamination at the Whitefish rail yard's 90-acre fueling and repair facility that has operated since the 1890s.
Saturday, April 25
Albert Eugene Bjornrud, 47
Albert Eugene Bjornrud, 47, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, from complications resulting from a sudden heart attack, on the same day his father died exactly 40 years ago. He was born Sept. 26, 1961, to Sue Rankin Bjornrud and (the late) Roy "Sonny" Bjornrud.
Performing arts center hinges on foundation grant
After-school activities for Bigfork students may expand this fall, pending a decision by a Washington-based foundation.
Bigfork's LEAP pays off for children
For years, after-school options for children were somewhat limited in Bigfork.
Glacier drills Bravettes
Glacier softball coach Joel Bemis had just one hope going into Friday's crosstown softball doubleheader with the Flathead Bravettes.
Today
• Flathead Audubon third annual Marty Cohen stroll, Whitefish River bike path. Meet at 8 a.m. at Whitefish City ball fields parking lot of Montana 40. Return by 10 a.m. Call 755-3704. Everyone welcome.
Opposition may not matter
State ready to OK expansion of Spoklie gravel pit
Snow blasts east side of Glacier Park
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Flathead County sheriff
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office received a report of a black bear raiding a bird feeder and behaving aggressively at an Aerie Place residence Thursday night in Bigfork. The resident told dispatchers he shot the bear with a BB gun.
Friday, April 24
Dr. Daniel Howard Henning, 77
Dr. Daniel Howard Henning, 77, of Missoula passed away Monday, April 20, 2009, in his home of natural causes.
Trees will take center stage today
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Today
• Drop off donations for Bissell School's Super Yard Sale fundraiser today from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sale takes place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Call 862-2828.
Erna Elizabeth (Hansen) Burns, 99
Erna Elizabeth (Hansen) Burns, 99, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at the Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born Sept. 30, 1909, in Seattle, the daughter of George and Maren (Jensen) Hansen, immigrants from Denmark.
Utility work precedes Wal-Mart construction
Digging is under way at the future site of north Kalispell's Wal-Mart Supercenter, but it's only to relocate water utility lines and create the pad where the store will be built.
Bigfork plan nears the finish line
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Ground & Pound: Ultimate fighting in the Flathead
From the sidewalk of First Avenue, looking inside the tall windows of the Straight Blast Gym, there appears to be a brawl going on between four adult men.
Ethics complaint disputed by senator
Barkus says aid for firm based on fairness, not self-interest
Civic Doody
Whitefish defeats Polson in softball
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Giving hope to the children
Inter Lake editorial
Knights bring flurry vs. Glacier
The start was pretty rough.
Albert Eugene Bjornrud, 47
Albert Eugene Bjornrud, 47, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, from complications resulting from a sudden heart attack, on the same day his father died exactly 40 years ago. He was born Sept. 26, 1961, to Sue Rankin Bjornrud and (the late) Roy "Sonny" Bjornrud.
Flathead County sheriff
Flathead County sheriff's deputies responded to a South Cedar Drive residence after a 19-year-old man got into an argument with his aunt and her boyfriend. The altercation, which reportedly began because the man was calling his aunt names and being generally unkind, escalated until he allegedly threatened the couple with a knife. The man's aunt agreed not to press charges if he collected his belongings and left. However, he returned to the residence about an hour later and another disturbance ensued. This time, the man was arrested on suspicion of assault with a weapon, trespass, and disorderly conduct.
No 4-day week (maybe) for West Glacier
Vote by board may be reconsidered
Thursday, April 23
Edward L. Ornelles, 95
Edward L. "Ed" Ornelles, CTC, U.S. Navy retired, 95, passed away April 17, 2009, at Brendan House in Kalispell.
Hanna May Cini, 6
Hanna May Cini "flew to be an angel" Friday, April 17, 2009. In the spirit befitting this angel, Hanna was an organ donor and will continue to touch and save the lives of many exactly as she touched us already.
Lion killed after being captured in Col. Falls
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Forest to close trails to motorized use
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West Glacier delays vote on junior high classes
The fate of future seventh- and eighth-graders in the West Glacier School District is still uncertain after a board meeting Tuesday night.
Firefighters extinguish garage fire in Col. Falls
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Anderson on national stage at horse show
Flathead High graduate Camas Anderson got involved in collegiate equestrian like everybody else, sort of.
Family thanks ALERT for saving son, 7
Fundraiser for helicopter rescue service scheduled for Saturday night
Today
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m., and 1-3 p.m., Polson Area Senior Center $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
Flathead County sheriff
A Reserve Drive resident and his landlord reportedly got into an altercation. The tenant told Flathead County sheriff's deputies the landlord was not wanted there.
Virginia 'Ginny' Crook, 77
Virginia "Ginny" Crook, 77, died April 15, 2009, peacefully at her home. She was born in Somers to Cynthia and Arthur Richmond.
No 4-day week (maybe) for West Glacier
Vote by board may be reconsidered
Glacier in line to get $17 million
The National Park Service has announced that it will direct $750 million in federal stimulus money to 800 projects, including more than $17 million for maintenance work in Glacier National Park.
Keeping it clean
Apostles of Comedy bring their family-friendly tour to Kalispell
Wednesday, April 22
Jon Thomas Aubert, 60
Jon Thomas Aubert "went home to Heaven to join his Father George J. Aubert" on Sunday, April 19, 2009.
Eureka community unites to recycle tons of trash
Carole Tapp, president of Recycle Eureka, remembers a moment in December 2007 that led to converting tons of trash into recycled commodities by Earth Day 2009.
Rowe, Wildkats blank Loggers
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Lakers batter Twins
The Kalispell Lakers started a little rusty from the batters box, then Michael O'Connell took the bat off his shoulder and that all changed.
Dixie Lee Juelfs Black
Dixie Lee Black of Manson, Wash., passed away on April 7, 2009, in Wenatchee, Wash.
Today
• Sage Spa Salon Erin Thompson and Caden Odell Memorial Funds fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 525 Railway St., Whitefish. Express services and men's and women's haircuts for $25 donation. Call 862-0873 to schedule an appointment.
Flathead County sheriff
A woman showed up at a Conrad Drive home to pick up some clothes, but got involved in a screaming match with the resident. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded.
Plum Creek trims another 39 jobs
Plum Creek Timber Co. has laid off another 39 people - 24 salaried and 15 hourly workers.
Duane W. 'Babe' Mitchell, 89
Duane W. "Babe" Mitchell, 89, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.
Whitefish delays decision on The Banks
Building height, stormwater management and road widths were sticking points for the Whitefish City Council on Monday as it weighed the worthiness of a subdivision planned near the Whitefish River at the former North Valley Hospital site.
State asserts its sovereignty
Inter Lake editorial
Bulldogs sweep C-Falls
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Council OKs pre-release zoning
The Kalispell City Council voted Monday night to allow a 40-bed prison pre-release center for men in the old Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services building at 2282 U.S. 93 South.
Local Earth Day events have a green focus
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Escapee arrested after chase
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No B, just A vs. AA dual
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Tuesday, April 21
Owner has to give up pit bull
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Stimulus money on the way for forest work
A wave of federal stimulus money will hit the ground in national forests soon, and it will be aimed at boosting private sector employment, Regional Forester Tom Tidwell said Monday in Kalispell.
Tuesday
• Free presentation on men's health issues by nurse practitioner Sheila Shapiro, noon, Blake Hall board room, FVCC. Call Sharon Randolph, 756-3981.
Grizzly bear pair trapped, relocated
State wildlife managers have had their first grizzly bear roundup of the year, capturing and relocating a female and a cub that had been getting into garbage in the Swan Range foothills.
Kenneth Arthur Lytle, 86
Kenneth Arthur Lytle was born July 28, 1922, to Melvin and Ruth (Fry) Lytle in Somers, and passed away on April 17, 2009, at The Springs at Whitefish from heart failure.
Tractor-trailer overturns on Montana 35
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Council approves pre-release zoning
The Kalispell City Council voted Monday night to allow a 40-bed prison pre-release center for men in the old Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services building at 2282 U.S. 93 South.
Several-phase overhaul studied for drain system
An overhaul of central Bigfork's drainage system depends on whether federal stimulus money materializes.
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies
Investigators believe the red, oily substance found along the west shore of Lake Blaine Sunday is latex paint. An observer reported that the slick was 150 yards long, but when officials arrived it was down to 40 yards. Investigators suspect the slick contained less than 5 gallons of the water-soluble paint.
Flathead group gets a peek into diverse country of China
A written script dating to the 16th century B.C., 56 distinct ethnic groups and a terrain ranging from the 13,000-foot Tibetan Plateau to the coastal flats of the Yellow, East China and South China seas make China a land rich in diversity.
Monday, April 20
Eugene Louis Baker, 59
Eugene Louis Baker, son of Victor and Madelaine Baker of Kalispell, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Breckenridge, Colo., on April 9, 2009. Born Oct. 28, 1949, Gene attended Kalispell schools, graduating from Flathead High School in 1967. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kalispell.
Elizabeth Montana Ramey, 78
Elizabeth Montana Ramey "entered into rest" April 16, 2009, at her home in Columbia Falls. She was born in Columbia Falls on Feb. 4, 1931, to Harry and Mae Higson. Liz attended school in Columbia Falls and graduated in 1950.
Keith Albright, 50
Keith Albright, 50, a local Kalispell businessman, passed away suddenly Sunday, April 12, 2009, at his home in Kalispell, from cardiac arrhythmia. He was born in Great Falls on Dec. 16, 1958, to Herb and Bette (Barker) Albright.
Earl M. Nelson, 93
Earl M. Nelson, 93, "went to join our Lord, and his parents and brother, Joe" on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born July 19, 1914, in Kalispell to Harry A. and Grace (Madden) Nelson.
Lana Kay (Thiel) Lang, 63
Lana Kay (Thiel) Lang, 63, of Kalispell passed away suddenly April 17, 2009, of a pulmonary embolism. She was born Oct. 20, 1945, in Worland, Wyo., to Alex and Viola (Beckman) Thiel.
Lipizzaner Stallions visit for April 30 show
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C. Falls studies attorney change
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Glacier girls place 2nd at Missoula County track meet
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The Banks at Whitefish is focus of council hearing
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Kalispell police
Kalispell police investigated criminal mischief on South Meridian, where some uninvited artists created works of graffiti. Four males in black hoodies were seen fleeing the scene.
Suffer the children
Flathead County neglect cases rise sharply
CASA needs volunteers for growing caseload
Pre-release faces final council vote
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Today
• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon at the Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Lunch $11. Bobbi Kandarian will talk about the Wings Organization in Kalispell. Public welcome. Call Pamala Kasperson, 837-4428.
Sunday, April 19
Today
Flathead Audubon birdwatching field trip Smith Lake. Meet at 8 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 490 Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Kalispell police
Kalispell police arrested three teenagers after a fight was reported in an alley near a high school. Two teenage girls were ticketed on suspicion of disorderly conduct and a boy was ticketed on suspicion of criminal trespass and probation violation.
Lana Kay (Thiel) Lang, 63
Lana Kay (Thiel) Lang, 63, of Kalispell passed away suddenly April 17, 2009, of a pulmonary embolism. She was born Oct. 20, 1945, in Worland, Wyo., to Alex and Viola (Beckman) Thiel.
School booster club needs a boost
Flathead-Glacier group needs new members, leaders
Charles David 'Chuck' Williams, 89
Charles David "Chuck" Williams was born April 21, 1919, and passed away April 16, 2009, due to cancer.
Classic raised more than $60,000 for kids
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Connecting with China
Man faces peeping charge
A Eureka man has been charged with planting hidden cameras in the dressing rooms and bathrooms of his downtown clothing shop, ostensibly to record customers changing.
Framers have a corner on the market
Carlson wins, Vals take 2nd
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Hanna's dream
Hanna Cini - a budding artist with a huge heart and a huge laugh - died early Friday evening at a Spokane hospital from injuries she sustained in a four-vehicle accident Thursday on Montana 35. She was 6 years old.
Prep Softball: Road woes for Glacier in Helena
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Glacier plans year of centennial events
Planning efforts are revving up for Glacier National Park's upcoming centennial, which actually will involve a yearlong series of celebrations starting this summer.
Blue Ponies ride by Whitefish
WHITEFISH - Baby steps.
Earl M. Nelson, 93
Earl M. Nelson, 93, "went to join our Lord, and his parents and brother, Joe" on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born July 19, 1914, in Kalispell to Harry A. and Grace (Madden) Nelson.
Elizabeth Montana Ramey, 78
Elizabeth Montana Ramey "entered into rest" April 16, 2009, at her home in Columbia Falls. She was born in Columbia Falls on Feb. 4, 1931, to Harry and Mae Higson. Liz attended school in Columbia Falls and graduated in 1950.
Glacier girls place 2nd at Missoula County track meet
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Keith Albright, 50
Keith Albright, 50, a local Kalispell businessman, passed away suddenly Sunday, April 12, 2009, at his home in Kalispell, from cardiac arrhythmia. He was born in Great Falls on Dec. 16, 1958, to Herb and Bette (Barker) Albright.
Protecting parenthood
The Montana Supreme Court has a chance to set right a monumental injustice, and this time what hangs in the balance is not the fate of a death-row inmate, but something just as important - the future of the American family.
A dust-up over new road tax
Inter Lake editorial
Eugene Louis Baker, 59
Eugene Louis Baker, son of Victor and Madelaine Baker of Kalispell, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Breckenridge, Colo., on April 9, 2009. Born Oct. 28, 1949, Gene attended Kalispell schools, graduating from Flathead High School in 1967. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kalispell.
Cookbook can fix a hankering for intestines
Through the years, readers have shared with me all kinds of unusual stories and family treasures.
Man pleads innocent to theft of safe from home
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Saturday, April 18
Picture of health
Today
• All church rummage sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Whitefish United Methodist Church, 1150 Wisconsin Ave. Adult, children's clothing, housewares, sports and camping gear and more. Benefit for Principal Mortgage Fund.
Local tour planned of affordable housing
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Whitefish blasts Browning
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Two from Kalispell face drug charges
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Fast track at Bigfork Invitational
Track teams competing in today's Bigfork Invitational have something nice to look forward to.
Golf-course moose gets a new home
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Incumbents keep seats on Flathead Electric Board of Trustees
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Making math, science cool for girls
Local jobless rate up to 12.7 percent
Flathead County now has the state's third-highest unemployment rate, according to March jobless numbers released Friday.
FVCC clear-cut favorites
Flathead County sheriff
The people renting a home on Alpine Court outside Whitefish stopped paying the landlord, and allegedly have failed to make good on a promise to settle upon receiving their tax refund. When the landlord went out to turn off the utilities, he found three people living there - none of whom was the original renter. The subletters, however, apparently still are paying rent to the other occupants. Flathead County sheriff's deputies are investigating.
Friday, April 17
Lady Pirates pick up Western A softball win
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Business tax break dies in session
The last bill offering significant reductions in the state's business equipment tax was defeated Wednesday in the Montana House on a narrow 51-49 vote.
Four hurt in highway crash
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Truman, Malecha pace Eureka track teams
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Dogs repeat as Schwab champs
Colt Idol had one last slam dunk left in his high school career and it helped win Whitefish $2,000.
Katherine 'Kay' Wheeler, 92
Katherine "Kay" Wheeler died, surrounded by her family, on the evening of April 14, 2009, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. Kay was born on New Year's Day, 1917, in Kenyon, Minn., to Michael Hugh and Amanda (Furu) Sweeney.
Flathead County sheriff
A man told Flathead County sheriff's deputies he witnessed a man threaten people with guns for turning around in his Spotted Bear Road driveway.
Today
• Mosquito Control District board meets 8:30-10 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
Housing starts cut in half
The Associated Press and The Daily Inter Lake
Hammond hits in game-winner for Eureka
The Daily Inter Lake
A belated tribute to a local hero made mark far away
Inter Lake editorial
Protesters to picket at local video store
The Daily Inter Lake
College board cancels May 5 trustee election
The Daily Inter Lake
Newberry golden at regional
Keith Albright, 50
Keith Albright, 50, local Kalispell businessman, passed away suddenly Sunday, April 12, 2009, at his home in Kalispell, from cardiac arrhythmia. He was born in Great Falls on Dec. 16, 1958, to Herb and Bette (Barker) Albright.
Niarada rancher joins state board
The Daily Inter Lake
Thursday, April 16
Go fish: Local ponds stocked with trout
Housing starts down 50 percent
The Associated Press
Flathead County sheriff
A Lakeside man told Flathead County sheriff's deputies that someone broke the lock off his shop and took a pick to the door handle. A refrigerator was missing. He suspects the ex-wife.
Tea time on tax day
New licensing system goes online Monday
If you're planning to renew your vehicle registration or complete a title transaction at the Flathead County Motor Vehicle Department on Monday, you'd be well advised to stay home.
Norman Ray 'Norm' Miller, 74
Norman Ray "Norm" Miller, 74, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009, from complications of pneumonia at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. At 10:15 on a chilly Thursday morning on Feb. 28, 1935, Norm became the seventh child of Johnnie Roscoe and Eva May (Bower) Miller. The family would grow to eight boys and three girls.
Two FGA gymnasts in region event
Over 430 gymnasts from across the Northwest are competing in this year's Region 2 Gymnastics Championships in Whitefish starting today.
Carroll signs Wolfpack's Ben Cutler
The Daily Inter Lake
Plan board votes against four-plex
The Daily Inter Lake
EPA to conduct activity-based sampling at Libby schools
LIBBY - The Environmental Protection Agency's Libby Superfund Cleanup team expects to complete activity-based air testing at schools this summer.
'We're all in this together'
Today
• City of Kalispell Water Division replaces a fire hydrant beginning at 7 a.m. on Appleway Drive. Local access will be available. Work will last about eight hours.
Dogs repeat as Schwab champs
Colt Idol had one last slam dunk left in his high school career and it helped win Whitefish $2,000.
Wednesday, April 15
Roger Radabah, 45
Roger Radabah, 45, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born on Aug. 18, 1963, in Bend, Ore., the son of Robert Sanford and Virginia May (Miller) Radabah.
Alice M. Rock-Shero, 86
Alice M. Rock-Shero, 86, passed away Friday morning, April 10, 2009, at her home in Columbia Falls.
Glacier gains split; Flathead drops 2
The Daily Inter Lake
Preliminary report details radar signals from plane
The Associated Press and The Daily Inter Lake
Man sentenced for bail jumping
The Daily Inter Lake
Today
• Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.
Spring book mania returns to Kalispell Mall
Around 2 p.m. on Friday, hordes of book sharks begin cruising closer to covered tables at the annual spring used book sale at the Kalispell Center Mall.
Passports required at border on June 1
Kalispell Acting Postmaster John Sistok expects a little deja vu as the number of people seeking passports ramps up in coming weeks.
Wolfpack blanks Flathead in tennis
The Daily Inter Lake
Kalispell Post Office takes mail until midnight
The Daily Inter Lake
Flathead County sheriff
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 12-year-old boy after he allegedly assaulted someone at a business in Bigfork. No word on what precipitated the incident.
Stanley Shoemaker, 78
Stanley Shoemaker, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. He was born at Mountain Brook in the Creston area on May 29, 1930, to Curtis and Verna Shoemaker.
Norman Ray 'Norm' Miller, 74
Norman Ray "Norm" Miller, 74, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2009, from complications of pneumonia at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. At 10:15 on a chilly Thursday morning on Feb. 28, 1935, Norm became the seventh child of Johnnie Roscoe and Eva May (Bower) Miller. The family would grow to eight boys and three girls.
Paving plan gets cold shoulder
County officials planning a Creston-area paving project were peppered with questions and comments Monday, facing a crowd that was mostly resentful of a proposed Rural Special Improvement District to pay for the project.
Keith Albright, 50
Keith Albright, 50, local Kalispell businessman, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 12, 2009, at his home in Kalispell, from cardiac arrhythmia. He was born in Great Falls on Dec. 6, 1958, to Herb and Bette (Barker) Albright.
Fighting back against the pirates
Inter Lake editorial
High marks, fast times at invite
You have to start somewhere, and the Whitefish boys track team is starting right where it left off last season - winning.
Kalispell to try to annex small lots
The Daily Inter Lake
Tuesday, April 14
John Webster Cory, 88
John Webster Cory, 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Bigfork, on Friday, April 10, 2009. Mr. Cory was born July 15, 1920, in Spencer, Iowa, to John W. (William) Cory Jr., and Arlene Webster Cory.
Jerry Van Meter, 83
Jerry Van Meter, 83, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. He was born in Guthrie, Okla., on Feb. 13, 1926, to Earl and Edna (Goodnight) Van Meter. Jerry received his early education in Guthrie, graduating from high school there.
Tuesday
• Public is invited to a free community lecture on "Life with Autism," 7:30 a.m., Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
Four-day weeks get passing marks
Depending on the outcome of a school board vote next week, West Glacier Elementary's 24 students may have Fridays off beginning next fall.
Meg Erickson honored for Shepherd's Hand work
Meg Erickson opened her door recently to find her friend Betty Ault armed with flowers and backed up by a posse of Beta Sigma Phi women heralding her as the 62nd First Lady of Whitefish.
Flathead County Sheriff's deputies
A Ridgewood Drive man told Flathead County Sheriff's deputies his wife threatened to stab him Sunday night with a shard of mirror. Deputies responded and separated the couple for the evening.
Stanley Shoemaker, 78
Stanley Shoemaker, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. He was born at Mountain Brook in the Creston area on May 29, 1930, to Curtis and Verna Shoemaker.
County parks master plan draft nearly completed
A draft of the new Flathead County Parks and Recreation Master Plan should be finished by May.
Monday, April 13
Bruce N. Pfrimmer, 76
Artist and retired railroader Bruce N. Pfrimmer, 76, died suddenly Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at his home on Whitefish Lake. He was born in Great Falls on Dec. 1, 1932, to Robert and Lillian Pfrimmer.
Today
• Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at noon, at the home of Katy Zundel. Convention activities planning. Call Cathy Lane, 755-604
'I've been lifted': Marine's bravery recognized after more than 40 years
Marine's gallantry in 1967 celebrated with long overdue Silver Star
Gravel-pit owner loses appeal to high court
A property owner who wanted to extract gravel from his land along Farm-to-Market Road has lost his appeal before the Montana Supreme Court.
Local writer wins honor for first novel
Buchanan's book takes a different view of vigilantes
Whitefish Community Garden ready to dig in
The Daily Inter Lake
Council studies annexation of small lots
The Daily Inter Lake
Flathead sheriff
A dead bald eagle was found beneath power lines between Columbia Heights and Hungry Horse late Sunday morning, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office reported.
Sunday, April 12
Bruce N. Pfrimmer, 76
Artist and retired railroader Bruce N. Pfrimmer, 76, died suddenly Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at his home on Whitefish Lake. He was born in Great Falls on Dec. 1, 1932, to Robert and Lillian Pfrimmer.
Employers chalk up job gains, losses
Bridge with a view
Glacier's Bates cruises in tennis opener
The Daily Inter Lake
State plans fuel-reduction projects
A new state grant program that will drive fuel reduction work on more than 4,000 acres of Montana forestlands includes funding for five projects in the Flathead Valley.
A world without newspapers? Heaven forbid
Fantasy novels often make the obscure obvious by means of a simple trick. What if electricity stopped working? What if children woke up one day and were all the size of adults? What if the moon were to disappear from the sky? What if a little girl could fall down a rabbit hole?
Kalispell police
A DVD player, $180 cash, diabetic medication, a car stereo and cologne were stolen from a Liberty Street apartment. The resident found the door open, but still locked, and items strewn about. Kalispell police took the report.
Wolfpack beats Great Falls, loses to CMR
The Daily Inter Lake
Paving project proposed along Jensen, Berne roads
A proposed Rural Special Improvement District to pave portions of Jensen and Berne roads near Columbia Falls will have the benefit of some extra technical help, thanks to Linda Smith and Barbara Strouse.
Knights fall short in opener
COLUMBIA FALLS - Gladiators coach Jason Kjono had a growing pit in his stomach in the fourth quarter, but thanks to his defense, it's all better now.
Dust Storm
East Valley paving proposal has neighbors all stirred up
Today
• Whitefish Moose Lodge Easter Breakfast Buffet, 8 a.m. to noon, 230 W. 10th St. Easter egg hunt to follow. Open to public. Families welcome.
Loss of clinic should be a lesson
Inter Lake editorial
Emma Ingalls: Trailblazing journalist, legislator
A woman ahead of the times
Saturday, April 11
Holden Lee Stevens
He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Benjamin Edward Manaker
He weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 21 inches long.
Sydnie Marie Faith Thompson
daughter of Danny and Mylissa Thompson of Columbia Falls, was born March 17 at North Valley Hospital.
Harold M. Penrod, 94
Harold M. Penrod was born April 2, 1914, in Kalispell. He died March 21, 2009, in lndio, Calif., from complications of Parkinson's disease.
Travis Larry Jay Lane
He weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Katie Rose Bulawsky
daughter of Mike and Cindy Bulawsky of Columbia Falls, was born March 16 at North Valley Hospital.
Reghan Elizabeth Mairead Donahue
daughter of Kevin and Katie Donahue of Kalispell, was born March 12 at North Valley Hospital.
Delila Grace Shepherd
daughter of Danielle and Michael Shepherd of Kalispell, was born March 6 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Lillian Johanna Lockwood
daughter of Kyle and Victoria Lockwood of Fort Lewis, Wash., was born March 8 at Madigan Army Medical Center.
Micah Brayden James Coen
He weighed 9 pounds, 11.6 ounces, and was 22 3/4 inches long.
Jake Daniel Rinta
He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Amelia Grace Flink
daughter of Samantha and Ron Flink of Bigfork, was born March 12 at North Valley Hospital.
Landon Dale Hams
He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 3/4 inches long.
Katelyn Michelle Guyman
daughter of Chad and Becky Guyman of Columbia Falls, was born March 12 at North Valley Hospital.
Landon Matthew Highland
He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Tucker Wade Westphal
He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Hailey Joe Miller,
daughter of Ryan and Megan Miller of Kalispell, was born March 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Makenna Lynn Rossmiller
daughter of Chris and Nicole Rossmiller of Kalispell, was born March 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Aspen Smart
daughter of Kerry Thompson and Michael Smart of Kalispell, was born March 15 at North Valley Hospital.
Naemi Renee Creighton
daughter of Phillip and Elena Creighton of Kalispell, was born March 6 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Ashlyn Marie Lebert
daughter of Paul and Stephanie Lebert of Kalispell, was born March 4 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
First flight: Flathead, C.M. Russell square off in first track meet of the season
It only took one meet, or 10.93 seconds rather, for Chris Wilson to earn himself a lane at the state track meet to defend his title in May.
Glacier tracksters get going: Boschee, Pitt qualify for state with high jumps
The Daily Inter Lake
Today
• Dan Casey from Flathead Audubon Society gives a PowerPoint lecture on Smith Lake's bird population, 9 a.m. Smith Valley Fire Hall, U.S. 2 West, next to Julie's. At 10 a.m. participants will head to fishing access to site birds in field. Potluck lunch at noon at fire hall. Bring binoculars, potluck dish. All welcome. Call Cindy Ercoline, 752-2125.
Students need to have current shots
The Daily Inter Lake
Flathead County sheriff
An 80-pound safe containing prescription painkillers was stolen from a residence on Foothill Road. The pills were the only items missing, according to Flathead County sheriff's deputies. Somewhat ironically, the 54-year-old victim of the burglary was arrested on a warrant for selling drugs.
Adventure runs deep for cave club
Mixed reviews for new state qualifying standards
The Daily Inter Lake
State planning to purge fish from two lakes
The Daily Inter Lake
Patrol hopes to learn from fatal crashes
After nearly 30 years without losing a patrolman in the line of duty, traffic crashes on Flathead County highways have claimed the lives of three Montana Highway Patrol troopers in the last 18 months.
Friday, April 10
Betty Lou (Hooper) Baker, 70
Betty Lou (Hooper) Baker passed away peacefully at the Immanuel Lutheran Home on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Kalispell, at the age of 70.
Man pleads innocent to knife incident in bar
The Daily Inter Lake
Meth-ring suspects face charges
A Kalispell man implicated in a drug trafficking operation that funneled large quantities of methamphetamine from Spokane to Northwest Montana has been convicted of federal narcotics charges.
Knights open RMFL season vs. Great Falls
The last Rocky Mountain Football League season for the Glacier Knights ended on a positive note with six players named to the all-star game.
Helena Flats schedules interviews
District replacing school leader
Glacier planning 'brown bag' sessions
The Daily Inter Lake
Driver charged in fatal crash
A Kalispell man accused of running a red light and causing a crash last year that killed an 84-year-old Whitefish man has been charged with negligent homicide.
Teen pleads innocent in beating case
The Daily Inter Lake
Taxpayers get a break on 911 bid
Inter Lake editorial
Flathead rallies by Libby in softball
The Daily Inter Lake
State plans to install turn lane on highway
The Daily Inter Lake
Flathead County sheriff
Someone on Shady Lane in Evergreen told Flathead County sheriff's deputies he was approached by two men holding either bats or lengths of pipe, who then left in the direction of a nearby bar. Deputies determined the complaint was unfounded.
John J. Smithson, 82
John J. Smithson, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at his home in Kalispell. He was born in Chinook on Sept. 26, 1926, to Roy and Ora (Hamaker) Smithson. He was raised on the family ranch (North Slope Ranch) near Hogeland until age 20. He had four siblings, Louise, George, Jean and Bill.
Today
• Beginning at 8:30 a.m. traffic on a section of Grand Drive in Bigfork will be reduced to single lane to allow concrete pumping. Flaggers, reduced speeds.
Men plead innocent to home invasion
The Daily Inter Lake
Thursday, April 9
Hunter and Hayden Strandberg
fraternal twins of Michael and Sarah Strandberg of Kalispell, were born Feb. 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Avalea Dawn Jorgenson
daughter of Brent and Ara Jorgenson of Kalispell, was born March 1 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Tristen Floyd Palmiter
son of Samuel and Sonya Palmiter of Kalispell, was born March 3 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Claire Swan Liphardt
daughter of Todd and Jamie Liphardt of Somers, was born Feb. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Maccauna Joy Lageson
daughter of Kassie Lageson and Levi Hiebert of Columbia Falls, was born Feb. 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Chase Dean Vollertsen
son of Luke and Kristy Vollertsen of Kalispell, was born March 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
William Edward Morrison
son of Bill and Kim Morrison of Kalispell, was born Feb. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Hotel in Whitefish is robbed
The Daily Inter Lake
Downtown revamp OK'd for Whitefish
Northwest Montana News Network
Today
• Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Rotary Clubs.
Bring out the clubs
The Daily Inter Lake
Council reverses course on gun-law change
Northwest Montana News Network
Spring means soggy basements
The Daily Inter Lake
Skiing season better than expected
Whitefish Mountain Resort's winter season ended with a bang last weekend, but there's still skiing to be had at Blacktail Mountain near Lakeside and at Turner Mountain near Libby.
Mountain films come to Whitefish April 16
The Daily Inter Lake
Flathead County sheriff
A man and woman allegedly bothering a resident of an Evergreen assisted-living home with their religious views were asked to leave. Flathead County sheriff's deputies were called to make sure the couple understood they no longer were welcome.
Boys try to escape from juvenile detention
The Daily Inter Lake
Land deal completed at popular recreation site
The Daily Inter Lake
Wednesday, April 8
Whitefish Mountain Resort Pond Skimming
Photos by Nate Chute
Addison Ann Williams
daughter of Josh and Teresa Williams of Kalispell, was born Feb. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Buck Lee Burkett
son of Terry and Alisa Burkett of Martin City, was born Feb. 9 at North Valley Hospital.
Reilly Thomas Llewellyn
son of Jesse and Amber Llewellyn of Eureka, was born Feb. 24 at North Valley Hospital.
Cassidy Ann Klocke
daughter of Jill and John Klocke of Kalispell, was born Feb. 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Keely Grace Lovitt
daughter of Patrick and Jenny Lovitt of Eureka, was born Feb. 24 at North Valley Hospital.
Kegan James Oberdorf
son of Brenda Cargill and James Oberdorf of Trego, was born Feb. 25 at North Valley Hospital.
RaeAnne Rochelle Bromgard
daughter of Jimmy and Kathleen Bromgard of Kalispell, was born Feb. 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Jax Robert Steele
son of Jennifer and Andrew Steele of Whitefish, was born Feb. 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Robert Daniel Wells
son of Tom and Carolyn Wells of Kalispell, was born Feb. 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Nevaeh Alice Jo Vickrey
daughter of Dusty Spoonmore and Sam Vickrey of Libby, was born Feb. 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Rivers Paige Bauman
daughter of Cassy Owens and John Bauman of Kalispell, was born Feb. 25 at North Valley Hospital.
Tessa Nadine Williams
daughter of Cozetta Williams and Michael Williams, was born Feb. 27 at North Valley Hospital.
Averie Mae Holt
daughter of Jessica and Dave Holt of Fortine, was born Feb. 23 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Marika Catherine Todd
daughter of Ely William Muir Todd and Crystal Naomi Todd of Kalispell, was born Feb. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Kylee Lenee Evans
daughter of Briatty Evans of Columbia Falls, was born Feb. 23 at North Valley Hospital.
Thomas J. 'Tom' Hayek, 73
Thomas J. "Tom" Hayek, 73, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, following a heart attack. He was born Feb. 21, 1936, in St. Paul, Minn., to Joseph and Rose (Atz) Hayek.
Whitefish hires seven firefighters
The Daily Inter Lake
Basin panel meets in Pablo
The Daily Inter Lake
Kalispell increases ambulance charges
The Kalispell City Council unanimously raised the city's ambulance fees Monday to make up a budget shortfall.
Safe landing makes for happy ending
Inter Lake editorial
Today
• Flathead Basin Committee meets 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tribal Chambers, 51383 U.S. 93 N., Pablo. Discussion on prevention of introduction of zebra and quagga mussels, Eurasian milfoil and State Invasive Species Plan. Call 752-0081.
Firewood permits now available
The Daily Inter Lake
Rally total: 1,217 tea bags
The Daily Inter Lake
Pre-release center site gets initial city OK
Flathead County sheriff
A motorist on U.S. 2 in Evergreen called Flathead County Sheriff's deputies after noticing a vehicle headed north with kids inside but no passenger door.
Flathead snow hits 100 inches
The Daily Inter Lake
County gets takers for dust program
More than 24 miles of Flathead County roads will get dust abatement this summer through a new cost-sharing program.
Delbert R. 'Bud' Dockery, 81
Delbert R. "Bud" Dockery, 81, of Columbia Falls, passed away April 4, 2009.A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kan. Visitation will begin an hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Johnson County Memorial Gardens.
Swank wins bidding for 911 center
The Flathead County commissioners awarded a contract Tuesday to build a consolidated 911 center that is $1.2 million under the original estimated budget.
Tuesday, April 7
Judy Cathryne Stewart, 61
Judy Cathryne Stewart, 61, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at her residence in Kalispell. She was born on May 19, 1947, in Anaconda to Ray and Georgia Finley.
Valerie Ann Sieler, 62
Valerie Ann Sieler, 62, of Lewistown, "went home to her loving Father in heaven" on April 5, 2009, at the Central Montana Skilled Nursing Center. She was born Oct. 24, 1946, to Rosalyn June (Beam) Knadler and Edwin Stanley Knadler. She was born in Bozeman and attended elementary school in Columbia Falls and Somers, and high school in Kalispell and Hamilton.
Whitefish loses chance for medical facility
A $4.6 million eating disorder clinic that had been slated for groundbreaking this spring in Whitefish instead will be built in Missoula.
Message to men: 'Get your prostate checked'
Robert E. Bailey, 64, is on a mission to spread a simple message:
Local Lions leader honors actress Duke
Pam Beyer, a district vice governor of Lions Club and member of the Kalispell Lions, wants to put a new face on Lionism - that of renowned actress Patty Duke.
Man sentenced on federal weapons charge
The Daily Inter Lake
Alicia Fagerland, 81
Alicia Fagerland, 81, passed away April 5, 2009, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home. Alicia was born to Wilbur and Agnes Fox on Oct. 10, 1927, in Bigfork.
Tuesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Flathead Sheriff
A passer-by called Flathead County Sheriff's deputies after spotting someone on Montana 35 in Bigfork who matched the description of the man wanted for robbing a Kalispell deli on Friday.
North Fork fifth on endangered list
An "indefinite opportunity" for coal mining and other resource development in Canada has put the North Fork Flathead River on a list of the nation's 10 most endangered rivers.
Man's sewer quest finds no answers
For a full decade, Bill Myers has been trying to convince the Bigfork County Water and Sewer District Board, county and state officials that there's a sewer-line leak on his Bigfork Bay property.
Monday, April 6
Small plane crash lands; no injuries
The Daily Inter Lake
Flathead sheriff
Security guards at an Evergreen box store spotted a woman allegedly shoplifting a crucifix early Saturday evening. When confronted, she threw the crucifix on the ground and kicked a guard before guards held her to the ground to await deputies to arrest her, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office said.
Clara Mae Montgomery, 95
Clara Mae Montgomery, 95, passed away of natural causes Friday, April 3, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born Feb. 8, 1914, to John and Ada Ethel (Ruegsegger) Grover on her grandparents' farm northwest of Kalispell.
Tea'd off
In the spirit of 1773, hundreds gathered Saturday to protest federal spending, taxes
Col. Falls Council continues gun-law discussion
The Daily Inter Lake
Chinese scholar takes new perspective home
Professor Ruicheng "Eric" Pei of Liaoning University in China was most struck by something missing in Montana when he arrived last fall.
Today
• Lake County Republican Women's Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Wheat Montana, Polson. Lunch available. To order, call 883-9209 prior to meeting. All welcome.
Decision on pre-release center likely
The Daily Inter Lake
Whitefish to vote on downtown project
The Daily Inter Lake
Sunday, April 5
Rayana Kelly Galloway
daughter of Ryan and Tina Galloway of Kalispell, was born Feb. 16 at North Valley Hospital.
Maddex Emmanuel Jett Jones
son of Danny and Katelyn Jones of Whitefish, was born Feb. 26 at North Valley Hospital.
Dr. Hugh Rogers, 50
Dr. Hugh Rogers 'reached the end of his earth's journey" on his birthday, April 1, 2009, due to injuries sustained in an airplane accident on the Hungry Horse Reservoir. Dr. Rogers was born in Concordia, Kan., on April 1, 1959, to Dr. Bob and Marjory Rogers.
Emmett Michael Feller
son of Jana Lynn Hart and Christopher Michael Feller of Kalispell, was born Feb. 17 at North Valley Hospital.
Clara Mae Montgomery, 93
Clara Mae Montgomery, 93, passed away of natural causes Friday, April 3, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was born Feb. 8, 1914, to John and Ada Ethel (Ruegsegger) Grover on her grandparents' farm northwest of Kalispell.
Cheyenne Forsse
daughter of Brian and Dena Forsse of Bigfork, was born Feb. 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Briar Mackenzie McShane
daughter of Sean and Caren McShane of Kalispell, was born Feb. 10 at North Valley Hospital.
Schafer Ray Vandevoort
son of Alex and Rachel Vandevoort of Whitefish, was born Feb. 19 at North Valley Hospital.
Saige Lee Smith
daughter of Kanyon and Julie Smith of Kalispell, was born Feb. 12 at North Valley Hospital.
Colton Dean Scott
son of Rachel A. Starr and Bryan D. Scott of Kalispell, was born Feb. 12 at North Valley Hospital.
Amy Elizabeth Long
daughter of Mike and Karen Long of White Sulphur Springs, was born Feb. 20 in Bozeman.
Peterson, Duford shine for Polson
The Daily Inter Lake
Local rodeo queen pageant revamped
Organizers of the Northwest Montana Fair Pro-Rodeo Queen program are rolling out a new format this year aimed at completing pageant activities by the end of June.
Local housing group going through changes
The Daily Inter Lake
Kalispell to inventory historic downtown buildings
A survey of central Kalispell will begin soon to inventory historic buildings.
Stoltze firm receives state 'Excellence' award
The Daily Inter Lake
Nice day for a deal
Blue skies Saturday help to draw large crowd to annual fundraiser
Flathead TKO: Guzmans, Mortenson win bouts for local boxing club
Kalispell's Kenny Guzman came into his 10th career boxing match thinking his opponent had fought 40 times. It was actually more like 100.
Court upholds Kalispell's downtown business district
The Montana Supreme Court has voted 5-2 to uphold the creation of a downtown Kalispell business improvement district.
Let's look under hood of Constitution
Maybe it's me. I could just be missing something in the Constitution that authorizes the federal government to run private businesses or to enter into business on its own.
Alarms
An agile boy in his early teens climbed about 30 feet up a tree, then couldn't figure out how to get down. The Hungry Horse Fire Department was sent to the rescue.
Today
• Kalispell Moose Lodge 1922 buffet breakfast benefit 9-11 a.m., 2158 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Menu includes Polish sausage, eggs, hash browns, biscuits and gravy and beverage. Proceeds go to Moose Family Center and charities. Everyone welcome. Call Jeremy Heindel, 212-4834 or Mike Larkey, 257-0266.
Fargo's fortitude not at all surprising
I've been preoccupied with the flooding in Fargo, N.D. the past couple of weeks. As many of you know, I grew up just down the road on the Minnesota side of Fargo and I've got plenty of relatives still living in the Fargo-Moorhead area. These are my people.
Looking at buying a home? 'Get off the sidelines'
In the first 45 days this year, a third of all home sales in the Flathead Valley tracked by Northwest Montana Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service were foreclosed properties.
Polson girls improve to 6-0
The Daily Inter Lake
Wallowing in white
Perfect days start with fresh powder for Whitefish Mountain's snow reporter
Tax credit rules change slightly
The Daily Inter Lake
Don't stimulate state spending
Inter Lake editorial
Hundreds gather for Tea Party
The Daily Inter Lake
Saturday, April 4
Man sentenced to prison for brutal beating
A Kila man who viciously beat his wife's lover after finding them together has been sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by 10 years on probation.
A 'tea party' for the people
Inter Lake editorial
Dr. Hugh Rogers, 50
Dr. Hugh Rogers 'reached the end of his earth's journey" on his birthday, April 1, 2009, due to injuries sustained in an airplane accident on the Hungry Horse Reservoir. Dr. Rogers was born in Concordia, Kan., on April 1, 1959, to Dr. Bob and Marjory Rogers.
Today
• 74th annual Flathead Lake Cherry Growers horticultural meeting, Yellow Bay Clubhouse, Montana 35, mile marker 18. On-site registration 8 a.m.; program begins at 9 a.m. Public welcome. Cost $20, includes a hearty lunch. Advance registration recommended. Call 982-3069; or 676-4271.
Crash cause still undetermined
The Daily Inter Lake
Montana Highway Patrol
Three people were injured Thursday night when their car collided nearly head-on with an oncoming tractor-trailer.
Libby ices Bulldogs
In it for life
Rain hasn't dampened spirits at 40-day vigil
Project keeps students in stitches
Every year, Liz Sorlie's fourth-grade curriculum includes an unusual subject: knitting.
Cold, miserable and canceled
Another day, another host of spring sporting events canceled.
Kalispell bakery robbed Friday
The Daily Inter Lake
Friday, April 3
Doris Elaine Long, 78
Doris Elaine Long, 78, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009, at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born on April 26, 1930, in Minneapolis, to Joseph and Susan (Mliner) Loss.
Today
• Kalispell Area Music Teachers Association (KAMTA) meet 9:30 a.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 936 Fourth Ave. W., Kalispell. Refreshments; business meeting, 10 a.m.; Dru Jackman presents a program titled "Let's Get Organized at 11 a.m. All area music teachers invited. Call Suzanne Rohrbach, 755-3736.
Market analyst foresees 'unusual opportunities'
The chief market strategist for D.A. Davidson said the economy is far from a depression, and even showing signs of recovery, but it will face significant hazards in the near future.
Wreckage found early Thursday
A Whitefish veterinarian was killed Wednesday when his single-engine airplane crashed onto the ice of Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Gravel-mining comment date extended to May 1
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The Contenders: In an old barn-like gym, local boxers learn the sweet science in time for weekend bout
Four months ago, Holly Keefe was looking for a good male role model for her 10-year-old son Devin.
Jim O'Brien, 84
Jim O'Brien, 84, of Whitefish, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was born Oct. 4, 1924, in Chicago, to Patrick and Ida (Gundrum) O'Brien.
Flathead County sheriff
Flathead County sheriff's deputies twice were called to Cobbler Village Road to deal with neighbors arguing about a dog.
Killer gets 40 years in prison
A Creston man convicted of murdering his Columbia Falls-area girlfriend during a domestic disturbance was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison (50 years with 10 years suspended).
A 'tea party' for the people
Inter Lake editorial
'He lived his dreams'
Friends, colleagues remember popular Whitefish veterinarian
Margherita Pauline 'Rita' Graziano, 93
Margherita Pauline "Rita" Graziano, formerly of Basking Ridge, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. She was born in Boston on Nov. 16, 1915, the daughter of Peter and Pauline (Mondino) Cerrina.
Thursday, April 2
Firefighters to burn down fire hall
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'Tea Party' protests high spending
Organizers of a "Tea Party" protest Saturday in Kalispell aren't sure what to expect, but they hope for a turnout similar to other tea parties across the country recently.
Kalispell police
Kalispell police were called Wednesday morning to a hotel on U.S. 93 South, with the general manager asking for help in removing a man with a history of problems with police. The manager claimed the man had threatened him with his dog. The man agreed to immediately move out.
Ecogroups planning to file suit
A group of 13 environmental groups on Wednesday announced plans to challenge the federal government's plan to remove wolves in the Northern Rockies from protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Death confirmed in plane crash
The Daily Inter Lake
Today
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Columbia Falls High School.
Malkuch leads MSU-B hitters; hurler Howe 2-3
The Daily Inter Lake
Knutson all-around champ
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Silvertip cabin available for rent
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'Scripts are everything' in Black Curtain plays
Standoff ends peacefully after armed man surrenders
The Daily Inter Lake
Jocita 'Jessie' Maria Cappiletti Berube, 88
Jocita "Jessie" Maria Cappiletti Berube died peacefully in Kalispell on March 31, 2009. She was born in Chicago on July 15, 1920.
Hashley won't return to coach SCS
The Daily Inter Lake
Flathead group embarks on mission to China
A Flathead Valley delegation departs Friday for a destination almost 6,000 miles away - a mission to China.
Candid cameras capture wildlife antics
It's not like the greatest hits of the natural world, a highlight reel of wildlife at their wildest, but images captured by grizzly bear researchers in Northwest Montana do provide fascinating, revealing glimpses of candid wildlife behavior.
Wednesday, April 1
Ronald Lee Goodsell, 48
Ronald Lee Goodsell, 48, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009, at his home in Columbia Falls. Ron was born on May 18, 1960, in Kalispell, to James and Patricia (McAllister) Goodsell. He was raised in Montana and Idaho, graduating from Sandpoint High School.
Flathead County sheriff
While investigating reports of a suspicious vehicle near Conrad Drive, Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested an unlucky 19-year-old passenger on Kalispell and Flathead County warrants for contempt of court.
Evergreen planning idea dropped
The Daily Inter Lake
Council nears vote on inmate proposal
The zoning and a conditional-use permit for a proposed 40-bed pre-release center in southern Kalispell will go to a formal City Council vote next Monday.
Kalispell considers raising city's ambulance rates
A proposal to increase Kalispell's ambulance fees will go to a City Council vote this month.
MHP's fallen heroes
The Daily Inter Lake
Fallen heroes of Highway Patrol
Inter Lake editorial
'Taps' for a trooper
Hundreds turn out for MHP funeral
Building height of apartment plan questioned
Forty feet tall or 50 feet?
George Melvin Colby, 97
George Melvin Colby, 97, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. He was born Jan. 16, 1912, in Kalispell, to Walter E. and Hattie Lelia (Clothier) Colby.
Today
• Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets at 6:45 a.m., administration building, 233 First Ave. E.
