Stories for January 2012

January 31, 2012 11:42 p.m.

Hashley leads Glacier girls past Hellgate

MISSOULA - Cassidy Hashley scored 10 points and pulled down 18 rebounds as the Glacier Wolfpack downed host Missoula Hellgate 40-26 in a Western AA girls basketball game on Tuesday.

January 31, 2012 9 p.m.

Wolf hunt closed in North Fork

A wolf hunting district covering the North Fork Flathead drainage has been closed by the state because the district’s wolf quota recently was reached.

January 31, 2012 8:45 p.m.

Glacier junior Kyle Griffith (left) pulls the ball down as Hellgate defenders Zach Peevey (34) and Lucas Wittkopp (center) react to a shot fake during the Wolfpack's home matchup against Missoula Hellgate Tuesday night.

January 31, 2012 7:45 p.m.

Jesus statue saved - for now

Group vows to file suit over permit renewal

Flathead National Forest Supervisor Chip Weber has approved a special use permit allowing a statue of Jesus to remain on federal land on Big Mountain, but the Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation intends to file a lawsuit challenging the Forest Service decision.

January 31, 2012 7:45 p.m.

Bryson Bane Tope

Bryson Bane Tope, son of Matt and Emily Tope of Whitefish, was born Sept. 30 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 7:44 p.m.

Daniel Patrick McGeary

Daniel Patrick McGeary, son of James and Keri McGeary of Columbia Falls, was born Sept. 30 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 7:43 p.m.

Payson C. Scribner

Payson C. Scribner, son of Patrick and Juliet Scribner of Columbia Falls, was born Sept. 29 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 7:38 p.m.

Addison Wilder Holloway

Addison Wilder Holloway, son of Matt and Corrie Holloway of Columbia Falls, was born Sept. 26 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 7:35 p.m.

Mylee Gene Sweeney

Mylee Gene Sweeney, daughter of Jake and Meghan Sweeney, was born Sept. 9 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 7:32 p.m.

Sean Wilberforce Mallery

Sean Wilberforce Mallery, son of Ridge and Hannah Mallery of Columbia Falls, was born Sept. 10 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 7 p.m.

'Best friends' have one of those (bad) days

The

January 31, 2012 6:41 p.m.

Jaiden Jeremiah Ray Azure

Jaiden Jeremiah Ray Azure, son of Jayde Azure-Denny and Ashley Moore of Hungry Horse, was born Sept. 29 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 6:40 p.m.

Gloria Rose Austin, 83

Gloria Rose Austin, 83, passed away Jan. 30, 2012, at Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center in Whitefish.

January 31, 2012 6:11 p.m.

Maya Allene Smith

Maya Allene Smith, daughter of Bert and Lisa Smith of Kalispell, was born Oct. 2 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 31, 2012 6:06 p.m.

Johnathan Sieler

Johnathan Sieler, son of Samuel and Angela Sieler of Kalispell, was born Sept. 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 31, 2012 6:05 p.m.

Valentina Beecroft

Valentina Beecroft, daughter of Macaulay Bee-croft and Victoria Mooney of Kalispell, was born Sept. 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 31, 2012 6:04 p.m.

Caleb McKoy

Caleb McKoy, son of Brian and Chelsea McKoy of Kalispell, was born Sept. 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 31, 2012 6:03 p.m.

Natalie Rivera

Natalie Rivera, daughter of Paul Rivera and Jessica Pullan of Lakeside, was born Sept. 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 31, 2012 5:59 p.m.

Shaw Strauss

Shaw Strauss, son of Richard and Tiffany Strauss of Kalispell, was born Sept. 28 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 31, 2012 5:57 p.m.

Nevaeh Coyle

Nevaeh Coyle, daughter of Ashlee Coyle of Hungry Horse, was born Sept. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 31, 2012 5:14 p.m.

Sophie Quinn McAnally

Sophie Quinn McAnally, daughter of Timothy and Kendra McAnally of Bigfork, was born Sept. 21 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 5:13 p.m.

Matthew Michael Hauch

Matthew Michael Hauch, son of Uriah and Jennifer Hauch of Kalispell, was born Sept. 20 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 5:12 p.m.

Blaque Carlos Mejia

Blaque Carlos Mejia, son of Juan Mejia and Hannah Whited of Kalispell, was born Sept. 19 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 5:11 p.m.

Gabriel Arthur Davis

Gabriel Arthur Davis, son of Chevy and Tahnya Davis, was born Sept. 15 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 5:10 p.m.

Hayes Kenneth Dutter

Hayes Kenneth Dutter, son of Jacob Dutter and Shayley Rasmussen, was born Sept. 12 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 5:09 p.m.

Chloe Cohle DeFries

Chloe Cohle DeFries, daughter of Matthew and Angela DeFries of Somers, was born Sept. 12 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 5:08 p.m.

McKenna Joy Guinn

McKenna Joy Guinn, daughter of Heath and Heather Guinn of Columbia Falls, was born Sept. 14 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 5:06 p.m.

Evalyn Jean Olson

Evalyn Jean Olson, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Olson, was born Sept. 18 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 5:03 p.m.

Bryan Joshua Marvin

Bryan Joshua Marvin, son of Josh Marvin and Melisa Territ of Kila, was born Sept. 17 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 5:01 p.m.

Brooks Andrew Timlick

Brooks Andrew Timlick, son of Ryan and Kristin Timlick of Columbia Falls, was born Sept. 8 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 5 p.m.

Bennett Anthony Miller

Bennett Anthony Miller, son of Luke and Keely Miller of Eureka, was born Sept. 11 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 4:58 p.m.

Riley Daniel Murphy

Riley Daniel Murphy, son of Zachary and Elizabeth Murphy of Whitefish, was born Sept. 12 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 4:54 p.m.

Damien Kieth Hancock

Damien Kieth Hancock, son of Donald Hancock and Corina Wickwire, was born Sept. 12 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 3:52 p.m.

Italia Joy Jarvis

Italia Joy Jarvis, daughter of Jonathan and Sara Jarvis of Kalispell, was born Sept. 9 at North Valley Hospital.

January 31, 2012 2:49 p.m.

Revitalization plan

The city of Kalispell is putting together a revitalization plan for the rail corridor through town.

January 31, 2012 2:48 p.m.

Core area revitalization plan

A railroad worker rides on a car running parallel to Center Street on Tuesday morning in Kalispell.

January 30, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Shirley Sue Brown Weed, 85

Shirley Sue Brown Weed passed away Dec. 28, 2011, in Florence, Ore.

January 30, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Daybook

January 30, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Shawn D. Stevens, 18

Shawn D. Stevens, 18, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, in Kalispell.

January 30, 2012 9:30 p.m.

Hundreds turn out for world skijoring competition

About 73 teams turned out for the 2012 World Skijoring Championships in Whitefish over the weekend, with skier Cody Smith of Spokane and horseman Joe Scanlon of Helena winning the top prize in the Open Division.

January 30, 2012 9:15 p.m.

Payments begin in state asbestos settlement

More than 200 people with asbestos disease have received their portion of a $43 million state settlement to compensate those sickened by asbestos exposure from the former W.R. Grace & Co. vermiculite mine at Libby.

January 30, 2012 9 p.m.

Rehberg schedules Jesus statue hearing

The Big Mountain Jesus statue will be the focus of a congressional committee hearing scheduled on Friday by Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg.

January 30, 2012 8:45 p.m.

Eagle Transit to expand city bus routes

Plans are in the works to expand the Kalispell city bus routes on the north and west ends of Kalispell and Evergreen.

January 30, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Kalispell school buses now equipped with GPS tracking

With about 2,600 students in Kalispell Public Schools riding the bus each year, safety is a priority. That’s why the district updated its bus routing and management system to include GPS systems.

January 30, 2012 8:15 p.m.

Lincoln County schools join GEAR UP program

Libby, Troy and Eureka schools plan to implement GEAR UP programs in their middle and high schools for the first time this year.

January 30, 2012 8 p.m.

Man accused of punching woman

At about 5 a.m. Monday, Kalispell Police got a call from a woman in the Kalispell Regional Medical Center emergency room who said she had given a man a ride and that the man had punched her friend in the vehicle. The victim required medical treatment but did not want to pursue charges.

January 30, 2012 7:56 p.m.

Len Eldon Patterson, 54

Len Eldon Patterson, 54, of Columbia Falls, passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, of complications following heart surgery.

January 30, 2012 7:52 p.m.

Skijoring

Skier Cody Smith of Spokane and horseman Joe Scanlon of Helena won the top prize in the Open Division at the 2012 World Skijoring Championships in Whitefish over the weekend.

January 30, 2012 7:45 p.m.

Senior meal numbers steady; delivery changes

The number of meals served to senior citizens daily by the Flathead County Agency on Aging hasn’t changed much in the last two decades, but the ways those meals are delivered has changed, the agency’s program manager says.

January 30, 2012 12:53 p.m.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Donation

Executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County Tim Sievers, right, accepts a donation check from Greg Eisinger at Eisinger Honda Monday morning. The Eisigner Automotive group donated $25,000 to the nonprofit program. "This is a game changing donation for our organization," Sievers said.

January 30, 2012 10:45 a.m.

This Week in Pictures January 23-29

January 30, 2012 9:41 a.m.

Oscars: SAG awards offer clues to Academy Awards

January 29, 2012 8:21 p.m.

Kids playing chicken were just getting their ball

Saturday afternoon a caller reported seeing three young kids playing chicken with cars on Fifth Avenue West to the

January 29, 2012 8:04 p.m.

Preserving the Lower Valley

This stretch of the Flathead Rive is now part of a conservation easement set up by Jerry Brosten.

January 29, 2012 7:55 p.m.

Kalispell, Evergreen working on sewage treatment agreement

Kalispell and the Evergreen Water and Sewer District are working out a new sewage treatment agreement, well before the existing one is set to expire in 2015.

January 29, 2012 7:46 p.m.

Restorative justice program coordinator sees tangible results

Making a difference

Diane Dwyer loves her job.

January 29, 2012 7:40 p.m.

Drop in enrollment affects FVCC budget

College still has $580,000 surplus

Flathead Valley Community College trustees got a mix of good and bad news at their January meeting.

January 29, 2012 7:14 p.m.

Cyril George Sladek, 96

January 28, 2012 11:38 p.m.

Glacier wrestling: One for the coach

For coach Armstrong.

January 28, 2012 11:37 p.m.

Bravettes bounce back; edge Helena Capital

Flathead rebounded from a difficult loss on Friday to fifth-ranked Helena High by beating Helena Capital 53-52 on Saturday at FHS.

January 28, 2012 11:35 p.m.

Braves split final mat duals of season

Flathead walked off the mats with a split in Western AA dual wrestling action on Saturday to close out the regular-season action at home.

January 28, 2012 10:45 p.m.

Another Democrat files for HD 4 seat

Whitefish resident Ed Lieser has filed as a Democrat for House District 4, setting up at least a two-candidate primary race for the seat currently held by Republican Derek Skees.

January 28, 2012 10:18 p.m.

Columbia Falls, Glacier repeat as speech champs

January 28, 2012 9:48 p.m.

Snow Rangers: Elrod students get a workout on Big Mountain

The Flathead National Forest has launched its Junior Snow Ranger program for the winter, starting with Elrod Elementary Students from Kalispell who went on an educational venture at the Whitefish Mountain Resort Friday.

January 28, 2012 9:46 p.m.

Local authors tap into the world of e-publishing

At the beginning of 2011, writer Kathy Dunnehoff had little social media savvy.

January 28, 2012 9:10 p.m.

Books without borders: Flathead authors find success in e-publishing

Flathead authors Kathy Dunnehoff and Deborah Epperson had few expectations when they placed their books for sale on Amazon’s Kindle bookstore. Both had their hearts broken before when literary agents accepted their books but never secured publishing contracts.

January 28, 2012 9:03 p.m.

Bengals stop Wolfpack in OT

The Glacier girls pushed No. 5 Helena High to the brink on Saturday, but couldn't hit their shots in overtime, losing at home 63-55.

January 28, 2012 9 p.m.

Glacier, Flathead lose to Helena High, Helena Capital

HELENA - Helena High held Glacier scoreless in the third quarter en route to a 50-42 Western AA boys basketball victory Saturday afternoon.

January 28, 2012 8:41 p.m.

Streit, Williams pace Glacier swim

HELENA - Swimmers from Flathead and Glacier wrapped up regular-season action Saturday at the Bohn-Moerer Invitational.

January 28, 2012 8:35 p.m.

No thanks, Sen. Tester: We don't buy it

Montana’s letters and editorial pages have been flooded with praise for Sen. Jon Tester’s Forest Jobs and Recreation Act, or FJRA.

January 28, 2012 8:15 p.m.

Forest jobs bill built on trust, strikes balance

Montana’s Forest Jobs and Recreation Act (FJRA) again came close to passage last month. The bill aimed at creating jobs and improving forest management enjoys strong support in Montana and has earned crucial support in the U.S. Senate.

January 28, 2012 8 p.m.

Shouldn't president honor a subpoena?

Maybe rule of law means different things for different people

There has been considerable evidence in recent months that President Obama, like President Nixon before him, sees himself as above the law.

January 28, 2012 7:15 p.m.

Glacier defeats Helena High wrestling

Glacier’s 130-pound wrestler Kaleb Mitchell (top) tries to pin Cooper Ryan during the Wolfpack’s victory over Helena High Saturday night at Glacier High School.

January 28, 2012 7 p.m.

Cobblestone Moon a mix of old and new treasures

The riddle begins like this: What do you call a business that’s part yarn shop, part art gallery, part collectibles and antiques, part floral shop, part children’s clothing nook and part design emporium?

January 28, 2012 5:02 p.m.

Neil Arthur Danford, 89

Neil Arthur Danford, 89, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at home.

January 28, 2012 4:29 p.m.

Charles Dulane Fulton, 96

Charles Dulane Fulton died in his sleep Sunday, Jan.15, 2012, in Kalispell, two days short of his 97th birthday.

January 27, 2012 11:53 p.m.

Loggers fall to Broncs, Wolfpack in wrestling duals

LIBBY - Libby's wrestling squad closed out regular-season dual action Friday facing two tough foes.

January 27, 2012 11:48 p.m.

Wolfpack clips Capital for first time

"Are you ready to take over now?"

January 27, 2012 11:47 p.m.

Fifth-ranked Bengals bounce Bravettes

The visiting No. 5-ranked Helena High girls scored early and often against Flathead on Friday night, running away with a Western AA win, 62-26.

January 27, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Gary Alan Ormiston, 64

January 27, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Daybook

January 27, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Frederick O. King, 91

Frederick O. King, 91, a longtime Eureka resident, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell, from natural causes.

January 27, 2012 11:37 p.m.

Glacier upends No. 4 Capital in Western AA boys basketball

HELENA - Glacier clamped down on a hot-shooting Helena Capital squad to claim a 55-44 Western AA boys basketball victory Friday night.

January 27, 2012 10:02 p.m.

Glacier Girls Basketball

Glacier junior Nicole Heavirland (22) passes the ball during the first half of Glacier's home win over Helena Capital Friday night.

January 27, 2012 9:30 p.m.

Kalispell Public Safety Building undergoing renovations

Kalispell's Public Safety Building is a little messy these days, with several hundred thousand dollars worth of renovation work under way to improve security and heating and cooling systems at the former City Hall on First Avenue East.

January 27, 2012 9 p.m.

Lake County undersheriff resigns

Lake County Undersheriff Karey Reynolds, recently the focus of an investigation into an allegation of perjury, has announced his resignation.

January 27, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Kalispell man rearrested three hours after release

A man released from the Flathead County Detention Center after his bond was eliminated made it less than three hours before being rearrested in connection to a four-person burglary Thursday afternoon in Kalispell.

January 27, 2012 8 p.m.

Man pleads not guilty in shooting incident

A 65-year-old Kalispell man pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of criminal endangerment Thursday in Flathead District Court.

January 27, 2012 7:45 p.m.

Evergreen student wins trip to Italy, Greece

Hannah Tullett has an opportunity most eighth-graders can only dream about: Winning a scholarship that will pay for an educational trip to Europe for 19 days this summer.

January 27, 2012 7:43 p.m.

Eva Duff DeVall, 85

Eva Duff DeVall, 85, “went peacefully into the arms of her Savior” at her Whitefish home Jan. 25, 2012.

January 27, 2012 7:42 p.m.

William Charles Ray 'Bill' DeVall, 92

January 27, 2012 7:33 p.m.

Wrestling applicants: Beware ID theft

Kalispell wrestling applicants have more to worry about than not making the team after a woman reported the theft of a laptop and laptop bag to the Kalispell Police Department. Inside the bag were phone records, pay stubs and Kalispell wrestling applications, including personal information and birth certificates. The items were reported stolen from a restaurant on Hutton Ranch Road.

January 27, 2012 7:09 p.m.

Snow Rangers

Elrod students snowshoe Friday morning at Big Mountain as part of the Junior Snow Ranger Forest Service program.

January 27, 2012 7:08 p.m.

Elrod Snowshoeing

Kolton Nevins, 8, works to take of his snowshoes at Big Mountain Friday morning. Elrod students snowshoe Friday morning at Big Mountain as part of the Junior Snow Ranger Forest Service program.

January 27, 2012 6:53 p.m.

KATS total 22 event winners at swim meet

The KATS had 22 swimmers win events at the Winter Drive and Dive Meet on Jan. 22 at The Summit.

January 27, 2012 11:19 a.m.

Flathead Land Trust Conservation Easement

Jerry Brosten on his property on Friday morning, January 27, in the lower Flathead Valley.

January 27, 2012 11:18 a.m.

Learning your iPad and Kindle Class

People working with their Kindle's on Wednesday, January 18, at the Learning your iPad and Kindle Class at the Whitefish Community Library.

January 27, 2012 11:17 a.m.

Authors of the Flathead

Becky Palmquist gives constructive criticism during and open reading night on Thursday evening, January 26, at the Authors of the Flathead meeting at Flathead Valley Community College.

January 27, 2012 11:16 a.m.

Kathy Dunnehoff

Author Kathy Dunnehoff teaches a screenwriting class at Flathead Valley Community College. She's among local writers who have good results from publishing their novels online.

January 26, 2012 11:54 p.m.

Bigfork trips Whitefish in basketball

BIGFORK - Trailing at one point by eight points, the No. 5 Bigfork boys came all the way back to eke out a win against visiting Whitefish on Thursday, 50-49.

January 26, 2012 11:53 p.m.

Peck, Robertson pace Valkyries over Whitefish

BIGFORK - Taylor Peck scored 14 points and Tessa Robertson pulled down a game-high 15 rebounds as No. 5-ranked Bigfork rolled past Whitefish 44-24 in nonconference girls basketball play on Thursday.

January 26, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Lewis William Hills Jr., 84

Lewis William Hills Jr., 84, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.

January 26, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Daybook

January 26, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Judy Cooper, 69

Judy Cooper, 69, died peacefully Jan. 13, 2012, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

January 26, 2012 11:18 p.m.

Center for Restorative Youth Justice

Diane Dwyer, victim impact program coordinator for the Center for Restorative Youth Justice, stands by a wall covered in art work from children she has worked with. The art was created as a reflection exercise where the child was given a "Victim Impact Statement" and told to create a collage based on the statement.

January 26, 2012 11:18 p.m.

Public Safety

Jamee Cole, owner of Cole Acoustics, installs part of the grid for the suspended ceiling in a hallway of the Public Safety Building Thursday afternoon.

January 26, 2012 11:17 p.m.

Public Safety Building

Douglas Smith, of Monster Electric, hooks up outlets in the new judges chambers Thursday afternoon at the Public Safety Building.

January 26, 2012 10:38 p.m.

Bigfork defeats Whitefish boys basketball

Bigfork Vikings junior Chris Landon (14) celebrates at the end of Bigfork’s nonconference victory over Whitefish Thursday night at Bigfork High School.

January 26, 2012 10:15 p.m.

Peck, Robertson pace Valkyries

BIGFORK - Taylor Peck scored 14 points and Tessa Robertson pulled down a game-high 15 rebounds as No. 5-ranked Bigfork rolled past Whitefish 44-24 in nonconference girls basketball play on Thursday.

January 26, 2012 9:48 p.m.

Big Sky wrestlers edge Flathead in dual

MISSOULA - Missoula Big Sky had five pins to Flathead's three and both schools forfeited two weight classes as the Eagles emerged with a 45-36 AA dual wrestling victory over the Braves on Thursday evening.

January 26, 2012 9:45 p.m.

Wolfpack wrestlers check in at No. 1 in AA poll

Glacier, thanks to winning the Class AA Duals on Saturday in Bozeman, has locked down the No. 1 spot in this week's AA Coaches wrestling poll.

January 26, 2012 9:33 p.m.

Libby 6th, Polson 9th in Class A mat poll

Libby and Polson continue to represent Northwestern in the Class A Coaches Wrestling Poll released Thursday.

January 26, 2012 9 p.m.

Fair horse racing future uncertain

It’s not yet known if horse racing will be a part of this year’s Northwest Montana Fair, according to Flathead County Fairgrounds Manager Mark Campbell.

January 26, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Kalispell eyes tech levy for high schools

The Kalispell School Board is considering asking voters to approve a technology levy that would provide upgrades at both Flathead and Glacier high schools.

January 26, 2012 8 p.m.

Boundaries adjusted for commission districts

The boundaries for the three county commissioner districts in Flathead County have been adjusted to accommodate population shifts reflected in the 2010 census.

January 26, 2012 7:30 p.m.

One man pleads guilty in RV break-ins

One of three men arrested for breaking into Gardner’s RV & Trailer Center pleaded guilty Jan. 20 in Flathead District Court.

January 26, 2012 7:30 p.m.

Keep Kidsports where it is

It's good to see there's interest from developers in finding creative ways to use a portion of school trust lands near the Kidsports complex as a way to ensure that the complex remains where it is.

January 26, 2012 7 p.m.

West Valley superintendent takes new job

Todd Fiske will be leaving West Valley School after 12 years as superintendent.

January 26, 2012 6:30 p.m.

Search for dogs turns up car

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a person whose search for his friends’ dogs turned up more than just the canines. The person located the two dogs while driving over the bridge by Willow Glen and Conrad drives in Kalispell. One dog got in the car, but the other ran down by the river. When he followed it, he found an abandoned car over the bank, almost in the river. Information on the car and its owner were passed on to the Montana Highway Patrol.

January 26, 2012 4:24 p.m.

Business Profile: Cobblestone Moon

An eclectic collection of art items and collectables on display at Cobblestone Moon on Thursday afternoon, January 26, in Kalispell.

January 26, 2012 4:23 p.m.

Cobblestone Moon

Cobblestone Moon owners Tammy Thompson, left, and Penelope Bennett opened their business in Kalispell last August, offering a variety of artwork, collectibles and yarn. They will hold an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the store.

January 26, 2012 3:20 p.m.

Ice fishing at Peterson Lake

Smith Valley fifth-grader Camicia Douglas, right, shows off a fish she caught at Peterson Lake near Bigfork Thursday morning. In the background is fellow fifth-grader Kalea Quinby. The students were part of a group of about 55 fourth- and fifth-graders from Smith Valley participating in the Hooked on Fishing program put on by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

January 25, 2012 11 p.m.

Man jailed after child wanders off

A 21-year-old Kalispell man is in jail after a 2-year-old boy under his care was found sitting in the middle of the road Tuesday afternoon.

January 25, 2012 10:58 p.m.

Will Obama's State of the Union speech signal any real improvements for the country?

January 25, 2012 10:44 p.m.

Local real estate market still troubled

The Flathead real estate market may have its worst days behind it going into 2012, according to Kalispell appraiser Jim Kelley.

January 25, 2012 10:10 p.m.

Kalispell closer to extending TIF

Kalispell’s plan to extend the West Side Tax Increment Finance District continues to take shape, with the Kalispell City Council holding a first vote Monday to add three projects to the West Side Urban Renewal Plan.

January 25, 2012 9:42 p.m.

Middle school students cited, suspended over Jell-O shots incident

Five students were recently suspended and charged with being minors in possession of alcohol for allegedly drinking Jell-O shots at Kalispell Middle School, according to a letter sent to parents by school officials on Wednesday.

January 25, 2012 9:30 p.m.

Or is it state of the disunion?

President Barack Obama did as expected in his State of the Union address — effectively and optimistically praising the country’s strengths — but there was an underlying theme in his speech that also exhibited an unyielding faith in government spending that is in stark contrast with his Republican opposition.

January 25, 2012 8:24 p.m.

Flathead economy beginning to improve

The economic picture of the Flathead Valley still isn’t the rosiest, but it’s better than a year ago.

January 25, 2012 7:19 p.m.

Speech and debate: Columbia Falls goes for seven straight

With six consecutive state championship titles under its belt, the Columbia Falls High School speech and debate team is in the hunt for a seventh state win going into the Class A state competition Friday and Saturday at Polson High School.

January 25, 2012 7 p.m.

Former Bigfork resident picked to sculpt Goldwater statue for national display

A former Bigfork resident living in Sonoita, Ariz. will sculpt a statue of Barry M. Goldwater for display in National Statuary Hall, part of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

January 25, 2012 6:56 p.m.

Foursome arrested for attempted burglary

Four people are in custody after an attempted burglary Monday afternoon at a home on Haywire Gulch in Kalispell.

January 25, 2012 4:26 p.m.

Floyd Harvey Kile, 83

Floyd Harvey Kile passed on Jan. 23, 2012, of natural causes, at his home in Columbia Falls, where he resided with his constant and faithful companion, Freckles.

January 25, 2012 3:31 p.m.

This Week in Pictures January 16-22

January 25, 2012 11:33 a.m.

Glacier debate prep

Ashlee Buller, Levi Proctor, Decon Zander, Andy Walling and Jaclyn Rensel, clockwise from bottom, listen to suggestions from Josh Munroe during practice for partner debates Tuesday afternoon at Glacier High School while practicing for the state speech and debate tournament.

January 25, 2012 11:32 a.m.

FHS Speech and Debate

Jeremy Zug, right, presents a case to fellow team members while practicing for the state speech and debate tournament Friday afternoon at Flathead High School.

January 24, 2012 9:48 p.m.

Allegiant adds direct flights to California

Allegiant announced Tuesday it will offer nonstop jet service between Kalispell and the San Francisco Bay Area two days a week starting April 27.

January 24, 2012 9:32 p.m.

Bigfork girls defeat Mission

Valkyrie center Tessa Robertson (right) looks to pass the ball while being guarded by Twyla Hogge Tuesday night during the Valkyries' victory over Mission at Bigfork High School.

January 24, 2012 8:42 p.m.

Judge dismisses hashish-oil case

A Flathead District Court judge has ruled that Tyler and Matthew Shepard were protected by law in attempting to make THC-infused oil from the marijuana they each legally obtained as medical marijuana cardholders.

January 24, 2012 8:15 p.m.

Glacier Institute offers winter birding course

Glacier Institute offers a wildlife course, “Winter Birds of Prey,” on Saturday.

January 24, 2012 7:58 p.m.

Winter visitor

An influx of snowy owls has been documented in the Polson area recently, but this photo shows that the rare species is visiting the north end of Flathead Lake as well. Photographer Richard Cordell took this picture of an owl on a farm off of Farm Road in the Lower Valley. Cordell said it is one of several owls in the vicinity. Flathead Audubon Society is taking a free birding trip around the Lower Valley Saturday to search for snowy owls, raptors, wintering waterfowl and other winter birds. To participate, meet at 8 a.m. at the Park ‘n’ Ride at the intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82 near Somers. Bring binoculars or a scope.

January 24, 2012 7:50 p.m.

Woman, 85, fends off moose attack on husband

Injured man once managed ski resort in Whitefish

January 24, 2012 7:49 p.m.

Moose attack: 97 pounds, armed with a shovel

George Murphy, sitting with his wife Dorothea Taylor at Providence Alaska Medical Center on Sunday, talks about how his wife saved his life after he was attacked by a moose.

January 24, 2012 6:27 p.m.

FarmHands map update under way

A sixth edition of the FarmHands map is being compiled.

January 24, 2012 6:10 p.m.

Deputies asked to rule on 'warning shot'

An upset Bigfork man contacted the

January 24, 2012 5:54 p.m.

Gary Dale Kropp, 73

January 24, 2012 5:34 p.m.

City to vote on ending transportation impact fees

The end may prove nigh for Kalispell’s 2-year-old transportation impact fees.

January 24, 2012 4:53 p.m.

Columbia Falls goes for seven straight

Columbia Falls sophomores Mary Gross, left, and Allison Foust prepare Tuesday afternoon at the high school for the Class A speech and debate competition in Polson. The state tourney starts Friday.

January 24, 2012 4:41 p.m.

Maryetta Beebe, 63

Maryetta Beebe, 63, of Kalispell, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, surrounded by family and loved ones, at her son’s home in Littlerock, Calif.

January 24, 2012 4:33 p.m.

Robert Lee 'Bob' Lindborg, 85

Robert Lee “Bob” Lindborg, 85, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, with his wife and son by his side.

January 24, 2012 4:17 p.m.

Anna 'Annie' Bishop Landis Foltz, 96

January 24, 2012 4:12 p.m.

Hawk Eyes

A young gray hawk keeps close watch on a field alongside Rose Crossing on Tuesdaya afternoon north of Kalispell.

January 24, 2012 4:12 p.m.

Allegiant adds Oakland

Cindi Martin, airport director at Glacier International talks with the crowd following the announcment at Allegiant will add nonstop flights to Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday morning, January 24.

January 23, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Robbie 'Rob' Dwight Foster, 55

January 23, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Daybook

January 23, 2012 10:36 p.m.

Triplett wins EPB average in Butte

Matt Triplett of Columbia Falls left the Butte Civic Center Saturday evening as the average winner in the Elite Professional Bullriding Finals.

January 23, 2012 10:32 p.m.

Leir, Francis ranked No. 1 in all-class wrestling poll

Kyle Leir of Libby and Larry Francis of Flathead are both ranked first at their respective weight classes in the All-Class High School Wrestling Poll released Monday by the Great Falls law firm of Hoyt and Blewett PLLC.

January 23, 2012 9 p.m.

Finishing the Roof

John Schmeusser, owner of Big Sky Concrete Works Inc., and his crew pour the last of the concrete for the Surgical Services addition to the Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Monday morning in Kalispell.

January 23, 2012 8 p.m.

Kalispell welcomes phased-in pollution standards

Federal approval of Montana’s plan to phase in strict new water pollution standards is welcome news for the city of Kalispell, and likely other municipalities that said they would not be able to meet the standards without spending large amounts of money.

January 23, 2012 7:30 p.m.

Kalispell students score well on college readiness exams

Flathead and Glacier high school ACT and SAT scores show students are college-ready, but school administrators would like to see more students taking the tests.

January 23, 2012 7:30 p.m.

Laundry theft leads to arrest

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office got a report Sunday from a woman who said a man had stolen her clothes at a laundry on Montana 35 near Kalispell, and that when her husband confronted the man, he tried to attack him. The man was later arrested on a warrant.

January 23, 2012 7 p.m.

Children celebrate Chinese New Year at local art studio

Students at StillRiver Art Studio got a jump on the Chinese New Year celebration by performing a traditional dragon dance Saturday at the Kalispell studio where they’ve spent time making all kinds of dragon artwork.

January 23, 2012 7 p.m.

Woman reflects on 104 years of memories

On Jan. 2, Irene Daley celebrated her 104th birthday with guests and family at a party at Buffalo Hill Terrace.

January 23, 2012 6:26 p.m.

Bryce Arle Johnson, 74

Bryce Arle Johnson “went to be with his Lord and Savior” on Jan. 21, 2012.

January 23, 2012 2:40 p.m.

Irene Daley

Irene Daley, pictured here in her apartment at Buffalo Hill Terrace, celebrated her 104th birthday Jan. 2. She attributes her longevity in part to avoiding medication, except for what her physician prescribes, and the "good plain food" she has eaten all her life.

January 23, 2012 11:19 a.m.

Chinese New Year

January 22, 2012 8:23 p.m.

Not so leisurely drive leaves mailboxes damaged

A "bunch of mailboxes" on Leisure Drive, possibly as many as 18 according to one caller, were damaged late Saturday night when a vehicle slid out of control on the ice and hit the boxes.

January 22, 2012 8:11 p.m.

Deadline extended for Kidsports land proposals

State officials are giving developers another 60 to 90 days to submit concepts for "Victory Commons," a collaborative initiative meant to help Kidsports, Kalispell's most heavily used sports facility, be able to afford to stay where it is.

January 22, 2012 8:06 p.m.

Monday Profile

After 14 years in Nashville, singer-songwriter Kristi Neumann has returned home to Montana.

January 22, 2012 7:58 p.m.

Singer returns to Montana roots

Kristi Neumann used to dream of playing sold-out clubs in major cities.

January 22, 2012 7:48 p.m.

Shelter ends pet euthanasia service

Flathead City-County Board of Health voted Thursday to eliminate pet euthanasia from services offered to the public for a fee.

January 22, 2012 8 a.m.

Bratsburg Support Group

January 22, 2012 12:42 a.m.

Local fighters rock the house at Kalispell Kombat

The fans at Majestic Valley Arena certainly got their money's worth at the Kalispell Kombat mixed martial arts fight on Saturday night.

January 22, 2012 12:38 a.m.

Bravettes clip Wildkats

Do you want to win this game or not?

January 22, 2012 12:37 a.m.

Defense does it for Columbia Falls

Luke Kazlauskas picked the perfect moment to prove Cary Finberg's point.

January 22, 2012 12:35 a.m.

Glacier AA Duals mat champs

BOZEMAN - Glacier made a strong bid for being the best AA wrestling squad in Montana on Saturday at the Class AA Duals.

January 22, 2012 12:33 a.m.

Four Eureka wrestlers win Ted Kato titles

THOMPSON FALLS - St. Ignatius/Charlo edged Eureka to claim the team title at the Ted Kato Invitational wrestling tournament on Saturday.

January 21, 2012 11:43 p.m.

Vasquez, Olson guide Whitefish past Polson, 61-46

WHITEFISH - Gage Vasquez turned in a double-double with 10 rebounds and 13 points and Cooper Olson tossed in a team-best 16 points as Whitefish beat Polson 61-46 in Northwestern A boys basketball action on Saturday.

January 21, 2012 9:55 p.m.

Fight Force Kalispell Kombat

Jeremy Sanderson, top, of Deer Lodge, fights with Joel Ballard of Kalispell on Saturday night at the Fight Force Kalispell Kombat at Majestic Valley Arena. Ballard won the bout in 1:07 of the second round with a submission due to strikes.

January 21, 2012 9:55 p.m.

Flathead vs. Columbia Falls

Flathead senior Tess Brenneman (14) brings the ball up the court during Saturday’s nonconference basketball game against Columbia Falls at Flathead High School.

January 21, 2012 9:35 p.m.

Trailhead Supply expands to retail store

For Andy Breland, life’s always been more about saddlebags than moneybags.

January 21, 2012 9:19 p.m.

County attorney's office space to be remodeled

Another remodeling project is about to get under way on the Flathead County Courthouse campus.

January 21, 2012 9:15 p.m.

Ella P. Engel, 89

January 21, 2012 9:12 p.m.

Man struck by egg on wheels

The

January 21, 2012 8:40 p.m.

New life for the TIF district

New life may have been found in the nick of time for Kalispell’s embattled West Side Tax Increment Finance District.

January 21, 2012 8:21 p.m.

Mail vote planned for special districts

Vote-by-mail elections are planned in May for two special districts and 17 fire districts in Flathead County.

January 21, 2012 8:20 p.m.

Glacier's Streit wins 50 freestyle at Missoula Invitational swim

MISSOULA - Logan Streit of Glacier took first place in the 50 freestyle (23.50) and second in the 100 freestyle (51.61) to lead Kalispell swimmers at the Missoula Invitational on Saturday.

January 21, 2012 8:15 p.m.

Help to give the veterans memorial in Depot Park a 'voice'

Imagine, if you will, walking by Depot Park as the lights come on in the evening and suddenly the haunting and beautiful strains of the bugle call “Taps” begins to play. When the lights go out in the morning, the bugle call “To the Colors” will begin playing.

January 21, 2012 8 p.m.

Occupy Polson gets a counter-offer

"Occupy Polson” Organizers Ian Laimbeer, Megan Pope, Peregrine Frissell, Riley Kenney and Riley Lemm spent some of their high school holiday break to demonstrate peacefully on the Lake County courthouse lawn. They courteously answered questions and handed out their manifesto pleading against cuts to the federal student loan program.

January 21, 2012 7:13 p.m.

Spouses' dementia unites those in unofficial support group

Laughter and conversation mix with the smells of freshly cooked breakfast as sunshine pours through the windows of the dining room of the Bratsberg Dementia Unit at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

January 21, 2012 7:02 p.m.

'Natural-born' mess may soon be cleared up

“So far as the author knows, no fully satisfactory definition of the term ‘natural-born citizen’ has yet been given by the Supreme Court.”

January 21, 2012 4:37 p.m.

Flathead Pro-Life Annual Rally and March for Life

Mary Van Derveer and others make the trek north along Highway 93 to the intersection of 93 and Highway 2 on Saturday afternoon in Kalispell as part of the Flathead Pro-Life Annual Rally and March for Life. The group carried signs along with 207 balloons representing the number of abortions in Kalispell for the year 2010. Today is National Sanctity of Human Life Day. The date was designated in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan. Today is the 39th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision.

January 21, 2012 12:10 a.m.

Big fight card for Kalispell Kombat

Kalispell's Zach Dickson will be headlining a mixed martial arts bout, Kalispell Kombat, tonight at the Majestic Valley Arena.

January 21, 2012 12:05 a.m.

Flathead storms past Polson

Flathead used a big second quarter to take charge en route to a 71-48 nonconference boys basketball victory Friday night over Polson at Flathead High School.

January 20, 2012 11:57 p.m.

Wolfpack nips Bulldogs

The Glacier boys leaned on their big guy to carry them to a 66-64 win against a hot-shooting Whitefish club on Friday night at Glacier High School.

January 20, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Polson wrestlers dominate Frenchtown

POLSON - It's been a good couple of days for the Polson Pirate wrestling team.

January 20, 2012 9:13 p.m.

Glacier defeats Whitefish boys basketball

Glacier’s Logan Iverson (24) drives past Whitefish’s Jace Kalbfleisch (32) during Friday night’s nonconference battle at Glacier High School.

January 20, 2012 8:44 p.m.

Kalispell man pleads guilty to felony charge

The second of two Kalispell men involved in an Oct. 3, 2011, high-speed chase pleaded guilty to two charges Thursday in Flathead District Court.

January 20, 2012 8:11 p.m.

Pair jailed in possible car crimes

Two 20-year-old Kalispell men have been arrested after allegedly entering or attempting to enter roughly 45 vehicles in Evergreen.

January 20, 2012 7:05 p.m.

Treacherous roads cause 17 crashes

Slippery, snowy roads led to quite a bit of work for local emergency responders and law enforcement agencies Friday. Due largely to recent weather conditions, responders were called to 17 accidents in Kalispell and Columbia Falls between 6:30 a.m. and 1:38 p.m.

January 20, 2012 7:05 p.m.

Charles 'Chuck' James Archer Jr., 77

January 20, 2012 5:31 p.m.

Daybook

Saturday

January 20, 2012 12:50 p.m.

After the Storm

Works department vehicles clear a snow berm on First Avenue East on Friday morning in downtown Kalispell.

January 20, 2012 12:46 p.m.

Winter storm boosts resorts

Pedestrians make their way across Main Street in downtown Kalispell Friday morning.

January 19, 2012 11:47 p.m.

Bigfork nets two close victories over Eureka

EUREKA - Bigfork used a big second quarter to gain a 12-point edge en route to a 58-46 District 7B boys basketball victory over Eureka on Thursday.

January 19, 2012 11:39 p.m.

MatCats nip Greenchain

COLUMBIA FALLS - The Columbia Falls MatCats made all the right moves at all the right times on Thursday night as they defeated the visiting Libby Greenchain 33-30 in a Northwestern A wrestling matchup.

January 19, 2012 11:30 p.m.

Polson grapplers defeat Braves

Polson coach Bob Owen said Thursday night's nonconference wrestling dual could have gone either way.

January 19, 2012 10:32 p.m.

Symphony hires manager for patron services

Maggie Doherty has been hired as patron services manager at Glacier Symphony and Chorale.

January 19, 2012 9:54 p.m.

Public comment sought on updated county growth policy

A public hearing on the draft of the updated Flathead County growth policy has been scheduled for Feb. 15 before the county Planning Board.

January 19, 2012 9:30 p.m.

Columbia Falls Libby dual

Libby’s Kyle Leir (left) sticks an arm out to break his fall while being taken down by Columbia Falls senior Kohl Thompson during their 145-pound match Thursday night at Columbia Falls.

January 19, 2012 9:14 p.m.

Dog survives fall into icy Swan River

The

January 19, 2012 9:09 p.m.

Ronald E. LaMott, 69

Ronald E. LaMott, 69, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at the Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center in Whitefish.

January 19, 2012 8:59 p.m.

Kalispell attorney takes oath as federal judge

January 19, 2012 6:48 p.m.

New stamp pays tribute to Glacier Park

An avid stamp collector with an interest in First-Day-of-Issue opportunities, Jesse Malone was among a couple dozen people who turned out for a dedication ceremony for Glacier National Park’s commemorative stamp Thursday in Kalispell.

January 19, 2012 6 p.m.

Obama and Keystone Kops?

It is astounding that President Obama cavalierly rejected a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline when his administration continuously tosses out bold rhetoric about the necessity of creating jobs and economic recovery.

January 19, 2012 2:11 p.m.

Trailhead Supply

Andy Breland and his daughter Sydney started Trailhead Supply as an online store but recently opened a retail store in Kalispell at 860 N. Meridian Rd.

January 19, 2012 2:09 p.m.

Glacier National Park stamp

A visitor at the Glacier National Park Stamp First-Day-Of-Issue ceremony walks past an enlargement of the new international rate stamp Thursday afternoon in Kalispell. The stamp features a photograph of Logan Pass by National Geographic photographer Michael Melford and is part of the U.S. Postal Service’s Scenic American Landscapes series.

January 19, 2012 11:15 a.m.

Somers Snow

Dave Allen looks down Somers Road after digging out his mailbox on Thursday morning in Somers. Allen said he had to wrap a bungee cord around the mailbox to protect it from damage as the snow plows clear the road.

January 18, 2012 10:02 p.m.

Accountant reviews books for fire district

As a precautionary measure, Flathead County officials had a financial review conducted of the Olney Fire District’s financial records after all the members of that board resigned last August.

January 18, 2012 9:57 p.m.

Sophia Sundae Dawn Bock

Sophia Sundae Dawn Bock, daughter of Autumn Bock of Kalispell, was born Sept. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 18, 2012 9:10 p.m.

State lease rates need realism

The state appears to be in quite a fix regarding recent litigation aimed at raising lease rates on “school trust” cabin sites.

January 18, 2012 8:12 p.m.

Vote ahead on Kalispell impact fees

Following a work session on Tuesday, the Kalispell City Council is expected to vote on what it wants to do with the city’s two-year-old transportation impact fees at its next regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 23.

January 18, 2012 7:40 p.m.

Reported drug stash was really a cache

The

January 18, 2012 7:15 p.m.

Sidewalk snow

Penelope Bennett, co-owner of Cobblestone Moon, clears the sidewalk in front of the store on Wednesday morning in Kalispell. Snow in Kalispell didn’t quite add up to levels predicted earlier this week by weather forecasters, although areas farther south had from 6 to 10 inches of snowfall.

January 18, 2012 7 p.m.

Eureka girl suffers injuries during home invasion

A Eureka girl was hospitalized following a burglary at her home Monday afternoon, according to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

January 18, 2012 6:39 p.m.

Dozens apply for city manager job

Kalispell has received at least 44 applications for its open city manager position and will now start narrowing down the field of candidates to call for an interview.

January 18, 2012 6:08 p.m.

Edward J. Johnson, 85

January 18, 2012 6:08 p.m.

Oliver Grayson Maclachlan, newborn

“Heaven’s gain was our loss when our angel was called by our Lord.”

January 18, 2012 5:25 p.m.

Talent show

Bethany Chestnut breathes a sigh of relief after singing “Temporary Home” by Carrie Underwood.

January 18, 2012 5:24 p.m.

Students show off their talents

While Annemarie Jones, left, practices her dance routine in the hallway, Bethany Chestnut, center, helps tie the shoe of Jayde Nail before the Kalispell Middle School talent show on Tuesday night.

January 18, 2012 5:24 p.m.

KMS Talent Show

January 18, 2012 5:02 p.m.

Alzheimer's Support Group

From left, Marjorie and Wes Tuma, Pete and Donna Larson, and Ed and J. P. Krona eat lunch at the Immanuel Lutheran Home Wednesday afternoon. Jan., 11, 2012 in Kalispell, Mont.

January 18, 2012 4:44 p.m.

Mike Powers

January 18, 2012 4:42 p.m.

Tony Veseth

January 18, 2012 4:41 p.m.

Devon York

January 18, 2012 4:35 p.m.

Peace of Mind

When you select us, you get more than just a policy . . . you get a partner.

January 18, 2012 4:26 p.m.

Cole Bryant Sandefer , 17 months

Cole Bryant Sandefer passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the family home in Stevensville, Md. His parents, Jesse and Alayna (Lanie) Sandefer formerly of Columbia Falls, and brothers, Chase Schulte and Cody Sandefer, were by his side.

January 18, 2012 10:59 a.m.

Gubernatorial Candidate Hill Announces Sonju As Running Mate

Jon Sonju speaks to the crowd gathered at the Sassafras Ballroom on Wednesday morning after being introduced as the running mate for Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Hill.

January 18, 2012 10:58 a.m.

Hill picks Sonju as running mate

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Hill and his running mate Jon Sonju talk with Larry Viano of Kalispell on Wednesday morning at the Sassafras Ballroom in Kalispell.

January 17, 2012 11:29 p.m.

Wolfpack sweeps Loggers

Libby - The Glacier boys came back from an early game lull to take control of their game at Libby on Tuesday, winning 49-36. The Wolfpack took command in the second quarter behind strong outings from backcourt mates Evan Epperly and Kyle Griffith.

January 17, 2012 10:09 p.m.

Aubrey Friend

Aubrey Friend, daughter of Rusty Friend and Kaitlin Church of Columbia Falls, was born Sept. 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 10:08 p.m.

Kenzie Tennant

Kenzie Tennant, daughter of John and Jenae Tennant of Kalispell, was born Sept. 24 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 10:07 p.m.

Rilynn Gabbert

Rilynn Gabbert, daughter of Chance Gabbert and Hanna Johnson of Kalispell, was born Sept. 30 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 10:06 p.m.

Gracie Jones

Gracie Jones, daughter of Ryan and Jaime Jones of Kalispell, was born Sept. 29 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 10:06 p.m.

Cadence Egbert

Cadence Egbert, daughter of Cameron and Brook Egbert of Kalispell, was born Sept. 26 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 10:05 p.m.

Harper Lilly Dauenhauer

Harper Lilly Dauenhauer, daughter of Joseph Dauenhauer and Chelsea Faber of Kalispell, was born Sept. 23 at North Valley Hospital.

January 17, 2012 10:04 p.m.

Elias Case

Elias Case, son of Troy Case and Sarah Light of Whitefish, was born Sept. 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 10:04 p.m.

Emily Marie Ann Dull

Emily Marie Ann Dull, daughter of Kathrine Scott of Columbia Falls and the late Shad Dull, was born Sept. 10 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 10:03 p.m.

Abigail Lily-Ann Barkley

Abigail Lily-Ann Barkley, daughter of Alicia Birky of Kalispell, was born Sept. 20 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 9:53 p.m.

Payton Carter

Payton Carter, daughter of Jake Carter and Brittany Kiser of Columbia Falls, was born Sept. 25 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 9:50 p.m.

Ayden Stephens

January 17, 2012 9:49 p.m.

Joseph Nathan O'Canna

Joseph Nathan O’Canna, son of Joe O’Canna and Carina Weiss of Kalispell, was born Sept. 17.

January 17, 2012 9:44 p.m.

Christian Franklin

Christian Franklin, son of Aaron Franklin and Melissa Birky of Whitefish, was born Sept. 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 9:44 p.m.

Ava-Marie Dalimata

Ava-Marie Dalimata, daughter of Heather Conklin of Kalispell, was born Sept. 22 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 9:39 p.m.

Logjam remains a problem on river

A logjam created by last spring’s high runoff continues to pose problems on the Stillwater River in Evergreen.

January 17, 2012 9:23 p.m.

Riley Hodge

Riley Hodge, son of Dan and Michelle Hodge of Kalispell, was born Sept. 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 9:22 p.m.

Joseph Clifton Jr.

Joseph Clifton Jr., son of Joseph Clifton and Adelle Houle of Kalispell, was born Sept. 21 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 8:33 p.m.

Glacier second, Flathead fourth in Bozeman speech

Glacier High School finished second and Flathead High School fourth at the Bozeman Hawker Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament over the weekend.

January 17, 2012 8:17 p.m.

Michael Cobler

Michael Cobler, son of George Cobler and Kimberley Brown of Kalispell, was born Sept. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 8:10 p.m.

Reward offered in Whitefish shooting

Someone who’s outraged over the recent shootings of two deer in the central Whitefish area has offered up a $500 reward in the case and is asking others to chip in additional reward money.

January 17, 2012 8:06 p.m.

Matthew Csongedi

Matthew Csongedi, son of Kathy Quinters of Kalispell, was born Sept. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 7:48 p.m.

Cadence West Hunnicutt

Cadence West Hunnicutt, daughter of Brad and Sara Hunnicutt of Kalispell, was born Sept. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 6:45 p.m.

Family needs housing after fire

The Jan. 11 fire that destroyed the Coram home of Joshua Armstrong and Stephanie Johnson has left the family in dire need of housing.

January 17, 2012 6:30 p.m.

Fire in Coram

January 17, 2012 6:26 p.m.

Donald Floyd Baker, 79

January 17, 2012 6:24 p.m.

Valicity Faith with Snow White

Valicity Faith is pictured in 2009 with Snow White at Disney World.

January 17, 2012 6:20 p.m.

Frances Webster, 91

January 17, 2012 6:11 p.m.

Gertrude 'Gertie' Heloise Weaver, 84

January 17, 2012 6:08 p.m.

F. Don Hughes, 84

January 17, 2012 4:43 p.m.

Hannah Tullett Profile

Hannah Tullett is the winner of the People to People Ambasador program for the state of Montana. Tullett will be traveling to Eruope this summer.

January 17, 2012 4:31 p.m.

Brody Hamland

Brody Hamland, son of Troy and Savannah Hamland of Kalispell, was born Sept. 19 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 4:30 p.m.

April Abernathy

April Abernathy, daughter of Tyrel and Tamara Abernathy of Kalispell, was born Sept. 15 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 17, 2012 3:52 p.m.

Carly Raeann Dickey, 2 months

Carly Raeann Dickey, 2 months, was born in the evening of Nov. 4, 2011. She came into this world as a little bundle of love with a tenacious spirit. She had her own personality from day one. She had her own way of getting tangled up in your heart strings the moment you saw her.

January 17, 2012 1:22 p.m.

Wings still helps woman beat the odds

Wendy Maechtle has fought off cancer for 30 years with a determined spirit and help from Wings, her local guardian angel.

January 17, 2012 11:24 a.m.

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January 17, 2012 10:13 a.m.

Books without borders

From left, e-book marketing expert Roxanne McHenry and local authors Kathy Dunnehoff and Deborah Epperson gather for banana nut bread and tea at Dunnehoff’s home in Kalispell Jan. 13. McHenry has helped Dunnehoff and Epperson market their books for devices such as the Amazon Kindle.

January 17, 2012 10:12 a.m.

eBook Publishing

From left, Deborah Epperson, Roxanne McHenry, and Kathy Dunnehoff at Dunnehoff's home in Kalispell on Friday, January 13, in Kalispell.

January 16, 2012 10:59 p.m.

Bigfork's Morley named Montana Runner of the Year

CHICAGO - In its 27th year of honoring the nation's best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPN HS, has announced Makena Morley of Bigfork High School as its 2011-12 Gatorade Montana Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year.

January 16, 2012 10:30 p.m.

Whitefish carnival ranked one of top 10 in world

The Whitefish Winter Carnival has been named one of the top 10 winter carnivals in the world by National Geographic Traveler magazine.

January 16, 2012 10:03 p.m.

Addison Kraft

Addison Kraft, daughter of Kirk and Brandy Kraft of Libby, was born Sept. 20 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 16, 2012 9:59 p.m.

Ave Isabella Brown

Ave Isabella Brown, daughter of Clayton and Sarah Brown of Trego, was born Sept. 18 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 16, 2012 9:56 p.m.

Layla Redd

Layla Redd, daughter of Mack Redd and Amanda Pace of Kalispell, was born Sept. 17 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 16, 2012 9:52 p.m.

Austin Hemmelman

Austin Hemmelman, son of Scott and Shawna Hemmelman of Kalispell, was born Sept. 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 16, 2012 9:51 p.m.

Jenavieve Lee Degele

Jenavieve Lee Degele, daughter of Josh and Mandy Degele of Kalispell, was born Sept. 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 16, 2012 9:50 p.m.

Teya Worth

Teya Worth, daughter of Sara Worth of Whitefish, was born Sept. 11 at North Valley Hospital.

January 16, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Snow may pile up this week

It might be time to dust off those little-used snow shovels, with a winter storm watch for the Flathead and Mission valleys in effect through Thursday morning.

January 16, 2012 8 p.m.

Doris Coates Forkin, 89

Doris Coates Forkin, 89, of Columbia Falls, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish.

January 16, 2012 8 p.m.

Lucile Langdoc Bucek, 94

Lucile Langdoc Bucek passed away on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, in Kalispell.

January 16, 2012 8 p.m.

Hilda McGaugh, 84

Hilda McGaugh, 84, passed away suddenly, at home, on Jan. 11, 2012.

January 16, 2012 8 p.m.

Landowners help search for teacher's body

WILLISTON, N.D. - Authorities renewed calls Monday for landowners near the North Dakota-Montana border to look for signs of a missing Montana teacher's buried body, while documents revealed one of the two Colorado suspects in her disappearance has spent time in prison.

January 16, 2012 7:30 p.m.

Year-end report confirms house-building doldrums

Kalispell's building economy remained down last year, according to the 2011 Construction, Subdivision and Annexation Report released by the Kalispell Planning Department.

January 16, 2012 7:30 p.m.

Man says he's being falsely accused of murder

A man on Cedar Drive called the

January 16, 2012 6:13 p.m.

Lucile Langdoc Bucek

January 16, 2012 6:10 p.m.

Doris Coates Forkin

January 16, 2012 10:25 a.m.

This Week in Pictures December 9-15

January 15, 2012 8:09 p.m.

Bartender says he did not expose himself, as alleged

A man who was kicked out of a bar early Sunday morning told the

January 15, 2012 8:03 p.m.

'A Senseless Death'

Jay and Roxanne Wadman hold a photo of their daughter, Alicia "Lisa" Sherman, at their home in Lakeside. Sherman was taken off life support on Dec. 19 in Salt Lake City, Utah, following a savage beating. Sherman's boyfriend of eight years, Dan Folsom, has been charged with her murder.

January 15, 2012 7:58 p.m.

Lakeside mother speaks out about daughter's fatal beating

A senseless death

The last time Roxanne Wadman of Lakeside spoke to her daughter Alicia "Lisa" Sherman was during a phone call on Dec. 15.

January 15, 2012 7:53 p.m.

Monday Profile

Margie Fiedler poses with a coyote pelt last week. In 1976, Fiedler was hit in the head by a frozen coyote during a University of South Dakota - South Dakota State University basketball game.

January 15, 2012 7:49 p.m.

Frozen coyote incident follows woman for 36 years

For Margie Fiedler, working at Lutheran camps has been a lifelong calling.

January 15, 2012 7:44 p.m.

Whitefish looks at critical areas law changes

The Whitefish City Council will consider various changes to the critical areas ordinance during a public hearing tonight.

January 15, 2012 7:30 p.m.

Skiers stranded overnight in Glacier National Park

A Kalispell couple was forced to spend Saturday night in the North Fork area of Glacier National Park after they got lost during a Saturday cross-country skiing venture celebrating the 39th birthday of Signe Brust.

January 15, 2012 2 a.m.

Fundraising dynamos crowned

Whitefish philanthropists Richard and Carol Atkinson, who have worked on numerous fundraising projects in the resort town, will reign this year as King Ullr LIII and Queen of the Snows for the Whitefish Winter Carnival.

January 14, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Whitefish High School

Principal Dave Carlson flips on the lights in a classroom at Whitefish High School Thursday evening. Many of the classroom's lights are controlled only by a circuit breaker.

January 14, 2012 11:27 p.m.

Flathead's Francis breaks through with Beck title

MISSOULA - The Flathead Braves have a Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic champion.

January 14, 2012 11:23 p.m.

Rustlers ambush Bravettes

C.M. Russell outscored Flathead 15-9 in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 52-40 Class AA nonconference girls basketball victory Saturday afternoon at Flathead High School.

January 14, 2012 9:44 p.m.

Earl Peter Leighty, 89

January 14, 2012 9:42 p.m.

Cathleen J. Manning, 70

January 14, 2012 9:41 p.m.

Cathleen Manning

January 14, 2012 9:40 p.m.

Earl Leighty

January 14, 2012 9:35 p.m.

Robert Owens

January 14, 2012 9:06 p.m.

The hole in the 'doughnut'

We have two words for the city of Whitefish and its overreaching quest for control of the two-mile “doughnut”: Back off.

January 14, 2012 8:25 p.m.

New Whitefish H.S. is needed

On behalf of the Whitefish School District, I offer my deepest gratitude for our City Council’s decision on Monday, Jan. 2. During that meeting, our council agreed to unanimously support a Resolution of Intention to fund our high school redevelopment project in the amount of a $2.5 million contribution from Tax Increment Finance funds.

January 14, 2012 8:15 p.m.

Republican/Tea Party 'trickle-down' theory doesn't work

Anyone out there remember Tiananmen Square, Kent State? Our nation was horrified to watch the “evil” communist nation killing young people for protesting their repressionist government. In China no one was allowed to express beliefs counter to the government policies. We didn’t hold our nation to the same standards of freedom that we did China when we were killing young protesters at Kent State.

January 14, 2012 7:37 p.m.

Penetrating the illusion of tolerance and diversity

Cue the theme music.

January 14, 2012 6:57 p.m.

Bravettes Basketball

Flathead's Ashlee O'Dell (left) shoots over a C. M. Russell defender during the Bravettes loss to the Lady Rustlers Saturday at Flathead High School.

January 14, 2012 6:40 p.m.

Jack Gladstone: From warrior to troubadour

Singers path led from gridiron glory to cultural discovery

Jack Gladstone’s path to becoming “Montana’s Blackfeet Troubadour” has been a winding one.

January 14, 2012 12:01 a.m.

Glacier sweeps Columbia Falls

Glacier withstood a furious second-half rally by Columbia Falls to post a 60-46 nonconference boys basketball victory on Friday at Glacier High School.

January 13, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Wolfpack grapplers 2nd at Jug Beck

MISSOULA - Second overall, six in the semifinals and 13 still alive in the Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic. Friday was a pretty good day for the Glacier Wolfpack wrestlers.

January 13, 2012 9:35 p.m.

Glacier versus Columbia Falls basketball

Glacier senior Sean Peters eyes the hoop as he drives to the basket for a layup during Glacier's home game against Columbia Falls Friday night.

January 13, 2012 9 p.m.

Ticket sales closed for Tebow show in Kalispell

Those who haven’t yet bought tickets to see Tim Tebow speak in Kalispell may have missed their chance.

January 13, 2012 8:38 p.m.

Man pleads not guilty to seven charges

A 21-year-old Columbia Falls man charged in three cases pleaded not guilty to a bevy of charges Thursday in Flathead District Court.

January 13, 2012 8:30 p.m.

FVCC fires up ceramics offerings

Flathead Valley Community College features an expanded selection of ceramics classes for the spring classes beginning Jan. 17.

January 13, 2012 8 p.m.

Timothy Patrick O'Flaherty Fraleigh, 50

January 13, 2012 7:28 p.m.

Whitefish man gets probation for assaulting federal worker

A 27-year-old Whitefish resident was sentenced to three years of probation during U.S. District Court hearings in Missoula on Jan. 6 after pleading guilty to assaulting a federal employee.

January 13, 2012 6:50 p.m.

Pair of pit bulls chase woman

The

January 13, 2012 6:45 p.m.

Student achieves exam perfection

Whitefish High School senior Molly Schmidt expected a high ACT score.

January 13, 2012 5:04 p.m.

EPA: Low asbestos in wood chips from Libby

January 13, 2012 5 p.m.

June McCarthy Cosner, 91

June McCarthy Cosner passed away on Jan. 11, 2012, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. She was 91 years old.

January 13, 2012 4:32 p.m.

Entrepreneurs of the Year: Kalispell Kreamery

From left Marilyn Hedstrom, Marian Tuck, Jared Tuck, Mary Tuck, Emily Tuck and Bill Hedstrom at Kalispell Kreamery on Tuesday, January 10, north of Kalispell.

January 13, 2012 4:23 p.m.

Entrepreneurs of the Year: Don K Chevrolet in Whitefish

Don Kaltschmidt at Don K Chevrolet in Whitefish.

January 13, 2012 4:05 p.m.

A Senseless Death

Jay and Roxanne Wadman of Lakeside hold a photo of their daughter, Alicia "Lisa" Sherman, on Wednesday, January 11, at their home in Lakeside. Sherman was taken off life support on December 19 in Salt Lake City, Utah, following a savage beating. Sherman's boyfriend of eight years, Dan Folsom, has been charged with her murder.

January 13, 2012 3:21 p.m.

Molly Schmidt

January 13, 2012 2:55 p.m.

Mike Powers

Career Agent

January 13, 2012 2:53 p.m.

Tony Veseth

Career Agent

January 13, 2012 2:52 p.m.

Devon York

Licensed Office Manager

January 13, 2012 11:39 a.m.

Surgical Services update

Crane operator Fred Winston looks out over Kalispell on Thursday afternoon as he works on the surgical services tower. Winston has been with Swank Enterprises for 12 years.

January 13, 2012 11:38 a.m.

Kalispell Regional Medical Center: Surgical Services Update

A member of the Swank Construction crew gives an idea of the human scale of the Surgical Services construction project as he positions packets of isulation raised to the roof using the tower crane on Thursday afternoon, January 12, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center. The crane is balanced with five 12,000 pound weights giving it a total lifting capacity of 22,000 pounds.

January 13, 2012 11:37 a.m.

The view from up high

The Swank Enterprises tower crane lowers insulation Thursday afternoon for the surgical services addition to Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Project supervisor Jeff Halsey said that, weather permitting, crews will have a roof on the building and most of the framing done by mid-February. Halsey said the mild winter has made for excellent conditions for construction so far.

January 13, 2012 11:30 a.m.

Sherry Arnold

January 13, 2012 11:11 a.m.

Home Owners

January 13, 2012 11:02 a.m.

Missing Sidney teacher dead; Man in custody

Authorities said Friday that two men in the Dakotas are being questioned in connection with the death of a Montana math teacher who vanished last weekend when she left her house for a run.

January 13, 2012 12:02 a.m.

Glacier wallops Hellgate

MISSOULA - The Wolfpack wrestlers defeated host Missoula Hellgate 79-0 on Thursday in a warmup dual for today's Rocky Mountain Classic.

January 12, 2012 11:56 p.m.

Plains pulls away from Whitefish in the 2nd half

WHITEFISH - Plains used a big second half to pull away from Whitefish for a 45-25 nonconference girls basketball victory on Thursday.

January 12, 2012 9:25 p.m.

Man pleads innocent to escape charges

A 23-year-old Missoula man was arraigned Thursday on charges stemming from his attempt to escape from custody during a Dec. 22 hearing in Flathead District Court.

January 12, 2012 9 p.m.

Man pleads innocent to cruelty, drug charges

A 22-year-old Columbia Falls man pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty and drug possession charges Thursday in Flathead District Court.

January 12, 2012 8:20 p.m.

Montana hunters are class act

Whenever Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks holds its biennial regional hearing on hunting regulations for the next two years, some interesting things stand out: Hunters who show up care deeply about hunting and wildlife, and they defy the hunter stereotype of wanting to kill anything that moves.

January 12, 2012 8:15 p.m.

Election filing begins

Gary Krueger announced Thursday that he is running for Flathead County commissioner.

January 12, 2012 8:05 p.m.

Man warns of Canadians' 'evil plans'

The

January 12, 2012 8 p.m.

Fund gives $250,000 to Glacier

The Glacier National Park Fund has announced 14 new grants for projects and programs in the park for 2012.

January 12, 2012 7:30 p.m.

Island owner sentenced for assault on flight

January 12, 2012 6:11 p.m.

Suzanne Coletta (Gusky) Metzger, 80

Susan Metzger, 80, “departed the Bigfork area bound for her heavenly home” Jan. 11, 2012, after a valiant battle with cancer.

January 12, 2012 4:43 p.m.

Flathead County Courthouse Rededication

A large crowd was on hand for the tour of the newly renovated Flathead County Courthouse on Thursday afternoon in Kalipsell.

January 12, 2012 2:39 p.m.

Coyote Cheerleader

Patrick Cote In 1976 Margie Fiedler was hit in the head with a frozen coyote during a University of South Dakota versus South Dakota State University basketball game.

January 12, 2012 2:17 p.m.

Jack Gladstone: Native Anthropology

David Griffith and Jack Gladstone rehearsing at Snoring Hound Studios south of Kalispell on Dec. 15. The pair have often played together over the years.

January 12, 2012 2:05 p.m.

Phyllis Ekblad

Phyllis Ekblad, pictured Wednesday in her Kalispell home, wrote a check for $10,000 with her husband, Robert, for the Hot Springs Medical Clinic project.

January 12, 2012 2:05 p.m.

Phyllis Ekblad Portrait

Phyllis Ekblad in her home on Wednesday, January 11, in Kalispell.

January 12, 2012 1:28 p.m.

Nomad Technologies

Owners of Nomad Global Communications Solutions Inc., from left, Shane Ackerly, Will Schmautz and Seth Schmautz stand in front of a mobile command center that will be used by the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

January 12, 2012 12:59 p.m.

Cafe Max

The Thai Chicken soup at Cafe Max Soup Co. includes rice and is topped with cilantro.

January 12, 2012 12:58 p.m.

Soup's on

Steve Murray, owner of Cafe Max Soup Co., scoops out a bowl of Thai chicken soup at the new restaurant in Whitefish on Wednesday evening.

January 12, 2012 11:13 a.m.

County courthouse tours, open house set for today

People who followed the nine-month renovation process at the Flathead County Courthouse have a chance to see the results at an open house today - Thursday, Jan. 12.

January 12, 2012 midnight

County to seek federal grant to remove Red Bridge

Flathead County will apply for about $280,000 in grant money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay the bulk of the costs to remove the Red Bridge over the Flathead River near Columbia Falls.

January 11, 2012 10 p.m.

School deluged with calls about Tebow appearance

Phones are ringing off the hook at Stillwater Christian School.

January 11, 2012 9:30 p.m.

Whitefish School Board OKs $14 million bond request

The Whitefish School Board on Tuesday approved a $14 million bond request for a proposed $19 million high school reconstruction and renovation project.

January 11, 2012 9 p.m.

Park visitor count drops 15 percent

Glacier National Park finished 2011 with a 15.7 percent decline in visitation, a trend that can partly be attributed to weather and the record visitor count from the previous year.

January 11, 2012 9 p.m.

Structure Fire in Evergreen

Leonard Johnson, left, speaks with firefighters as they arrive at the scene of structure fire on Wednesday afternoon, January 11, on Forest Drive in Evergreen. Johnson called in the fire when he looked out his window and saw smoke billowing.

January 11, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Teen back in class after collapse at school

"Miraculous" is how Columbia Falls High School nurse Cathy Dragonfly described the first breath taken by 16-year-old Cole Brown after he collapsed during P.E. class from cardiac arrest.

January 11, 2012 8 p.m.

Deadline is Sunday for Kalispell Airport comments

People have until Sunday, Jan. 15. to submit public comments on a draft master plan update for Kalispell City Airport prepared by Stelling Engineers Inc.

January 11, 2012 8 p.m.

Got your license plate number, litterbug!

The

January 11, 2012 7:30 p.m.

Ivamay Polish DiGiovanni, 101

Ivamay Polish DiGiovanni, 101 years old, passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at Greenwood Village.

January 11, 2012 7:30 p.m.

Robert M. Lange, 56

Robert M. Lange, 56, passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, as a result of a bus accident near Missoula.

January 11, 2012 6:12 p.m.

Ivamay Polish DiGiovanni

January 11, 2012 6:10 p.m.

Robert M. Lange

January 11, 2012 12:16 p.m.

Dusting of Snow

A light dusting of snow glistens of a tree farm at the base of the Swan Mountains near Echo Lake on Wednesday morning, January 11.

January 10, 2012 11:46 p.m.

Fast start carries Stillwater girls

Morgan Paolini had 16 points, five rebounds and three steals as the Stillwater Christian Cougars downed visiting Eureka 48-34 on Tuesday night.

January 10, 2012 11:43 p.m.

Cougars outlast Lions

Josh Bray turned in a monster night with 27 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four steals as the Stillwater Christian Cougars avenged an earlier loss to the Eureka Lions with a 61-55 victory on Tuesday night.

January 10, 2012 10 p.m.

Council asked to end transportation impact fees

At the request of new council member Phil Guiffrida III, the Kalispell City Council will hold a work session to discuss whether the city's transportation impact fees should be eliminated.

January 10, 2012 9 p.m.

Old accusations surface in city manager debate

City Attorney Charles Harball took over as Kalispell's acting city manager Monday, volunteering to fill in after the departure of Jane Howington and after David Nielsen declined to take the job.

January 10, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Tebow to visit Kalispell in March

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is coming to Kalispell.

January 10, 2012 8:23 p.m.

Stillwater Christian versus Eureka Basketball

Stillwater Christian's Josh Bray (12) throws down a dunk during the second quarter of the Cougars' home game against Eureka Tuesday night.

January 10, 2012 8 p.m.

Marlene Kay Bunyak Doyle

January 10, 2012 8 p.m.

Marlene Kay Bunyak Doyle, 60

Marlene Kay Bunyak Doyle, 60, died at her home in Great Falls Jan. 4, 2012.

January 10, 2012 8 p.m.

K.C. Wray Hutchin

January 10, 2012 8 p.m.

Is Mitt Romney now the inevitable nominee of the GOP?

January 10, 2012 8 p.m.

Dustin Weber-Pourroy

January 10, 2012 8 p.m.

Dustin D.J. Weber-Pourroy, 23

Dustin D.J. Weber-Pourroy, 23, passed away peacefully Jan. 4, 2012, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 10, 2012 8 p.m.

James Underwood

January 10, 2012 8 p.m.

Meredith Mott, 81

Meredith Mott, 81, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Kalispell. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family.

January 10, 2012 8 p.m.

K.C. Wray Hutchin, 34

K.C. Wray Hutchin of Kalispell, formerly of Polson, went to the "Happy Hunting Grounds" New Year's Day 2012.

January 10, 2012 8 p.m.

Meredith Mott

January 10, 2012 8 p.m.

James Arnold Jim Underwood, 77

James Arnold "Jim" Underwood, 77, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at his residence in Bigfork.

January 10, 2012 8 p.m.

Agnes 'Aggie' Patricia Long Rupert, 59

January 10, 2012 7:30 p.m.

Weather change brings the usual traffic woes

Law enforcement agencies throughout the Flathead Valley were kept busy during the afternoon as a snow squall conditions led to many accidents, from basic fender benders to vehicles unable to make it up hills.

January 10, 2012 6:43 p.m.

Tim Tebow

Quarterback Tim Tebow, shown here celebrating after his overtime touchdown pass beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, will be in Kalispell on March 7 for a Stillwater Christian School banquet.

January 10, 2012 4:41 p.m.

Slick Roads Create Hazardous Driving Conditions

Traffic was temporarily reduced to one lane on W. Reserve Drive in Kalispell on account of a non-injury accident on Tuesday afternoon, January 10.

January 10, 2012 3:16 p.m.

This Week in Pictures January 2-8

January 10, 2012 2 p.m.

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January 10, 2012 1:13 p.m.

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January 10, 2012 1:07 p.m.

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January 10, 2012 12:13 p.m.

Kalispell Regional Medical Center Construction

Dan Holguin, a framer with RDJ Brothers Inc., of Bigfork, working in the early morning at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Tuesday morning, January 10. Jeff Halsey, supervisor of the Surgical Services addition said that weather permitting they will have a roof on the building and have most of the framing done by mid-February. Halsey said the mild winter has made for excellent conditions for construction so far. If things continue as they have the main structure and concrete will be finished in two weeks.

January 10, 2012 8:30 a.m.

Daddy's little helper

Neil Molter watches as his 3-year-old daughter CeCe helps him make measurements for new ballet studio barres at Noble Dance Jan. 9 in Kalispell.

January 10, 2012 8:28 a.m.

Mollie P. Hulit Boisen, 87

January 10, 2012 8:27 a.m.

Richard Burt Nadeau, 57

January 10, 2012 8:26 a.m.

Kathy C. Jacobs, 57

Kathy C. Jacobs, 57, passed away at home on Dec. 20, 2011, in Bigfork.

January 10, 2012 8:25 a.m.

Police seek info on Whitefish shooting spree

Whitefish Police Chief Bill Dial says the person who went on a shooting spree Saturday morning, killing two deer and hitting a pet store in the central part of town, was so negligent that it’s fortunate someone was not hurt.

January 10, 2012 8:17 a.m.

Group effort graces Glacier Park passes

Who says art can’t be done by committee?

January 10, 2012 8:17 a.m.

2012 Glacier National Park pass

The 2012 Glacier Park annual pass features artwork from a mural.

January 10, 2012 8:16 a.m.

State tries to revoke Blue Moon license

The Montana Department of Revenue is seeking to revoke the liquor license of a popular Columbia Falls-area bar where a man drank heavily before causing a crash that killed a 19-year-old woman.

January 10, 2012 8:14 a.m.

Citizens group wants greenbelt zone overturned

A complaint was filed Friday in District Court attempting to revert action taken in recent months by the Flathead County commissioners to create a new zone classification.

January 9, 2012 9:39 p.m.

FHS names Fusaro head softball coach

For Ashley Fusaro, it's back to where it all started.

January 9, 2012 7 p.m.

Woman honored for elderly housing management

Deborah Frey, 64, loves her job managing elderly housing too much to even consider retirement.

January 9, 2012 7 p.m.

Vandals attack mailboxes near Kalispell

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office got a report Sunday regarding mailboxes being vandalized up and down Forest Hill Road in the Kalispell area.

January 9, 2012 6:46 p.m.

Deborah Frey award

Deborah Frey, center, holds the plaque she was awarded by Deborah Chorlton, left, Montana Housing Programs director, and Carol Lechner, multifamily housing specialist for Kalispell.

January 9, 2012 5:04 p.m.

Soccer Practice Outside

Lauren Waldenberg, front, followed by Anna Deleray, and other members of the U18 Flathead Force work on fitness and aerobic exercises at the practice field at Glacier High School on Monday afternoon January 9, in Kalispell. Temperatures in the high 30's and low 40's made the unusual outdoor practice possible. The team got help with their drills from Steve Paulson. "Have a little bit of fun and try to keep in mind this isn't intended to be torture," said Paulson. The Flathead Force have their first game on January 27th.

January 8, 2012 7:35 p.m.

Doughnut zoning may have Thursday hearing

As Flathead County commissioners continue to assume control of zoning issues in the two-mile area surrounding Whitefish, a public hearing on interim zone classifications has been scheduled for Thursday, unless a judge intervenes.

January 8, 2012 7:32 p.m.

Commissioners turn cold shoulder to Mac request

Flathead County commissioners were not receptive to a request that the county's information technology department begin supporting Apple products that the Flathead City-County Health Department would like to purchase.

January 8, 2012 7:27 p.m.

Whitefish police investigating Saturday morning shootings

Police are investigating semi-automatic gunfire reported early Saturday morning in Whitefish, believed to be responsible for two dead deer that were found and a shot-up pet store on Third Street.

January 8, 2012 7:13 p.m.

Monday Profile

Randy Luken, right, jokes around with Erik Greene at Whitefish Mountain Resort Wednesday afternoon. As a DREAM Adaptive volunteer, Luken not only teaches regular classes but also helps people like Greene who are at the mountain on vacation.

January 8, 2012 7:06 p.m.

Vandals spray painted church van on Liberty Street

Sunday afternoon, a caller on Liberty Street told the

January 8, 2012 7:01 p.m.

David Aaron Gordon, 68

January 7, 2012 11:39 p.m.

Western Montana Duals Wrestling Results

Saturday At Ronan

January 7, 2012 11:34 p.m.

Turnovers sink Glacier girls

Glacier outrebounded Missoula Sentinel (47-24) and shot extremely well at the charity stripe (13-of-15), but that wasn't quite enough as turnovers led to a 50-38 Western AA girls basketball setback at Glacier High School on Saturday.

January 7, 2012 11:21 p.m.

Wolfpack grapplers win Pacific Northwest Classic

SPOKANE, Wash. - Glacier left the mats at University High School with three individual champs, three runners-up and the team title at the Pacific Northwest Classic on Saturday.

January 7, 2012 11:08 p.m.

Glacier, Flathead swimmers back to work

MISSOULA - Glacier had three individual winners and Flathead one on Saturday as the high school swim season resumed after the holiday break.

January 7, 2012 10 p.m.

Willow Glen trail backers make final payment

The remaining balance associated with development of part of the Willow Glen trail recently was paid to Flathead County.

January 7, 2012 9:45 p.m.

Tien's Place a community hub in Columbia Falls

Chamber honors owners contributions

Not a day goes by that Tien Windauer isn’t thankful for winding up in Columbia Falls.

January 7, 2012 8:45 p.m.

Harold Big Beaver Francis Reed Sr., 66

January 7, 2012 8:45 p.m.

Elsie Stanley Ivers Cooper, 88

Elsie Stanley Ivers Cooper was born on Sept. 14, 1923, in Nampa, Idaho, to John William Stanley and Winnifred Edith Tauge Stanley.

January 7, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Traps near home result in trauma for pets, family

During the mild weather before Thanksgiving I took my grandchildren for a walk on the trail behind my house, looking at big rocks, watching the larch needles rain down, listening to the grouse thumping and checking out the trees.

January 7, 2012 8:10 p.m.

Our county, our courthouse

Flathead County residents should be proud of their 1903 Courthouse that’s open once again after a major renovation project.

January 7, 2012 8 p.m.

Alicia 'Lisa' Anne Sherman, 46

Alicia “Lisa” Anne Sherman passed away Dec. 19, 2011, due to domestic violence.

January 7, 2012 7:45 p.m.

William 'Dick' Eugene Frey, 62

William “Dick” Eugene Frey, 62, passed away on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at home in Kalispell.

January 7, 2012 7:45 p.m.

Reimer brothers all attain Eagle Scout rank

Four brothers. Four Eagle Scouts. One extraordinary accomplishment.

January 7, 2012 7:20 p.m.

Coffee kiosk will help free clinic

Shepherds Hand Blend served at Pin and Brew

The Pin and Brew, a coffee kiosk in front of the Pin and Cue in Whitefish, now is donating 100 percent of its profit to Shepherd’s Hand Clinic.

January 7, 2012 7 p.m.

One hundred years of solicitude: From Teddy to Barack

In the past year, I have sought answers to the question of American decline — how exactly did we come to the point of audacious despair that led us to jettison our cherished traditions and values and embrace mediocrity as the new excellence.

January 7, 2012 5:37 p.m.

Glacier vs. Missoula Sentinel

Glacier senior guard Amy Lybeck (23) eyes the basket while Missoula Sentinel senior

January 7, 2012 3:44 p.m.

Flathead Sled Dog Days 2012

Ozzy a 13-week-old Malamute gazes intentently as the dog team next to them gears up for the race on Saturday morning at the Flathead Sled Dog Days in Olney. Ozzy, part of a litter of 9 called the Hard Rock Litter, belongs to Twila Baker of Garrison, Mont. When he reaches 5 months he'll begin training for a spot on the Quinault Team but he won't race with heavy loads until he is at least 18 months. Baker said this type of racing is what these dogs will be doing so she brings the pups out to socialize them with people and other dogs.

January 7, 2012 3:32 p.m.

Tien's Place

Tien Pham Windauer cooks up a dish of Kung pao chicken on Tuesday at Tien's Place Oriental Dining in Columbia Falls.

January 7, 2012 3:27 p.m.

Alicia Sherman

January 7, 2012 3:25 p.m.

Harold Reed

January 7, 2012 12:05 a.m.

Western Montana Wrestling Duals

Friday's Results

January 7, 2012 12:02 a.m.

Braves, Wolfpack start strong at Pacific Northwest Classic wrestling

SPOKANE, Wash. - Flathead opened the Pacific Northwest Classic wrestling tournament on Friday at University High School by advancing eight of its nine entrants to the second round.

January 6, 2012 11:56 p.m.

Bigfork sweeps Troy cagers

BIGFORK - Bigfork jumped on Troy earlier, leading 15-4 after eight minutes of play and rolled from there to a 51-19 District 7B girls basketball victory Friday night.

January 6, 2012 10:20 p.m.

Elsie Stanley Ivers Cooper, 88

January 6, 2012 9:55 p.m.

Man pleads innocent to sex assault charges

A 31-year-old transient man from Kalispell pleaded not guilty to three felony charges of sexual assault Thursday in Flathead District Court.

January 6, 2012 9:16 p.m.

Bigfork vs. Troy Basketball

Bigfork senior Ian Lorang drives by Troy senior guard Creede Garcia (1) during Friday’s District 7B game in Bigfork.

January 6, 2012 9:15 p.m.

Attempted robbery charges may be dropped against C.F. man

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January 6, 2012 9 p.m.

Woman chased as she's leaving work

January 6, 2012 8:30 p.m.

First round of carnival royalty heralded

The Whitefish Winter Carnival named its first round of royalty for this year during the Merry Maker Friday night, selecting Paul Johannsen as Prime Minister, Dana Scranton as Herald the Hark and Vicki L. Hill as Duchess of Lark.

January 6, 2012 8:15 p.m.

Woman guilty of tax fraud

A 58-year-old Columbia Falls woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of attempting to evade or defeat taxes.

January 6, 2012 8 p.m.

Like magic, Harry Potter's owl spotted across U.S.

Famous for its role as Harry Potter’s companion in the books and movies, a species of majestic, mostly white owls is being sighted in abundant numbers this winter far from both Hogwarts and its native Arctic habitat.

January 6, 2012 7:45 p.m.

Snowpack at 69 percent of average

Mountain snowpack in the Flathead River Basin is 69 percent of average, according to Jan. 1 figures from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

January 6, 2012 6:44 p.m.

Sentence suspended for man's fourth conviction

A 41-year-old Kalispell man was given a three-year suspended sentence for his fourth conviction of partner or family member assault.

January 6, 2012 5:18 p.m.

Alicia 'Lisa' Anne Sherman, 46

January 6, 2012 3:21 p.m.

Snowy owl on barn roof

A snowy owl perches on top of a barn roof near Mission View Drive at the south edge of Polson.

January 6, 2012 3:19 p.m.

Snowy owl

A snowy owl perches on top of a barn roof near Mission View Drive at the south edge of Polson.

January 6, 2012 3:14 p.m.

Snowy Owls

A snowy owl perches on top of a water tower near Mission View Drive in Polson Friday afternoon.

January 6, 2012 3:11 p.m.

Hedwig sighting

A snowy owl perches on top of a water tower near Mission View Drive at the south edge of Polson Friday afternoon.

January 6, 2012 2:39 p.m.

Busiest It's Been In Years

Nic Kardelis of Pro Clean Carwash sprays off a vehicle entering the carwash on Friday afternoon in Kalispell. According to manager Wayne Morgan business is the best it's been in at least the last two years. He attributes this to the weather. "Well last year it started snowing in October and didn't stop until July," said Morgan. "For us it's all about the weather, no snow and dry roads."

January 6, 2012 8:42 a.m.

Trim

Solid oak trim with carved design

January 6, 2012 8:09 a.m.

Solid Teak Doors with Glass Accents

3 doors available, indoor outdoor, heavy, solid teak.

January 6, 2012 8:01 a.m.

On the job

Kristin and Kori hard at work on a Girls Candoit job. The saying goes: When you want a job done right you've got to do it yourself . . . but when Girls Candoit is on the job, we'll get it done right the first time because WE CAN DO IT!

January 5, 2012 11:50 p.m.

Flathead knocks off Sentinel in boys Western AA basketball

Flathead kicked off Western AA boys basketball play Thursday night with an impressive 49-45 home victory over Missoula Sentinel.

January 5, 2012 11:47 p.m.

Glacier girls top Big Sky in AA basketball

MISSOULA - Glacier opened Western AA girls basketball play on Thursday by whipping Missoula Big Sky 66-49.

January 5, 2012 11:36 p.m.

Libby downs Polson in dual

POLSON - Five pins and three wins by forfeit added up to a 51-33 dual meet victory for the Libby Greenchain over host Polson on Thursday.

January 5, 2012 8:35 p.m.

Flathead versus Missoula Sentinel Basketball

Flathead’s Austin Jones (33) reaches in on Missoula Sentinel’s Nathan Jewett (25).

January 5, 2012 8 p.m.

Forum tackles cyberbullying

Community discusses online safety issues

With 800 million Facebook users worldwide, safety — particularly cyberbullying — is a huge concern and was the focus of a community forum Thursday at Flathead High School.

January 5, 2012 7:35 p.m.

NIELSON

January 5, 2012 7 p.m.

Firefighters make gains on 2 fires on Blackfeet Reservation

January 5, 2012 6 p.m.

Daughter is suspected pill thief

January 5, 2012 5:02 p.m.

Man pleads innocent to two charges

A 23-year-old Missoula man pleaded not guilty to felony charges Thursday in Flathead District Court.

January 5, 2012 4:29 p.m.

Margaret Ellman, 87

Margaret Ellman, 87, “came to the end of her journey here on earth,” Jan. 1, 2012, at North Valley Hospital.

January 5, 2012 4:23 p.m.

Following in a Family Tradition - Becoming and Eagle Scout

Julie Reimer displays her Eagle Scout Mom pin, given to her by her son Michael during the Eagle Scout ceremony on Friday, December 30, in Whitefish. Julie has four such ribbons and pins, one for each of her four sons.

January 5, 2012 4:22 p.m.

Becoming an Eagle Scout

Michael Reimer is greeted by friends and family following his Eagle Scout ceremony.

January 5, 2012 4:22 p.m.

Following in a family tradition

Michael Reimer and his mother Julie sit surrounded by Jonathan, left, David, Daniel and Kurt in their Whitefish home.

January 5, 2012 4:21 p.m.

Following in a family tradition: Becoming an Eagle Scout

Michael Reimer sings along with the National Anthem at the start of his Eagle Scout ceremony Dec. 30 at the Whitefish Church of the Nazarene. Michael is the youngest of four brothers, all of whom have attained the rank of Eagle Scout.

January 5, 2012 4:20 p.m.

Ava Ruth Walters, 64

Ava Ruth Walters passed away in her home Dec. 28, 2011.

January 5, 2012 4:10 p.m.

Kalispell Grand Hotel celebrates 100 years

The lights of the Kalispell Grand Hotel glow brightly against the night sky on Wednesday in downtown Kalispell.

January 5, 2012 3:33 p.m.

Tien's Place Oriental Dining

Tien Pham Windauer adds the final touches to a plate of Kung pao chicken on Tuesday, January 3, at Tien's Place Oriental Dining in Columbia Falls.

January 5, 2012 2:35 p.m.

Facebook Safety Forum

Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger and Sen. Jon Tester share a laugh before the start of the Facebook Safety Forum Thursday in Kalispell.

January 5, 2012 11:30 a.m.

The Day After a Record Breaking High

Clouds roll back into the Flathead Valley on Thursday morning as seen from Four Mile Drive near the Kidsports complex. Wednesday's high temperature of 50 degrees set a new weather record.

January 5, 2012 8:16 a.m.

Crews gain ground on Browning fires

BROWNING - A pair of rare winter wildfires fueled by 60 mph gusts burned buildings and forced hundreds from their homes overnight on Montana's Blackfeet Indian Reservation, but better weather conditions on Thursday helped firefighters get a handle on the blazes.

January 4, 2012 11:48 p.m.

Francis, Leir ranked No. 1

The organizers of the 4th Annual Tournament of Champions from the personal injury law firm of Hoyt and Blewett PLLC in Great Falls have released an All-Class High School Wrestling Poll.

January 4, 2012 9:30 p.m.

Whitefish backs $2.5 million for school plan

The Whitefish City Council on Tuesday unanimously agreed to move forward with a proposal to give $2.5 million in tax increment revenue to the Whitefish High school reconstruction project.

January 4, 2012 8:29 p.m.

Two different views on the Corrupt Practices Act ruling

January 4, 2012 8:26 p.m.

Man and van wind up at wrong home

The

January 4, 2012 8 p.m.

School pair revive fallen student

School staffers revived a Columbia Falls High School student who had collapsed during gym class Wednesday morning.

January 4, 2012 6:47 p.m.

Dedman appointed as Kalispell fire chief

Dave Dedman, the Kalispell Fire Department’s operations chief and interim fire chief for the last seven months, will be appointed fire chief, departing City Manager Jane Howington said on Wednesday.

January 4, 2012 6:45 p.m.

New tower proposed at St. Mary in Glacier Park

Glacier National Park is seeking public comment on a proposal from CenturyLink to install a new telecommunications tower in the St. Mary administrative area inside the park’s boundaries.

January 4, 2012 6:43 p.m.

City manager leaves Kalispell job

Kalispell City Manager Jane Howington spent her last day on the job Wednesday, handing the reins over to David Nielsen, who will serve as interim city manager.

January 4, 2012 4:28 p.m.

Jane Howington

Jane Howington's last day as Kalispell City Manager will be Saturday.

January 4, 2012 4:16 p.m.

William 'Bill' Clayton Haverkorn, 69

William “Bill” Clayton Haverkorn, 69, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife, sons and daughter by his side, on Dec. 24, 2011, following a long, courageous battle with COPD.

January 4, 2012 4:13 p.m.

John Maurer, 75

John Maurer passed away on Dec. 30, 2011 after a lingering illness, at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane.

January 4, 2012 4:08 p.m.

Robert Glen Henderson, 45

January 4, 2012 3:28 p.m.

Balmy day sets record high

Rich Johnson of Eureka, front, plays Frisbee golf with his son Tim Johnson of Kalispell and Vitaliy Gerasimov of Eureka on Wednesday afternoon at Lawrence Park. Wednesday’s high temperature of 50 degrees set a new weather record; the previous record high for Jan. 4 was 47 degrees in 1902.

January 4, 2012 2:48 p.m.

Randy Luken helps with DREAM

Randy Luken, right, jokes around with Erik Greene at Whitefish Mountain Resort Wednesday afternoon. As a DREAM Adaptive volunteer, Luken not only teaches regular classes but also helps people like Greene who are at the mountain on vacation.

January 4, 2012 1:41 p.m.

Crosstown Wrestling

Glacier's Christian Knopp (right) gets a reversal on Flathead's Tyler Davis during Tuesday night's Crosstown wrestling dual at Flathead High School.

January 4, 2012 12:20 p.m.

Who do you hope will win the New Hampshire primary?

January 4, 2012 10:36 a.m.

Tyson James Nimmick, 30

Tyson James Nimmick, 30, of Great Falls, died Saturday, Dec. 31, at his parents' home.

January 4, 2012 8:14 a.m.

Romney, Santorum lock horns in Iowa; Bachmann steps aside

January 3, 2012 11:19 p.m.

Glacier starts fast, pins FHS in crosstown mat dual

The score was lopsided in the Wolfpack's favor, but Tuesday's Flathead-Glacier crosstown dual was a hard-fought affair.

January 3, 2012 11:17 p.m.

Bigfork boys 3-0 in 7B basketball play

BIGFORK - Balanced scoring carried Bigfork to a 58-50 District 7B boys basketball victory over a scrappy St. Ignatius squad on Tuesday.

January 3, 2012 9:30 p.m.

Couple dead in apparent murder-suicide

LIBBY - A man and his wife are dead following an apparent murder-suicide that resulted in an eight-hour standoff on south Main Street in Libby.

January 3, 2012 9 p.m.

Glacier gets postage stamp

Last year there was a coin for Glacier National Park; this year there's a stamp.

January 3, 2012 8:32 p.m.

Glacier Park stamp

This new international-rate postage stamp features an image of Glacier Park's Logan Pass. The photo was taken by National Geographic photographer Michael Melford.

January 3, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Mae Thompson, 93

Mae Thompson, 93, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at her home from natural causes.

January 3, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Ramona Darlene Daley, 68

Ramona Darlene Daley, 68, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at her home.

January 3, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Alice Jane Bongiani, 87

Alice Jane Bongiani, 87, passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at Lake View Care Center in Bigfork.

January 3, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Theodore O. Schilman, 74

Theodore O. Schilman, 74, passed away Dec. 18, 2011, in Kalispell.

January 3, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Wesley Richard Johnson, 63

Wesley Richard Johnson, 63, of Ronan, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 31, 2011, at Community Medical Center in Missoula, surrounded by his family.

January 3, 2012 8 p.m.

Elizabeth Margaret "Liz" Davis, 95

Elizabeth Margaret "Liz" Davis, 95, "went to be with her Lord and Savior and join her loved ones in heaven" Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at the Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center in Whitefish. She died of natural causes while being surrounded by her loving family!

January 3, 2012 6:10 p.m.

Alice Jane Bongiani

January 3, 2012 5:56 p.m.

Elizabeth Davis

January 3, 2012 5:45 p.m.

Storage lenders got more than they bargained for?

The

January 3, 2012 2:59 p.m.

Horse-drawn carriage at Wendy's

Trinity Williams reaches from horse-drawn carriage for a bag of food at the Wendy's drive through in Evergreen Monday evening. Sunny, the four-year-old Clydesdale, pulled the family from their house off of Helena Flats.

January 3, 2012 2:57 p.m.

2012 First Baby

Austin Miller hands his hours old daughter, Raylee Miller, to mother Karli Aurich on Tuesday afternoon at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Raylee is the first baby born in Kalispell this year. She was born at 9:34 Tuesday morning.

January 3, 2012 1:51 p.m.

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January 2, 2012 11:45 p.m.

James E. Waggener, 63

January 2, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Daybook

January 2, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Lorin D. 'Dennis' Barnes, 67

January 2, 2012 11:45 p.m.

Jeanne Blend, 88

January 2, 2012 11:03 p.m.

Crosstown wrestling: Glacier vs. Flathead

WHEN: Tonight

January 2, 2012 9:30 p.m.

Kalispell council faces decision on West Side TIF

At a special meeting on Wednesday, it’s do-or-die time for the Kalispell City Council to move forward with a project if it wants to extend the life of the West Side Tax Increment Finance District.

January 2, 2012 9:30 p.m.

Tax-increment money: How was it spent?

Time is running out for Kalispell’s West Side Tax Increment Finance District.

January 2, 2012 9 p.m.

Whitefish soldier and his family rebuilding lives after fire

Nearly two months after a fire destroyed their Whitefish area home, Ryan and Crystal Pengelly are slowly getting their lives back on track.

January 2, 2012 8:30 p.m.

Courthouse open house set for Jan. 12

An open house to showcase the renovated Flathead County Courthouse is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the courthouse in Kalispell.

January 2, 2012 8 p.m.

Disabled veteran's family needs help to finish home

For Somers resident Kevin White and his family, life changed on April 12, 2007, when his convoy was ambushed in Iraq.

January 2, 2012 7:30 p.m.

Girl injured in dog attack at Creston

A vicious dog attack reported near Riverside Road in Creston on Saturday left a 7-year-old girl with extensive injuries.

January 2, 2012 7 p.m.

Guest left without paying for porn

Monday morning, a man on Two Mile Drive told the Kalispell Police Department that a 31-year-old man he let stay at his house took advantage of his television by buying pornography and leaving without paying for it.

January 2, 2012 6:30 p.m.

Couple enjoys role as hosts at senior center

Jean Penne, 77, and her husband Russ, 79, form a dynamic duo serving the Kalispell Senior Center.

January 2, 2012 5:32 p.m.

Jean and Russ Penne

Jean and Russ Penne prepare lunch at the Kalispell Senior Center Friday afternoon.

January 2, 2012 11:55 a.m.

This Week in Pictures December 26-January 1

January 1, 2012 6:31 p.m.

Group backs bond issue for school

Members of Whitefish Community Partners, a politically diverse group of Whitefish leaders, say they'll support a bond issue for the Whitefish High School reconstruction project regardless of the City Council's decision on the use of city tax-increment revenue for the project.

January 1, 2012 6:27 p.m.