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Giving Together: Supporting those who care for others
For many caregivers in the Flathead Valley, caring for a loved one with dementia can become an around-the-clock ro…
The grass doesn't always have to be greener
“Your neighbors let you do this?” my dad said as we embarked upon a neighborhood walk years ago when I lived in Oregon.
Taking a swing at metalworking
Metalworker Jeffrey Funk offered the Forging from the Natural World course through his New Agrarian School, which offers chances to immerse oneself in historic craft, with some modern touches.
Giving Together: 12 days left to multiply your impact
On this Labor Day weekend, Whitefish Community Foundation is celebrating the hard-working nonprofits of the Flathead Valley and the generous donors who fuel their missions.
Once upon an Airstream
The StoryCorps trailer took off from the Flathead Valley at the end of June, and I’m still listening to the stories left behind — and recorded for the future.
A father-son fishing trip to northern Canada paradise
I recently returned from my annual fishing trip to northern Canada. I’ve been fishing Canada for more than 60 years and fishing in the lake country of northern Canada has never disappointed.
Full Count: Flathead A’s -- Stopping the unstoppable
There were a couple unstoppable forces facing the Flathead A’s U16 baseball team last weekend: The earth’s rotation and Charlie Getlinger.
Dunn’s deal may be next acai
"What the heck is a honeyberry?!” my friend Amber replied when I asked if she wanted to go pick some.
Full Count: Buckmaster holds onto pitching itch
Bryce Buckmaster was pretty much unhittable for 600 pitches this season, anchoring a solid starting rotation for the American Legion Kalispell Lakers.
Giving Together: Great Fish Community Challenge
I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful Montana summer. The huckleberries are ripe, the air is clear — and the Great Fish Community Challenge is almost here!
A history of wildfire management
On June 15, the Daily Inter Lake had an editorial titled "New fire division a bold step toward smoke-free summers."
Full Count: Faces change but Bobcats stay constant
Someone pointed out to Montana State coach Brent Vigen, during the Big Sky Conference Football Kickoff, that just five of the 24 players present for interviews…
If you love something, help it grow
The Missoula crew came ready to throw down. Pinball machines flashed in the background at the Dusty Star Saloon as the five visitors and some locals listened to organizer Toni Braig give the ground rules for the Fl…
Full Count: (Flip Darling) Field of Dreams beckons again
The idea to have a Division I women’s soccer exhibition in Columbia Falls had been on O’Brien Byrd’s mind for some time, and when it finally happened — the Mon…
Full Count: A good horse and a long trip to Wyoming
The optimum barrel horse remains unridden, but Tess Megill says she can do no better than Parker when it comes to a pole horse.
Giving Together: Leaving a Legacy
In 2012, Whitefish Community Foundation received a remarkable $1.1 million bequest from Russ and Mary Jane Street — longtime Whitefish residents whose lives were defined by generosity, civic spirit and a deep love …