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Health department identifies restaurants connected to E. coli outbreak
One person died after consuming E. coli-tainted wagyu beef at Harbor Grille in Lakeside, the Flathead City-County Health Department confirmed Friday, while four other local restaurants are associated with the recent outbreak that sickened 13 people.
Anglers embrace North Fork fishing regs to protect native trout
Local anglers and guides generally support the unprecedented fishing restriction placed on the North Fork of the Flathead River this week due to record warm water temperatures. Protecting native fisheries trumps the inconvenience of reduced fishing hours under hoot owl rules, they said.
New pollinator gardens and park signs in Whitefish
What happens when the Whitefish Park Sign Plan meets and marries an idea for pollinator gardens?
Grant funds new skatepark in Columbia Falls
A skateboard park is officially coming to Columbia Falls.
UM center blazes trail with course about living with fire
With extreme wildfires doubling in the past 20 years, many residents in the Western U.S. have smoldering concerns for their future safety and wellbeing. To help take wildfire management to the next level in the era of climate change, the FireCenter at the University of Montana has piloted a course to provide solutions for living alongside this growing threat.
Finishing strong: Owens wasn’t going miss last year of Lakers
For someone who plays baseball, a torn labrum — that was the diagnosis, and his right (throwing) shoulder had to be reconstructed — might signal the end for that sport. Not a chance.
Law roundup: Man gets violent over phone
A man reportedly attacked a couple in a tent near the train by Woodland Park. He allegedly punched a woman ...
FVCC honors Lucy Smith with Eagle Award
Flathead Valley Community College honored community volunteer and longtime FVCC supporter Lucy Smith with the 2024 Eagle Award on June 18 at the annual President’s Circle dinner.
Late Boise rally downs Range Riders Wednesday
Tyler Jorgensen hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth, Troy Viola jacked a three-run homer in the ninth and the Boise Hawks beat the Glacier Range Riders 6-1 in Pioneer League baseball Wednesday night.
Lakers holding First Annual Alumni Night
Ahead of the Kalispell Lakers’ AA Legion doubleheader against the Great Falls Chargers Friday, the team is holding its first Alumni Night, a celebration in which several former players will be honored.
Twins, Lakers to square off; Mariners slam Bucs in 7th
FLORENCE — Liam Rech’s RBI double broke a 3-3 tie and sparked a six-run sixth inning by the Kalispell A Lakers Wednesday, in their 9-4 win over the Cranbrook Bandits at the Western A District Legion tournament.
Timothy Holsapple, 77
Tim Holsapple, 77 of Alta Loma, California, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2024, from complications of lung cancer.
Marilyn Claire Webber, 89
Marilyn Claire Webber passed away on July 11, 2024, at the age of 89.
