Apgar Lookout: Early season jaunt a great way to get in hiking shape

The Apgar Mountain Lookout Trail is one of those trails to hike first thing in the season because it’s easy to get to and it’s a good conditioning trail, which is to say it exposes you to elevation gain in a hurry over its 3.5 miles.

Robbin Mecelia Lee, 86

Robbin Mecelia (Chervenka) Lee, 86 of Columbia Falls, gracefully passed into her next great adventure into Jesus arms on April 21, 2024.

‘Whitefish Review’ hosts ceramic artist Stephen Braun at book release event

The “Whitefish Review,” a literary journal, will host ceramic artist Stephen Braun for a slideshow and conversation about his newly released art book, “Hindsight & Foresight is 20/20,” on Friday, May 3, at 101 Central in downtown Whitefish.

Legion: AA Lakers sweep Cranbrook

Kaden Drish drove in two runs in the opener and Trever Cockerill had three RBIs in the second game, and the Kalispell AA Lakers swept a Legion baseball doubleheader from Cranbrook, Alberta Saturday at Griffin Field.

Carroll G. Lorang, 92

Carroll Lorang, 92 of Bigfork, passed away peacefully at his home in Bigfork on April 18, 2024.

Glacier National Park hosting junior ranger events

Families and children of all ages are invited to participate in Glacier National Park’s Junior Ranger Days during National Park Week.

Jerry L. "Jake" Boll, 85

Jake Boll, 85 of Bigfork, passed away after a short illness on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell.

Jack L. “Jake” Boll, 85

Jake Boll, 85 of Bigfork, passed away after a short illness on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell.

WTC wraps up ‘Silent Sky’ this weekend

Brought to the stage by the Whitefish Theatre Company the thought-provoking show has three more performances on April 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m.

James L. Willmore, 64

We are sad to announce the passing of James Lester Willmore, 64 of Kalispell, on April 20, after a long battle with health issues.

Osweiler to hold free camp at Legends July 20

High school and youth football players should circle July 20 on their calendars — Brock Osweiler is once again coming back to Kalispell to help with the Flathead Braves Football Camp.

Band Tin Finley brings strong melodies to Polson theater performance

For Polson native Kati O’Toole, the concert April 20 at the Theatre on the Lake in Polson marks a musical homecoming. The Polson High School grad joins another alum, bassist Eric Hogenson, and friends and bandmates Annette Strean and Kirk Cornelius in Tin Finley – a band named after Nashville’s famed Tin Angel restaurant (where three of the four members either met or worked) and inspired by the quartet’s Montana roots.

Arbor Day celebration Friday at Lawrence Park

Community members are invited to attend the formal Arbor Day ceremony and tree planting beginning at 9:20 a.m.

Schweyen, UM settle for $350,000

The University of Montana and former Lady Griz basketball coach Shannon Schweyen have reached a $350,000 settlement stemming from the end of her tenure at UM, 406mtsports.com reported Wednesday.

Joyce Jones Everett, 81

Joyce Jones Everett, 81, was born on Sept. 19, 1942, in Kalispell, to parents Dave and Evelyn Jones.

Whitefish and Glacier rank in Montana’s top three high schools in US News rankings

Whitefish High School ranks second in the state and Glacier High School third in the state, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best High Schools list.

Grammy winner Mark O'Connor to perform with Glacier Symphony

Mark O'Connor, a three-time Grammy winner and seven-time Country Music Awards Musician of the Year is set to captivate audiences alongside his wife, the acclaimed violinist Maggie O'Connor at the Wachholz College Center April 20.

WTC hosts adult prom

With the theme “A Fairy Tale Evening” this community party is complete with enchanting fairy tale décor, DJ, free photo booth, and food and drinks. No formal dress is necessary but prom attire — old, new and everything in between — is encouraged.

Legals for April, 21 2024

Western A softball: Polson, C-Falls reach semifinals

POLSON — Libby won a wild one, and Columbia Falls and Polson cruised into the semifinals at the Western A Divisional softball tournament Friday.