‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shirley Ann Thompson, 92

Shirley Ann Henneberry Thompson, 92, went to the loving arms of her husband, Earl Lindy Thompson on April 20, 2024.

Births

Births

Voters to decide on bonds for school expansion, football stadium

Whitefish voters this fall will consider separate bond requests totaling $32.6 million to fund a high school expansion and remodel, and build an on-campus football stadium and track.

Man accused of pointing handgun at other motorists

A 46-year-old motorist is facing a felony charge after allegedly leveling a handgun at the occupants of another vehicle at a Columbia Falls gas station on Monday.

Whitefish Community Foundation hosts Community Grant Awards Celebration

Whitefish Community Foundation received a record number of Community Grant applications this spring from nonprofit organizations in Flathead, Lincoln and Glacier counties.

Law roundup: Employee aggravated over ‘crack house’

A maintenance employee called the Kalispell Police Department to move along a man allegedly carrying a black garbage bag and looking into car windows in a parking lot while waiting for a lady who walked to the “crack house across the creek.” It appeared the caller was very upset about the house’s existence.

Legals for April, 19 2024

Handguns and bear spray

Wow, it’s springtime in the Flathead. Last weekend was a great spring weekend with daytime highs in the 70s and 80s, plus bright sunny skies.

Moose prompts shelter-in-place order at Helena school

Students at Capital High School in Helena had their schedule interrupted by a moose Friday morning after it wandered onto the campus, resulting in a shelter-in-place order as school and city officials responded.