Bewitching activities abound for Halloween

There are many activities planned around the Flathead Valley to celebrate Halloween beginning this weekend. Here’s a rundown of events for ghouls and goblins of any age.

County commissioners call for environmental testing for proposed Somers subdivision

Flathead County commissioners want environmental testing on a site proposed for a large-scale housing subdivision in Somers before considering whether to approve the project near a Superfund site.

AA soccer: Bravettes knock out Wolfpack

When it counted the most, Joey Thiel was right on the money.

Glacier, Flathead swim teams get delayed season going today

The Flathead and Glacier swim teams start their delayed seasons today in an unusual way.

Karen Joann Sanderson, 48

On Aug. 30, 1971, the musician, Sandy Sanderson, and hairdresser, Patti Knapton Sanderson, were thrilled to give birth to their first child, Karen Joann Sanderson in Whitefish. Karen’s childhood was idyllic and complete when brother Logan came along. Being a fifth generation Montanan from the Flathead Valley, Karen was surrounded by the love of a large extended family. Karen graduated from Flathead High School in 1989 and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Communications degree from University of Montana in 1993. Karen’s family and many lifelong friends made while in high school, college, the Kappa Alpha Theta house and beyond are left to mourn the sudden loss of dear Karen. She passed on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, after a short bout of lung cancer.

Center helps people overcome their disabilities

After Debra LaVanway was severely injured in a car wreck, she turned to Summit Independent Living Center for help.

Glacier, Flathead have high hopes for tourney

Kalispell is a wrestling town.

Job extravaganza may include 75 businesses

If you're looking for a job - or a change of pace in your career - Kalispell Center Mall is the place to be on Thursday.

Bomb threat empties Flathead High School

Kalispell police have a suspect in what appears to be a false bomb threat that prompted an evacuation of Flathead High School Monday afternoon.

Fuel reduction plan takes shape

An ambitious plan that will pave the way for forest-fire fuel reduction projects in the Flathead Valley is taking shape, and those involved want the public's input on areas that should be priorities.

FVCC trustees get first look at 2007 budget

Flathead Valley Community College trustees voted to approve the first reading of the preliminary 2007 budget Monday, reflecting about an 8 percent general fund increase to $10.21 million.

Wording holds up ballot question

Criticism over the wording of a ballot question on the federal roadless issue prompted Flathead County Commissioner Gary Hall to postpone action until next week.

Roosevelt's legacy: The rest of the story

Last month I wrote a story about Teddy Roosevelt’s many connections to the Flathead Valley and the remnants of those relationships here that still exist, from his cattle brand to a well-worn pair of leather chaps.

Glacier, Flathead poised for cross-town rivalry

Local Class AA speech and debate teams are hoping to talk their way to the top with the first competition of the season kicking off Nov. 2 in Missoula and Columbia Falls.

New study to look at potential for 'dark' fruits

Montana State University Extension Agent Pay McGlynn is taking the economic development potential for local fruit a step further with a new study of “dark” fruit.

Land swap proposed for Big Mountain statue

A land swap has been proposed to defuse the controversy over a statue of Jesus Christ atop Big Mountain.

Burgert search scaled back

Jobless rate hits record 14.1 percent

County marks fourth straight month of double-digit unemployment

Flathead County’s unemployment rate jumped to an all-time high in January when it reached 14.1 percent, compared to 12.1 percent in December 2010.

Unique time, look to Crosstown

The 17th Crosstown football game is unique in that it has a Thursday night kickoff instead of Friday. It also sets Flathead’s unique offense against a Glacier team with a unique set of skill players.

Better weather heats up Spring Mack Days

Montana’s spring weather has finally made it. Anglers were relieved to have some calmer sunny days for fishing on Flathead Lake during the sixth weekend of 2022 Spring Mack Days. All three days of the weekend fishing were warmer and the water was more settled.