Raising questions about Glacier’s ticketed entry system

I have hesitated in writing this opinion piece on Glacier Park’s ticketed entry system, waiting for my questions and comments to be raised by someone in the media, but it has yet to happen.

Wilson has huge game, Polson routs Stevi

Junior quarterback Jarrett Wilson had another huge Friday, throwing for 565 yards and seven touchdowns in Polson’s 52-12 win at Western A foe Stevensville.

Man accused of hitting pedestrian while driving under the influence

A 21-year-old accused of striking a pedestrian while driving drunk near Somers on April 25 — leaving her in intensive care — now faces felony negligent vehicular assault and misdemeanor obstructing a peace officer charges.

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Bravettes hold off Sentinel for trip to Western AA chipper

It was another tense victory for the Flathead Bravettes Friday, but with a wrinkle.

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Virtual event to replace annual ALERT fundraiser

Due to COVID-19, Kalispell Regional Healthcare has opted to cancel its 42nd annual A.L.E.R.T. banquet scheduled for April 25 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. The decision was made in collaboration with the A.L.E.R.T. Advisory Board, in order to adhere to current state restrictions, the hospital stated in a press release.

Second round of COVID testing offered to veterans

Montana veterans enrolled in the Montana VA Health Care System are eligible for free COVID-19 testing in a second round of swabbing events across Montana. The first round of COVID-19 testing under Gov. Steve Bullock’s surveillance program for asymptomatic veterans began June 25.

David G. Fogarty, 78

We are saddened to announce the passing of David G. Fogarty, age 78, of Kalispell on April 25, 2020, comfortably in his home.

Permits needed on groomed trails

Those heading out on a snowmobile or fat bike on groomed trails this winter need to purchase permits to access trails on public lands.

Laura Negin, 66

Laura Negin, 66, of Bigfork, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018.

Lawrence J. Bucher, 79

Lawrence J. Bucher, 79, passed away on Dec. 25, 2016, in Newport, Washington.

Beverly R. Landes, 88

Beverly R. Landes, 88, passed away on Sept. 25, 2017, at home in Anchorage, Alaska.

Bruce Jerome Harris, 95

Bruce Jerome Harris, 95, of Kalispell, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, of natural causes at home. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Reynolds; son Chris Harris (Karen) and granddaughter Jazmine of Vallejo, California; eight stepchildren; and 25 stepgrandchildren or stepgreat-grandchildren.

Burglar scared off by family dog

A dog may have prevented an recent incident from becoming much more. According to a report from the Kalispell Police Department, a caller said someone kicked in his front door while he was sitting on the couch. But the suspect ran when he heard the person’s dog. A shed on the property was also broken into, but nothing was stolen. The man was described as about 25 years old, 6 feet, 190 pounds, with fair skin and dark hair. He may have been wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.

Brian 'Lil B' Foust, 50

Brian “went to be with his sister Ida, his brother Frank and the Lord” on Jan. 25, 2015.

Arizona launching project to improve Nogales truck route

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona is launching a highway improvement project to speed the flow of truck traffic that crosses the U.S. border at Nogales.

Arctic intrusion to bring subzero wind chills, drifting snow

An arctic air-mass out of Canada is expected to bring dangerous conditions into Western Montana later today. Blowing and drifting snow is expected to begin this evening around 9 p.m., and get worse through the overnight, the National Weather Service in Missoula warned Thursday. 

Bigfork warden graduates from state academy

Chris Neu of Bigfork was among seven Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens who graduated March 25 from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy in Helena.