Joan A. Deist, 81

Joan A. Deist, age 81, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. She was born Jan. 29, 1925, in Great Falls to Ory J. and Eva (Kittelsrud) Armstrong.

Saying farewell to three leaders

New district courtroom opens marking end of two-year project

The courtroom’s completion marks the end of a multi-phase project aimed at creating more space for county services and creating the necessary room to accommodate adding a fifth District Court judge.

Wolfpack welcomes Spartans; Flathead on road to play Hellgate

The Missoula Sentinel Spartans haven’t gone anywhere: The 2020-21 State AA champions still have a battle-hardened quarterback, a pair of Division I receivers and talent besides.

Flathead Electric adds position to focus on serving business members

Masa’s desire to be challenged made him the right candidate to blaze the trail as FEC’s new key member advocate.

Man convicted of 1995 Marion killing freed from supervision

A man who served a long prison sentence for the murder of a 17-year-old boy in the Marion area nearly 26 years ago has been released from state supervision.

Three join Flathead Valley Community College’s executive team

The three bring a wealth of leadership experience and commitment to continuing FVCC’s mission of promoting excellence in lifelong learning, focused on student success and community needs, the college notes.

Eye for design

Fitzsimmons blends graphic-design career with volunteer work

Dweezil Zappa joins guitar

Honoring state's fallen troopers

Two Montana Highway Patrol troopers who died in the line of duty in Northwest Montana during the 1970s were honored last week with separate dedication ceremonies.

FOOTBALL: Flathead back on track, beats Butte 14-7

BUTTE — Ryan Skramovsky returned from a serious back injury to score the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and Flathead rode a resurgent defense to a 14-7 win over Butte at Naranche Stadium Friday night.

Deciding week for playoff football

We find out this week what the football playoffs will look like, and nearly every area team is facing a pivotal game.

Urban sprawl a top issue for Ward 3 incumbent Rod Kuntz

Giving thanks in times of turbulence times

Another Thanksgiving is upon us this week, and for some in the Flathead Valley this years holiday season will be a little more difficult.

Kalispell fighter makes pro debut

Kalispell's Jacob Oyler will step into the ring for the first time as a professional ultimate fighter at tonight's Missoula Mayhem mixed martial arts event.

New music on the air is best early present for Christmas

Here it is, Oct. 1, and it's a good thing that Christmas decorations are currently well-stocked in local stores - it would be unforgivable, and maybe unconstitutional, if the impulse to purchase an animated snowman speaker with pulsing lights on a sunny autumn day was denied by a lack of retail forethought.

Flu cases confirmed in Montana

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Christmas sweaters find new life as trendy attire

Ugly sweater weather

Outlandish tinsel. Giant bows. Obnoxious bells. Colorful puff balls.

LETTER: 911 tax plan doesn't work

I MEAN REALLY! A ballot that isn’t a ballot. Doing nothing is a yes vote. Vote no on a ballot with no dollar value is a yes vote. A vague promise to adjust things after we get this turkey passed. A total frontal tax assault on every small business owner in the valley. And for an explanation all we get is a tepid acknowledgment from one county commissioner that “we did a very poor job of explaining it.” Is this really the best they can do?

Andrew David Guy, 76

Andrew David Guy of Somers heard the words, “‘Well done, good and faithful servant,’ and was welcomed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ” on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011.