J. Larry Passmore, 95

James "Larry" Passmore, 95, was born on May 21, 1929, to Harold and Bernice (Andrews) Passmore, the fourth of six children, Jean, Howard, Betty, Gilbert and Jessie, of Choteau.

Letters to the editor July 28

Letters to the editor July 28

Ballot initiatives put power to the people

A trio of citizen-led initiates appear to be headed for the November ballot, despite state Republicans’ best efforts to obstruct the process and ultimately muzzle voters.

Montana Supreme Court aligned with radical left

Two weeks ago, a former president and leading political candidate was nearly assassinated.

Finding common ground at Team USA

This week the Olympics open in Paris. As a two-time Olympic rower, I walked in the Parade of Nations and stood with Team USA while Muhammed Ali held the Olympic flame over his head. I wish everyone could experience that sense of American pride.

Donald 'Don' Franklin, 89

Donald "Don" Ray Franklin, 89, Christian, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and coach, left our world on July 22, 2024, in McMinnville, Oregon.

Law roundup: Guns and lemonade for sale in Kila

Flathead County Sheriff’s Officer received a report about “guns and lemonade for sale” in Kila.

Legals for July, 28 2024

NASA educator visits Flathead County Library to inspire next generation of scientists

It was a packed room with some patrons overflowing into the hallway outside of the meeting room. Jarrod Bales travels across the country to “prepare NASA’s future workforce,”

UM biological station holds anniversary open house Aug. 2

Visitors can explore the FLBS campus in Yellow Bay, meet the team, and learn about the Flathead Watershed and the bio station’s cutting-edge, world-renowned research and immersive education programs. Programming will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a welcome presentation featuring past and current biological station directors.

Crews attack small fires on Flathead Reservation

Four fires burning on the Flathead Reservation garnered a hefty response from regional firefighters on Friday as the fire danger moved to "extreme" status.

Health department identifies restaurants connected to E. coli outbreak

One person died after consuming E. coli-tainted wagyu beef at Harbor Grille in Lakeside, the Flathead City-County Health Department confirmed Friday, while four other local restaurants are associated with the recent outbreak that sickened 13 people.

Anglers embrace North Fork fishing regs to protect native trout

Local anglers and guides generally support the unprecedented fishing restriction placed on the North Fork of the Flathead River this week due to record warm water temperatures. Protecting native fisheries trumps the inconvenience of reduced fishing hours under hoot owl rules, they said.

Timothy Holsapple, 77

Tim Holsapple, 77 of Alta Loma, California, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2024, from complications of lung cancer.

FVCC honors Lucy Smith with Eagle Award

Flathead Valley Community College honored community volunteer and longtime FVCC supporter Lucy Smith with the 2024 Eagle Award on June 18 at the annual President’s Circle dinner.

UM center blazes trail with course about living with fire

With extreme wildfires doubling in the past 20 years, many residents in the Western U.S. have smoldering concerns for their future safety and wellbeing. To help take wildfire management to the next level in the era of climate change, the FireCenter at the University of Montana has piloted a course to provide solutions for living alongside this growing threat.

Finishing strong: Owens wasn’t going miss last year of Lakers

For someone who plays baseball, a torn labrum — that was the diagnosis, and his right (throwing) shoulder had to be reconstructed — might signal the end for that sport. Not a chance.

Martin City shooter found guilty of deliberate homicide

Jurors began deliberating Thursday in the murder trial of the Kila man accused of pulling the trigger in a deadly shooting outside of a Martin City bar in August 2022.

Brent Jameson sets his sights on the horizon

Brent Jameson and Ben Darce play during the Daily Inter Lake's Press Play concert series on Aug. 2.

Country trio The Frontmen to perform in October

The Frontmen, a sensational country music group featuring lead vocalists from three iconic bands, will perform at the Wachholz College Center in Kalispell Oct. 29.