Sharon Lee Talbot Richardson, 77

Our sweet Mom passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. She died as she lived, with strength, courage and dignity. We will miss her in so many ways.

Elk hunting extended in several districts

SHOULDER SEASON

In anticipation of the upcoming antlerless elk shoulder seasons in five Central Montana hunting districts, state wildlife officials are contacting landowners and working out details for hunters interested in participating in the post-season hunts.

Bette Jo Murray, 85

Bette Jo Murray, 85, passed away June 29, 2012, in Kalispell.

Hoffenbacker an all-state lineman

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Beating saved Bigfork trucker's life

In an unusual turn of fate, a savage beating last October may have saved Bigfork trucker Michael Forkin’s life.

Troy boys top Eureka in District 7B play-in

EUREKA — Troy hit 11 3-pointers in a hot-shooting performance to beat Eureka 65-60 on Tuesday in a District 7B boys basketball play-in game.

Troy sawyer to cut Capitol Christmas Tree

On Wednesday, the Capitol Christmas Tree will begin its journey from the Kootenai National Forest to Washington, D.C. — with a cut from local sawyer Pete Tallmadge.

Injunction halts Kootenai timber project

A massive timber project in the Kootenai National Forest has been temporarily halted after a federal appeals court granted an injunction requested by the Alliance for the Wild Rockies on Tuesday.

Evelyn Jane Wright, 84,

a longtime native of Great Falls, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls, with her family at her side.

Henry W. 'Bill' Miller, 74

Henry W. "Bill" Miller died at the age of 74 at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.

Richard E. 'Dick' Mendenhall, 87

Richard E. "Dick" Mendenhall, 87, died Friday, July 7, 2006, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.

Musician hosts special build day

Musician Luke Dowler will host Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley’s first “celebrity build day” today as he helps the organization build new affordable homes in Columbia Falls.

Beulah A. (Bylsma) Erickson, 89

Beulah A. (Bylsma) Erickson “stepped into the presence of Jesus” on Sept. 24, 2015, at age 89.

New ranger named for Fortine district

Bryan Donner will be the new district ranger for the Fortine/Rexford District of Kootenai National Forest.

Flathead wrestlers 2nd at Tri-State

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A story of love and loss

Every September when Suicide Prevention Awareness Month rolls around, I wonder if this will be the year I share my own story of loss to suicide. And every year I say no, it’s not time yet, and tuck that pain and loss back into the deepest trench of my heart where it has been for 37 years.

Scuba-diving enthusiasts help others take the plunge

With scuba shops in Kalispell and Helena, Glen and Karen McKinnon are spreading their love of the underwater world throughout Montana.

Oil slicks offer sign that Malaysian jet may have crashed

Fallout continues from biggest global ransomware attack

The single biggest ransomware attack yet continued to bite Monday as more details emerged on how a Russia-linked gang breached the exploited software company. The criminals essentially used a tool that helps protect against malware to spread it globally.

Local youths win honors

Local students who participated in the Model United Nations Conference in Missoula walked away with several awards.