Edwin E. Blackler, 77

Edd Blackler, 77, passed away on Aug. 18, 2020, after a struggle to defeat pancreatic cancer. He died at his home south of Bigfork, in the company of his wife, Janet, and his loyal dog, Kenai.

Holiday luncheon built around special china

One of Francis and Karlene Osario-Khor’s beloved Christmas traditions began with Karlene being in the right place at the right time.

Randy Pirker, 57

Randy was surrounded by his two daughters and lifelong friend “when he went to be with the Lord,” after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer on May 18, 2018.

Author credits writers conference for launching memoir

Can writing conferences help your career?

Legion baseball: Lakers AA crush Libby Loggers A

LIBBY — Logan Siblerud pitched a no-hitter and Jay Freudenburg had three hits and drove in four runs as the Kalispell Lakers AA thumped the Libby Loggers A 21-0 in American Legion baseball play on Wednesday evening.

Save the Basin Commission

An urgent call to protect a guardian of the Flathead

As so often in the last few decades, the Flathead Basin is in imminent danger. But this time, the threat to Montana’s crown jewel is coming not from mining interests north of the border. It is coming from the state government itself, which is charging forward with a plan to marginalize the Flathead Basin Commission and its excellent executive director, Caryn Miske.

Flathead High principal finalists interviewed

Four finalists will be interviewed for the Flathead High School principal position today followed by an invitation for the public to meet the candidates in the evening.

Family of hit-and-run victim wants jail time for perpetrator

A Kalispell family is seeking justice after a beloved patriarch died in a hit-and-run crash last fall.

His air dwindling, avalanche survivor faced 'the inevitable'

Buried under about 10 feet of snow after an avalanche this week at an Idaho ski resort, Bill Fuzak made peace with his predicament and prepared for death.

The Montana Heart Project heals; Its message is love

Artist and art educator Jennifer Thompson’s second installation in her Montana Heart Project series is now on exhibit at the Gateway Community Center in Kalispell.

Irene 'Lynn' (Patten) Aderhold, 74

Irene “Lynn” (Patten) Aderhold, 74, 500 Gallatin Ave. (P.O. Box 342) West Yellowstone, MT 59758, passed peacefully at her home Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2020, of liver complications due to diabetes.

Dennis Keith Tobiason, 62

Dennis Keith Tobiason, 62, of Kalispell, passed away April 1, 2019, from complications of diabetes and congestive heart failure at Kalispell Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. Dennis never let his health conditions stop him from living a life full to the brim with enjoyment and happiness.

Softball: Libby posts 2 wins; Polson 3rd at tourney

LIBBY — Devon Gallagher homered in both games and Hannah England held both Eureka and Timberlake (Idaho) to four hits as Libby posted two softball victories Saturday to improve to 5-0 on the season.

Washington lawmakers adjourn 60-day legislative session

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) —

Several lawmakers had contact with man at CPAC who got virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Capitol's attending physician said Monday that “several” members of Congress had contact with a person who attended a recent political conference and who subsequently developed COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus. They “remain in good health,” the physician's office said.

Minnesota governor declares state of emergency over COVID-19

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime state of emergency Friday and issued a series of strong recommendations for steps Minnesotans should take to limit the spread of COVID-19, with an emphasis on people keeping their distance from each other.

Local campaign spending ramps up for primary

Those political signs and mailers appearing across Northwest Montana aren’t free, and the first round of campaign finance reports shows tens of thousands of dollars have already been spent in 2016 legislative contests.

Court seems favorable to religious education funding

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared ready Wednesday to reinvigorate a Montana scholarship program and make it easier to use public money to pay for religious schooling in many states.

BASEBALL: Glacier Twins trounce Cody; Mission Valley blanks Missoula

BELGRADE — The Glacier Twins found their rhythm in the fourth inning on Thursday at the Boys of Summer Legion baseball tournament, scoring 10 runs in the frame to crush Cody, Wyoming 17-1.

Two legislative districts have GOP contests

With 10 days to go before the filing deadline for state legislative office, a pair of Republican primary contests have emerged in Northwest Montana while most area districts have yet to attract Democratic contenders.