Arthur Crandall, 94

Arthur Vondal Crandall of Kalispell, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his children in his home on Dec. 30, 2022.

Businesses press county on energy efficiency program

The Flathead County Commissioners reiterated last week that they prefer a “wait and see” approach to implementing an energy efficiency-focused financing program after receiving a letter from local businesses urging them to reconsider.

Bill Gates made 2022’s biggest charitable donation

The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual list of the 10 largest charitable gifts announced by individuals or their foundations totaled nearly $9.3 billion in 2022.

Legals for January, 1 2023

Gfeller, Lady Griz win; Bobcats fall to Idaho women

CHENEY, Wash. — Carmen Gfeller’s 18 points led five players in double figures for the Montana Lady Griz, who beat Eastern Washington 81-70 in Big Sky Conference women’s basketball Thursday.

Allegri, free throws lift EWU over Griz men

MISSOULA — Angelo Allegri scored 19 points as Eastern Washington beat Montana 87-80 on Thursday.

Belo scores 19, MSU men beat Idaho

BOZEMAN — Jubrile Belo scored 19 points as Montana State beat Idaho 72-58 in a Big Sky Conference opener on Thursday.

Suspect in deaths of Idaho students arrested in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A 28-year-old criminal justice graduate student was arrested in eastern Pennsylvania on Friday as a suspect in the mysterious stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students last month, authorities said.

Barry Vanderstouw, 67

Barry William Vanderstouw, 67, of Ledger, passed away on Dec. 27, 2022 at his home after a long and difficult battle with numerous health challenges.

Whitefish Theatre Company holds auditions for ‘Collected Stories’

The Whitefish Theatre Company is holding auditions for their third black curtain theatre production of the 2022-2023 season.

Annual John White Series speakers focus on history and wild things

The series is a fundraiser for the Northwest Montana History Museum.

Common ground on guns

A new year brings with it new hope for a new beginning.

Ring in the new year with celebrations around the Flathead Valley

Say goodbye to 2022 and welcome 2023 the right way with these New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations in the Flathead Valley.

Geraldine “Grandma” Dunkl, 88

Geraldine Dunkl, born Aug. 27, 1934, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 with family by her side after a brief battle with kidney cancer.

Kalispell addiction treatment facility under scrutiny

A Montana addiction clinic’s plan to give people with substance use disorders as much as $1,966.50 in gift cards and vouchers to follow its treatment program is raising questions about the use of financial incentives with patients.

Low income developments in the Flathead aim to ease housing squeeze

Finding housing in the Flathead Valley has become an uphill battle for many, but amidst the seemingly never ending supply of luxury homes, a few developers and nonprofits are working to meet demand at all income levels with several major projects slated for completion in 2023 and 2024.

Longtime Glacier National Park ranger dies at 102

Lyle Ruterbories, a longtime ranger and one of the oldest rangers ever in the National Park Service, died on Dec. 13.

Whitefish neighborhood approaches city with road issues

The condition of the roads in The Lakes neighborhood has spurred the residents to bring the situation to the attention of the Whitefish City Council.

Legals for December, 28 2022

Flathead County school enrollment remains steady while two rural schools grapple with increases

The majority of schools at this level experienced increases with a few rural school districts seeing the biggest gains including Deer Park and Cayuse Prairie, both of which are looking at options to potentially expand their facilities.