Osweiler football camp has strong turnout

Legends Stadium in Kalispell was the place to be for youth football players Saturday as the Brock Osweiler football camp took place in collaboration with the Flathead Braves football program.

Bigfork author pens Flathead mystery

Bigfork author Mark Leichliter has released a new mystery set in the Flathead Valley.

Sheriff says missing boater drowned in Flathead Lake

Search and rescue teams from Lake, Flathead and Missoula counties, as well as Kootenai County, Idaho, on Monday continued scouring Flathead Lake for the body of a missing boater, presumed to have drowned after becoming separated from his boat Thursday, June 27.

Glacier, Flathead swimmers form united front for state meet

Karen Bouda’s focus is on the relays this weekend for the State swimming championships in Great Falls, with a couple individual races in the back of her mind.

Glacier, Flathead swimmers form united front for state meet

Karen Bouda’s focus is on the relays this weekend for the State swimming championships in Great Falls, with a couple individual races in the back of her mind.

Rapids gearing up for another soccer season

Besides boasting some of Montana's best prep soccer programs, the Flathead Valley is home to some talented big boys.

Lake group meets on Tuesday

Flathead Lakers to hear State of the Lake Report

Flathead Lakers members and friends will gather to reflect on conservation and the state of the lake at their annual meeting on Tuesday, July 30.

Glacier, Flathead football players honored

Years from now, the 2009 football season will stand out in the history books at Glacier High School.

Prosecution deferred for woman shot by deputy

A deferred prosecution agreement has been reached for Michelle Gentry, the Columbia Falls woman who was shot by a sheriff’s deputy in October 2013.

Leonard E. Eslick, 86

Leonard E. Eslick, 86, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at his residence in Kalispell. He was born on Oct. 7, 1923, to Carroll and Lillie (Isackson) Eslick, their only child, in a small house on Fifth Avenue West in Kalispell. Leonard received his education in Bigfork/Swan River/Echo Lake Schools. He joined the Army and was stationed at the Headquarters Company of the 21st Infantry 24th Division. He saw duty in Australia, New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan. While being discharged, Leonard found out he had malaria and other related conditions. He spent the next 24 months on total bed rest and hospital therapy, and then was discharged from Seattle Hospital. Leonard left the hospital with only two pairs of socks, one shirt, one pair of pants, two pairs of underwear, 25 dollars in cash, and a ticket home to Kalispell. After World War II, work was scarce yet he found work farming, logging and sawmilling with his cousins, The Eslick Boys, from Bigfork. Leonard then got into electrical line work. He was foreman for erection crews that put the power lines into Swan Lake, Hungry Horse Dam, Anaconda Aluminum, Noxon and many other places around Montana, Idaho and Washington. He was a 50-year member of IBEW. Leonard was best friends with Keith Marr, saving his life one time; they were best friends until Keith s passing in October of 2009. Leonard was married for a brief time and from this union a son was born, Brad Eslick. Leonard was divorced when Brad was 4 months old. Leonard was a single parent for his entire life. When cable TV first came to the Flathead he helped build and maintain the system. He worked for the local cable company until his retirement. His co-workers called him Teddy Bear. Leonard was happiest when he was at home with his dog Butch No. 5. He enjoyed the Flathead, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and camping. Leonard considered himself a handyman, yet many of us found his softer side. He had quite a life experience, cheating death on several occasions both during World War II and after. During the last years of his life he relished his daily trips to Fred Meyer s and Smith s to see the girls. Leonard is survived by his son, Brad Eslick, of Kalispell. At Leonard s request, no services are planned. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Leonard s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Leonard s guest book.

Bravettes fall to Helena schools

High School soccer

Whitefish and Glacier rank in Montana’s top three high schools in US News rankings

Whitefish High School ranks second in the state and Glacier High School third in the state, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best High Schools list.

Kaylynn Jesse Rey Best, 20, and Jenae Lariese Best, 17

Kaylynn Jesse Rey Best, 20, and her sister Jenae Lariese Best, 17, were involved in a fatal car accident that took both their lives on May 3, 2021.

Flathead music program earns award

Flathead High School is among 118 schools in the nation to receive a SupportMusic Merit Award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.

LETTER: FHS student shares gratitude

I am a sophomore at Flathead High School, and as part of Flathead’s “Give Back Day,” I wish to express gratitude for all of the excellent education we receive.

Pierson for clerk

Debbie Pierson is my choice for Flathead County clerk and recorder.

Health Expo planned Saturday in Kalispell

Internationally acclaimed health speaker and best-selling author and naturopathic doctor Sherrill Sellman will be the keynote speaker at the Health Expo Oct. 24 at the Red Lion Hotel Kalispell.

Crosstown sweep for Wolfpack in volleyball

Glacier volleyball coach Christy Harkins sat on the information all match.

Column: A look back at an oddly fulfilling 2020

I put off doing a best of 2020 column – a Top 10 list that I started half a lifetime ago when I was at the Billings Gazette – until 2021 because, well, I didn’t think much of 2020 and wanted a new slate.

Fair taking applications for new food vendors

Fair taking applications for new food vendors