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.

Transportation improvement initiatives forge ahead

The $115 million airport expansion will include the addition of two restaurants, a runway viewing lounge area, and a new gate.

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.

Gypsy Theatre Guild sets auditions for ‘The Altos’

The Gypsy Theatre Guild will be holding auditions for the dinner theatre ”The Altos” at 3 p.m. on Jan. 8 and at 7 p.m. on Jan. 9 in the fireside room at the Red Lion in Kalispell. The convention doors (south doors) will be open.

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.

Letters to the editor Dec. 29

Letters to the editor Dec. 29

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.

Police chase leads to arrest of wanted man

According to Trooper Laramie Stefani, the pursuit began near Browning on U.S. 2 for Richard Mongan, 51, of Kalispell.

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

Rain creates ‘downright dangerous’ avalanche conditions

Heavy rain falling on fresh snow is causing very dangerous avalanche conditions in the Northwest Montana backcountry.

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.

Law roundup: Chilly dog a cause for concern

A resident grew concerned after they spotted a neighbor’s dog out in the extreme cold and contacted the Kalispell Police Department to see what could be done about the likely chilly canine.

Legals for December, 27 2022