Rosemary Christiansen, 95

Rosemary Christiansen, a devoted mother, wife and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, at the age of 95 in Kalispell.

Legals for May, 5 2025

Community collaborations: Preparing property in the face of wildfire threat

Montana is one of two states where at least 50% of structures are at risk from wildfire, according to a January report from LendingTree, which analyzed data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Flathead County begins adopting out 20 dogs seized from Coram property

Twenty of the dogs removed from allegedly unsanitary conditions in March are now in the care of Flathead County and became available for adoption last week.

New business aims to protect what matters

Unlike the flimsy safes he had perused before, the Champion-brand safes were hefty. According to the manufacturer, each one is hand-built with multiple layers of American-made steel and includes several other features that prevent damage during natural disasters and break-ins.

Letters to the editor May 4

Letters to the editor May 4

May 4: A day to reflect on the value of science and democracy

For most Americans, the date “May 4th” probably elicits no particular reaction; with the possible exception of rabid Star Wars fans, it’s a day like any other.

Stockman Bank to break ground on new branch in North Kalispell

Construction will begin on the new state-of-the-art banking facility, including a 24-hour ATM, night depository, and multi-lane drive-up.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings related to business

Dalton’s Accounting and Payroll Services aims to aid small businesses

For 30 years Dalton has been helping small businesses manage their finances, but she entered uncharted territory in February when opening her own accounting service.

Patricia Binger, 80

Patricia Sue Binger, 80, was born in Long Beach, California on Oct. 1, 1944, to Margaret and Hiram Hovick.

UM supports entrepreneurial students through Startup Studio

Each Tuesday afternoon this spring semester students meet in UM’s Startup Studio, a room on the third floor of the University Center where students of all majors explore their business ideas and receive feedback from one another.

Productions earn grant funding to film across Montana

A total of 101 applicants requested more than $16 million in grant dollars this year, with $1.5 million available through the competitive grant program for fiscal year 2024.

Suspect in assault case given suspended jail sentences

A Whitefish man accused of leveling a rifle at a worker at a Blanchard Lake Drive job site in 2023 received a pair of suspended jail sentences last fall.

Bravettes swept in Helena

HELENA — The Flathead Bravettes had their bats going, and then they didn’t, and they fell to both Helena schools in Western AA softball action Saturday.

Warriner drives in 5 as Pack splits Helena games

HELENA — Olivia Warriner homered and drove in five runs and combined with Olivia Gibbons on a two-hitter as Glacier thumped the Capital Bruins 17-0 Saturday, earning a split with the Helena softball programs.

Nikunen powers AA Lakers to doubleheader sweep

HELENA — The Kalispell AA Lakers walked the bases loaded and scored two runs on an error in the 11th inning to end a back-and-forth contest against the Helena Senators in game one of a doubleheader in American Legion baseball on Saturday.

Rensvold deals for Polson in win over Libby

POLSON — Samantha Rensvold pitched a complete game, allowing three hits, two runs, none of them earned and struck out four as the Polson Lady Pirates beat the Libby Loggers 8-2 in high school softball on Saturday.

Polson erupts for 17 runs in win over Troy

POLSON — Cole Wadsworth doubled twice, added a triple and drove in four runs as the Polson Pirates cruised to a 17-4 victory over the Troy Trojans in high school baseball Saturday afternoon.

Lakers A split a pair with Helena

Down to their final three outs, Beau Schultz hit a 2-run single for a 10-9 walk-off win for the Kalispell A Lakers over the Helena Reps in game one of a doubleheader in American Legion baseball on Saturday.