John Blackwood, 83

John Blackwood, 83, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2017, the first day of spring, at Heritage Place, with his loving wife and daughter at his side.

Whitefish committed to transparency on all matters

In a recent article published in the Daily Inter Lake (Aug. 20, 2018, “More Changes Proposed for U.S. 93 South Plan”), Mayre Flowers of CommUnity Consulting (former executive director of Citizens for a Better Flathead) accused the Whitefish City Council of failing to encourage public participation and went so far as to indicate that the city violated the public’s right to participate given last minute changes to a pending land use application that would have amended the city’s growth policy. On behalf of the city, I am compelled to respond to these accusations given our standing commitment to providing an open and transparent decision-making process for all matters that come before our council.

Libby netters sweep Browning

BROWNING — Libby made quick work of Browning winning a Northwest A volleyball match in three sets 25-11, 25-10, 25-15 on Saturday.

Class B North all-stars rout South, 59-20

Eight local football players competed for the North team in the Class B football all-star game Friday night at Rocky Mountain College’s Herb Klindt Field.

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Reid Emerson Houtz, son of Steve and Sierra Houtz, was born Dec. 30 at North Valley Hospital.

Glacier spikers beat Big Sky, Flathead falls to Sentinel

Glacier knocked off Missoula Big Sky in Western AA conference volleyball at Glacier High School on Thursday,

Bombing of government office in southern Thailand injures 20

BANGKOK (AP) — Bombers attacked a major government office in Thailand's insurgency-plagued far south as hundreds of local officials and Muslim clerics met Tuesday to discuss fighting COVID-19. At least 20 people were hurt, none seriously.

BASKETBALL: Flathead girls romp Polson

Bravettes defense strong in 52-17 nonconference win

The Flathead girls dominated Polson in a 52-17 nonconference win to move to 3-1 this season.

Five proms planned in one night

The big night is almost here for hundreds of prom-goers in the Flathead Valley to dance the night away in glitzy dresses and sharp tuxes. 

Births Published Oct. 23, 2016

John J. Smithson, 82

John J. Smithson, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at his home in Kalispell. He was born in Chinook on Sept. 26, 1926, to Roy and Ora (Hamaker) Smithson. He was raised on the family ranch (North Slope Ranch) near Hogeland until age 20. He had four siblings, Louise, George, Jean and Bill.

Dorothy Ann Robinson, 80

Dorothy Ann Robinson, 80, of Helena "went to be with her Lord and Savior" on May 20, 2009, after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving family who helped her through her last journey. Dorothy was born on March 20, 1929, to Genevieve and Henry Pieper in Helena. She was the second oldest of three girls in the Pieper family. Dorothy was raised in Helena and lived nearly her entire life on Villard Avenue.

Dorothy Ann Robinson, 80

Dorothy Ann Robinson, 80, of Helena "went to be with her Lord and Savior" on May 20, 2009, after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving family who helped her through her last journey. Dorothy was born on March 20, 1929, to Genevieve and Henry Pieper in Helena. She was the second oldest of three girls in the Pieper family. Dorothy was raised in Helena and lived nearly her entire life on Villard Avenue.

Young skier a hit in elite circles

Mitch Gilman, a skiing wunderkind from Whitefish recently named as one of the top 20 youth skiers in the world, took first place in the 12- to 15-year-old division of an extreme skiing event in Crested Butte, Colo.

Zoe breaks record, but finishes 2nd at Sun Fair

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Hockaday hosts 44th Arts in the Park

The Hockaday Museum of Art hosts the 44th annual Arts in the Park, Kalispell’s premier arts, crafts and music festival.

Western B divisional basketball at Flathead High School

Bigfork’s third-ranked boys will open the Western B divisional basketball tournament on Thursday at Flathead High School.

Flathead runners on top

Flathead runners topped the boys and girls divisions as the Braves and Bravettes won both team titles at the Glacier Invitational cross country meet at Kidsports Complex on Thursday.

Country star Russell Dickerson to perform at Northwest Montana Fair

The fair is scheduled for Aug. 16-20 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.

Range Riders pummel Chukars Thursday, 20-4

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Christian Kirtley, Jackson Raper and Mason Dinesen all drove in four runs Thursday, and the Glacier Range Riders again pummeled Idaho Falls in Pioneer League baseball, 20-5.