Tommy Edwards brings new music back to the Flathead after stint on 'The Voice'

Local musician Tommy Edwards said he is reinvigorated and more excited than ever to share new music after a stint on NBC’s The Voice. Edwards said the singing competition inspired him to reach for new heights and the Flathead Valley musician returned home with plans for a new concert series and new original music.

Robert M. O’Neil, 93

Dr. Robert “Bob” M. O’Neil, Emeritus Professor of English at California State University, Fresno and in retirement a resident again of his native Kalispell and Lakeside, died peacefully on Oct. 22, 2021, at the age of 93.

Howard Lee Morrison Jr., 80

Howard Lee Morrison Jr. was born Feb. 25, 1941, in San Diego to Howard Lee Morrison and Blanche Jackson.

Legals for October, 31 2021

Yellowstone Christian College opens campus near Kalispell

Flathead County students have another avenue to obtain associate’s and bachelor's degrees close to home.

Building on soil in Big Sandy

How organic and regenerative agriculture are revitalizing rural Montana economies

Montanans are using organic and regenerative agriculture to revitalize rural economies in places like Big Sandy.

Whitefish resort-tax extension a wise investment

In the Nov. 2 municipal election, Whitefish voters are being asked to extend the city’s 3% resort tax another 20 years and make some minor changes in how the revenue is spent.

Margaret Ann Carr, 76

Margaret Ann Carr, 76, passed away at Logan Health Medical Center Sept. 11, 2021.

Wildcats, Bulldogs lose home playoff games

High School football

Cat-Dog soccer final set up as instant classic

Here they go again. Columbia Falls and Whitefish are set to meet in the Class A soccer final for the second straight year.

Whitefish, Columbia Falls football teams open playoffs at home

Montana’s high school football playoffs take off in earnest today in Class A and below, with deserving teams celebrating successful seasons with a home game.

Glacier hangs on to beat Senior 21-14

To survive the Billings Senior Broncs 21-14 Friday night at Legends Stadium, the Glacier Wolfpack needed a little bit of everything.

Whitefish rejects hotel for U.S. 93; approves another on Central Ave.

Whitefish City Council last week denied one hotel project on U.S. 93 South, while approving a boutique hotel planned downtown on Central Avenue at the same meeting.

Town Pump to match $1M in 20th food bank fundraiser

With demand for food bank services continuing to surge in Montana as the pandemic wears on, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation is matching $1 million in contributions during its 20th annual fundraising campaign for food banks across Montana, including Flathead Food Bank and Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry, both in Kalispell.

Bjarne Thorson Froystad, 92

Bjarne passed away Oct. 27, 2021, at the Montana Veterans Home.

John Poling, 79

John Poling passed away Oct. 24 2021, at St. John’s Hansen Cottage in Billings under the loving care of the staff there

Glacier prepares for run-happy Broncs in first round

One encouraging thing about Glacier’s Friday battle with Billings Senior — the team that knocked the Wolfpack out of the 2020 AA football playoffs — is there’s no Junior Bergen to worry about.

Flathead health officials confirm first flu case in over a year

Flathead County confirmed its first flu case of the season on Thursday.

Glacier Symphony kicks off its 39th season this weekend

The Glacier Symphony will perform its initial MasterWorks concert of the season titled “Ascension” Oct. 30 and 31.

Music School expands Instrument Lending Library

North Valley Music School is starting its 2021/2022 season with an expansion of its Instrument Lending Library to benefit participating musicians.