Election mail bag June 28

Now that the primary is over, it’s even more clear that Greg Gianforte should be the choice of every Montanan for Governor. His opponent, Mike Cooney, is the ultimate career politician. He’s held office for over 40 years. And yet after 40 years of “leadership” he thinks he has the solutions to the problems facing everyday Montanans.

Teen helps peers promote healthy relationships

Ariel Ramstad became interested in promoting healthy relationships because of domestic violence in her home as a child, and she’s active in Peers Educating and Advocating for Changing Expectations group for high school students.

Chaplains back up emergency personnel

When emergency responders, their families or people in crisis need spiritual support, Drew Buckner and his cadre of volunteer chaplains stand ready to help — day or night.

Phillis L. Moore, 82

Phillis L. Moore, born Dec. 8, 1930, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013, at home, surrounded by family.

Libby, Polson sweep net duals

WHITEFISH — It was all Libby as the Loggers, led by defending state singles champion Jackie Mee, rolled to a 7-0 victory over Whitefish in a Western A tennis dual on Thursday.

Whitefish runners sweep divisional

LIBBY - The Whitefish cross country programs regained their place atop Northwestern A, sweeping the divisional meet for the first time since the program did it in 2006-'07.

Whitefish runners sweep divisional titles

LIBBY - The Whitefish cross country programs regained their place atop Northwestern A, sweeping the divisional meet for the first time since the program did it in 2006-'07.

Blood donors asked to help out during crisis

The novel coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a shortage of blood supplies in the Flathead Valley and throughout the country.

Glacier warns of avalanche danger along Sun Road

Glacier National Park officials are warning vistors to take precautions when traveling in bear and avalanche country along Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Matthew S. Dymkoski, 71

Matthew S. Dymkoski, 71, passed away on Nov. 25, 2016, in Kalispell in the loving arms of family, following a courageous and dignified battle with cancer.

Francis James MacDonald, 83

Francis James MacDonald, 83, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at the family home in Whitefish while under the care of his three loving daughters and their families.

City departments hold bike rodeo

Weather permitting, Kalispell’s fire, police and parks departments host a “bike rodeo” Saturday to help area youngsters learn how to be safe while riding around.

Trash-2-Flash an arts center fundraiser

Gas line break takes 2 hours to repair

A severed gas line at the construction site nearly became a much bigger problem when workers couldn’t locate a shutoff valve Thursday.

Evil exists; so does good

There is really no possibility of writing about anything this weekend other than the school shooting that occurred on Friday in Newtown, Conn.

Women of the West is focus Hockaday exhibits and panel discussion

Montana women artists are the focus of three new exhibitions and a panel discussion at the Hockaday Museum of Art.

Raymond L. Ingram

Mat Cats split duals with Broncs, Libby

COLUMBIA FALLS — Shonn Roberts (119), Seth McCall (125), Chase Ramberg (140) and Spencer Ross (heavyweight) all won twice by pin as Columbia Falls split Northwestern A dual wrestling matches on Saturday.

Clara L. Needham, 79

Clara L. Needham, 79, passed away Thursday April 5, 2007, at Lakeview Care Center in Bigfork. Clara was born Aug. 17, 1927, in Penrose, Colo., to Ludwig and Clara Idas Nothwang.

Engebretson

Ordean L. Engebretson, 42.