Ernest 'Ernie' Hey, 76

The greatest Father that ever was closed his eyes and woke up in the arms of his Savior on May 19, 2024.

Sharon Marie Lyon, 57

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sharon Marie Lyon, who left this world on June 4, 2024.

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Northwest Montana Association of Realtors honors professionals

The Northwest Montana Association of Realtors handed out a list of honors at its annual awards banquet on Wednesday at Flathead Valley Community College. Awards included Realtor of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Jean Carter Spirit and the NMAR Good Neighbor Award.

K. Phyllis Kirk-Parker, 91

K. Phyllis Treweek Kirk-Parker, 91, born on July 24, 1932, in Kalispell, passed away on May 31, 2024.

Kyle Lingscheit, 61

“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” — Warren Buffett That someone was Kyle Lingscheit.

Braiden Louis Craver, 16

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Braiden Louis Craver, who was taken from us too soon on June 12, 2024, at the tender age of 16.

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Marlis Dorothy Neisinger, 81

Marlis Dorothy Neisinger, 81, of Kalispell peacefully passed away of natural causes Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Hidden Meadow Memory Care.

State environmental agency halts rewrite of water quality standards

Three years into a legislatively mandated effort to adopt looser standards for two nutrients abundant in Montana waterways, the state has halted rulemaking on the contentious effort.

Political practices commissioner rules that AG candidate was ineligible

The Montana Commissioner of Political Practices has ruled that Republican Attorney General candidate and Daniels County Attorney Logan Olson was not qualified to run for Montana Attorney General in the 2024 primary election, but stopped short of saying he knowingly violated the law.

Great Outdoors Act funding to spur Flathead National Forest improvements

Thanks to a $26 million investment into the Forest Service’s Northern Region, rental cabin updates, road work, campground improvements are among the upcoming projects slated to occur in the Flathead Valley.

Kalispell Public Schools, teachers union pause contract negotiations

Teachers will be paid according to a contract that was set to expire this week after the Kalispell Education Association and Kalispell Public Schools failed to reach a new collective bargaining agreement after roughly five months of negotiations.

Free summer meals available for children and teens

Free meals are available to youths 18 and under in Flathead County over the summer months when school is not in session.

Don 'K' Subaru fundraiser benefits Flathead K9 Foundation

Don “K” and Subaru last month presented a check in the amount of $21,700 to the Flathead K9 Foundation because they were chosen by the employees and customers of the dealership as the 2023 Subaru Share the Love Hometown charity of the recently completed 2023 event.

Douglas Smith, 71

Douglas Bryan Smith, 71 of Kalispell, passed away at the end of March.

Legals for June, 14 2024

Mountain snow forecast for Glacier Park next week

An abrupt change in weather is expected next week, with below average temperatures and mountain snow likely.

Average fire season forecast for the Flathead Valley

Fire experts and officials with state and federal agencies expect an average fire season in the Flathead Valley this year, although they said that June’s weather and precipitation will be telling.

‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ on tap for Movie Night at the Museum

Movie Night at the Museum will feature “A Streetcar Named Desire,” the film that turned Marlon Brando into a movie star, on June 25.