Robert Wilson, 92

Robert 'Bob; Wilson Smith, 92, a longtime resident of Lakeside, recently passed away after losing his fight against pneumonia and is now with our Lord Jesus.

Long awaited property tax reforms up for scrutiny

About a year after Montanans were blindsided with an exorbitant hike in property taxes, the governor's task force has delivered its plan to rein in and reform the system with long-term solutions.

Legals for August, 25 2024

Fundraiser for student athlete injured by lightning strike receives tens of thousands in donations

An online fundraiser for the student athlete injured in a lightning strike in Kalispell earlier this week has surpassed its initial $10,000 goal with over $40,000 in donations.

Step Back in Time as the Bigfork Summer Playhouse celebrates golden era of rock ’n’ roll

Get ready to rock and roll down memory lane as the Bigfork Summer Playhouse concludes its 65th season with The Hits of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.

Patricia Mikulecky, 86

The life of Patricia (Peschel) Mikulecky. Angels watched over Patricia Louise (Peschel) Mikulecky as she passed away on Aug. 10, 2024, at the Libby Care Center of Cascadia. She was 86 years young.

Jon Marchi, 76

Jon Marchi, 1946-2024, passed away peacefully on Aug. 13, 2024, at the Springs in Whitefish following a long journey with Alzheimer’s.

Legals for August, 18 2024

Whitefish Trail Hootenanny set for Aug. 23

The annual Whitefish Trail Hootenanny, a celebration of the Whitefish Trail and local conservation lands is coming to Depot Park on Friday, Aug. 23.

Tickets to see string band Della Mae go on sale Friday

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 16 to see Grammy-nominated bluegrass band Della Mae at the Wachholz College Center in November.

Musical comedian Reggie Watts comes to Kalispell

Comedian, actor, musician and beatboxer, Reggie Watts, comes to Kalispell Sept. 15. Born in Germany, raised in Great Falls, and currently residing in Los Angeles, Watts is celebrated for his performances that blend music and comedy into a unique, improvisational experience using his “formidable voice, looping pedals and vast imagination.”

Hockaday hosts juried Plein Air Glacier: Paint Out — The outdoor painting event will feature an exhibition, sale and hikes

The Hockaday Museum of Art hosts the 17th annual Plein Air Glacier: Paint Out, Exhibition and Sale, an outdoor experience featuring painters from around the state and country painting in Glacier National Park and nearby Swan and Flathead valleys.

'No man is poor' says Scrooge McDuck

The mayor’s father told me of a butte on his farm with quite a view where he liked to take his lunch when he was working his fields. “I’ll sit on the ground and eat lunch and maybe take a nap and sometimes my neighbor joins me and we’ll both take a nap.”

Legals for August, 15 2024

Briefs: Glacier, Flathead football teams gear up

Wolfpack Football begins Thursday with check-in from 5-8 p m., at Glacier High School, according to coach Grady Bennett.

Bernard “Bill” William Rohrman, Jr., 65

Bernard “Bill” William Rohrman, Jr., 65

Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo opens at the fairgrounds

Enjoy a carnival ride, get some tasty food from the midway and take in the thousands of exhibits on display at the 2024 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo this week. The annual tradition kicks off Tuesday at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.

Americans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to US inflation spike

WASHINGTON (AP) — The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it.

Legals for August, 11 2024

Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings regarding business in the Flathead Valley