Two classes of fourth graders go remote in Bigfork due to COVID-19

Two classes of fourth graders go remote in Bigfork due to COVID-19.

Norma K. Funke, 78

Norma K. Funke, 78, a lifelong member of the Polson community and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, passed away from natural causes while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in Missoula.

Watch DOGS to bring fathers into the classroom

Beginning this November, it won’t be uncommon to see fathers, uncles and grandfathers wandering the halls and playground at Bigfork Elementary School. They will be among the first group of volunteers in the Watch DOGS program —Dads Of Great Students— a volunteer-based initiative designed to bring positive male role models into students’ lives. Watch DOGS participants volunteer for up to an entire school day and spend time with students in grades pre-K through fourth during lunchtime, recess and in the classroom. They also wear Watch DOGS T-shirts so students can easily identify the participants as volunteers.

Raymond K. Luft, 76

On Thursday, Feb.13, 2020, the world lost a beloved husband, devoted father, doting grandfather, playful great-grandpa, and die-hard Chevy fan. Raymond K. Luft passed away due to complications from pneumonia.

Governor still upbeat about state budget

Gov. Brian Schweitzer continues to have an optimistic outlook for state revenues and is clearly positioning himself for an upcoming budget tangle with the Republican-controlled Legislature.

Feisty Bravettes drop pair in Helena

The Flathead Bravettes pitched tough one game, but their bats didn’t warm up enough in losses to Helena Capital and Helena High Saturday.

Lakers third, Mariners first in Canadian Days A tourney

Mission Valley downs River City 11-0 in championship

West Valley fills superintendent position

Washington principal Cindy Risher is set to be the new West Valley School superintendent beginning July 1.

Whitefish police arrested a woman for DUI on U.S. 93 north of town early Tuesday morning.

Whitefish police

Legals August 28, 2017

No. 24798 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Randolph K. Nigg Deceased cause no. DP-16-127C NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. A written statement of the claim indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim and the amount claimed may be filed with the Clerk of District Court, Flathead County, Montana, or mailed, return receipt requested, to the Personal Representative at the following address: Lavern Nigg, 131 N. Cedar Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901. DATED this 24th day of August, 2017. /s/ Lavern Nigg Personal Representative August 28, September 4, 11, 2017 MNAXLP

Late heroics lift Vals to title game

HAMILTON – Ansleigh Edgerton scored with 29 seconds left and Isabella Santistevan hit two big free throws with 7.5 seconds remaining to lift Bigfork over Thompson Falls 47-46 in the Western B Divisional semifinals Friday.

University goes online, nursing home gets help against virus

SEATTLE (AP) — The University of Washington said Friday it will stop holding classes for nearly 60,000 students at its three campuses and instead offer online instruction to help stop the spread of the worst coronavirus outbreak in the United States.

In-progress rules target pre-kindergarten literacy

Over the past month, a group of Montana educators has begun hashing out new rules that would make it easier for public school districts to direct state funding toward pre-kindergarten programs for kids who are likely to struggle with reading in their earliest years.

Kila School to put $8 million bond issue on the ballot for expansion

Kila School is moving forward with an $8 million bond issue in a May mail ballot election to expand the school.

Wolfpack slug way to 2 wins

BELGRADE — Kenadie Goudette led off the first inning of Glacier’s first game with a solo home run, and Zoey Allen hit three on the day as the Glacier slugged its way to two non-conference softball wins Saturday.

Bravettes knock off No. 5 Capital

Hand Bruins first Western AA loss

Legals for April, 10 2020

Kert Lee Dolechek, 51

Kert Lee Dolechek of Kalispell lost his life in a tragic car accident July 16, 2016.

Legals for March, 3 2021

'Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.'

A five-time Broadway veteran. A former Radio City Rockette. One of the nation’s most in-demand tap dancers. These have been just a few of the professionals working with local students in Alpine Theatre Project’s Broadway Summer Training Camp. The camp culminates in a performance of the classic musical comedy, “Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.” on Aug. 4 and 5 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.