Doris Knudson, 93

Doris Violet Marie Sundberg-Knudson "Granny" passed away in her home with family and friends by her side on April 18, 2024, at the age of 93 in Kalispell.

Donald Patrick 'Don P' Pearson, 78

Don Pearson, 78 of Kalispell, passed away on April 16, 2024 after an ongoing battle with renal failure and dementia.

Flathead tennis sweeps Butte, falls to Missoula Big Sky

Flathead’s Holden Askvig picked up a straight sets victory over Butte’s Drew Hanson as the Braves defeated the Bulldogs 6-1 in high school tennis Friday.

Glacier tennis bests Butte, battles with Big Sky

Will Rudbach and Sam Engellant dropped just one game in a pair of victories over Missoula Big Sky and Butte in high school tennis Friday.

EPA says it would be tough to remove all of the waste at CFAC

The Environmental Protection Agency made its strongest case yet for a “waste in place” solution for the cleanup of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. Superfund site during a public meeting last week.

Top times set at Nicosia Triangular

COLUMBIA FALLS — Brooke Zetooney of Whitefish set season bests in the 400 meter and shot put, while also picking up the win in the 100 at the Mike Nicosia Triangular Tuesday.

NW Shootout lacrosse set for KidSport

KidSport will be filled with enough lacrosse players to shake a stick at, first with high school games Friday evening and Saturday morning, and then a youth tournament over the weekend.

Softball: Sentinel surges away from Bravettes

MISSOULA — Grace Hood and Sadie McGuinn hit two home runs each and Missoula Big Sky surged away to beat Flathead 18-3 Thursday in a Western AA softball matchup.

Legals for May, 3 2024

FEC’s Roundup for Safety assists 13 community safety projects

Flathead Electric Co-op's Roundup for Safety Board on April 11 awarded $52,174 in grant funds supporting 13 community safety projects.

Arrival of migrant family in Kalispell spurs concerns from Montana politicians

A migrant family of five flew into Kalispell from New York on Wednesday and ended up on the doorstep of the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Brian Heino.

Plans take shape for luxury golf club in Lakeside

The developers behind a proposed luxury golf club in Lakeside hope to begin construction as soon as next summer if the permit process goes as planned.

Whitefish and Glacier rank in Montana’s top three high schools in US News rankings

Whitefish High School ranks second in the state and Glacier High School third in the state, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best High Schools list.

Watercolor artist Karen Leigh featured at Phillips Gallery

Karen Leigh has been a professional artist for over 50 years.

FHS historical fiction production examines corporate greed

Inspired by real events, “Radium Girls” follows the plight of a group of watch dial painters in 1920s New Jersey, whose repeated exposure to radium while painting these dials begins to take a serious toll on their health.

Crown choir holds spring concert

The concert theme this year is Walk in Beauty featuring heartwarming and impressive lyrics. Musical selections include works by Lauridsen, Rutter, Runstad, Naylor, Wailin’ Jennys, Billy Joel, and many others.

Flathead Valley barbecue on menu at famous Kentucky Derby horse race

The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday of May at the historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The menu for the race was released months in advance.

Man accused of pointing handgun at other motorists

A 46-year-old motorist is facing a felony charge after allegedly leveling a handgun at the occupants of another vehicle at a Columbia Falls gas station on Monday.

Comedian and storyteller to perform at the Wachholz

Comedian Ryan Hamilton and Grammy-winning storyteller Bill Harley are scheduled to perform at the Wachholz College Center this month.

Smokey Bear stolen from Tally Lake Ranger District

Striking the Tally Lake Ranger District office in Kalispell on Sunday, thieves made off with an American icon.