Top telemark skiers compete in Whitefish

The U.S. Telemark National Championships will be contested today through Sunday at Whitefish Mountain Resort, attracting about 40 racers and families from out of town and featuring many local skiers as well.

Howard Howie J. Bear, 75

Retired United States Air Force Colonel Howard Howie J. Bear, 75, of Montgomery, Ala., passed away Tuesday morning, June 22, 2010, after a long illness. Col. Bear was born Dec. 4, 1934, in Kalispell, to Marion and Marie Bear. He was raised in Kalispell. Upon graduation from the Montana School of Mines, he was a high school math teacher, a proud member of the Masonic Lodge No. 42 A.F. and A.M., and a member of the Montana Air National Guard. His dedication to his country led him to a career in the United States Air Force where he provided honorable and distinguished service as a tactical fighter pilot. Col. Bear enjoyed a long and celebrated career in the military as a wing commander and with several command assignments, and he earned numerous decorations and medals, such as the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and other medals earned for distinguished service in Vietnam. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force and locating to Montgomery, Col. Bear was instrumental in the growth and development of Max Federal Credit Union, where he provided service as a board member for many years. We celebrate the life of Col. Bear, a man who loved his country and his family, Howie to his friends and neighbors, and beloved Poppie to his three grandchildren. Col. Bear was preceded in death by his parents, Marion L. and Marie K. Bear. He is survived by his wife, Rae, of Montgomery; his son, Mark, and Robyn Bridges, of Auburn, Ala.; his three grandchildren, Carlyn, Samantha and Sam Bridges Jr., all of Auburn; and sisters, Marilyn Servoss of Kalispell, Meredith Mott of Destin, Fla., and Glenna Small of Kalispell. He was also loved and admired by a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Mr. Bear will be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, June 28, at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery in Kalispell. In honor of Col. Bear s deep love and compassion for animals, the family requests that donations be made to a local humane society. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Howie family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Howie s guest book.

Kootenai Valley Rangers pick up 2 more victories

EUREKA — Ryan Holder had the big stick for the Kootenai Valley Rangers, who swept Mission Valley Senior Babe Ruth 7-6 and 13-3 on Sunday afternoon in nonconference baseball action.

Labrador retriever's nose sniffs out mold, bedbugs

Mold and bedbugs are no match for Russ the Labrador from Libby.

Libby hands C-Falls 1st league loss

COLUMBIA FALLS — Lexi Hageness clubbed a three-run home run in the third inning and Kim Tangen also finished with three RBIs as Libby defeated Columbia Falls 9-1 in a Northwestern A softball contest on Friday night.

Swan River speller comes out on top

For 15 rounds, Megan Pancoast and Jenna McCrorie had calmly and correctly spelled each word they were given.

Meet the candidate: Angela Kennedy, Democrat for HD-7

Meet the candidate: Angela Kennedy, Democrat for HD-7

New private school in the works for Thompson Falls

A Trout Creek resident with nearly two decades of teaching experience wants to give area families another option for their children's education.

Browning girls hold off Hamilton

Amari Calf Robe scored 13 points and Browning built a big third-quarter lead and beat Hamilton to highlight Saturday’s girls basketball action at the Frenchtown Tip-Off.

$29 million in COVID funds disbursed to Montana schools

On Friday, the Montana Office of Public Instruction delivered an update to the state Board of Public Education about the status of federal COVID-19 relief funds for K-12 schools.

Man who allegedly fled law enforcement arraigned in district court

Buckaroo Bennie Gardner, 43, appeared in Flathead County District Court before Judge Robert Allison on Aug. 11 for his arraignment in two separate cases.

Bruins, Bengals shut out Bravettes

Helena Capital and Helena High each pitched shutouts at Kidsports Friday, in wins over the Flathead Bravettes in Western AA softball.

University of Montana announces fall graduates

The University of Montana announces fall graduates

Whitefish schools to lift K-6 mask mandate

Face coverings will no longer be required in Whitefish Schools following winter break, the school board decided Tuesday night.

Softball: Bravettes, Polson win big

MISSOULA — Macey McIlhargey threw a four-inning one-hitter, Tegan Strauss tripled and drove in four runs and Flathead drubbed Missoula Hellgate 15-0 in Western AA softball Thursday.

Legals for August, 20 2023

Legals for November, 21 2021

19 killed as bus falls into ravine in northern Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A passenger bus tumbled off a winding mountainous road and into a ravine in northern Pakistan on Monday, killing at least 19 people and injuring several others, a government spokesman said.

William 'Bill' Earl Bradford, 70

William "Bill" Earl Bradford, 70, "has gone to be with the Lord." He passed away Feb. 17, 2007, in Phoenix. He was born May 31, 1936, in Kalispell, to James A. and Clara E. Bradford, who preceded him death.

Scrap-iron thief has to pay back $60,000

A Kalispell man who stole scrap iron from his employer will have to pay almost $60,000 in restitution.