Kokanee tips and perch kudos

In my last column, I was sharing some information about our abundant kokanee salmon and trolling for them in the fall, arguably my favorite time to fish the Flathead Valley.

Brock Lyndon Whitehead, 51

Mauling victim 'made people laugh no matter what'

The victim of a bear mauling Wednesday was remembered as a top-notch law enforcement officer.

Broussard family honored with Eagle Award

The Broussard family of Kalispell was honored with Flathead Valley Community College’s Eagle Award during the 23rd annual President’s Dinner on May 21.

Conservation groups sue over Swan Valley logging project

Four conservation groups — Friends of the Wild Swan, Swan View Coalition, Native Ecosystems Council, and the Alliance for the Wild Rockies — filed suit in federal District Court in Missoula Thursday challenging the Beaver Creek Timber Sale on the eastern shore of Lindbergh Lake in the Swan Lake Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest.

Latin jazz ensemble celebrates 25 years in Flathead Valley

Cocinando, the Flathead Valley’s 13-member Latin jazz orchestra, kicks off its summer schedule at the Stonefly Lounge, Saturday at 9 p.m. The show will mark 25 years of band performances, including stops throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Kalispell Regional nears deal to take over HealthCenter

Kalispell Regional Healthcare is nearing a deal to take on full ownership of The HealthCenter, following discussions with the Flathead Physician Group board.

EDITORIAL: Shop local on Small Biz Saturday

EDITORIAL: Sliter lived life worthy of his family legacy

The name Sliter is etched in the history of the Flathead Valley, but Tom Sliter didn’t rely on his name to get ahead.

Ernest G. Brooner, 84

Ernest G. Brooner, 84, a longtime resident of the Flathead Valley, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008. Ernie was born March 2, 1924, in Kalispell, the son of Ernest D. and Mabel Louise (Jewell) Brooner.

Ian Hineman, 17

Ian Hineman, 17, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, in Kalispell. He was born on Oct. 31, 1991, in Tucson, Ariz., the son of Scott Joseph and Jane Lou (Miller) Hineman.

Ernest G. Brooner, 84

Ernest G. Brooner, 84, a longtime resident of the Flathead Valley, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008. Ernie was born March 2, 1924, in Kalispell, the son of Ernest D. and Mabel Louise (Jewell) Brooner.

Ian Hineman, 17

Ian Hineman, 17, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, in Kalispell. He was born on Oct. 31, 1991, in Tucson, Ariz., the son of Scott Joseph and Jane Lou (Miller) Hineman.

First cases of norovirus found in Flathead Valley

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Flathead High: Surveys hitting mailboxes of neighbors

From roads lined with parked cars of students and staff to problems with litter and traffic, complaints have been varied from people who live near Flathead High School.

Spartans spring into action soon

LETTER: Commissioner takes issue with claims about water compact

Verdell Jackson’s letter submitted to this paper was a misrepresentation of state water law, the terms in the Salish and Kootenai water compact, and water management of true irrigated farm operations.

Eagles ahead for Bravettes in AA play-in match

Today is the day for which the Flathead Bravette basketball team has been waiting for all season — the chance to play for a spot at the Class AA state basketball tournament.

Don't panic over wandering wolf

Having a confirmed wolf in Kalispell near the middle school over the weekend was the first encroachment of its kind we can recall, but the reality is that wolves, bears, moose and other wildlife are roaming the periphery of the Flathead Valley and from time to time they wander into town.

Letters to the editor July 2

Letters to the editor July 2