Donald R. Siblerud, 88

Donald R. Siblerud, 88, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 16, 2011, surrounded by family at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

Five bears in a tree stop traffic on U.S. 93

Perched high up in a birch tree just off U.S. 93 on Monday, a mother black bear with four cubs became quite a distraction for passing motorists, causing a hazardous "bear jam" that required continuous attention from the Montana Highway Patrol.

We’ve been trickled down upon enough

The Legislature is now considering the Gianforte tax policy: cutting income taxes for the wealthy with the promise that a windfall for those at the top will somehow “trickle down” to the rest of us.

Zombie survival camp spotlighted in national publication

Spotlight on unique Kalispell camp

Don’t break FWP’s bond with Montana hunters

Every two years, tens of thousands of Montana hunters gather in community centers, school cafeterias, and church basements to comment on proposed deer and elk hunting regulations.

Letters to the editor June 1

Letters to the editor June 1

Northwestern Energy acquires Avista Energy share of Colstrip

HELENA — “I may be the only CEO in the utility industry adding coal to his portfolio,” said President and CEO of Northwestern Energy Brian Bird at the Great Northern Hotel Monday night.

Vibe Wellness Lounge opens on Central Avenue in Whitefish

Below The Toggery on Central Avenue in Whitefish is Vibe Wellness Lounge. The shop offers high-quality therapeutic services and retail sales of wellness products.

Post Dobbs, Montanans still have abortion rights

It has been one year since the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued the Dobbs decision, eliminating the federally protected right to abortion.

Letters to the editor July 31

Letters to the editor July 31

Trustees making irresponsible decisions

I am emailing you to express my concern about our currently appointed library trustees, specifically Doug, Heidi and David. These trustees are making irresponsible decisions that are harming the integrity of our county public library system.

David 'Dave' Erick Bjelland, 75

On May 27, 1947, a tenacious, warrior spirit was born that the world came to know as David “Dave” Erick Bjelland, born in Minot, North Dakota, to Alf and Irene (Jensen) Bjelland.

Karla Jo Murray, 65

Karla Jo Murray, 65, passed away on Jan. 17, 2022, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell after a short, brave battle with pneumonia.

Biden EV mandates not practical for Montana

Life in Montana takes energy. Companies and individuals across the state have worked tirelessly over the years to ensure Montanans have the power to go about their lives in the way they want. It is part of what makes Montana the Last Best Place.

Family business installs water treatment systems

Advantage Water Conditioning has serviced thousands of homes in the Flathead Valley.

Well done, good and faithful servants

The Bible verse “Well done, good and faithful servant” appears in Matthew 25:23. In this verse, a master praises his servant for being faithful with a small amount of money, and then gives the servant more responsibility.

Zuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during the pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to "censor" some COVID-19 content during the pandemic and vowed that the social media giant would push back if it faced such demands again.

Legals for December, 8 2020

Hockaday Museum of Art announces People's Choice Award winners

Linda L. Olsen’s watercolor painting “Wired” is the winner of the Hockaday Museum of Art’s People’s Choice Award, selected by a vote of more than 330 visitors to the annual Members’ Salon exhibit.

Doris L. Root, 82

Doris L. Root, 82, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at her residence in Kalispell. She was born in Kevin on April 23, 1927, to Harold and Myrtle (Stover) Miller. She was one of 13 children and lived most of her life in the Shelby and Kevin area. On Feb. 9, 1949, she married William Billy Root. They raised three children and always had time for their nieces and nephews. Doris loved to play cards, cook and watch any kind of sports. She belonged to a bowling league and was a member of the Eagles. She was always in on a good practical joke. They moved to Kalispell in 1967 where she continued to be a homemaker and supporter of her husband s music. The family was most important to her and she never forgot a birthday. After 51 years of marriage, she lost the love of her life on Thanksgiving eve, 2000. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; and her nine siblings, seven brothers, Robert, Bud, Hal, Kenny, Glen, Leonard and Richard Miller, and one sister, Margaret McLeod; and an infant; also her husband, Billy. She is survived by one son, Thomas W. Root, of Shelby; two daughters, Nancy Reid and husband, Tom, and Judy Schreckendgust and husband, Bo, all of Kalispell; two stepdaughters, Shirley Ballantyne and husband, Jim, of Shelby, and Diane Roberge and husband, Leo, of Kalispell; four grandchildren, James Schreckendgust and Jason Schreckendgust and wife, Lisa, Robert Reid and significant other, Amy Gries, all of Kalispell, and Melissa Reid Speer and husband, Cory, of Spirit Lake, Idaho, five stepgrandchildren, Damon, Lance and Jamie Ballantyne, and Marcie and Jerrett Roberge; seven great-grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Welker of Shelby, and Mary Jean Reeser of Spokane; and one brother, Jack Miller, of Billings. Funeral services for Doris will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, at Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ron Pierce officiating. Burial will follow services at Glacier Memorial Gardens. A reception will be held at the Eagles. The family suggests donations be made to Shelby High School Track and Field Fund, c/o Tom Root, 310 O Haire Blvd., Shelby, MT 59474. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Doris family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and view Doris tribute wall.