Montana nears million-person milestone

Montanans like to call their state "Big Sky Country," or "The last best place." Nowhere in these descriptions are there hints of crowds.

Larry 'Larz' Warren, 60

Larry “Larz” Warren, at the age of 60, passed away from cancer in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.

Carrie Ann Halverson Stotts, 68

Carrie Ann Halverson Stotts, of Temple, Texas (formerly of Kalispell) passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord at her home in Temple on May 18, 2020.

Montana teachers eligible for shots starting next week

Montana teachers and other school staff will be eligible for COVID-19 shots beginning next week

Libby bounces back, whips St. Ignatius 15-3

LIBBY — Khalyn Hageness tossed a no-hitter and Jayden Winslow and Shayla Gallagher were perfect at the plate in helping Libby roll by St. Ignatius 15-3 on Friday in a nonconference softball outing.

Richard Wesley Burningham, 83

Richard Wesley Burningham, 83, passed away peacefully Dec. 1, 2017, in Kalispell.

Margaret K. 'Marge' Keith, 85

Marge Keith, 85, of Kalispell, passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at Immanuel Lutheran Home.

Biological Station director elected to prestigious group

Jim Elser, director of the Flathead Lake Biological Station and University of Montana Bierman Professor of Ecology, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his achievements in scientific research.

Montana's Republican legislators are unified

As Speaker of the House, it is a goal of mine to have unity within the Republican caucus and a positive working relationship with the minority party. At the halfway point of the 66th legislative session we are hitting those marks.

Ronan shooting suspect arrested after chase, crash

A 16-year-old boy suspected in a shooting last week in Ronan was taken into custody Saturday after wrecking a car he used in an attempt to flee from area law-enforcement officers.

LETTER: Gianforte is right man to be governor

Rarely do we have an opportunity to have someone in the governor’s mansion with the unique skills that Greg Gianforte possesses. In a recent opinion piece I wrote, I discussed the demise of good, working-class families. Salvaging our working class is critical to our economic future. The most crucial race this fall impacting Montana families is the governor’s race.

Volleyball roundup: Frenchtown drops Whitefish, Bigfork earns win

FRENCHTOWN — Whitefish evened its Northwestern A volleyball mark Thursday evening by defeating Frenchtown 25-19, 25-19, 26-24.

LETTER: Regier has proven record

The Senate seat in District 3 that is now highly contested by two well-known, well-liked candidates demands attention. We must not allow this contest to disintegrate into a pure and simple, but spirited, popularity contest.  

Pearlys Udella Gilbert Stinger, 84

Pearlys Udella Gilbert Stinger, 84, "went to be with her Lord Jesus" on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2008, in Bigfork.

Richard 'Papa Dick' Timlick, 65

Richard "Papa Dick" Timlick, 65, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell, with his loving family by his side. He had been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor on Feb. 22, 2009. He was born on May 14, 1943, in Rolla, N.D., the son of James Robert and Ella Louise (Wicks' Timlick.

A pragmatic budget proposal

Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer appears to have stepped cleverly in the right direction with the state budget draft he introduced this week.

Susan M. Samuel, 61

Susan M. Samuel, 61, of Kalispell, passed away April 3, 2008, after a year-long battle with brain cancer. Sue was born Jan. 29, 1947, in Aberdeen, Wash., to Edward and Jeanette (Marrs) Panter.

We're being true to our schools

School bells ring this week for most Flathead Valley students, and the excitement is always tangible as children stuff backpacks full of new supplies and head out the door that first day.

Smith Valley digs in

Smith Valley School is breaking ground on Wednesday for a large, new modular building that will change the look of the campus.

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