Jacob Mathwig, 58

Pastor Jake Mathwig of Bigfork, Montana, born Sept. 25, 1965, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 28, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, grace and dedication.

Legals for November, 2 2023

Flathead County Commissioners vote down Phase I of proposed North Shore Woods Development

Citing concerns about the possible impacts of future development, the Flathead County commissioners voted unanimously to deny the preliminary plat for a portion of the proposed North Shore Woods housing development Tuesday morning.

Ballots are due on Marion School bond issue

Voters are reminded that ballots are due Nov. 7 on Marion School District’s $8.2 million bond issue to expand and accommodate growth.

Big Sky Notes: Check out the new guys

Montana wasn’t the only Big Sky Conference football team to unveil a true freshman quarterback this past Saturday — the Grizzlies’ next opponent did the same with more impressive results.

Briefs: Bozeman sweeps AA soccer titles

BOZEMAN — The Bozeman Hawks doubled up on soccer titles, winning the State AA girls and boys championships Tuesday at Van Winkle Stadium.

Legals for November, 1 2023

Lawsuit challenges Montana Legislature’s new PSC map as unconstitutional gerrymander

Lawyers for Montana Conservation Voters and a group of Montanans from across the state filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the new Public Service Commission district map redrawn this year by the Republican supermajority legislature, which they say is gerrymandered to favor Republicans in violation of the state constitution.

FWP solicits public input on its plan for managing Montana’s 1,000-plus wolves

Montana has a new draft plan to guide its management of wolves, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced late last week. The proposal has implications for a lawsuit over state lawmakers’ attempts to reduce wolf numbers and a petition seeking the restoration of federal protections based on claims that Montana’s laws and regulations jeopardize the animal’s recovery.

Columbia Falls High School Speech and Debate takes first at season opener

Columbia Falls High School took first place and Whitefish High School, third, in Corvallis over the weekend in the first speech and debate tournament of the season for the local Class A teams.

Law roundup: Man doesn’t want to be found

A man waiting outside for food to be delivered was spooked when he noticed a male staring at him from inside a darker-colored truck who started shouting, “I found you! I found you!” That night, he went

Wilson named Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week

Few on the Grizzly defense were as dominant as sophomore linebacker Riley Wilson, who led Montana with an impressive stat line of six tackles, three sacks, and four tackles for loss. For his effort, the Big Sky Conference named him the league’s Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. He also received an honorable mention for the Stats Perform FCS Defensive Player of the Week.

Legals for October, 31 2023

Sheriff: Suspect in chase tried to run down deputy

Authorities are holding a Kalispell man on multiple pending charges, including attempted homicide, after he allegedly fled officers in a stolen vehicle on Monday, attempted to run down a deputy and tried to choke a K9.

Octogenarian storyteller puts words to paper in novels

John Hodge has always been a storyteller, but it wasn’t until he started trading correspondence with his granddaughter that the idea to write a novel began to formulate.

Donald Ray Webber, 80

Uncle Don "Honey Bear" Webber crossed The Great Divide on Jan. 15, 2023. He was 80.

Lois Henry, 92

Lois Lavonne Henry, 92 of Missoula, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at her home at Grizzly Peak from pancreatic cancer.

New Horizons Band offers seniors a chance to feel the music

“Music is our common goal and music is therapeutic, emotionally and mentally. Band friends stick together for a lifetime — it’s just a special bond, people playing music together. That happens in our group, and I'm very proud of the welcoming nature of our people,” said director Eileen Alexander.

Florence Kirkland Wells, 82

Florence Eleanor Kirkland Wells, 82 of Kalispell, passed away at Brendan House on Oct. 24, 2023, after COVID ended her battle with lung cancer.

Kalispell Public Schools moves ahead with charter applications

Kalispell Public Schools trustees approved the submission of applications that would allow the district to create public charter schools Oct. 24, after about two-and-a-half hours of deliberation and presentations.