Online tool now displays local hospitalizations

The Flathead City-County Health Department’s online COVID-19 dashboard that displays information on cases in Flathead County recently was updated to include new data features, including local hospitalization numbers.

Legals for April, 21 2020

Kalispell council votes Tuesday on expanding accessory dwellings

The Kalispell City Council intends to make its final determination on allowing accessory dwelling units in more areas of the city at its online meeting Tuesday evening.

SEC asks DC workers to telecommute after employee is treated

WASHINGTON (AP) — Securities and Exchange Commission employees have been encouraged to work remotely for the foreseeable future after a coronavirus scare at the agency's Washington headquarters.

Bigfork artist's work featured at Target stores nationwide

Take a walk down one of Target’s personal-care aisles and you just might stumble across the work of local artist Mya Bessette. The Bigfork painter’s piece entitled “Infusion” was selected to be featured on a line of soap products by a natural cleaning company called method, in collaboration with online art marketplace Minted.

Legals February 9, 2019

No. 25965 PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County did this 4th day of February, 2019 approve payroll and claims for payment in the amount of $4,920,985.39 for the period beginning January 1, 2019 and ending on January 31, 2019. The full and complete claim list is available for public view in the Finance Office, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana or online at https://flathead.mt.gov/finance/downloads.php. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Finance Office. Dated this 4th day of February, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Philip B. Mitchell Philip B. Mitchell, Chairman By: /s/ Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder February 9, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

Face to face with Facebook

Social media fans may have a bone to pick with me after reading this column about their daily penchant to peruse online posts.

Bank to roll out chip cards next month

Starting next week, Glacier Bank will begin mailing out new chip-enabled debit cards to thousands of bank customers.

Man pleads not guilty to violent threats against schools

A Kalispell man pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he threatened violence against Jews and attacks a local school.

'It's just him taking advantage of a child'

A 12-year-old Evergreen girl and the 28-year-old California man who has been charged in her disappearance from home may have had a month-long online relationship and even considered getting married, according to court documents.

Woman wins coveted Springsteen tickets

But more are available through eBay auction

When Wendy Compton-Ring bought two raffle tickets from her daughter, she didn’t expect to win a trip to see The Boss.

Covid shuts down Eureka elementary school

Eureka Elementary School closed Monday due to a large number of Covid-19 positive or symptomatic staff, Eureka Superintendent of Schools Jim Mepham said.

Legals for May, 26 2024

Four-day weeks get passing marks

Depending on the outcome of a school board vote next week, West Glacier Elementary's 24 students may have Fridays off beginning next fall.

OPI’s School Law Conference explores hot-button education issues

Montana school officials and teachers got an earful Tuesday from a panel of legal experts on everything from critical race theory to parental and transgender rights.

Washington state's stay-at-home order at a glance

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — In order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered the state’s more than 7 million residents to stay home unless necessary and for non-essential businesses to close for at least two weeks, expanding previous orders that had already banned large gatherings and closed bars and dine-in restaurants.

A musical dining experience

Every now and then the Whitefish Lake Golf Club Restaurant collaborates with Singer & Simpson Productions to bring a high-quality musical performance to its dining room and create a big city jazz dining experience with the usual great menu. These music productions receive much appreciated financial support from Don “K” Subaru. Nowadays such musical occurrences are rare since John Simpson retired from his position as Subaru sales manager. But, good news, there is yet another great performance scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, featuring Romero Lubambo and Harry Allen with the Tony Foster Trio.

Inslee orders all greater Seattle area schools to close

OLYMPIA (AP) — As the death toll from the new coronavirus reached at least 31 in Washington state, Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday ordered that all public and private K-12 schools in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties be closed for six weeks.

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Polson ups win streak to three

BELGRADE — Polson posted a pair of easy victories on Friday during first-day action at the Belgrade Invitational softball tournament.

Twins fall to Mavs in AA; Rangers gain split

MISSOULA — Missoula used a six-run seventh inning to pull away from the Glacier Twins for a 12-6 Western AA American Legion baseball victory Saturday.