Library Board still pursuing CF branch move

The Flathead County Library Board is moving forward with a plan to relocate the Columbia Falls Branch Library to Glacier Discovery Square, despite the county commissioners’ recent decision to remove a $1.9 million earmark for a new library.

Fish project targets Necklace Lakes

A multiyear project aimed at restoring native westslope cutthroat trout in alpine lakes above the South Fork Flathead drainage will resume next week when Necklace Lakes will be treated with a toxin to remove non-native or hybrid fish.

Arts and entertainment news

Happenings in arts and entertainment in the Flathead Valley

Governor ignores repercussions of veto

Gov. Greg Gianforte wielded his veto power May 17 when he rejected a bill that would have reimbursed Lake County for some of the costs it incurs to conduct felony law enforcement on the Flathead Reservation through Public Law 280.

Fall Mack Days tournament begins next week

The Fall Mack Days fishing tournament on Flathead Lake begins Sept. 15 and ends Nov. 13.

Flathead shoots for 3; Pack aims to move up

Add 12 state placers to several more with state tournament experience and the Flathead Brave Brawlers just might have the makings of another state wrestling title.

County poised to approve $117M budget

The Flathead County commissioners are poised to approve the final version of the county's operating budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year on Thursday.

Class of 2022 a resilient bunch

Last week the Inter Lake showcased six remarkable seniors set to graduate from each of the area’s high schools this weekend.

Flathead Business Newsmakers

Happenings at Flathead businesses

Agencies seek comment on Flathead River plan

One a recent Saturday rafters by the dozens floated the North Fork of the Flathead River and many other people with similar plans drove up the dusty North Fork Road toward Polebridge or beyond.

Today

3 Free symposium 8:30 a.m. to noon, Elrod Lecture Hall, Flathead Lake Biological Station, on Montana 35, 14 miles south of Bigfork on east shore of Flathead Lake. Call 982-3301.

Flathead principal takes job at FVCC

This is the final year Principal Peter Fusaro will greet students and staff with his motto — “every day is a great day at Flathead High School” — as he embarks on a new career at Flathead Valley Community College.

Braves going to state

Drill Hellgate in playoff game, 64-42

Despite a 12-point halftime lead, the message in the Flathead locker room was plain and simple.

Kenney's big night lifts Polson

Polson's Riley Kenney put on quite the show at the free-throw line, sinking 14 of 17 attempts en route to a 30-point performance in the Pirates' 61-50 nonconference girls basketball victory Tuesday over Flathead at Flathead High School.

New era begins for Flathead High's marching band

Neighbors living near Legends Stadium on Kalispell’s west side have probably been hearing some new sounds this week.

School calendar

Former commissioner Dale Lauman dies

Former Flathead County Commissioner Dale Lauman, who was well-known not only for extensive community service that spanned decades but also for his statesmanship, kindness and compassion, died Wednesday. He was 80.

Gary Elliott, 72

Gary Elliott may not have been an actor, athlete, astronaut or brain surgeon, but he was always a true hero for his family. He was a genuine role model who realized that some of the most important things in life were the little things like teaching his son to fly fish. He was the dad who went to all the countless games and ski races no matter the distance or weather. He was the husband who was a rock for his wife during all the ups and downs of life. He was a man of whom you could ask any question and know that you would always get an honest answer. Gary, without fail, would put his family, friends and community before himself. He was an inspiration to many and left this world a better place because he was in it.

Today

Smokers who want to participate in the Great American Smokeout today can pick up information from the American Cancer Society, National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at Breathe Easy Smoking Cessation, 19 Second St. E., Kalispell. Call Steve Malley, at 406-250-0015 or log on to www.breathe-easy.biz.

Bernice Vergene Mellem, 72

Bernice Vergene Mellem passed away unexpectedly March 17, 2020, at her home in Yuma, Arizona.