Kalispell logger severely injured at Idaho jobsite

A 31-year-old logger from the Kalispell area is recovering from severe injuries at a Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, hospital after being struck by a falling tree at a job site Feb. 8 near Prichard, Idaho.

Whitefish grad Harris hired as Bulldog AD

Whitefish High School’s new activities director is a familiar face.

Child-care center earns state award

Clear Skies Child Care/Preschool of Whitefish was honored Monday in Helena for reaching the highest level possible in the state’s Best Beginnings STARS to Quality Program.

Freedom Bank launches Hometown Hero Award

In stark contrast to a lot of contests featuring a cash prize, Freedom Bank’s new Hometown Hero Award is designed to bring out the best in people.

North Valley Music School launches youth symphony

Student musicians throughout the valley are invited to audition for a new youth symphony through North Valley Music School. Middle and high school-aged students interested

Whitefish Schools hold meeting on future high school expansion

Recommendations from the district’s 2021 Long Range Facility Plan identified significant growth and critical needs of the high school as the top priority.

‘Witch,’ a wicked comedy, comes to the stage in Whitefish

Whitefish Theatre Company presents a Black Curtain production of Jen Silverman’s exceedingly smart modern fable, “Witch.”

State Revenue Department officials urge Montanans to check for abandoned assets

HELENA – The Montana Department of Revenue is holding about $128 million dollars that has yet to be claimed by citizens.

Power outages delay delivery of Thursday print edition

Due to ongoing power outages, the Daily Inter Lake press was not able to run last night.

Anne Francelle Gentry, 92

Anne Francelle Gentry

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Bobby Lynn Parker, 89

Bobby Lynn Parker of Bigfork passed away peacefully Aug. 23, 2020, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center just 10 days after celebrating his 89th birthday.

Mohl has 3-homer game, Glacier splits pair

Glacier downed Capital 14-11, but fell 9-8 to Helena High

Don't let the 'educationists' get their hands on kids even earlier

Joyce H. Merrill, 67

Joyce was born Sept. 28, 1942, in Everett, Wash., to Orville and Evelyn Rumsey. She has two brothers, Gerald Rumsey, now of Tucson, Ariz., and Brian Rumsey, now of Pony, Mont. They grew up on the beaches of Anacortes and Bridge Lake, British Columbia. She graduated from Anacortes High School. Joyce was an adventurous gal and became a licensed pilot as a student at Washington State University. She was married to Brunner Horne for 28 years and assisted him in all aspects of their business, building service stations in 11 Western states. They loved airplanes and owned Bellingham Air as a sideline. As they prospered and had more time, they spent several weeks of the summer on their boat out of La Conner and up the Inland Waterway to Alaska. She lived at times in Mount Vernon, Wash., New Meadows/McCall, Idaho, and Tucson. Joyce disliked TV and computers as being impersonal and sedentary. She loved people, quarter-horses, golden retrievers, books, golf, cruising, flying, world travel, sewing, cooking, etc... Joyce was intelligent, energetic, analytical, charitable, loyal and a great friend to all. She was not afraid to tackle any problem or project. After the death of Brunner, she married airline captain, Darrell K. Merrill, and they moved to Lakeside in 2000. She was a fabulous nurse to her husband in 2003 with his cancer; and then in June of 2009, Joyce was sent to the Huntsman Cancer Center for AML leukemia. The only known treatment failed this beautiful lady as did an experimental trial in Seattle. Joyce came home to be under the care of Dr. Michael Goodman for her last days. His staff, many doctors, nurses and specialists of Kalispell Regional Medical Center spared no effort to prolong and increase the quality of her life. She spent her days making sure that her daughter, Debbie, son-in-law, John Ellis, and granddaughters, Katie and Megan, of New Meadows, would be comfortable. Joyce took her last flight west in the ALERT helicopter from her Lakeside beach to KRMC on March 26, 2010. Joyce is survived by her husband, Darrell; three stepsons, stepgrandchildren, and numerous other family and friends. Joyce's service will be at 11 a.m. on April 10 at the Lakeside Community Chapel. Our thanks to Pastor Reece, Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and the Lakeside Ladies Community Club.

Top telemark skiers compete in Whitefish

The U.S. Telemark National Championships will be contested today through Sunday at Whitefish Mountain Resort, attracting about 40 racers and families from out of town and featuring many local skiers as well.

Howard Howie J. Bear, 75

Retired United States Air Force Colonel Howard Howie J. Bear, 75, of Montgomery, Ala., passed away Tuesday morning, June 22, 2010, after a long illness. Col. Bear was born Dec. 4, 1934, in Kalispell, to Marion and Marie Bear. He was raised in Kalispell. Upon graduation from the Montana School of Mines, he was a high school math teacher, a proud member of the Masonic Lodge No. 42 A.F. and A.M., and a member of the Montana Air National Guard. His dedication to his country led him to a career in the United States Air Force where he provided honorable and distinguished service as a tactical fighter pilot. Col. Bear enjoyed a long and celebrated career in the military as a wing commander and with several command assignments, and he earned numerous decorations and medals, such as the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and other medals earned for distinguished service in Vietnam. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force and locating to Montgomery, Col. Bear was instrumental in the growth and development of Max Federal Credit Union, where he provided service as a board member for many years. We celebrate the life of Col. Bear, a man who loved his country and his family, Howie to his friends and neighbors, and beloved Poppie to his three grandchildren. Col. Bear was preceded in death by his parents, Marion L. and Marie K. Bear. He is survived by his wife, Rae, of Montgomery; his son, Mark, and Robyn Bridges, of Auburn, Ala.; his three grandchildren, Carlyn, Samantha and Sam Bridges Jr., all of Auburn; and sisters, Marilyn Servoss of Kalispell, Meredith Mott of Destin, Fla., and Glenna Small of Kalispell. He was also loved and admired by a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Mr. Bear will be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, June 28, at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery in Kalispell. In honor of Col. Bear s deep love and compassion for animals, the family requests that donations be made to a local humane society. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Howie family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Howie s guest book.

Mission Valley pulls out two wins over Libby

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Nadine Marie (Brooks) Gleason, 77

Nadine Marie (Brooks) Gleason, 77, of Columbia Falls, 'passed over into Paradise to be with her Lord and Savior' on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at her daughter's home in Declo, Idaho, due to cancer. Nadine had moved to Cassia County in Declo in May to live with her daughter, Doni.

Kootenai Valley Rangers pick up 2 more victories

EUREKA — Ryan Holder had the big stick for the Kootenai Valley Rangers, who swept Mission Valley Senior Babe Ruth 7-6 and 13-3 on Sunday afternoon in nonconference baseball action.