Gary Lee Palmer, 78

Gary Lee Palmer was born to Helen and George Palmer on his father's birthday, March 9, 1945.

Volunteers needed to help conduct homeless Point-in-Time survey

Collaborative Housing Solutions of Northwest Montana is seeking volunteers to assist in handing out its annual Point-in-Time survey, which helps get an accurate count of the area’s homeless population.

Daines’ next public meeting will be his first

After Senator Steve Daines’ latest top-down bill to strip protections from over 100,000 acres of public lands, we’re standing alongside thousands of Montanans and calling on the senator to meet openly, honestly, and publicly with his constituents to hear our concerns about his policies.

Letters to the editor Jan. 16

Letters to the editor Jan. 16

Heavy snow moves in as arctic air retreats

The records kept falling Monday as a stubborn arctic blast refused to retreat north.

People who lost Medicaid urged to look at full scope of options

Tim Noonan grabs a number to head inside to wait for his turn at the Office of Public Assistance in Kalispell. He’s a mental health worker at Logan Health and he’s there to work on restoring Medicaid coverage for two of his young patients.

Flathead student runs on supportive leadership

Flathead High School senior Hailey Hendrickson is a motivated student-athlete and decisive leader who guides others with encouragement and kindness.

Law roundup: Grandma suspects jewel thief is relative

The Kalispell Police Department received a call from an upset grandmother whose granddaughter allegedly found the key to her safe and stole a diamond and gold necklace and a diamond and sapphire ring valued around $2,100. To add insult to injury...

Legals for January, 15 2024

PHOTOS: Cold snap

Photos taken this week as snow, gusting winds and frigid subzero temperatures from an arctic air mass descended on the Flathead Valley.

Bilingual Montessori preschool opens opportunities in Whitefish

At Big Sky Montessori, children will be greeted with, “Hola, ¿como estás?” They will learn replies like “Muy bien” meaning “very good” or “¡Fantástico!” which is Spanish for “Fantastic!” Throughout the year, the kids, ranging from ages 2 to 6 years old, will be introduced to many Spanish phrases and words in the preschool classroom.

Everett A. Sheffield, 83

Everett Allen Sheffield, 83, was born Feb. 9, 1940, in the small town of Scotland, South Dakota.

Cheryl Lee Turley, 72

Cheryl Lee (Bernard) Turley, 72 of Kalispell, peacefully passed away on Jan. 4, 2024.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

Science of the past and future — Flathead Lake Biological Station studies the Crown of the Continent

The year 2024 marks the 125th anniversary of the Flathead Lake Biological Station, a world-renowned research facility. The station, as an administrative unit within the University of Montana system, conducts college courses and research focused on the Crown of the Continent ecosystem.

Packers cultivate sunny outlook

Days are supposed to be stretching longer since solstice but to me it doesn’t feel like it. Winter can be hard around here.

Gary Lee Palmer, 78

Gary Lee Palmer, 78, passed away Jan. 9, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center. He was born to Helen and George Palmer on his father’s birthday March 9, 1945.

Don't get caught off guard by new public participation rules

The 2023 Legislature delivered a package of bills that reform Montana’s land-use codes with an eye toward fixing the state’s housing crisis. The legislation was a top priority for Gov. Greg Gianforte and his mandate to cut so-called red tape that stymies new development.

Letters to the editor Jan. 14

Letters to the editor Jan. 14

Writing Coaches looking for volunteers

Specifically, the program seeks to help students think critically about their writing assignments so they can become confident and competent writers across disciplines.