Meghan to narrate Disney nature film in first post-royal job

LONDON (AP) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has her first post-royal job: narrating a Disney documentary about elephants.

Planners preserve farm zoning

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Debbie Kerouac, 68

Debbie Kerouac, 68

ISIS is cancer that must be cut out

The savage brutality exhibited by the Islamic State reached a new low this week when the terrorist group released video of a Jordanian pilot being burned alive while trapped inside a cage.

Senate bill would ‘eliminate’ adult-use marijuana dispensaries in Montana

On Friday, Sen. Keith Regier, R-Kalispell, introduced a bill to dismantle the adult-use cannabis industry in Montana.

Free screening of “Princess Bride”

The Historic Film Club will screen the cult-classic fantasy film, “The Princess Bride” on Tuesday, March 27 at 7 p.m.

Kootenai tree destined for Capitol lawn in 2017

Northwest Montana will supply an extra member to the Treasure State’s delegation in Washington, D.C., next Christmas.

Climate change: Just who is manipulating the facts?

Scaremongering and demagoguery have reached a new global fevered pitch thanks to Johnny-come-lately Kerry — the newly appointed drama queen “climate change” guru... a la Al Gore.

Lawrence Ernest Hoffmann, 77

Lawrence Ernest Hoffmann, 77, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 18, 2010, after a valiant effort to overcome cancer. Larry was born just north of Beulah in Rural Mercer County, North Dakota on Nov. 24, 1932, to parents, Magdelena Rosena Tesky and Freidrich Gottleib Hoffmann. He grew up on a farm in North Dakota, worked as a corn picker in his youth, then as a farm hand for his future in-laws in Grassy Butte, N.D. He attended auto body school in Wapaton, N.D. On July 7, 1957, he married Joyce Eileen Tarnavsky. They lived in Minnesota, where Larry worked at a boat factory. In 1963, he moved with his family to Spokane, where he worked a variety of jobs. In 1971, he moved his family to Columbia Falls where he was employed as a millwright at Plum Creek Lumber, and worked there until his retirement in 1992. Larry was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. He was soft-spoken, incredibly generous, friendly, and loved telling jokes. He loved constructing, modifying and repairing things, and enjoyed working on the family farm. He was happiest driving a tractor and gardening. His passions were tinkering, traveling, photography, music and dancing, especially the polka. Always generous with his time and talents, he served several terms as president for the Northwest Montana Accordion Association. He was an active member of the Moose Lodge and the Kalispell Eagles (an Eagles member since 1965). He also volunteered at Glacier National Park s Native Plant Restoration Project and the Dream Ski program on Big Mountain. Larry was preceded in death by his wife and his parents. He is survived by his sister, Ella Kruckenberg, of Hazen, N.D.; three daughters, Lori Hoffmann and Wade Dudley of Conrad, LeAnn and Dan Diessner of Seattle, and Kristi and Shayne Hoffmann-Hatfield of Columbia Falls; six grandchildren, Skye, Joyce and Kate Hatfield, Jessica and JT Otwell, and Becky Opalka; and four great-grandchildren. Also, AFS children, Barb Pulliam from Germany (and daughter Julia) now residing in Idaho, Febby Intan from Indonesia, and David Thonan from Belgium. Larry s family is hosting a life celebration at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 23, at his home at 1660 Berne Road in Columbia Falls. The celebration will include a service by the Rev. Ray Davis of Kalispell, followed by a potluck, and dancing, with music by Larry s beloved friends of the Northwest Montana Accordion Association. Columbia Mortuary is assisting the family. The family suggests memorial gifts be given to the Joyce Hoffmann Memorial Scholarship fund at School District 6; or to the First Best Place Task Force, in Columbia Falls.

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3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on South Woodland Avenue.

Carol L. Hartman, 92

Carol L. Hartman, 92, of Sublimity, Oregon, died April 27, 2017, in Salem, Oregon.

DeLyle L. Larson, 74

DeLyle L. Larson was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Sept. 23, 1943, and slipped away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2018, at his home. He was raised in Clear Lake, South Dakota, where he graduated high school. He served in the Army in Germany from 1965 to 1967.

Woman hopes police can answer her prayers

Man accused of threatening neighbors with machete hit with stalking charge

A Flathead Valley man is behind bars after allegedly threatening to kill his neighbors with a machete earlier this month.

Karaoke-goers sing a savage tune in parking lot

Someone calling from Montana 35 in Evergreen allegedly thought they heard a fight when they reported hearing yelling and screaming and “threatening-type words as well as lots of swear words,” across the street in a parking lot. Turns, out it may have just been a raucous karaoke night.

Helen Strom Blush Eglsaer, 95

Helen Strom Blush Eglsaer was born Jan. 2, 1921, to Alfred A. Strom and Mary (Smith) Strom in Whitefish. She graduated from Whitefish High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Portland.

Bobcats begin building process at line of scrimmage

BOZEMAN – Montana State football coach Jeff Choate’s philosophy of winning football games from the line of scrimmage out was on full display Wednesday, when he announced the first 17 members of the 2018-19 Bobcat recruiting class.

Painter to lead Crits and Croissants

Sharon Ann Webb, 67

Sharon Ann Webb, 67, passed away on July 1, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with the complications of diabetes.

Nancy Ann Waldenberg, 75

Nancy Ann Waldenberg, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 13, 2021.