Local vote counting wraps up

The Flathead County Election Department on Tuesday finished counting close to 400 provisional ballots from the Nov. 6 general election, but those votes didn’t change the outcome of any local races.

Candidate complains about stolen signs

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office got a report Sunday from a West Evergreen Drive address regarding the theft of about 20 political signs, including plywood signs, over the weekend. One of the candidates complaining of being targeted was Mary Reckin, the Democratic candidate in Senate District 4.

Glacier Institute adds new programs

The Glacier Institute is celebrating its 30th year of teaching and bringing the wonders of nature to students of all ages.

Kalispell plans water-line, storm-water projects

Kalispell is asking for bids for a water-line replacement project along First Avenue East North and for phase one construction work to improve storm water drainage in the South Meadows neighborhood.

Local artist's work graces gallery in North Carolina

Four paintings by a Kalispell artist now are on display in North Carolina.

Legals for February, 3 2023

Arizona teen Alicia Navarro missing for nearly 4 years shows up safe at Montana police station

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona teenager who disappeared nearly four years ago is safe after walking into a police station in Montana, authorities said.

FVCC Foundation spring event raises funds for student scholarships

With over 100 guests in attendance, the evening raised over $70,000 for student scholarships.

Kathleen Louise Lee, 51

Kathleen Louise Lee, 51, of Troy, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 17, 2017, due to an accident on the road construction site she was working in Livingston.

Daines to discuss fires at tele-town hall

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines will host a tele-town hall on Wednesday to discuss the wildfire season.

Timothy F. McLure, 53

Timothy F. McLure, 53, of Polson, died unexpectedly Friday, July 22, 2011, in Missoula.

Thomas Kreber, 68

Thomas Kreber, 68

FVCC students eligible for grant funding

Students enrolled at Flathead Valley Community College for the fall semester are eligible for CARES Act grant funding.

Robert ‘Bob’ Jorgenson, 92

Robert “Bob” Alvin Jorgenson, 92, passed away March 8, 2022, surrounded by family at home.

Virus cancels exams and jeopardizes Chinese students' plans

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Universities that rely on international enrollment are expected to take a big hit in the next academic year as canceled entrance exams and travel restrictions in China because of the coronavirus make it impossible for students to enroll and attend college.

Legals July 6, 2019

No. 26337 PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County did this 2nd day of July, 2019 approve payroll and claims for payment in the amount of $6,767,059.03 for the period beginning June 1, 2019 and ending on June 30, 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 2nd day of July, 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 July 6, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

Democrats fret as virus halts in-person voter registration

PHOENIX (AP) — The coronavirus is idling a potentially powerful force in the Democratic Party — liberal canvassers who go door to door or cruise through public gatherings, clipboard in hand, to register new voters.

Legals April 3, 2019

No. 25935 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a change in the zoning designation in a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from CCC-1 Commercial Country Corner - Class 1 to B-2 General Business. The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from CCC-1 Commercial Country Corner - Class 1 to B-2 General Business are described as: Tract 1: A tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said section 17; thence West along the Southerly boundary of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, a distance of 233.71 feet to a point; thence North a distance of 60.00 feet to the True Point of Beginning of the tract of land being described and also being on the Northerly boundary line of Highway No. 326; thence West and parallel with the Southerly boundary line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and following along said highway right of way, a distance of 104.36 feet to a point; thence North 01°21'30" West, a distance of 208.71 feet to a point; thence East and being parallel with the Southerly boundary line of the tract of land being described, a distance of 104.36 feet to a point, thence South 01°21'30" East and being parallel with the Westerly boundary line of the tract of land being described, a distance of 208.71 feet to the Point of Beginning. Shown on Deed Exhibit recorded in Book 501, Page 865 Tract 2: Certificate of Survey No. 2452, a tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the CCC-1 and B-2 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations, on file for public inspection at the Flathead County Commissioners' Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the County Planning & Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the County Planning & Zoning Office's website at: flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Commissioners' Office and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 9th day of April, 2019 at 10:30 o'clock a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Bigfork Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office prior to the hearing. DATED this 22nd day of January, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Philip B. Mitchell Philip B. Mitchell, Chairperson March 27, April 3, 2019 MNAXLP _________________________

Legals for July, 16 2023

Local filmmaker committed to making movies at home

'Treasure State'