Rickie Lee Noland, 71

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Rickie Lee Noland, 71, born Nov. 28, 1952, in Whitefish to Jack Noland and Elizabeth Allred Noland.

Law roundup: Men hold power tool closeout from truck

Kalispell Police Department received a report of two suspicious men who were allegedly selling what looked like power tools out the back of a truck.

Legals for December, 24 2023

Grappling with crowded jail, Flathead County eyes new facility

The Flathead County Detention Center for more than a decade has seen its capacity “repeatedly pushed to the brink and beyond,” according to a needs assessment of the jail.

Montana's labor force hits all-time high

Job growth in Montana continues to thrive as the state’s total workforce reached a new all-time high last month.

Flathead boys 2nd at Best of West; Lady Brawlers 6th

PASCO, Wash. — While Newberg, Oregon got back to the top spot Friday, Flathead coach Jeff Thompson was quite pleased with his Brave Brawlers at the two-day Best of the West wrestling tournament.

Whitefish Community Foundation awards $50,000 for restoration of Big Creek

The Glacier Institute is the official education partner of Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest, serving local youth, adults and families with courses and camps that foster connection with the natural world.

Founder of Salish Kootenai College remembered for contributions to community

Many flags across the Flathead Reservation are flying at half-mast this week in honor of Dr. Joe McDonald, a visionary educator and tribal leader who died last Thursday, Dec. 14. The founder of Salish Kootenai College was 92.

John Love, 87

John Bracy Love, 87, nationally known numismatist, went to meet his Lord on Dec. 19, 2023.

Brave Brawlers win Best of West Duals

An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Newberg High in the final match gave Flathead — which rallied to tie the Oregon power, 36-36 — the victory in the Best of the West Duals finals.

Legals for December, 22 2023

Classic Albums Live presents Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumors’

The Canada-based Classic Albums Live performs the Fleetwood Mac album “Rumors” on Jan. 12 at the Wachholz College Center.

History museum announces lineup for popular John White Series

This year, the lineup for the Northwest Montana History Museum’s popular John White Series talks will dig into the topics of bears, motorcycle adventuring, indigenous food and Meriwether Lewis’ mom.

Tickets on sale to see country singer RaeLynn

RaeLynn, a two-time Academy of Country Music New Female Vocalist nominee, is coming to Kalispell.

Conman sentenced for stealing $150K from Kalispell resident

U.S. District Judge Donald Malloy, who presided over the case, also ordered Eddly Joseph, 44, of Gainsville, Florida to pay about $1.23 million in restitution to seven victims and undergo two years of supervised release following his prison stint.

Legislation would assist in tribal management of bison

Leaders from the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes praised legislation introduced in Congress last month that centers tribal sovereignty into the management of bison herds on tribal lands.

Letters to the editor Dec. 21

Letters to the editor Dec. 21

Parents criticize Helena Flats School following charges against superintendent

Superintendent Andy Maheras earlier this month pleaded not guilty to two charges of misdemeanor assault related to the incident. Maheras, who is on paid administrative leave and working from home while the case is pending, was in attendance.

Legals for December, 21 2023

Chess the newest craze at Bigfork Middle School

Move over basketball, football and volleyball, there is a new activity taking the Bigfork Middle School by storm - chess.