In business discussions, continuity typically refers to the ability to keep a business going during a disaster or mishap, or some sort of trouble – perhaps even the death or sickness of the owner. But, that’s not the kind of continuity I’m talking about. Continuity income is also called recurring revenue, but they aren’t exactly […]

Last night, prolific local author, freelance writer and wildlife biologist Douglas H. Chadwick spoke with Columbia Falls Troop 41 Scouts about his recent adventures as far away as Antarctica and Nepal, and as close as Glacier Park. Chadwick, who has authored numerous books, National Geographic stories and other pieces, has several projects coming out in […]

The Whitefish Bulldogs met up with 24 other schools from all over the state to compete at the Speech and Debate Flathead Invitational. With 24.5 points, Whitefish trailed in second place for ABC schools following first place Loyola with 72 points. Adam Harris and Joe Mazur took second place in Novice Policy Debate. Extemporaneous speaker […]

The Kalispell Police and Flathead County Sheriff’s reports for Tuesday and Wednesday morning included the following: 9:35 a.m. A teacher in Bigfork called because she thought one of her students smelled of marijuana. When deputies arrived they found that the odor was not that of pot, but of cologne. 9:41 a.m. A woman in Lakeside […]

On a map, the current northern boundaries of the city of Kalispell resemble something a child might draw on an Etch-a-sketch, and the rural fire departments surrounding the city say the haphazard borders make it increasingly difficult to provide adequate protection. Kalispell city officials, on the other hand, answer that the issue is not new, […]

As a first-time homeowner, I’m quickly getting an education in suburban life. The first weekend in my new home, following a raucous house-warming party, I was reminded that I’m not in college any more, nor even a college town. I’m a single man surrounded by families that have bedtimes, appointments and other responsibilities (I think […]

HELENA (AP) – The managers of Utah’s Zion National Park missed an opportunity when 10 spectacular acres of privately owned land within the park’s boundaries came onto the market. The managers wanted Zion to buy up the property and protect it from further development because of its world-class view of the park’s awesome, 3,800-foot red […]

MISSOULA (AP) – Heavy, wet snow left thousands of homes and business in western Montana without power Monday evening. The outages were affecting 1,000 to 1,500 NorthWestern Energy customers in the Hamilton area and another 4,000 in the Missoula area, including Alberton, Lolo, Bonner and Clinton, company spokeswoman Claudia Rapkoch said. “We are expecting that […]

That frozen plastic-wrapped Butterball is no comparison to the wild bird that hunts and pecks across Flathead Valley. “We have a big population of wild turkeys,” says Dwight Bergeron, wildlife biologist with Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. “The turkey population tends to be going up, and they are expanding their range.” These wild turkeys – […]

The Whitefish City Council election is the gift that keeps on giving. After two recounts and a 150-ballot discrepancy caused by overstuffed voting machines, a hand count Monday morning showed Martin McGrew and Turner Askew each have 696 votes. By state law, the city council will have to appoint either McGrew or Askew at an […]

Speaking to the Flathead Coalition Monday night about mining projects in British Columbia north of Glacier National Park, an expert in international water and energy law told concerned valley residents that legal precedent is on the side of Montanans. “On this one, you’re fighting on the side of the angels,” Richard Paisley, professor of law […]

If you are selling your home or property, or you are thinking of selling in the near future, now more than ever is the time to have it priced right! To be sure your property is priced correctly; here are some tips that will help you. A realtor can assist and guide you through the […]

Real Estate is a multi-faceted profession, much of the public does not clearly understand the inner workings, I hope this helps. Real Estate starts with a Seller who holds marketable title on a piece of real property. The property must be free of infringements, meaning clear of liens, all owners on the deed must mutually […]

Good morning and happy Revolution Day to our Mexican readers. At a Flathead Coalition meeting last night in Whitefish, a British Columbia law professor and international water and energy expert said when it comes to disputes over proposed drilling projects north of Glacier Park, Montana has the law on its side. Becky Lomax reports on […]

Last night, the Parks Committee made their recommendation to City Council to select the citizen members of the new Parks Committee to work on planning, design, and future implementation of ideas for the newly acquired riverfront park in Columbia Falls. The Columbia Falls City Council concurred with the Parks Committee’s recommendation at their regular Monday […]