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The Western News
Bow Wow Bash returns to support Kootenai Pets for Life
The 24th annual Bow Wow Bash, the signature fundraiser for Kootenai Pets for Life (KPFL) is set for Saturday at the Libby VFW Harper Erdman Post 1548. Tickets are still available for the event, which will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner tickets are $30 each or $50 for two. Tickets are required to enjoy the catered meal provided by Lola's Asian/Filipino Cuisine. However, no purchase is required to attend and participate in the silent and live auctions. The VFW Post is located at 114 West 2nd St. The Bow Wow Bash is a family-friendly event featuring raffles, a silent auction and a live auction. Tickets may be purchased at the Libby Chamber of Commerce or at the KPFL shelter during business hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call the shelter at 406-293-5735 or visit kootenaipetsforlife.com . The shelter is located at 125 County Shop Road in Libby and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment. The long-running community tradition unites south Lincoln area residents for an evening of fun that directly supports Kootenai Pets for Life, the no-kill, volunteer shelter serving stray and
Yahoo!
Kalispell Farmers Market wraps outdoor season, plans holiday market
The Kalispell Farmers Market's outdoor season is over, but an indoor Holiday Market is coming next Saturday October 17, 2026 to the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
KPAX
Kalispell Farmers Market wraps outdoor season, plans holiday market
Char-Koosta News
Last Off-Reservation Bison Hunt Orientation for 2026 Set For October 21
We have completed eight Off-Reservation Bison Hunt Orientations for the upcoming 2026-2027 season to date. If you missed those, please join us. CS&KT Hunters who have NOT attended a previous Off-Reservation Bison Hunt Orientation, designated hunters and members wishing to request a designated hunter need to attend in order to acquire a tag are required to attend to receive a Bison hunt tag. Members requesting a Designated Hunter need to be approved before the transfer of permit.
Whitefish Pilot
PHOTOS: Whitefish's Oktoberfest kicks off with Local's Night
Local's night at Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish on Thursday, Oct. 1. Local's night at Oktoberfest in Whitefish on Thursday, Oct. 1. The festivities continue Oct. 8-10 at Depot Park. (Eric Parker photo) Bayern brews on tap at Oktoberfest in Whitefish on Thursday, Oct. 1. The festivities continue Oct. 8-10 at Depot Park. (Eric Parker photo) Competitors take park in stein holding at Oktoberfest in Whitefish on Thursday, Oct. 1. The festivities continue Oct. 8-10 at Depot Park. (Eric Parker photo) Down to the final competitors in stein holding at Oktoberfest in Whitefish on Thursday, Oct. 1. The festivities continue Oct. 8-10 at Depot Park. (Eric Parker photo) Local's night at Oktoberfest in Whitefish on Thursday, Oct. 1. The festivities continue Oct. 8-10 at Depot Park. (Eric Parker photo)
Whitefish Pilot
Missing dog activates communities in valley wide search effort
A scared Collie cross was adopted and then bolted from her new owner’s car and into the woods around Whitefish about two months ago. Now, people across the valley are teaming up to bring the dog to safety. There have been about 20 reported sightings of the young dog named Rogue who is still wearing a harness and dragging a leash. In almost all of the sightings, the dog ran away when people called her or walked toward her. What makes this missing dog special is that she “went from a horrible situation, to a shelter, to being on her own in the wilderness, for close to 60 days now,” searcher Haylee Johnson said. “It's heartbreaking.” Trail camera footage placed her in the Lion Mountain area for weeks, but a recent video sighting came from Tamarack Lane near Meadow Lake Golf Club in Columbia Falls. Just days ago, she was seen at the golf driving range near Grouse Mountain, back in Whitefish, but searches think that was likely a different dog. “We desperately need residents throughout Columbia Falls, Meadow Lake, Hungry Horse and surrounding areas to check security cameras, doorbell cameras, trail cameras and any other footage they may have,”
Hungry Horse News
The 2026 Columbia Falls Homecoming Parade, in Pictures
The 2026 Columbia Falls Homecoming Parade, in Pictures The Ruder PTO float. You can never be too safe. Young football players. The weather was perfect. The cross country team rallies. Cheering cheerleaders. The drumline performs. The soccer team was feeling bubbly. Students ride on a float.
Whitefish Pilot
Local singer earns accolades on national stage
Whitefish-born musician Ethan Thompson, performing as Alt Bloom, earned a spot on Queen Latifah’s team on the NBC singing competition “The Voice” last week. Thompson sang "The Bones" by Maren Morris, accompanied by a piano. The judges on the show remarked about Thompson’s range and his ability to span multiple genres. Both country music star Riley Green and Queen Latifah expressed an interest in having Alt on their teams. “You sound amazing,” Latifah said. “When you got into some of those higher registers, all it did was show me you had more.” While he felt good energy from both judges, he chose to partner with Latifah. “I really like that Riley is very much in the music industry – still a touring artist doing his thing, and Queen is someone who's like a legend and she's done a little bit of everything,” he said. Thompson said he liked the way Latifah expresses herself on the show. He said she is honest, sweet and pure when talking to the young performers. She also sang directly to Thompson when trying to sway him to join her team and in that, she was successful. "After she turned and sang to me during that
Lake County Leader
Hemorrhagic disease again causing deer deaths on reservation
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), caused by biting midge flies, has been confirmed to be the source of mortalities in white-tailed deer from the areas surrounding Polson, Ronan, St. Ignatius and Hot Springs and other areas in the Mission Valley. According to a press release from the CSKT Division of Fish, Wildlife, Recreation and Conservation, staff is continuing to monitor the situation. While it isn’t necessary for the public to report additional dead deer suspected of EHD in these areas, potential outbreaks observed in new areas of the Flathead Reservation should be reported by emailing Wildlife@cskt.org or calling the Wildlife Conflict call number at 406-275-2774. EHD is a viral disease that can affect deer, antelope and elk species. It is not contagious to humans. Outbreaks tend to occur near water sources in late-summer and early fall when certain small fly species emerge. The disease can persist in an area for up to three years after an initial outbreak and will likely subside after the first few frosts of the season. While the disease can cause significant die-offs in localized deer populations, the outbreaks are usually short-lived and not widespread. Affected areas are generally localized. CSKT advises that meat from animals that