Swan Lake
Swan Lake, MT · Real Estate
Lake County Leader
Legals for November, 5 2026
William P. Williams, IV FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC 324 Main SW Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-4470 Attorney for Personal Representative bill@fgwilliamslaw.com MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SALLY ANN JACKSON Deceased. CAUSE NO. DP-26-66 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. All creditors of the decedent having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be Aforever barred as creditors of the decedent. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, must either be mailed to JEFFERY ANDREW JACKSON, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o FRENCH, GRAINEY & WILLIAMS, PLLC, 324 Main SW, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 15TH day of October 2026. JEFFERY ANDREW JACKSON, Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 22ND, 29TH, AND NOVEMBER 5TH 2026 MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a
Whitefish Pilot
Whitefish Democratic candidate for Flathead County commissioner outlines plans for the position
Nathan Dugan, 36, planned to step out of the public eye after his second unsuccessful bid for Whitefish City Council in 2025. "I wasn't really planning to run for anything, any time soon," said Dugan, who moved to Whitefish from northeast Ohio in 2015 after earning a doctorate in physical therapy from Columbia University. But when he skimmed this year's candidate list for Flathead County Commissioner District 1, he felt solid about his chances of winning the Democratic primary — especially since Whitefish developer Casey Malmquist filed to run as an independent. "I wouldn't have run if Casey Malmquist had decided to run as a Democrat," Dugan said. "He probably would have beat me in the primary." Dugan handily defeated his eventual Democratic opponent, Colton Little, in the June primary with 66% of the vote. And Malmquist dropped from the race after he failed to file the necessary paperwork. That left Dugan as the sole challenger to incumbent Republican County Commissioner Brad Abell, 67, in the Nov. 3 election. The Democrat said the county's all-Republican board of commissioners could benefit from a little diversity. "They're thinking about things the same way," Dugan said. "Nobody's asking those questions or maybe pointing
Fairfield Sun Times
Forstag rallied supporters in Bozeman as District 1 race tightened
BOZEMAN, Mont. — As President Trump visited Kalispell to campaign for Republican Congressional District 1 nominee Aaron Flint, Democratic nominee Sam Forstag spent the evening hosting a counter rally at the Filling Station in Bozeman,. Forstag said his focus is on issues he said matter to Montanans, including housing...
montanarightnow.com
Forstag rallied supporters in Bozeman as District 1 race tightened
BOZEMAN, Mont. — As President Trump visited Kalispell to campaign for Republican Congressional District 1 nominee Aaron Flint, Democratic nominee Sam Forstag spent the evening hosting a counter rally at the Filling Station in Bozeman,. Forstag said his focus is on issues he said matter to Montanans, including housing...
Flathead Beacon
At 100 and Beyond, Centenarians Gather in Kalispell
On Wednesday afternoon, community members gathered in Kalispell to celebrate the lives of the state’s eldest residents, some of whom traveled hundreds of miles to attend. As such, things started a little later than intended. “When you turn 100, you get to have people wait for you,” said Tessa...
Flathead Beacon
Workforce Rental Units to Open Up in South Whitefish Housing Development
New rental homes are coming to Whitefish this fall as the first phase of Alpine 93/40 — an apartment community at the intersection of Highway 93 and Highway 40 — nears completion. Twelve income-restricted apartments are expected to become available following the completion of the project’s first phase,...
Whitefish Pilot
Flathead Valley developer Ruis responds to federal indictment
Flathead Valley developer Alvin “Mick” Ruis and two other men face federal charges of major fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and criminal forfeiture from a case involving scaffolding contracts with the U.S. Navy in 2020 and 2021. Ruis and his co-defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges, were released on their own recognizance and vigorously deny the charges. Ruis is represented by attorneys Jan Ronis and Gretchen von Helms. “Mr. Ruis has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent,” Von Helms said Monday. “Mr. Ruis has no prior record and has spent his whole life following the rules in order to build successful businesses.” According to a grand jury indictment that was unsealed Sept. 3 in the Southern District of California, Ruis, Isaiah Levi Diehl of Helena and Shawn Peilun Huang of San Diego allegedly conspired to secure contracts for scaffolding with the U.S. Navy. In the indictment, federal prosecutors claim that the three secured scaffolding contracts through one company, owned by Huang, when the actual work would be done by either Diehl’s or Ruis’ company. The Naval’s Regional Maintenance centers in San Diego, and Mayport, Florida, both utilized small business set aside contracts called commercial and industrial service
NBCMontana
New housing development opens in Kalispell as demand continues
KALISPELL, Mont. — On Wednesday, a new housing development officially opened in Kalispell. Hayden Homes celebrated its grand opening of Eagle Valley Ranch, a new single-family home community. Homes in the community range from 1,408 to 3,195 square feet. Houses will include three to five bedrooms, as well as...
Whitefish Pilot
New zoning district heads to Council with Planning Commission recommendation
The Whitefish Planning Commission fielded several public comments before voting to add a new zoning district called micro-lot residential to the established zoning districts. The vote was 3-2 in favor of recommending the new district with Commission Chair Whitney Beckham and commission member Scott Wurster voting in opposition. The City Council is scheduled to hear the item on Oct. 5. The change allows for reasonably priced, residential developments with small lots, like Trailview in Whitefish. The neighborhoods would have tiny homes, townhomes, cottages or row-house type developments. Part of Vision Whitefish 2045, the community plan adopted in April, was a placetype called compact suburban neighborhood to accommodate lots of about 2,500 square feet to “increase density while keeping a suburban feel,” according to the staff report. That notion is expanded by the WR-M micro-lot residential zone, which allows a minimum lot size of 2,400 square feet and sublot sizes of 1,200 square feet for townhomes and row houses. Side setbacks are 5 feet, and front and rear setbacks are 10 feet. City Councilor Ben Davis said in a letter to the commission that the ordinance doesn’t go far enough, and said developments like Trailview should be allowed anywhere in town.
kitchentablenews.org
New Housing Development Emerges on Columbia Falls Superfund Site
COLUMBIA FALLS — The former Columbia Falls Aluminum Company plant site, within a federal Superfund area, is seeing new development for the first time since its closure in 2009. Developer Mick Ruis is spearheading a 78-acre project that promises over 400 housing units and future commercial spaces. At a press event, Gov. Greg Gianforte and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin praised the initiative, calling it a pivotal step in revitalizing the blighted region.
Flathead Beacon
State and Federal Officials Tour CFAC Superfund Site as Residential Development Gets Underway
Several local, state and federal officials — including Gov. Greg Gianforte and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin — snaked through the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company (CFAC) Superfund site in a parade of cars on Thursday, making stops across the property to be briefed on the site’s remediation progress.
NBCMontana
Conrad Mansion is window into Kalispell’s past
KALISPELL, Mont. — For 131 years, the Conrad Mansion has stood as a window into Kalispell’s past. Built in 1895, the home was a showcase of wealth and modern technology for its time, and much of what’s inside today is still original to the Conrad family. Charles...
Flathead Beacon
Kalispell Councilors Discuss Purchasing Land for Affordable Housing
Mayor Ryan Hunter began Monday’s Kalispell City Council work session with an admission that he had brought the two items on the agenda – affordable housing and short-term rentals – before the council for a “lengthy discussion.”. “Obviously this stems from my interest in addressing the...
Whitefish Pilot
Bank stabilization required for new townhome along Whitefish River
A new development adjacent to Whitefish's Veterans Memorial Bridge is slated to be a three-unit townhome after undergoing an atypical permitting process. The developing building is on the west bank of the Whitefish River across from Kay Beller Park at 1 W. Second St. The project is part of a larger planned unit development that was originally approved in 2004 with the subdivision approval granted in August 2006. The property owner of the 1.3-acre river-adjacent lot is Fifth Avenue Partners, LLC of Tallahassee, Florida. Whitefish city code designates a 20-foot setback along the Whitefish River. There is also a buffer zone of 75 feet or the top of the bank, whichever is greater. However, according to city of Whitefish planners, the project was exempt from the city's water quality protection requirements because the lot was created during a specific approval window, dated April 3, 2006 to March 3, 2008. While exempt from the city's water quality protection, the developers were required to obtain a 310 permit from the Flathead Conservation District. The Montana Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act of 1975 mandates 310 permits with the intention of protecting streams and rivers and the lands adjacent. The law requires any
Char-Koosta News
SKHA Opens New Transitional Supportive Housing in Ronan
PABLO — The Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority (SKHA) cut the ribbon on its newest Transitional Supportive Housing facility Aug. 20, celebrating the opening with staff, contractors and the families who will live there. The facility builds on the model of SKHA’s Transitional Living Center in Pablo, offering a...