Births

ST. IGNATIUS — Malaija Rain Parker was born on Nov. 4, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 6 pounds, 3 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Eugene Parker and Olivia Longneck of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are Frank and Mary Jo Parker of St. Ignatius. Maternal grandparents are Rebecca Longneck of St. Ignatius and Merle Andrew of Wellpinit, Washington. Malaija joins her sibling, Eugene.

Holt Alfiero RONAN — Holt Sherman Alfiero was born on Oct. 18, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 8 pounds, 1 ounce and 20.5 inches long. Parents are Jesse and Madison Alfiero of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Rob and Nancy Alfiero of Polson. Maternal grandparents ar...

RONAN — Zakai Axel Koenig was born on Aug. 18, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 5 pounds, 11 ounces and 19 inches long Parents are Jake and Courtney Koenig of Polson.  Paternal grandparents are Kim Dan and Kim Ann Koenig of Ronan. Materna...

Apanii Yawakie RONAN — Apanii Ipawanii Yawakie was born on Sept. 21, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 6 pounds, 13 ounces and 20 inches long. Parents are Patrick Yawakie and Regina Mad Plume of CSKT. Paternal grandparents are Mel and Madonna Yawakie of Minneapolis, M...

Sebastian Fortin  POLSON — Zane Fortin is pleased to announce the arrival of his little brother, Sebastian LeeRay Fortin. Sebastian was born July 5, 2023, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 19.5 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Sebastian’s ...

Arthur Gilham RONAN — Arthur Buffalo Hunter Gilham was born on Aug. 2, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 6 pounds, 15 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Elias Gilham and Khaila Houle of Charlo. Paternal grandparents are Christopher Gilham and Mandey Kittson of Rona...

Ry Bastion  POLSON — Wes Bastion is proud to announce the birth of his brother, Ry Gary Bastion. Ry was born June 27, 2023, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 19 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 6.5 ounces. Ry’s parents are Ella Mae and Andrew Bastion...

Samuel Bothel RONAN —Samuel Trygve Bothel was born June 28, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 7 pounds, 5 ounces and 20 inches long. Parents are William and Clara Bothel of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Vicki Bothel of Ronan. Maternal ...

Harper Reese RONAN — Harper Chuck Reese was born on June 5, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Cameron Reese and Tatyana Schenderline of Ronan. Paternal grandparents are Chuck and Crystal Reese of R...

Cal White POLSON — Cal Loyal White was born on April 2, 2023, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 20.28 inches long and weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Cal’s parents are Kiana Brown and Jarod White of Hot Springs. Cal is welcomed by maternal grandparents, Trisha...