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Kalispell thrift store focuses on quality in goods it sells

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April 28, 2024

Kalispell thrift store focuses on quality in goods it sells

As thrift stores have become increasingly popular over the last few years, many retailers have upped their prices to keep up with the demand. But these preloved goods sometimes have an even higher price tag than what one might find at a box store.

Justine Van De Riet opened Resurrected Thrift with her parents, James and Danielle Coombs, and her sister, Jaylynn Coombs, in hopes of making thrifted items accessible again using consumer conscientious methods.

“I hear a lot of people saying that the bigger thrift stores are a lot more expensive now than they used to be. We try to find the right price point for people while still being able to keep the lights on,” Van De Riet said.

To get started, the family bought inventory from a thrift store that was closing in Conrad, and they continued to buy secondhand products until they officially opened their Kalispell store in April last year.

Over the years the ambitious family has owned a construction company, an ice cream shop, and a landscaping company and Coombs’ father, James, is currently running for House District 18 in Conrad.

Coombs said that many of her customers refer to the store as being more like a boutique than a thrift store due to the fact that donated items are thoroughly inspected. Afterward, Coombs washes every piece of clothing that comes through the store and places them carefully on a velvet hanger to prevent marks or tearing.

“I have not heard of any other thrift store that washes their clothes and if I have the time, I also try to clean the shoes too before putting them out to try and keep things on the nicer side,” Coombs said.

Before becoming a part owner at Resurrected Thrift, Coombs worked at her father’s construction company. Coombs said she prefers working at the store because of the opportunities she has to talk to people.

“I was recently saved and believing in God has helped me be able to talk with other people,” she said. “I’m opening my horizons in that aspect.”

“Our name comes from the resurrection of Jesus and then the resurrecting of clothes. We’re trying to give them a new life for somebody else.”

While Resurrected Thrift is not a nonprofit, much of the proceeds go to supporting veterans and missionaries.

“Both my parents are veterans and they were both in the air force and that’s how they met. My dad got to see more of the world and went to Italy, Spain, and South Korea, and my mom was stationed here in the U.S. Our country means a lot to us and we just want to try to give to veterans as much as we possibly can because many of them have risked their lives and their health for the country,” said Coombs.

The other portion of proceeds go to Coombs’ church, Faith Baptist Church, to provide for around 50 missionaries’ living expenses in countries including the Congo, Philippines, and Scotland. They also support an organization called Bearing Precious Seed which prints Bibles in 50 different languages and distributes them in over 115 countries.

Coombs loves seeing high quality products get donated and says she frequently sees upscale and brand new clothing come through the store.

“We get a lot of really cool brands in here,” she said. “If we get stuff with the tags still on, I’ll leave them because then people can truly see how good of a deal they’re getting. It’s also important for people to realize that sometimes I can’t go any lower with the prices to still be able to support the things that we want to support.”

Resurrected Thrift is located at 230 E Idaho St, Suite B in Kalispell. To find out more, visit their Facebook page Resurrected Thrift Kalispell or call 406-260-4410.

Reporter Summer Zalesky may be reached at szalesky@dailyinterlake.com.

James Coombs, Jaylynn Coombs, Justine Van De Riet and Danielle Coombs are the owners of Resurrected Thrift in Kalispell. (Courtesy photo)

Resurrected Thrift opened last year in Kalispell. (Summer Zalesky/Daily Inter Lake)

Resurrected Thrift has a variety of items for sale. (Summer Zalesky/Daily Inter Lake)

Resurrected Thrift’s offerings include jewelry. (Summer Zalesky/Daily Inter Lake)

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Montana GOP won’t endorse in federal races this cycle • Daily Montanan

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March 5, 2026

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Montana GOP won’t endorse in federal races this cycle • Daily Montanan

Although newly minted GOP candidates for the U.S. House and U.S. Senate have garnered heavyweight endorsements, the Montana Republican Party said Thursday it won’t throw its support behind any candidates for federal office in the primary.

“The Montana Republican Party (MTGOP) stands behind its deep bench of qualified candidates seeking to represent Montanans and supports a competitive primary process to let voters pick their preferred candidates,” the Montana GOP said in a news release Thursday.

Monday, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced he was retiring due to health concerns once his term ends, and he immediately tapped talk-show host Aaron Flint as his preferred successor in Congress.

Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen and Flathead County Republican Central Committee Chairperson Al Olszewski also filed for the U.S. House as Republicans, as did Ray Curtis of Bonner.

Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines withdrew, and in a statement the same night, announced an endorsement of former U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, who had filed the same day.

In the Senate, Lee Calhoun and Charles Walking Child also filed to run in the Republican primary.

Endorsements for Flint and Alme cascaded. U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed both candidates, and U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy and Gov. Greg Gianforte threw their weight behind Flint and Alme.

Late on Wednesday, the Montana GOP did not immediately have comment on the news Daines, Montana’s senior U.S. senator, had resigned, but Thursday, the party thanked Zinke and Daines for their service.

A news release said the party would not endorse any candidates in the federal primary and would leave the job in the hands of voters.

“The party hopes every candidate will make their case to the public, contrasting their Republican policies and principles with those of Democrats — as well as phony ‘Independents,’” the news release said.

Former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar announced a run for the U.S. Senate as an independent this week.

A tension within the Republican party has emerged in recent years between hardline conservatives and more moderate members, and some legislative primaries illustrate the split.

This week, the state GOP said the number of primaries for state legislative seats shows a high interest from Montanans who want to serve the state and pass Republican policy, and the MTGOP “is glad to see so many Republicans being called to public service.”

In a brief call, MTGOP spokesperson Ethan Holmes said the party had not ruled out endorsements in legislative primaries.

In the news release, however, the MTGOP offered its view of the larger political debate.

“Montana voters know that beyond the primaries, there is a clear choice between Republican and Democratic governance; one path leads to lower taxes, less crime and stronger families, and the other leads to higher taxes, more crime, and social decay,” MTGOP Chairperson Art Wittich said in a statement.

The news release also said the state GOP is working “tirelessly to deliver a Bright Red Future” at both the state and federal level and looks forward to help candidates whom voters select win in November.

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Montana Lottery Powerball, Lotto America results for March 4, 2026

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March 5, 2026

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The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at March 4, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from March 4 drawing

07-14-42-47-56, Powerball: 06, Power Play: 4

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Winning Lotto America numbers from March 4 drawing

33-38-39-47-51, Star Ball: 07, ASB: 02

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Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from March 4 drawing

01-07-08-27, Bonus: 12

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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from March 4 drawing

05-10-26-53-59, Powerball: 06

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Winning Montana Cash numbers from March 4 drawing

03-04-06-08-10

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from March 4 drawing

12-13-36-39-58, Bonus: 03

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.

Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Great Falls Tribune editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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University of Montana president job draws high interest • Daily Montanan

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March 4, 2026

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University of Montana president job draws high interest • Daily Montanan

The search for a new University of Montana president has drawn more than 60 applicants, according to a spokesperson for the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education.

“We do not have an exact count at this time, as several applications are still being completed and additional submissions are expected,” said spokesperson and Deputy Commissioner Galen Hollenbaugh in an email earlier this week.

In January, then-UM-President Seth Bodnar announced his resignation to pursue other public service. Wednesday, the final day of filing, he announced he was running as an independent for the U.S. Senate to try to unseat Republican incumbent Steve Daines.

Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian earlier said that with the advice of AGB Search, a firm that’s helped the Montana University System conduct other executive searches, he would undertake an expedited process to appoint a new president.

Christian has been providing brief updates on a website dedicated to the search. Last week, he said he and AGB Search are reviewing applications, and the pool of candidates was “strong and diverse.”

The commissioner also announced he was convening a small working group to assist in the search, members who “represent a variety of perspectives to assist in vetting and narrowing this field of exceptional candidates.”

In an email this week, Hollenbaugh identified the members of the working group who are assisting Christian with application review as: