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Flathead National Forest clears way for salvage projects following winter windstorms
More than 500 acres of trees downed in December’s windstorms are slated for salvage, say Flathead National Forest …
Kalispell City Council to vote on emergency well repairs
Kalispell City Council is expected to authorize emergency repairs to a public water well on Tuesday and likely begin its transition away from composting biosol…
Stillwater Christian School gets $1M grant from Gianforte Family Foundation for Early Learning Center project
Stillwater Christian School received a $1 million grant from the Gianforte Family Foundation for its Early Learning Center construction project slated to start…
Effort to let nontribal property owners hunt on Flathead Indian Reservation fails
The House Committe on Fish, Wildlife and Parks last week tabled a bill allowing some nontribal members to hunt deer and elk on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Law roundup: Stressed mail carrier allegedly involved in hit-and-run
A mail carrier allegedly backed into a Jeep and almost hit a resident before driving away.
Headlines: Montana's bathroom bill, Glacier Park property ruling, and housing affordability
Bathroom bill poised to become law, judge rules a private home constructed in Glacier Park can stay, and what local experts say about housing affordability in …
The Dude abides (in the Flathead Valley)
Sitting against the back wall, dark sunglasses on despite the dim lighting, Joel Welle is eyeing a plate of nachos on the table in front of him.
Whitefish Council examines rescinding airport hangar permit
Whitefish on Tuesday will determine whether to revoke a permit allowing for a private hanger to be constructed as part of an expansion to the Whitefish Airport.
Law roundup: Neighbor knows what man’s done since last summer
Since last summer, a young man’s “excessively loud” vehicle had allegedly served as a neighborhood alarm clock, waking everyone up around 5:45 a.m.
Investigators find 3rd victim from fiery Wyoming tunnel crash
A third victim was found Sunday in the wreckage from a fiery crash inside a Wyoming highway tunnel that involved 26 cars and trucks, officials said.
Forest Service lays off 360 Montana-based workers
In response to news this week that Montana’s largest land manager is laying off 360 Montana-based federal employees, a spokesperson for the U.S. Forest Service…
Senior service providers across state facing cutbacks
Beatrice O’Donnell lit up at the knock on the door.
Snow bikes make for a unique way to shred the mountain
“A SNO-GO,” I promptly smiled back to him. “Basically, a bike on skis.”
Proposed timber sale on Spencer Mountain, Beaver Lakes draws ire of local recreationists
The conservation group that helped create the Whitefish Trail says a proposed timber sale could damage or close some of the trail network's most beloved areas.
Law roundup: No one injured by woman’s purse
A very drunk woman in her 30s allegedly swung her purse at someone in a Kalispell business, creating a scene, before going outside. No one was injured.
PHOTOS: Barstool Ski Races at Cabin Fever Days 2025
Scenes from the Barstool Ski Races at Cabin Fever Days in Martin City on Saturday, Feb. 15.