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Curiosity for cuisine: Whitefish Chef Earl Reynolds lets twists on classics drive the menu
There are many hallmarks of success in Earl Reynolds' career, but earning a second James Beard Award nomination fo…
Brother faces felony for allegedly threatening sibling with kitchen knife
Erick Navarijo faces one count of felony assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court following his Jan. 2 arrest at a home on Tamarack Way.
Kalispell Public Schools not affected by software data breach
PowerSchool, a software company with a popular student information platform used by K-12 school districts nationwide, including Kalispell Public Schools, experienced a data breach in December.
Kalispell Planning Commission to consider new skybridge at Immanuel Living
Kalispell could be getting another skybridge.
Law roundup: Prank drives stepparent to call police
A man reportedly went into a restaurant to grab a food order while his friend and his 11-year-old stepchild waited in his truck and became alarmed when the friend got in the driver’s seat and took off.
Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages, officials say
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks …
Pete Hegseth vows to bring 'warrior culture' if confirmed as Trump's defense secretary pick
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a "warrior culture" at the Pentagon, portr…
Headlines: Snowpack trending ahead of normal, Libby man pleads not guilty to animal cruelty, and grizzlies remain protected
NW Montana snowpack trending ahead of normal, Libby man pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges, and U.S. will keep protecting more than 2,000 grizzlies
Big Sky Now: Montana State falls short in thriller against NDSU
The FCS Championship game lived up to the hype, with Montana State and North Dakota State battling it out in a nail-biting 35-32 finish.
Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith's report on Trump's Jan. 6 case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department can publicly release its investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case, a fed…
Young violinist flourishes on any stage
Violinist JiaJia Farr thrives when she’s performing for an audience. It’s her opportunity to connect with the community whether its playing at local farmers ma…
Kalispell City Council to weigh amending the fire code, funding lead service line replacement effort
Council, which meets at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 201 First Ave. E., is expected to look at fire code amendments to address unsecure, unsafe properties and weigh fu…
Law roundup: Man allegedly harassed via restraining order
A man alleged that his neighbor was harassing him via a temporary restraining order “because he is a Trump supporter.”
Kalispell’s Fair Trade Tattoo focuses on traditional tattoos
From opening a massive shop with Zac Brown from the Zac Brown Band in Georgia to competing on the TV show Ink Masters to making a name for himself in Hawaii, h…
Attorney Tim Wenz to take bench as Flathead County Justice of the Peace
Flathead County commissioners last month appointed Tim Wenz to fill a vacancy created when former Justice of the Peace Paul Sullivan was elected in November to…
Flathead Warming Center launches new initiatives amid legal fight with Kalispell
The Flathead Warming Center rolled out a series of new initiatives on Tuesday, including a hotline, law enforcement liaison position and a care team that welco…