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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…
Winter Carnival reveals Prime, Duchess
Hillary Crowley was crowned Duchess of Lark and Eric Schmidt was named Prime Minister.
Law roundup: Opening locked door not as easy as butter
A drunk man allegedly tried using a butter knife to break into a woman’s bedroom and then began screaming and slamming doors.
Regier struggles to unite Republicans in state Senate
Senate President Matt Regier, R-Kalispell, said Thursday night that he has “big concerns” about the remaining 86 days of the 69th Legislature after his fractured Republican majority failed to coalesce around leader…
Beagle tapped to lead Libby Middle High School
Scott Beagle was named the interim principal at Libby Middle High School last week following the resignation of former Principal Jim Germany, who was accused of assaulting a student in December.
For Columbia Falls man, every day, a quick swim, mostly in the Flathead River
Like a few hardy folks on New Year’s Day, Dan Long donned a bathing suit and jumped into the Flathead River.
Firefighters hope for a break from fierce winds fueling devastating blazes in Los Angeles area
Firefighters hoped for a break Friday from fierce winds fueling massive blazes in the Los Angeles area that have killed 10 people, obliterated whole neighborho…
Judge sentences Trump in hush money case but declines to impose any punishment
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment, an outcome that cements his convicti…
Law roundup: Man hit with bear spray
A man in his 30s reportedly cried out in pain and screamed, saying he was hit and sprayed with bear spray outside a business where an employee wrapped his hat that was covered in the spray, in plastic.
Former judge-elect pleads not guilty to drug charges in Lake County
A Lake County attorney who had been elected in November to serve as a judge in the 20th Judicial District covering Lake and Sanders counties pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to three felony drug charges.
Ronan man gets prison time for death of young son
A Ronan man was sentenced in district court in Polson Jan. 3 to the Montana State Prison for 10 years for exposing his 13-month-old child to fentanyl, which caused the child’s death.
St. Regis knitter makes good on special request
Some puzzles require a bit of unraveling. That was the case when St. Regis resident Ed Holterman set out to track down a young lad who had requested a special-…
Whitefish Community Foundation holds informational sessions
Whitefish Community Foundation will host informational meetings this month for nonprofits interested in learning about the eligibility requirements and application processes for various grant programs.
Some main roads in Columbia Falls to see improvements in next year
If you’ve seen a rig drilling in the middle of the street in the past few weeks, don’t be alarmed, it’s all part of a project to renovate and rebuild main roads that serve the Columbia Falls High School and Glacier…
Protesters call for tougher laws at arraignment for man accused of fatal DUI
Protesters gathered Thursday outside Flathead County Justice Center before an arraignment hearing for a Corvallis man accused of killing a Kalispell man and in…
Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with scope of devastation
Firefighters began to slow the spread of deadly and devastating fires in the Los Angeles area Thursday after the ferocious winds that drove the fast-moving fla…