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Wildlife experts analyze rare fatal bear attack in Glacier
Nearly three weeks after a 33-year-old hiker was killed in an apparent bear attack in Glacier National Park, quest…
Led by faith, couple serves others around the globe
On Jan. 15, the couple is set to embark on their latest adventure: serving on a medical vessel with Mercy Ships in Papa New Guinea, the eastern half of the isl…
Law roundup: Caller tries to delay scammer’s vacation
Someone calling the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office from Kentucky reportedly wanted to press charges against a person who got ahold of their credit card account information, changed the password and purchased a pl…
Missing Kalispell man found dead near Stillwater River
The body of a missing 58-year-old Kalispell man was found by authorities Saturday morning near Granrud Lane along the Stillwater River.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100
Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term …
Home sales remain even but new inventory could shift Flathead Valley market
In terms of new construction, both Kalispell and Whitefish continue to see multi-family projects dominating the landscape. Several units that have been planned…
Flathead Business Watercooler
Happenings related to business in the Flathead Valley
Libby's Miner celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends
He attributes his longevity to his Christian faith and God.
Montana population growth continues slowing
As of July 2024, the federal agency estimates that Montana has a population of 1,137,223, an increase 5,931 from July of 2023.
Housing program goes before commissioners for vote
NeighborWorks Montana has applied to carry out the program, which provides homebuyers with a loan to assist in lowering the purchase price of a home. Those loa…
Law roundup: Teens charged with taking out the trash
Two young teens were allegedly spotted doing a woman’s dirty work when they got out of the white vehicle she was sitting in and filled a dumpster with trash.
Headlines: EXPLORE Act, corrections lawsuit and GNP's student builders
State sues Flathead County, US Senate passes outdoor recreation package, Columbia Falls students construct park housing in Glacier
Grand gift to North Valley Music School
North Valley Music School received a remarkable holiday surprise recently.
Ronan business uses high-tech oven to 'cook' wood
About a month ago, a new oven arrived in Ronan that weighs 84,000 pounds. It took two or three cranes to unload the beast and maneuver it into its new home at …
Local Events: Celebrate the New Year
From Whitefish Mountain Resort’s torchlight parade and fireworks to the Lil Smokies rocking the Great Northern Bar, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate.
Road work ahead: Major infrastructure projects gain steam in 2025
Several transportation projects are in motion across the Flathead, with more progress planned in 2025