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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…
Neighbors unhappy with subdivision near Columbia Falls, but state says developer following law
Members of a rural Columbia Falls homeowners association are raising concerns about a subdivision near Meadow Lake Resort, but the developer says it’s followin…
Flathead Warming Center supporters take to the streets to show solidarity with homeless population
The Flathead Warming Center on Monday organized a welcome-back celebration for shelter guests after reopening for overnight stays last week.
Single-hook restriction expanded for Flathead River
The state Fish and Wildlife Commission on Tuesday approved updated fishing regulations that include an expanded single-hook restriction on the Flathead River.
Civil rights investigation into Kalispell Public Schools involves softball schedules, district officials say
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has sought information about girls' softball schedules from Kalispell Public Schools as part of a Ti…
Law roundup: Pranksters really stick a fork in it
A woman reportedly walked outside to find about 150 forks staked into her yard, tine side down, and called Kalispell Police Department, concerned it was a hate crime over a letter to the editor she penned before th…
Kalispell's Matt Regier elected Senate president
Senate and House Republicans, selecting leaders who will preside over the 2025 Legislature, chose Senator-elect Matt Regier, R-Kalispell, as Senate president a…
Local Events: Ski flick, book fest, ladies' night and Season of Soul
November in Montana means more than chilly mornings and snowy peaks; it’s a season full of community celebrations, cozy gatherings, and festive shopping events.
Montana Democrats face an underfunded future
At $273 million and counting, Montana’s just-ended 2024 U.S. Senate race is the state’s most expensive political race ever, and likely its last big-dollar fede…
Dispute over allegedly stolen camper lands 40-year-old in court
A dispute involving an allegedly stolen camper in late October netted a 40-year-old man felony and misdemeanor charges in Flathead County District Court.
Election Day in Flathead County went smoothly despite high turnout, officials say
Despite overwhelming voter turnout again this year, the general election in Flathead County went smoothly with the final ballot cast at 1 a.m., Nov. 6, electio…
Four Flathead Valley veterans receive award from Gianforte
Four veterans from the Flathead Valley were among those honored by Gov. Greg Gianforte with the 2024 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation on Monday.
Law roundup: Bat woman allegedly assaults man
A woman wielding a baseball bat allegedly attacked a man holding a chair as they took an argument into the streets.
Kalispell Planning Commission begins work on new land use plan
The Kalispell Planning Commission will begin developing a new land use plan and regulations for the city on Tuesday.
News Now: Key election results and police chase in Flathead Valley
We cover the latest election results, including significant wins in Flathead Valley and the passage of a historic constitutional amendment on abortion rights.
Fire knocks out Flathead Valley radio station's transmitter building
A fire engulfed local radio station KOFI’s AM transmitter building early Saturday morning.