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PHOTOS: Memorial Day ceremony in Whitefish honors fallen troops
Whitefish VFW Post 276 hosts a Memorial Day ceremony at the Whitefish Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026.
US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of st…
Two closing arguments show the stark choice between Trump and Harris
NEW YORK (AP) — In the shadow of the White House, seven days before the final votes of the 2024 election are cast, Kamala Harris vowed to put country over part…
Harris promises to 'represent all Americans' after Biden's remark on Trump supporters and 'garbage'
Kamala Harris said Wednesday that she disagrees "with any criticism of people based on who they vote for," reacting after President Joe Biden's reference to Do…
Northwest Montana’s rare species have vital role in ecosystems
The northern bog lemming is a small, rust colored rodent with a short tail and a hairy snout. Active year-round, day and night, the animal is often found in th…
Troy seeks new mayor after abrupt resignation
The city of Troy is looking for a new mayor.
Plane that crashed into Hungry Horse Reservoir last year ran out of gas
A plane that crash-landed into the Hungry Horse Reservoir last November ran out of fuel, according to a National Transportation Board investigation published O…
Law roundup: Differences hugged out rather than punched out
Someone reportedly thought two men were about to start fighting when they were told to leave an apartment and began arguing outside.
Kalispell City Council abandons legislation limiting downtown cruising
Kalispell City Council hit the brakes on a proposal to curb downtown cruising Monday, instead asking that motorists stay respectful and within the bounds of ex…
Bird flu found in backyard flock in Flathead County
The case is the 25th detection linked to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak, which began in early 2022 in Montana. The last confirmed bird flu infe…
Local Events: Halloween thrills and Wylie Gustafson's yodeling Press Play
Get ready for a wild week of spooky fun and legendary music!
The first presidential election since the Jan. 6 attack will test new guardrails from Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — This presidential election, the first since the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol, will be a stress test of the new systems and guard…
Voters drowning in ads from 'obscene' amounts of cash flooding Montana U.S. Senate race
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — After 18 years working to topple Montana Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, Republicans in Big Sky Country see potential victory and contro…
Contract in place for Holland Lake Lodge sale
Eric Jacobsen, a private equity investor who splits his time between Park City, Utah, and Whitefish, announced earlier this month that he has secured a contrac…
Fish and Wildlife Commission issues proposed wolf trapping season regulations
Montana’s wolf trapping season will again run from Jan. 1 through Feb. 15 in western and most of central Montana – the same as last year’s season following a f…
Law Roundup: Man grabs unknown teen by ear to get him to shape up
A man in a fast-food restaurant allegedly felt the need to grab an 18-year-old's ear and tell him, “To stop disrespecting business,” as he tried to walk outside.