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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.
Game check stations see uptick in traffic for opening weekend
Northwest Montana hunters are off to a successful start to the general big game season.
Hundreds of ballots are destroyed after fires are set in ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — Authorities were investigating Monday after early morning fires were set in ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and in nearby Vancouver, Wash…
Philadelphia DA says he is suing Elon Musk's America PAC over its $1 million giveaway
The district attorney of Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit to halt Elon Musk 's $1 million giveaways as part of his political organization's effort boosting Don…
3 people killed in 2 shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three people were killed in two shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments over the weekend, and police haven't ruled out that they might be related.
North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to fight in Ukraine, Pentagon says
BRUSSELS (AP) — North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to train and fight in Ukraine within "the next several weeks," the Pentagon said Monday, in …
US voters concerned about post-election violence and efforts to overturn the results: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — American voters are approaching the presidential election with deep unease about what could follow, including the potential for political vio…
Kalispell City Council to look at ordinances limiting downtown cruising
Downtown Kalispell could go cruise-free in the near future.
Trail journeys inspire hiker to create guides for Glacier National Park
Day Hikes of Glacier National Park map can be found in almost every store in the park and thousands of visitors use it to guide their itinerary every season. I…
Law roundup: Woman allegedly tries igniting yard decor
A man called the Kalispell Police Department alleging that a woman tried to light lawn decor on fire in his front yard after finding burnt matchsticks near a metal planter.
Kalispell shop relies on Chinese medicine to help the community
It’s an approach to medicine that connects physical well-being with the mental, according to James Berry, a doctor of Chinese medicine and co-owner of Jing She…
Driven by learning: Flathead High School automotive program navigates into 75th year
The automotive program is cruising through its 75th year at Flathead High School. Going along for the ride have been generations of graduates who have gone o…
Lions Club ornament sale set
The Kalispell Lions Club’s seventh annual Christmas ornament fundraiser will begin Friday, Nov. 1.
Montana Land Board approves large easement in Salish, Cabinet mountains
The Montana Land Board approved last week the first phase of a large conservation easement in Northwest Montana in a 3-2 vote.
Law roundup: Buyer free to keep playing banjo
Someone who allegedly bought a banjo in Woodland Park about a month ago called the Kalispell Police Department wanting to know if it was stolen.
PHOTOS: Evergreen Trunk-or-Treat
Costumed trick-or-treaters were out in full force collecting pieces of candy as the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the Kalispell Moose Lodge to h…