News
Stay current with top stories from Northwest Montana, including local government updates, education news, community issues, public safety, environmental reports, and regional developments.
New owner begins renovating former Outlaw Inn, details plan for extended-stay rentals
Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis has begun renovating the former Outlaw Inn after its previous owner left the bu…
Montana Chamber of Commerce endorses Wilson, Swanson for supreme court
The Montana Chamber of Commerce endorsed candidates in the two Montana Supreme Court races on Thursday on the same day that the American Civil Liberties Union announced it was putting $1.3 million into an education…
Lawmakers considering short-term help for Montana school districts
MISSOULA — The financial challenges facing Montana’s 397 school districts — including how the state determines funding for each — are numerous and often comple…
Man accused of shooting at helicopter facing multiple felonies
The man accused of shooting at a Two Bear Air helicopter during a standoff last week faces multiple felony charges in Flathead County District Court.
Law roundup: Man’s nice tan doesn’t earn pass to loiter
An employee asked Kalispell Police Department officers to move along a shirtless man with a “nice tan” who allegedly loitered on the property for two days refusing to leave “unless the cops were involved.” He left …
Kalispell Planning Commission to revisit residential developments on Tronstad Road
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday is expected to revisit twin residential developments on open land north of the city proposed by two former lawmake…
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his d…
Marion man's body recovered from Hubbart Dam Reservoir
Flathead County search and rescue crews on Sept. 2 recovered the body of a Marion man who was believed to have drowned in Hubbart Dam Reservoir, authorities say.
Local Events: Golden retrievers, movie premiere and a roller derby
This week on the Local Events podcast, we’ve got something for everyone.
Checkmates — Kalispell youths take on national chess competition
Three state chess champions hailing from Kalispell represented Montana at the national level competing in U.S. Chess Federation-sponsored tournaments in Norfol…
Kalispell City Council eyes tax increment funding for workforce housing projects
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider making workforce housing projects eligible for tax increment financing.
Law roundup: Police respond to reported ‘tweaker activity’
Kalispell Police Department responded to a report of alleged “tweaker activity” where two men and a woman were seen tearing apart the inside of a white Nissan sedan and then trying to jump it.
Kalispell shop combines fashion and home decor
Three months after their grand opening, the owners of Hydrangea Home and Elly Jaymes, look forward to a future of continuing to foster that community.
Flathead Valley Parade of Homes returns after years long hiatus
The Parade of Homes features cutting-edge trends in cabinetry, finishes, flooring and technology.
PHOTOS: Two Medicine Pass Trail in Glacier National Park
The trail hustles you up and over a glacial moraine toward the base of Mount Rockwell before turning and ascending the windswept ridgeline. Surrounded by summi…
State wildlife officials propose changes to fishing regulations
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is recommending 48 fishing regulation changes this year ahead of a fall Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting. While most of th…