News
Stay current with top stories from Northwest Montana, including local government updates, education news, community issues, public safety, environmental reports, and regional developments.
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…
Spring safety day May 18
Logan Health holds its eighth annual Spring Into Safety Kid’s Day on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Trade Center at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. The event is free and open to the whole family.
Settlement over Bigfork subdivision would allow developer to resubmit plan
A lawsuit filed by the developer behind a proposed Bigfork subdivision against Flathead County following denial of the project appears to be headed for a settl…
Law roundup: Good Samaritan turns in money left at ATM
A Good Samaritan calling the Kalispell Police Department from Lakeside wanted officers to know he reportedly turned in $200 left at an ATM, to the bank.
PHOTOS: Flathead Valley Community College Class of 2024 commencement ceremony
Flathead Valley Community College celebrated the class of 2024 at its 56th commencement ceremony inside McClaren Hall at the Wachholz College Center on Friday,…
Libby Care Center celebrates World War II vet's 102 birthday
Thursday, May 2 was a special day at the Libby Care Center of Cascadia when World War II veteran Don Engel celebrated his 102nd birthday.
Governor's housing task force reviewing recommendations to spur home construction
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s Housing Task Force on Thursday discussed draft recommendations to encourage more supply and density of housing.
Officials no longer seeking kidnapping charge against Kalispell man
Citing new information about what authorities initially described as an attempted abduction in Kalispell last week, officials said they are no longer seeking a felony charge against a 38-year-old man arrested durin…
Family Forestry Expo showcases natural resources
The weeklong event includes visits by area fifth-grade students and wraps up on Saturday, May 11 when families are invited to the expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kalispell Public Schools administrators set to take on new roles
The board of trustees have approved hiring current staff for positions including K-8 assistant superintendent, Kalispell Middle School principal, Flathead High…
Heritage Academy, a hybrid private and home school program, expands
Located on East Evergreen Drive, Heritage Academy uses a 20,000-square-foot building with 14 classrooms. The portable classroom can accommodate 48 students and…
Fourth generation Griz graduate carves path of research at UM
Before Drew Engellant became a Griz like his parents, grandparents and great-grandparents before him, he grew up in Kalispell with a keen appreciation for the …
Gianforte reiterates aggressive strategy for dousing wildfires during annual briefing
Gov. Greg Gianforte reiterated his administration’s aggressive approach to fighting wildfires during an annual fire briefing in Helena on Wednesday.
Law roundup: Praying man makes passerby suspicious
Overhearing a person they assumed was homeless praying for a missing girl from Pablo, a passerby surreptitiously recorded him and alerted the Kalispell Police Department.
Zinke, Rosendale vote to keep House Speaker Johnson in office
Montana Republican Reps. Ryan Zinke and Matt Rosendale voted Wednesday to prevent the ouster of House Speaker Mike Johnson.
May storm improves outlook, but drought concerns persist for Montana
This week’s widespread, wet storm has brought a measure of relief to parts of Montana reeling from one of the driest winters on record, but water managers say …