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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…
Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed, reversing lower cour…
Quilter uses colors to bring out the art in traditional patterns
Walking around Barb Taylor’s home her enthusiasm for art in many different mediums becomes apparent.
Whitefish looks to update affordable townhouse project agreement
Whitefish City Council on Monday will consider updating the city’s agreement to allow for a greater range of purchase prices on homes in the Depot Park townhom…
Law roundup: Man gets on his knees refusing to move
A vehicle came upon a drunk man allegedly standing in the middle of the road at 1:46 a.m. As the vehicle crept closer he eerily “got down on all fours” and ...
Conceptual plans emerge for luxury resort in Lakeside
Four years ago, Glenn Housman invested in 100 acres at the end of Blacktail Heights Road atop a knob above Lakeside.
Applications for state property tax assistance programs due Monday
Low-income Montanans seeking help paying their property tax bills have until Tax Day this coming Monday, April 15, to apply for aid through two state relief programs administered by the Montana Department of Revenu…
Iran launches missile and drone attack on Israel
Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented…
Glacier Park's Sun Road plowed beyond The Loop
Glacier National Park could see a spring snowstorm Tuesday into Wednesday, the National Weather Service is warning, and the higher elevations could see a foot …
Families that adopt eligible to receive a credit this tax season
Families who adopted on or after July 1, 2022 are eligible for a refundable tax credit alongside their 2023 tax return.
Whitefish hosts weatherization and electrification workshop
The city of Whitefish is hosting a weatherization and electrification workshop on April 30.
Housing Whitefish disburses first payments for assistance program
Housing Whitefish has distributed the first payments for the Whitefish Workforce Assistance Program.
Law roundup: Neighbor child commits foul with noisy play
Deeming the behavior of a neighborhood child offsides, a resident phoned the Kalispell Police Department hoping they could give a red card.
Native UM student works to create missing persons database
Haley Omeasoo was already studying forensic science at the University of Montana when she saw the poster that redefined her life. The 2017 poster announced…
FVCC’s kids college registration begins
Flathead Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center Kids College summer classes registration began April 10.
Biologist discusses trout during FVCC STEM Colloquium
Flathead Valley Community College STEM Colloquium presents speaker Sam Bourret from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks on Friday, April 26 at noon.