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Curiosity for cuisine: Whitefish Chef Earl Reynolds lets twists on classics drive the menu
There are many hallmarks of success in Earl Reynolds' career, but earning a second James Beard Award nomination fo…
Law roundup: Man follows teen to the river
A man in his 20s or 30s, who was smoking a cigarette and driving a white car, allegedly stopped to help a 17-year-old put gas in her car and fill the oil tank but didn’t stop there.
Federal court strikes down Flathead National Forest plan
A federal court magistrate has found that the Flathead National Forest has failed to consider the impacts of new road-building projects on grizzly bears and bu…
Lake County officials look for answers on Public Law 28 withdrawal from U.S. Attorney
Frustration seemed to be the tenor this week at the Lake County Courthouse as public officials contemplate their withdrawal from Public Law 280, which has give…
Helena Flats principal selected for Ruder Elementary position
Helena Flats School Principal Allison Hawes will be the new principal of Ruder Elementary School in Columbia Falls.
USS Montana submarine crew visits Veterans Home
Crew members of the nuclear submarine USS Montana paid a visit to the Flathead on Tuesday, including a stop at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.
Brodehl has Democrat challenger for Flathead commission seat
Flathead County commissioner Republican Randy Brodehl will face challenger Democrat Jim Lockwood in this fall’s election.
Montana rancher was trafficking, cross-breeding wild bighorn sheep, Justice Department says
A Montana man pleaded guilty March 12 to two felony wildlife crimes – a conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act and substantively violating the Lacey Act – as part…
U.S. House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn't sell
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sel…
Judge drops several charges against Trump in Georgia election interference case
ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former President Donald Trum…
Columbia Falls council approves affordable housing project
The Columbia Falls City Council last week decided to go ahead with an affordable housing project on Railroad Street on what is now a baseball field.
Whitefish hotelier plans 'food truck park' on vacant Central Avenue lot
A Whitefish hotelier is seeking permission to create an outdoor food truck park and event space on a prominent vacant lot downtown.
FVCC hosts UM speaker author Peter Hessler
Flathead Valley Community College will host the University of Montana’s Mansfield Dialogues speaker Peter Hessler on campus on Thursday, April 4.
Whitefish Community Foundation awards funds for pantry at C-Falls High
Since 2018, Land to Hand has operated a small pantry at the high school, serving 50 to 60 students per week with basic needs.
More than 300 candidates file to run for Montana Legislature seats in 2024
Republicans will be on the ballot for every legislative seat in Montana this November, while Democrats were able to recruit more candidates this year than they…
Candidates set for Montana's statewide races
A look at who’s filed for federal and statewide offices in Montana.