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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…
GOP primary for western U.S. House district will feature a Todd, Zinke rematch
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke will face a familiar opponent in the Republican primary for Montana’s western congressional district: retired pastor Mary Todd.
Nate Chute Foundation hosts discussion on mountain town mental health
The Nate Chute Foundation will host “Paradise Paradox,” a film screening event, marking the beginning of the 25th annual Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross weekend. Scheduled for Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m…
Father accused of driving drunk with children to meet with probation officer
Prosecutors brought Jacob King, 31, up on a felony criminal child endangerment charge after he allegedly provided a breath alcohol content of .238 at the Adult…
Law roundup: Police may have been target of swatting attempt
The Kalispell Police Department SWAT team reportedly responded to what appeared to be a “swatting” incident after receiving a call March 9 on an admin line (no number) from a man, who refused to give his name and s…
Bigfork artist opens exhibit at Wachholz gallery
The Wachholz College Center’s Wanda Hollensteiner Art Gallery on the campus of Flathead Valley Community College welcomes Montana artist Rand Robbin.
Congressional hearing on the Biden classified documents probe turns into a proxy campaign battle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers turned a Tuesday hearing on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents into a proxy battle between the Democratic presi…
US inflation up again in February in latest sign that price pressures remain elevated
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve and f…
Kalispell meeting to discuss water issues
Flathead residents are invited tonight to a discussion regarding water issues and rights with the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.
Evergreen man accused of breaking into home, attacking resident
An Evergreen man already facing multiple felony cases in Flathead County District Court is accused of breaking down the door of a Shady Lane home earlier this …
Suspect in 2004 stabbing held in county jail
An Oklahoma woman wanted for allegedly stabbing a man near the Blankenship Bridge in the summer of 2004 is being held in the Flathead County Detention Center w…
Steamboat Landing subdivision calls for more than 250 units in Somers
A proposed subdivision adjacent to Somers Middle School could result in the development of 252 residential units.
Panel to discuss Flathead Lake water management
An online panel discussion focused on the Flathead Basin's dams and water management decisions will be held Thursday, March 14.
Law roundup: Driver goes off-roading on lawn
An erratic driver in a spray-painted black and gray pickup nearly hit an ATM and reportedly went off-roading onto a lawn where he drove between apartment buildings.
Emma Stone won, but Lily Gladstone didn't lose
The Academy Awards were full of sure-things, long-awaited anointments and easy predictions. The "Oppenheimer" romp. Ryan Gosling's Ken stealing the show. That …
US, Canada and indigenous groups announce proposal to address cross-border mining pollution
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S., Canada and several indigenous groups announced a proposal on Monday to address pollution from coal mining in British Columbia …