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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…
Lambrecht resigns as CEO of Logan Health-Billings Clinic
Logan Health-Billings Clinic CEO Craig Lambrecht resigned Monday, making way for new co-leadership roles atop the state’s largest hospital system.
Veteran skier oversees solitude of Essex trails
Gumby is a well-known presence at the Izaak Walton where he rents out the skis, oversees trail conditions, and always takes a moment to ask visitors what condi…
Law roundup:Group allegedly gets high in greenhouse
A caretaker called the Kalispell Police Department when some transients set up shop in a man’s greenhouse and were possibly using drugs. T
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Flathead Republicans not completely sold on perceived frontrunner Sheehy
Montana's Republican heavyweights have thrown their support behind Bozeman businessman Tim Sheehy as the GOP’s best shot at unseating incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon T…
Candidates file for election in county races
The list of candidates running for office in Flathead County remains short.
Sinus infection turns life-threatening for Thompson Falls teen
He was flown to Logan Health Children’s hospital in Kalispell the next day for emergency surgery and then would need a second brain surgery that night. On Frid…
Law roundup: Man gives resident the willies
A resident purportedly complained about a tall man hanging around outside their house on multiple occasions. They said he wasn’t doing ...
Police chase ends with arrest in Kalispell
A Kalispell woman is facing felony charges following a pursuit Friday evening that ended with a confrontation with police officers on the east side of Kalispel…
Suspect who fled Kalispell Police has lengthy criminal history, court docs say
Matthew Francisco Cupp, 26, faces one count of felony criminal endangerment in connection with the alleged March 4 chase.
Meetings discuss roundabout planned for Woodland, Conrad Drive intersection
The purpose of the project is to enhance safety at the busy intersection and reduce the number and severity of crashes, according to the Montana Department of …
Kalispell officials plan more testing, possibly shutting down wells with discovery of forever chemicals in drinking water
Kalispell Public Works officials acknowledged Thursday that failing to publicize the detection of forever chemicals in city water earlier was likely a mistake.
Musician Don Lawrence dies at age 94
From 1959 to 1984 Don Lawrence was the band director at Columbia Falls High School. He left a legacy not only at the school but with his musical arrangements h…
Montana Rep. Rosendale drops US House reelection bid, citing rumors and death threat
HELENA (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana announced Friday he would no longer seek reelection — the second time he's filed and dropped out o…
Visually impaired veterans take part in skiing retreat in Whitefish
These eight veterans are from various locations throughout the United States and have served our country honorably.