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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Collaborative art installation project takes shape at Whitefish High School
Whitefish High School and the Stumptown Art Studio along with several local businesses joined forces three years ago to start work on a large-scale art install…
ImagineIF begins new fall programming for kids and teens
These programs offer educational activities and inviting spaces for kids and teens after school.
Bread business rises to provide healthy sourdough
The home-cooked, unprocessed, made-from-scratch meals were a key element of rehabilitation, and eventually inspired Caroline Garrett to start her bread-making …
Testifying before congress, Brodehl calls for more representation from gateway communities
Flathead County Commissioner Randy Brodehl told Congress last week that without a policy shift, communities that serve as gateways to national parks and other …
Law roundup: Woman clumsily pepper sprays merchandise
A manager called the Kalispell Police Department to report a woman who allegedly purchased pepper spray and accidentally sprayed it onto pairs of sunglasses, causing more than $1,800 in damage. The manager said
Montana to apply for federal money for children’s meals for summer 2024
Montana’s health department director said last week the state is applying in January for the next round of federal money that helps pay for meals for children in the summer.
Griz and cub put down after breaking into cabins, freezers
A grizzly sow and her cub were captured and euthanized after several conflicts with people in the Fortine and North Fork areas in northwest Montana.
Kalispell mother joins Washington, D.C. rally on fentanyl crisis
As an advocacy group, Lost Voices of Fentanyl works to raise awareness and ultimately aims to end fentanyl-related deaths in the country. The rally on Sept. 23…
Kalispell Public Schools levy requests focus on safety and technology
Voters have until Oct. 3 to return ballots to Kalispell Public Schools that will decide the fate of technology and levy issues for its elementary and high scho…
Law Roundup: Case of the doughnut thief
A man, who apparently is a known offender, took a doughnut from the grocery store and ate it without paying, according to the Kalispell Police Department.
Nine climbers rescued from peak in Glacier National Park
A group of nine hikers were rescued this week after getting stuck on a mountain near Logan Pass in Glacier National Park.
Logan Health to honor NICU patients and families
Logan Health Children’s will host two events on Saturday, Sept. 23 honoring NICU patients and families.
Prescribed burns planned around Northwest Montana
Flathead National Forest is planning to conduct fall prescribed burning as conditions become favorable, and smoke will be visible from the Flathead Valley.
Flashing beacons to be installed around courthouse
Phase two of the Montana Department of Transportation’s Kalispell couplet project has begun.
Permit required for fall burning season
In anticipation of open burning resuming Oct. 1, people who plan on burning are reminded they need to obtain a permit before burning.