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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…
Great Fish Community Challenge sets fundraising record
The ninth annual Great Fish Community Challenge ended Sept. 15 with more than $5.2 million donated to 77 Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations in five weeks.
School district transportation and maintenance departments relocate
Kalispell Public Schools’ transportation, maintenance and grounds departments recently moved into new facilities at 124 School Station Court.
State inks multi-million dollar deal with behavioral health consultants
The Montana state health department has inked a contract that will likely pay millions of dollars to a private consulting group to coordinate a mammoth two-year effort to reform mental health, addiction treatment a…
Montana working on vaccine for fentanyl, heroin overdose
A vaccine to prevent overdosing on fentanyl and one for heroin are in the works at the University of Montana and partner institutions.
Law roundup: Man wants investigation of stolen meth pipe
Law roundup: Man wants investigation of stolen meth pipe
Housing assistance program focus of Whitefish City Council work session
The regular meeting of the Whitefish City Council begins at 7:10 p.m.
Law roundup: Man makes empty threat to pharmacist
A man reportedly threatened to shoot a pharmacist, showing him an empty holster.
Regional bridge tournament comes to Kalispell
More than 200 card players are expected to gather to enjoy the card game this week during the Glacier Regional bridge tournament, which begins Monday at the Hi…
Northwest Montana History Museum combs through collection for yard sale
Running low on storage, volunteers and staff at the Kalispell museum have spent the majority of the year sorting through the collection and finding items that …
Bigfork’s Swan River Gardens grows into 25th year
Though the dilapidated lot proved a challenging makeover, the young couple was undaunted. With a love for the community and sharing knowledge about plants, Swa…
Community briefs
Nate Chute Foundation holds education events on suicide prevention; Lakeside Chili Cook-Off and Wiener Dog Races; Talk looks at climate impacts; Home Buyer Education class; FVCC marks Healthcare Week
Whitefish chamber, Whitefish Pilot host forum ahead of city election
To help voters get to know the candidates, the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce and Whitefish Pilot are partnering to host Politics in the Park on Tuesday, Oct. 3 in Depot Park.
Park visitors can expect traffic following end of ticketed entry, officials say
Visitors hoping to take advantage of the end of Glacier National Park’s ticketed entry system for the year might need to adjust their expectations, officials w…
PHOTOS: GoldenStock Montana 2023 at Haymoon Resort
Golden retrievers and their owners gather at Haymoon Resort in Whitefish for GoldenStock Montana to support Montana Precious Gold, Golden Retriever Rescue of M…
Federal dollars secured to improve state’s power grid
More than $14 million in federal funds is flowing into Montana to improve the state’s energy grid, officials with the U.S. Department of Energy said earlier this month.