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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
Kalispell City Council to review proposed fiscal year 2024 budget
Kalispell City Council opens budget season on Monday with a first look at its proposed financial roadmap for the coming fiscal year.
Law roundup: Mischievous group of kids evade police
A gaggle of mischievous kids was allegedly smashing carts together and acting up in a store where an employee asked Kalispell Police Department officers to move them along.
Dallas suburb mourns after 8 die in outlet mall shooting
Another American community mourned Sunday for lives lost to a mass shooting — this time at a Dallas-area outlet mall where a gunman stepped out of a sedan and …
Evergreen security company protects the world
The security company handles the installation and maintenance of hundreds of security systems for critical infrastructures around the world.
Couple devotes time to assisting veterans
The Ericksons, the founders of the Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry, have been in the valley for 45 years. Married since 1977, the pair has worked for de…
Hooper’s founders prepare to hand over business to new owners
The couple has been searching for the perfect person to sell the business in order to ensure it goes to someone who wants to keep their hard work alive.
New restaurant expected to open this summer in Evergreen
Two Brothers Cafe, owned and operated by Nick and Esmeralda Aliu, is set to be open seven days per week from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Northwest Truck owner has longtime passion for working on vehicles
The Flathead Valley native is now only 33, but has already turned his automotive passions into two thriving businesses, with his recent acquisitions of Northwe…
New establishment focuses on historical brews
Other brews include Independence, the popular hazy New England IPA, Honor, a Kentucky common made with corn, Patriot, and D.T.O.M. (Don’t tread on me).
Sacred Waters looks forward with new expansion
Sacred Waters Brewing Company was born out of Jordan Van Eimeren’s childhood memories of her family ranch in the Bob Marshall Wilderness which served as the ba…
Roller derby skates to its return after three-year hiatus
Roller derby, a fast-paced, full-contact sport played on quad roller skates, has grown in popularity across the world. In the Flathead, though, it is also a co…
Evergreen students lead the way with pitches designed to improve their schools
In the Evergreen School District, we understand that student leadership is powerful, and for the past 10 years, we have been offering students opportunities wi…
Law roundup: Red-headed panhandler terrifies woman
A woman with red hair, who was allegedly panhandling, “terrified” a man’s wife when she went over to their vehicle and knocked on his window.
Charles III crowned in ancient rite at Westminster Abbey
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, receiving the bejeweled St. Edward's Crown in a ceremony built on ancient tradition a…
PHOTOS: Montana Spartan Trifecta 2023
Scenes from the Montana Spartan Trifecta in Bigfork on Saturday, May 6.