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Kalispell Middle School teacher wins History Teacher of the Year Award
All the work tanning hides, building log cabins, panning for gold and garnets, grinding wheat and churning butter,…
Two World War II-era aircraft set to land at Glacier International Airport
Two iconic veterans of World War II will fly into Glacier International Airport this week, giving aviation enthusiasts a chance at an up close and personal loo…
Weed Rodeo helps restore landscape along Flathead River
When one knapweed plant has 30,000 seeds that will remain viable for up to 25 years, ridding the shoreline of them and other noxious weeds is a daunting task.
For Kalispell's Priscilla, Elvis is always within reach
Priscilla French is not, by any means, “obsessed” with Elvis Presley. She doesn’t have nearly enough memorabilia in her collection of Elvis records, Elvis book…
Glacier's Native America Speaks program marks 40th year
Dozens of spectators filled the wooden benches in the shadow of Red Eagle Mountain at the Rising Sun picnic area in Glacier National Park on Wednesday evening.
Law roundup: Woman brews up ill will with iced tea
Temperatures are rising and one woman allegedly decided to cool off by engaging in criminal mischief when she got into someone’s vehicle and dumped a 32-ounce cup of iced tea in their seat.
US testing new fire retardant, critics push other methods
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. officials are testing a new wildfire retardant after two decades of buying millions of gallons annually from one supplier, but watchdo…
Property tax initiative doesn’t get enough signatures
A constitutional initiative to put a cap on residential property taxes will not appear on the November ballot.
ImagineIF Foundation not invited to participate in Great Fish Challenge
Officials with the Whitefish Community Foundation said Thursday they will not be inviting the ImagineIF Foundation to participate in their 2022 Great Fish Chal…
Book challenger tapped to fill library board seat
Flathead County Commissioners voted for Carmen Cuthbertson, who gained notoriety after seeking the removal of a now controversial book from library shelves, to…
Fireworks rules vary in Flathead Valley
Fourth of July holiday revelers are gearing up for celebrations but when it comes to fireworks there are several restrictions which must be observed.
Today's Achievers, Tomorrow's Leaders: Racing toward her goals
When Julia Martin sets her sights on a goal, she achieves it through diligence and a positive attitude
Red, white and boom: Inflation isn't deterring local fireworks sales
Fireworks seem to remain a necessary part of Montana’s Independence Day festivities as many local vendors haven’t seen sales drop despite rising prices caused …
Law roundup: Man seeks overseas travel, willing to settle for a ride
A man hanging out inside the airport startled a fellow traveler when he asked about getting an airplane ticket for Germany.
Blackfeet awarded $50k to restore rodeo arena
The Blackfeet Nation, the Chippewa Cree (Rocky Boy’s), and the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe will share $118,957 in Tribal Tourism Grants, the Montana Department of Revenue announced Thursday.
Whitefish garbage rates go up with new bear-proof cans
Whitefish residents will see their monthly fee for garbage service rise from its current rate of $10.78 to $17.25 along with the arrival of new bear-resistant …