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Flathead Valley Rotary Clubs rally for EPIC Day of Service
While Rotary is perhaps best known in the Flathead Valley for youth football and volleyball programs, the internat…
Law roundup: Bad bunny on the prowl in Whitefish
An Easter eve prowler reportedly damage property in Whitefish.
Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices
Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it's a bad sign for the upcomi…
AG ends investigation into Helena immigration resolution
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has closed an investigation into a local immigration resolution after the Helena City Commission repealed it.
Thinning project on Big Mountain moves forward
Flathead National Forest approved a 200-acre fuels reduction project that may disrupt access to some trails on Big Mountain this summer.
State GOP joins Republican legislators in property tax lawsuit against state of Montana
The Montana GOP filed to join two Republican legislators in a lawsuit alleging a property tax bill signed by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte is unconstitutional.
Hungry Horse woman featured at Teakettle Quilt Guild show
If Linda Crandall needs to take a break while she’s quilting, she doesn’t have to look far. Her Hungry Horse home looks down directly at the Flathead River, wh…
Family story of homesteading North Fork part of talk
Zach Block will tell the story of his grandfather, Dan Block, and grandmother, Gerane, who in 1946 left comfort behind to build a mink ranch near Trail Creek, …
Library of Congress asks Flathead Valley veterans to share story of service
The Library of Congress and Rena Flying Coyote Collective are traveling to Montana to conduct oral history interviews of U.S. veterans for inclusion in the Veterans History Project, a public research archive at the…
Law roundup: Vigilante takes parking enforcement into his own hands
A wannabe parking attendant got counseled by Kalispell Police officers after he confronted another motorist over her parking.
Marion School officials seek solutions after Flathead Library trustees discontinue book deliveries
Determined to retain access to the Flathead County Library, Marion School Board members are considering standing up a volunteer delivery service to keep the bo…
Columbia Falls man who allegedly threatened to ‘shoot up’ churches found guilty in jury trial
Jurors on Wednesday afternoon convicted a Columbia Falls man of threatening to shoot up local churches and harm his ex-wife.
State Sen. Windy Boy drops out of U.S. House race amid allegations of sexual abuse, Dems say
Montana state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy is dropping out of the race for the 2nd Congressional District and has been asked to resign from his position in the Legi…
Flathead County extends Lakeside marina permit amid opposition
The case in Flathead County District Court challenges the county commissioners’ approval of the commercial marina permit on April 24, 2025, and a minor varianc…
Motorist allegedly fought with officers in Columbia Falls during traffic stop
A 29-year-old motorist is accused of fighting with authorities after being pulled over for speeding near Columbia Falls in February.
Law roundup: Oh deer, pay situation gets messy
A landlord reportedly refused to pay a woman hired to clean an apartment because she threw out deer meat.