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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,…
PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier class of 2026 graduation ceremonies
Photos from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
Headlines: Grizzly attack at Glacier, primary election results, and airport closures
Hiker injured in Glacier grizzly bear mauling suffered broken arm, primary delivers mixed results for Northwest Montana incumbents and summer travel concerns o…
Flathead Forest updates Round Star Project following court order
Flathead National Forest released an updated assessment for the 9,500-acre Round Star Project near Whitefish, fulfilling a court order to reanalyze potential i…
Calls to end intraparty fight mount after bitter GOP primary season
Some Republicans believe results of the legislative primary mean it’s time for the Montana Republican Party to mend an intraparty fight and move in a new direc…
Flathead High School student competes in national Trig-Star competition
Representing Montana, Flathead High School junior Jacob Braach awaits the results of the national Trig-Star math competition after completing the 120-minute te…
Senior Spotlight: Senior embodies Flathead High School motto to ‘Rise Up, Be Brave’
Under the upturned brim of her signature bucket hat, Flathead High School senior Madison Geiger’s smile and bright eyes reflect her sunny disposition and excit…
Dunham’s Sports opens sporting goods store in Evergreen
The new Dunham’s offers apparel and footwear departments, large hunting, fishing, camping, and water sports areas, and a broad selection of fitness equipment.
State and federal officials welcome rain across Montana ahead of wildfire season
While recent rains are part of a reason for some optimism surrounding this year’s wildfire outlook, it could “turn on a dime” officials warned during a seasona…
Law roundup: That’s one way to junk a vehicle
Someone had their nearly 30-year-old sedan hauled to a mechanic's shop after hours and promptly dropped off the map.
Columbia Falls approves Teakettle Heights, largest single subdivision in city history
The Columbia Falls City Council on Monday approved developer Mick Ruis’ Teakettle Heights subdivision on former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. lands.
Senior Spotlight: Bigfork senior chases Air Force dreams for a decade
At the ripe old age of 8, Nic Gustavson knew he wanted to fly planes, and he knew he wanted to fly planes with the U.S. Air Force.
Missoula man charged with felony in connection with 2025 crash in Kalispell
A Missoula motorist who crashed into a building adjacent to the historic Flathead County Courthouse in Kalispell last summer is now facing a felony charge.
Flathead County Library continues negotiations on property for new Kalispell branch
The northwest corner of the Kalispell Center Mall property, adjacent to Fifth Avenue West and Parkline Trail, is eyed as the new location for the Kalispell lib…
Allegedly passing a bad check earns man a felony charge
A 45-year-old man is facing a felony charge in Flathead County District Court for allegedly passing a bad check at a Kalispell log home construction firm in No…
Judge denies Floyd's motion for acquittal or new trial
A Flathead County District Court judge denied a motion from Kenneth James Floyd’s attorney seeking his acquittal or a new trial after he was convicted of runni…