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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…
Bill redefining sex signed nearly a year after it passed
Gov. Greg Gianforte last week signed the final bill passed during the 2025 legislative session defining sex in state law, likely spawning a protracted legal fi…
Jury finds Rollins man guilty of felonies stemming from 2022 Whitefish shooting
A jury last month found a Rollins man guilty of three felonies in connection with a 2022 shooting in downtown Whitefish that left a bystander injured.
Law roundup: Spring breakers' antics not silly to victims
A furious parent called the Kalispell Police Department from out of town, alleging their vehicle was destroyed by Silly String and wanted to press charges, asking officers to take photos of the mess and potential p…
Environmental groups prepare to sue over upcoming forestry project
Two local watchdog groups plan to sue the U.S. Forest Service over a recently approved 7,700-acre forestry project west of Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Headlines: Trail cleanup after winter storm, Kalispell Center Mall overhaul, physicians talk colorectal cancer, governor honors state employees
Trail crews gear up for spring cleaning after winter storm, developer details overhaul of Kalispell Center Mall, Logan Health physicians talk colorectal cancer…
Most pilots avoid thunderstorms, Wayne Sand welcomed them
The Vietnam veteran, pilot, aviation weather expert and author has spent most of his life in the sky.
Mayor Ryan Hunter to host inaugural town hall gathering
Mayor Ryan Hunter is trying out a new approach to bolster lines of communication between city leadership and the community.
Law roundup: Dog watcher is not an accessory to the crime
A woman who was reportedly worried about being considered an “accessory to the crime” called the Kalispell Police Department to let officers know ...
Plant Land helps customers spring into the gardening season
Heated greenhouses at the Evergreen garden center are filled with pottery, annuals, houseplants and some early season vegetables like onions, lettuces and herb…
With Woodland Park pond’s skating future on thin ice, Council looks to recast its use
Skating on Woodland Park pond is becoming a memory of winters past.
Winging it through winter: Rare Anna's hummingbird finds shelter in Bigfork backyard
The bird turned out to be an Anna’s hummingbird — a rare find in western Montana. The Montana Natural Heritage Program’s bird distribution database has logged …
Governor honors Job Service manager
During a visit to the Job Service Office, the governor presented Laura Gardner with a letter of recognition outlining her career of service and a Montana state…
Group sues county over lakeshore protection enforcement
The lawsuit filed in Flathead County District Court involves the county’s approval of an after-the-fact permit at 776 Beach Lane, located near Lion Mountain in…
Law roundup: Panhandler dishes out tongue-lashings
The Whitefish Police Department received a report about a panhandler sitting on a bench in front of a Central Avenue saloon and “cussing patrons out” who didn’t give him a buck
PHOTOS: No Kings protest draws crowd to Whitefish
A No Kings protest against the Trump administration drew hundreds of people to Grouse Mountain Fields in Whitefish on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The event, host…