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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…
Mountain bike group pedals forward on major trail projects
Flathead Area Mountain Bikers plans to kick two major trail projects back into gear this season, one at each end of the Flathead Valley.
Local fishing guide casts for change through lifelong passion
Nothing compares to the quiet serenity of flyfishing. As the boat lazily drifts along the river, line sunk beneath the surface, conversation tends to ebb …
Motorist charged for allegedly drunken Kalispell wreck that left passenger injured
Prosecutors brought Toly Pavlovich Abramchuk up on a felony charge of criminal endangerment and a misdemeanor count of aggravated driving under the influence, …
Logan Health physicians raise awareness about colorectal cancer
It’s more important than ever to get screened for colorectal cancer, according to Logan Health gastroenterologist Dr. Kate Wisser, who said catching the diseas…
Law roundup: Men shopping for a truck veer into trouble
Two men in their 20s allegedly got in a Chevy pickup parked near a dumpster on U.S. 93 South, started it, and put a hitch on the gas pedal, revving the engine. Leaving ...
Business groups sue to stop proposed ban on political spending in Montana
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is one of several organizations to file suit over a proposed ballot initiative to ban corporate spending in politics, arguing…
Republican legislator rolls out new property tax cap initiative
A new initiative to cap local property tax increases at 2% was rolled out Monday by Republican legislator Wylie Galt of Martinsdale.
Roundup for Safety awards grant to Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity relies on a large and diverse volunteer base to build safe and affordable homes for qualified families in Flathead County.
Troy woman accused of embezzling from ambulance service
O’Brien was placed on administrative leave Dec. 26, 2025, and terminated from her position on Jan. 4, 2026.
Governor honors state employees for assisting with I-90 crash
Gov. Greg Gianforte last week honored Corporal Emily Verbanac and Corporal Megan Vinyard of the Montana Department of Transportation’s Motor Carrier Services D…
Gianforte administration reverses guidelines for permits, again allowing for weekend events at the state Capitol
The Montana Department of Administration has reversed its guidelines that prohibited permits for weekend rallies at the state Capitol.
Law roundup: Concerned citizens don’t clown around in Whitefish
A clean-cut man in his late 30s to mid-40s was allegedly observed lurking around Whitefish City Beach for 12 hours, with a balloon stuffed in the back of his hooded shirt, which he pulled out when children were nea…
Updated stormwater plan identifies system shortfalls in Kalispell
Public Works staff on Monday presented Kalispell City Council with new data they say will help upgrade the stormwater system to prevent flooding.
Zinke looks to zip up western congressional race in favor of Flint
It was the talk of every town in western Montana in early March: Ryan Zinke had dropped out of the race for Congress, just two days before campaign filings off…
New coalition details effort to support Kalispell’s downtown
Kalispell’s Downtown Foward Coalition has identified parking and walkability as some of its long-term goals to strengthen the business district.