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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Law roundup: These stolen boots were made for fleeing
A man in his 50s allegedly pulled into a parking lot in a black F-150, entered a store, grabbed a pair of $200 Danner brand Tanicus Coyote duty boots, put them on and put his worn shoes back on the shelf and left w…
Immigration detentions up in Northwest Montana, but numbers hard to come by
The Trump administration’s hardline approach to immigration policy sparked a rush of immigration-related arrests in Northwest Montana in 2025.
Burns Night at the Conrad Mansion: A jovial celebration of Scotland's national poet
Lads and lassies of the Flathead Valley turned out for an intimate evening of merriment, poetry, bagpiping, delicious food and whisky toasts for Burns Night at…
Columbia Falls sets direction for growth, avoids moratorium language
The Columbia Falls City Council last week approved a general direction for future growth in the city, but stopped short of calling any restrictions a moratoriu…
Speakers push Whitefish City Council to cut ties with immigration authorities
Half of the 40 people in attendance at the Whitefish City Council meeting last week were there to make public comments, mainly about Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the management and uses of Memorial Field.
Proposed mine expansion revives selenium pollution concerns
The proposed expansion of an open pit coal mine in British Columbia is raising concerns about downstream water pollution in the Columbia River Basin.
Run for Hazel Alexander a great success
They ran in the frigid sun of the day. They ran in the night under a cold January crescent moon. They ran and they ran. People came out and ran with them. The …
Headlines: Ronan rallies after Browning team refused service, fundraiser for injured C-Falls teen, Sheriff's Office to provide airport security
Ronan rallies after Browning team refused service, bail set at $4 mill for man arrested in Whitefish, Columbia Falls cross country raises funds for injured tea…
New Veterans Affair clinic in Kalispell expands services for local vets
More than a hundred people gathered beneath a blustery winter sky Friday to celebrate the opening of a new Veterans Affairs clinic in Kalispell.
Kalispell school board approves contract with Talos Security amid safety concerns
Private security guards will be patrolling school grounds in Kalispell for the remainder of the school year.
Whitefish speech and debate team edges out Columbia Falls to win divisional tourney
Making it to the top three at the Class A speech and debate state tournament this weekend may come down to the wire for Columbia Falls and Whitefish high schools based on the results of the divisional tournament on…
Flathead High School literary magazine wins award
Magazines from middle school, high school, and higher education were welcomed for the 2025 contest.
FWP hosts women’s ice fishing workshop in Kalispell
The workshop is designed for beginners who want to learn gear selection, safety, and technique in a supportive environment.
Celebrate the Great Backyard Bird Count at Lone Pine State Park
Participants will observe and count birds, learn about local species found in the Flathead Valley, and contribute data to the international Great Backyard Bird Count, a global community science effort that helps re…
Kalispell Public Schools to run elementary general fund levy in May
Kalispell Public Schools will run an elementary general fund levy during school elections May 5 to cover a projected budget shortfall.