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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…
Flathead County Treasurer needs space for estate items, commissioners say it's out of their hands
Five black boxes filled with cremains sit on the floor of the Flathead County Treasurer’s office.
'It’s an experience’: 60th annual Creston Auction this weekend
In six decades, Creston Fire Chief Gary Mahugh has seen some strange items pass through the annual Creston Auction, but one in particular stands out: a live go…
Swan Lake residents propose extending no wake zone
The shoreline of Don Smith’s property was once a refuge.
State plans new 48,000-acre conservation easement near Thompson Falls
State wildlife officials plan to tack on another 48,000 acres to an existing block of conservation easements near the Thompson chain of lakes.
Whitefish Community Library director aims to foster connections that happen between the stacks
Mary Drew Powers sees the simple connections happen at the Whitefish Community Library.
Whitefish City Council set to adopt community plan
Months of work will meet a decision on Monday when Whitefish City Council is poised to adopt a community land use plan.
Talking trash: A look at recycling services in the Flathead Valley
Montanans recycle 19% of the waste generated here, according to the state environmental agency. The overall U.S. recycling rate is about 32%, according to the …
A Life in Studio: The forgotten art of Marge Dodge
This was the pivotal moment Marge Dodge found herself in when she arrived in Montana in 1954. A prolific artist in her own right, Marge was drawn into this cir…
Eating with the fishes: The Codfather serves up a meal you can’t refuse
Though they’ve only been open for three weeks, Wayne Tinkler’s food truck is pretty recognizable. A blue fish resembling Vito Corleone with the catchy name The…
'It was surreal': How two Flathead Valley engineers launched into NASA history with the Artemis II Mission
It was T-minus three minutes to launch, and Jeremiah Hall had just enough time to dash outside the Kennedy Space Center to see the rocket launch.
PHOTOS: Whitefish Pond Skim 2026
Skiers and snowboarders end the ski season with a trip across the pool at Whitefish Mountain Resort's annual pond skim competition on Saturday, April 4.
Federal judge pauses logging project near Whitefish
A 9,000-acre logging project near Whitefish is on hold after a federal judge in Missoula ruled that the U.S. Forest Service failed to properly account for pote…
Conservation groups file lawsuit against Libby mining project
A coalition of local and statewide environmental groups is asking a federal judge to halt a controversial mining exploration project in the Cabinet Mountains.
Loss of library service came as a surprise to Marion School District officials
Marion School District officials are criticizing Flathead County Library trustees for failing to involve the public in their decision to end book delivery serv…
Flathead County finalizes owner's rep agreement for new jail construction project
The owner’s representative will advocate for the county’s interest during the project, ensuring all decisions are aligned with the county’s goals, budget and s…