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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…
Good Friday unites Bigfork area churches for more than six decades
The Bigfork Community Good Friday service hasn’t changed much since 1965, according to Ron Pierce.
Westslope cutthroat trout project planned for creek in the North Fork
State officials plan to eradicate fish in a tributary of the North Fork of the Flathead River this summer in a bid to expand the range of native westslope cutt…
Conservation easement secures wildlife habitat near Jewel Basin
A recently implemented 60-acre conservation easement north of Echo Lake will offer “a serene refuge” for local wildlife, according to the Flathead Land Trust.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
Flathead Library director to retire after her contract expires in 2028
Flathead Library Director Teri Dugan will retire at the end of her contract, which was extended through 2028 by trustees on Thursday.
Bigfork spreads love, one card at a time
The room is the unofficial Flathead Valley headquarters for People Spread Love, an organization dedicated to creating moments of human connection through handc…
Flathead grad waits for new heart after life-changing diagnosis
Going into finals week, Flathead High School student Katelyn Baughman was ready to graduate early and excited to plan for college. In one night, her life a…
Flathead County Library continues negotiations for new Kalispell branch
Flathead County Library trustees are re-negotiating the purchase of property at the Kalispell Center Mall for a future Kalispell branch.
Spring cleaning ahead: Trail crews gear up for cleanup after winter windstorm
It was hard to miss the massive windstorm that tore through Northwest Montana in December, cutting power to thousands of homes from Libby to the Flathead Valle…