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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…
Kalispell City Council to consider ways to notify residents of future development
Kalispell City Council is expected to update the municipality’s public participation process for future development on Monday.
Whitefish considers annexation for land on south entrance
Whitefish City Council on Monday will decide whether to annex about 18 acres of land on the south entrance of the city.
Library book delivery service to Marion restored through volunteer partnership
It’s been two months since the Flathead County Library board voted to cancel its two-year-old contract with Marion School District, which designated the school…
Diamond anniversary: Couple celebrates 75 enchanted years
John Donoghue and Margie Throm, now Mrs. Donghue, glided in step with the music as the words from “Some Enchanted Evening” drifted through the air.
Park confirms bear encounter in Many Glacier on Thursday
Grinnell Glacier Trail is closed after what Glacier National Park officials described as a surprise bear encounter Thursday afternoon.
Authorities identify body found floating in Flathead Lake
Authorities identified the body pulled from Flathead Lake on Wednesday as Gale Dal Molin Eversole, 72, of Bigfork.
A champion for veterans in Northwest Montana, Allen Erickson dies at 86
A U.S. Navy Veteran who served from 1957 to 1963, Erickson was the visionary founder of the Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry and the annual Libby Stand D…
Nearly 60 ballots rejected due to multi-party voting, Flathead County elections officials say
Within the first four hours of the early ballot process, Flathead County elections staff rejected 58 ballots cast for the federal primary election because of m…
Senior Spotlight: Stillwater Christian School senior uplifts others on and off the court
His ability to amp others up earned him a varsity captain position his senior year, and that same spark carried beyond the court and into the many leadership p…
New owners vow to keep Great Northern Bar unchanged
The Great Northern Bar and Grill in Whitefish officially changed hands at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. Aside from the name on the deed, nothing has changed at t…
Developer eyes $16.9M in tax increment financing funds for Kalispell mall project
The developer behind the Kalispell Center Mall’s impending transformation is asking for $16.9 million in tax increment financing funds to help pay for the proj…
Kalispell City Council supports license plate reader technology, higher fees to free up on-street parking
City councilors in Kalispell appeared willing to increase fines for parking violations and buy license plate reader technology to better enforce parking downto…
Flathead National Forest clears way for salvage projects following winter windstorms
More than 500 acres of trees downed in December’s windstorms are slated for salvage, say Flathead National Forest officials.
Curiosity for cuisine: Whitefish Chef Earl Reynolds lets twists on classics drive the menu
There are many hallmarks of success in Earl Reynolds' career, but earning a second James Beard Award nomination for the Mountain Region is something he’s wante…
Officials lay out alternate routes to Columbia Falls polling location amid construction work
Flathead County elections staff have mapped out alternate routes to the new polling place at the Columbia Falls Kids Foundation amid construction on Fourth Ave…