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Judge denies Floyd's motion for acquittal or new trial
A Flathead County District Court judge denied a motion from Kenneth James Floyd’s attorney seeking his acquittal o…
Flathead County OKs resort's 159-foot marina dock in Lakeside
Despite overwhelming opposition from a standing room only crowd, Flathead County commissioners Tuesday approved extending a marina dock in Lakeside nearly 59 f…
State review clears Kalispell plan to replace PFAS-contaminate wells
Kalispell’s plan to drill new drinking water wells to replace those contaminated with forever chemicals will have no significant environmental impact, accordin…
Montana population growth remains well below pandemic boom years
After several years of rapid expansion during the Covid-19 pandemic, Montana’s population growth rate has continued settling to a slower pace according to 2025…
Feds order interpretive signs in Glacier, Little Bighorn, changed or removed
Members of the Trump administration have ordered National Park Service staff change or remove signs and exhibits at two NPS locations in Montana due to their f…
Word for word: Flathead wins second, Glacier third at state speech championship
A matter of points separated the top three speech and debate heavyweights who punched in their best efforts at the Class AA state tournament Jan. 30-31.
Whitefish City Council to vote on increase in boat launch fees
Whitefish City Council on Monday will vote on an increase in boat launch fees at Whitefish City Beach that includes bumping the cost for residents to launch th…
Most interesting man: Flathead Valley volunteer and author has led a captivating life
He sipped his black coffee as he sat across the plastic table, with his 8-year-old Newfoundland-mix rescue dog, Hercules, curled up at his feet. Even at 68 yea…
Kalispell City Council to consider next phase of large subdivision off Foy's Lake Road
Kalispell City Council on Monday night will consider approving the second phase of a large subdivision located off Foy’s Lake Road.
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.
Kalispell retail shop focuses on handcrafted goods
Handcrafted goods are on full display at a new retail shop in downtown Kalispell.
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…
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.
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.
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.