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Environmental groups sue Flathead Forest over West Reservoir Project
Environmental groups Swan View Coalition and Friends of the Wild Swan are suing the U.S. Forest Service for allege…
Popular pumpkin patch marks 20th year
Sweet Pickin's Pumpkin Patch is celebrating its 20th anniversary this season.
Purple Heart recipient recounts serving in Korea after joining Army at 14
Jack Pettitt lied about his age and joined the Army at 14 having no idea he would earn a bronze star and two purple hearts for his service during the Korean Wa…
Columbia Falls considers overlay zone for marijuana businesses
The city of Columbia Falls plans to restrict where marijuana shops can set up their businesses in the city.
$100,000 gift will support Whitefish Trail development
Whitefish Legacy Partners has received a $100,000 donation from the Hall-Halliburton Foundation in support of recreation development on the Whitefish Trail, co…
Flathead Warming Center hosts grand opening Saturday
Just in time for the return of colder weather, the Flathead Warming Center is hosting the grand opening at its newly renovated space on Meridian Road in Kalisp…
Kalispell Chamber leads effort to find child-care solutions
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is conducting a study of local businesses to gather input about child-care options in Flathead County in an effort to address…
Glacier's Sun Road closes early for season
Due to continued winter weather, the alpine sections of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park will remain closed for the season.
Border residents rejoice as U.S. says it will lift travel ban
Beleaguered business owners and families separated by COVID-19 restrictions rejoiced Wednesday after the U.S. said it will reopen its land borders to nonessent…
Longtime hunter education teacher remembered fondly
Howke, a Whitefish native and longtime hunter education volunteer, died Oct. 2 in Kalispell.
Kalispell angler catches $10,000 lake trout
The Mack Days Tournament $10,000 lake trout was caught by Terry Krogstad Thursday, Oct. 6, in Flathead Lake’s Blue Bay.
Dads launch video series to support local restaurants
To support locally owned restaurants, Winston Walters and Jesse Klotz are putting their money where their mouths are — alongside some of the tastiest meals off…
Whitefish woman helps provide clean water in Africa
Whitefish’s Heidi Rickels has never been to Malawi, but she has been helping people in the small southeastern African country gain access to clean water for a …
Incumbent, challenger share small government values
Mark Johnson and Sid Daoud have a lot in common. That’s largely why they’re now pitted against each other in the race to be Kalispell’s next mayor.
Duo caters to clients seeking one-of-a-kind events
Raegan Hartley got a taste of entrepreneurship this summer. She and her mother, Alisia Cubberly, launched Montana Picnic Company right after Raegan’s 18th birt…
Low hanging fruit : Keeping bears out of yards during their hungriest season
Bears are particularly active right now in Bigfork as they prepare for their denning season after a tough, hot summer.