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PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier class of 2026 graduation ceremonies
Photos from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
Kalispell Regional Healthcare: Nurses union negotiations pick up steam
In recent weeks, yard signs have popped up throughout the Flathead Valley in support of the nurses union at Kalispell Regional Healthcare, displaying a variety…
Man forgets driving wife’s vehicle
A man called <strong>Kalispell Police Department</strong> to report his truck stolen, saying he left the keys in the ignition. It wasn’t long before he called back, however, to say the truck was not stolen — he jus…
Montana reports 501 COVID-19 cases in new daily record
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana health officials said Saturday that 501 more people have tested positive for COVID-19, setting a new daily record.
Defunct corporations fined over Montana campaign violations
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge has entered a $1.76 million judgement against two now-defunct corporations that were found to have made illegal contributions to more than a dozen Republican candidates seeking …
RE/MAX Glacier Country moves north after fire
Most businesses have faced their share of challenges during the past couple of months, but few have had a year quite as eventful as the team at RE/MAX Glacier …
New ski trails pay tribute to local legends
A few of Big Mountain’s local legends have received a tip of the hat on Whitefish Mountain Resort’s new trail map.
Board to hear appeal on North Fork zoning issue
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Tuesday will review an appeal filed by the North Fork Land Use Advisory Committee regarding recent interpretations by the county zoning administrator, including one that d…
HD 10: Candidates differ on state spending, Medicaid expansion
Three-term incumbent Republican Rep. Mark Noland is facing off against Democratic challenger Jennifer Allen in the race to represent House District 10, which i…
Armed dad doesn't like hand-washing policy
An angry parent was apparently carrying a firearm and a knife on school property when he dropped his daughter off at school.
Kalispell nurse practitioner indicted in telemedicine fraud scheme
A Kalispell woman is accused of being involved in a telemedicine scheme to defraud Medicare of almost $10 million.
Feds seek info on 2 dead Montana grizzlies
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is providing rewards for information related to two dead grizzly bears, which are federally protected animals.
Montana health information exchange to launch later in year
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock and a healthcare nonprofit announced a statewide health information exchange system that will launch later in the year.
Authorities ID Bigfork man killed after crashing into bus
A Flathead Valley man died Thursday after the vehicle he was driving slammed into the back of a school bus on U.S. 93 south of Whitefish in front of Hillside C…
Two classes of fourth graders go remote in Bigfork due to COVID-19
Two classes of fourth graders go remote in Bigfork due to COVID-19.
Inadequate child care costs Montana $232M annually
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated child-care challenges for families in Montana, but the take-away from a new state study shows the care issues are not a s…