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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.
C-Falls home destroyed by fire
A home on Eighth Avenue West in Columbia Falls was destroyed in an early Tuesday morning fire that broke out about 12:47 a.m.
As COVID climbs, Blackfeet Reservation steps up vigilance
Facing an influx in COVID-19 cases, the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council recently announced it will not order all reservation residents to quarantine for 14 days as they did recently for Babb and St. Mary, but the…
Doctor: Montana seeing 'remarkable increase' in COVID cases
Montana is seeing a "remarkable increase" in COVID-19 cases in the past two weeks, the state's medical officer said Tuesday, as officials urged residents to step up measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus…
Wyoming wildfire slows but windy forecast cause for concern
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A wildfire that roared across a Wyoming wilderness area toward cabins and a water supply reservoir for Cheyenne calmed down Tuesday but p…
The Dude abides: "Big Lebowski" star stumps for Montana Dems
Montana Democrats are rolling out "The Dude" again as they seek to burnish the party's November ticket with some star power and counter GOP heavyweights such as Vice President Mike Pence.
Whitefish schools poised to extend hybrid learning
At a school board meeting on Thursday, the Whitefish School District will recommend continuing with a hybrid model of remote and on-site learning through Oct. 9 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases and the resultin…
Ski resort to require pass for uphill travel
People climbing up the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort this winter will be required to have an uphill ski pass.
The People's Center in Pablo recovering from fire damage
A quick response to the fatal fire set Sept. 6 at The People’s Center destroyed the gift shop, but the museum’s priceless artifacts of the Salish, Pend d'Oreille and Kootenai people should be salvaged.
Great Fish Challenge raises $2.7M-plus for nonprofits
Donors gave generously throughout the campaign during the sixth annual Great Fish Community Challenge organized by the Whitefish Community Foundation.
Women of Rollins quilt winner has deep Rollins roots
The “Vintage Floral” raffle quilt created by the Women of Rollins Club was recently won by the Jim Hollensteiner family, a pioneer family who summer in the Rol…
Flathead Electric hosts virtual Electric Vehicle Day
In recognition of National Drive Electric Week, Flathead Electric Cooperative is holding Virtual Electric Vehicle (EV) Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 1.
Libby schools see increase in out-of-state students
With schools across the country committing to remote learning, Libby administrators have seen a rise in out-of-state enrollment from families looking for an in-person education.
Veterans Food Pantry plans furniture sale
The Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry is having a furniture sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, to make room in the building.
Teens fire spinning, not fighting
A passerby allegedly saw four teens hitting each other with sticks and thought they were having a fight. Turns out they were just up to their usual pastime — practicing fire spinning.
Whitefish woman dies in three-car crash near Olney
Law enforcement on Monday released the name of a 20-year-old Kalispell woman who died in a three-vehicle crash Friday in which three other people were injured.