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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.
Intoxication leads to fight in Bigfork
A man was reportedly “sucker punched” and kicked in the face on Electric Avenue in Bigfork. Someone told Flathead County Sheriff’s Office the semi-conscious man was lying on the sidewalk and spitting up blood. All …
Ronan man arrested in alleged shooting at party
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a party early Sunday morning in St. Ignatius.
Glacier visitation down overall
With half of Glacier National Park closed due to COVID-19, visitation is down sharply over last year, with one exception — Polebridge.
Forest project north of Whitefish approved
A sizable forest management project encompassing about 51,000 total acres just north of Whitefish in the Tally Lake Ranger District was recently green-lighted by Flathead National Forest officials.
Man arrested in Evergreen incident that involved cologne bottle, not gun
A 52-year-old Kalispell man is being charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest following a Sunday evening incident in front of Super 1 Foods in Evergreen, where he was pointing what was thought to be a g…
Perseverance pays off for graphic novelist with themed comic book
Zachary Block knows a thing or two about the virtues of perseverance.
Phillips County Fair likely contributed to COVID-19 outbreak along Hi-line
About three weeks ago, Montana’s longest, continuous fair unfolded once again in the small town of Dodson on Montana’s Hi-line with most of the offerings attendees would usually expect — a ranch rodeo, AMX races, a…
Zoning changes in highway corridor considered
The city of Whitefish proposes to add another layer of planning oversight for some businesses in the secondary business district along the U.S. 93 South corridor by changing them from permitted to conditional uses.
T-Mobile expands 5G network to rural Flathead areas
T-Mobile recently expanded its 5G wireless network in the Flathead Valley to include Hungry Horse, Little Bitterroot Lake, Marion, Martin City and Olney.
Flathead County opts for poll election
Flathead County has made the decision to proceed with a poll election for the upcoming general election on Nov. 3, as opposed to using an all mail-ballot election that several Montana counties have opted for amid t…
Lake County opts for mail-ballot election
The Lake County commissioners voted unanimously last week to direct Election Administrator Katie Harding to prepare to conduct the Nov. 3 general election by mail ballot.
Whitefish stepping up law enforcement on drunk driving
In an effort to crack down on drunk driving, Whitefish will experience an increase in law enforcement patrols starting Wednesday, Aug. 19, and continuing through Labor Day.
Bigfork victim testifies at burglar’s sentencing
A Bigfork woman battling cancer spoke about the effects a burglary had on her during a sentencing hearing for the perpetrator last week in Flathead County Dist…
Daughter’s trip a ‘silent’ protest
The mother of a “silent” protester called the Columbia Falls Police Department because her daughter was headed to Oregon. She was concerned because the daughter was talking about everyone being against her and acti…
MSU student shares skills with a new generation of 4-H members
Bethany Lyford has a long history in 4-H. She has raised hogs, steers, even bred cattle, but her latest endeavor is with the children.