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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.
States on hook for billions under Trump’s unemployment plan
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether stat…
Pandemic weighs on Montana tourism industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on tourism in the Flathead. Travel restrictions, closures in Glacier National Park and fears of the virus have significa…
Georgia school shifting online after infections reported
A Georgia high school plans to start the week with all classes shifting online after nine students and staff tested positive for the coronavirus as the school …
Bear causes grass fire, dies
Twins lose lead, exit State A
LEWISTOWN – For the second straight day the Glacier Twins rallied only to lose the lead and the game – as well as a spot in the State A Legion tournament.
Couple realizes longtime dream of running bison ranch
Hot Springs ranchers Jon Sepp and Brittany Masters are chasing their dreams.
Daines, Bullock square off over virus in first debate
Montana’s first U.S. Senate debate will pit Republican incumbent Sen. Steve Daines against his Democratic opponent, Gov. Steve Bullock
US kids, parents perform DIY tests for coronavirus science
Six thousand U.S. parents and kids are doing DIY nasal swabs twice a week to answer some of the most vexing mysteries about the coronavirus
Alleged drive-by shooter returns to jail
A man accused of a drive-by shooting earlier this summer is back in jail after he allegedly violated his release conditions.
Neighbors, agencies voice concerns about proposed development
A proposed new housing development east of Kalispell is expected to be a major topic of discussion at Wednesday’s Flathead County Planning Board meeting.
Outdoor restrooms fall through cracks of COVID guidance
The COVID-19 pandemic has created quandary for restroom use at campgrounds and trailheads, where management must decide how best to keep facilities clean, staf…
Frontline workers keep Flathead Valley moving
Under the new designation of “essential workers,” employees from grocery stores to hospitals seem to be taking the situation in stride on the front line of def…
Shade thrown on man’s sunny day
Kalispell Police Department reportedly counseled a man in a tent at Lions Park about city ordinances. The man claimed he was not camping, but told police he would pack up his “shade shelter.”
Trump defers payroll tax, allows some unemployment pay
President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to revive an expired unemployment benefit and defer some payroll taxes, contending he is taking action after…
Building, real estate bright spots in Montana economy
At the mid-point of the year, the national and state economies look predictably bleak as businesses continue to contend with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandem…