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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 man accused of assault at restaurant
A Kalispell man is facing a felony charge of burglary after a violent incident at a local taco restaurant.
COVID-19 among the many reasons students seek additional help
High school students participating in summer school may come in with a variety of circumstances, but all share the same reason to recover enough credits to gra…
Grandma: loud music could start war
A grandmother was worried because her neighbors were playing loud music and her grandson started playing loud music “in retaliation.” She was concerned because she said her grandson “has a short temper.” She warned…
Kalispell council OKs development projects in virtual meeting
The Kalispell City Council held its first meeting of the month via Zoom video conference Tuesday night after the City Council chambers were inundated by unmasked protesters Monday evening.
North Fork camp and retreat proposals denied
North Fork residents showed up en masse to Tuesday’s Flathead County Board of Adjustment meeting to speak against three separate proposals for conditional-use permits that would allow for multiple camp and retreat …
Whitefish’s Depot Park renovation completed
Depot Park is the open space at the heart of downtown Whitefish. The park plays host to family gatherings, lunchtime picnics and major events, and is often the…
Libby restaurants bear brunt of mask ire
It started a couple of weeks ago with occasional insults from tourists. By Aug. 4, the abuse from customers refusing to wear masks had reached such a horrifyin…
On Flathead Lake’s islands, trespassing, improper use are growing concerns
This week’s fire on Bird Island has rekindled trespassing and unauthorized land-use concerns among landowners on Flathead Lake’s islands.
Polson selects new city manager
The city of Polson has offered its city manager position to Livingston’s former City Manager Ed Meece.
Tester wants aid directed to hospitality industry
As Congress continues to negotiate the next COVID-19 rescue package, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said he isn’t hopeful a final bill will be ready anytime soon.
Neighbors aim to change name of Lost Coon Lake
A group of neighbors who live around Lost Coon Lake, along with the city of Whitefish, are expected to soon file a petition in court to change the name of the …
Accidental 911 calls run the gamut in Whitefish
A woman who dropped her phone in the toilet at a Whitefish residence was trying to clean it off when she accidentally called 911, according to the Whitefish Police Department. And there were plenty of other errant …
Flathead County sees more than 300 total cases
Montana’s COVID-19 Task Force reported more than two dozen new cases in Flathead County Thursday morning, pushing the county’s cumulative case count past 300 as the area, along with much of the state, continues to …
Montana allows counties to hold all-mail voting in November
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has issued a directive allowing counties to hold all-mail elections come November to limit the spread of the coronavirus
PHOTOS: Community-minded mural pops up on West Center Street
Artist Thomas Valenica, of Creston, is in search of a few helping hands. Valencia is in the process of creating a mural along West Center Street at Fifth Avenu…