General News
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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.
Whitefish man who appeared ‘Deadliest Catch’ TV show dies
An online fundraiser has been launched to support the family of a deceased Whitefish man who appeared on a TV reality show.
Health officer again eyes event cancellations
Lincoln County’s health officer warned late last week the continued spread of the coronavirus locally could lead to further restrictions on public gatherings.
West Valley, Whitefish detail school opening plans
As schools in the valley continue to plan for opening in the fall, West Valley on Monday decided to push back the first day of school, and Whitefish has scheduled the first two weeks of school as a transitional per…
Officials call off suppression efforts on Bird Island blaze
A wildfire flared up Tuesday on Bird Island in Flathead Lake, sending up a column of smoke visible from Kalispell and Bigfork.
New response team to help victims of Wyoming grizzly attacks
A new animal attack response team will rescue people attacked by grizzly bears in the northwestern Wyoming backcountry
Trump signs $3B-a-year plan to boost conservation, parks
President Donald Trump has signed legislation that will devote nearly $3 billion annually to conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of natio…
Whitefish Police Department investigating deadly fight
The Whitefish Police Department is investigating the death of a man at a local bar that happened last week.
Managers say Magpie blaze 62% contained
It was mostly good news for the approximately 20 local residents who attended the Magpie Rock Fire manager’s meeting at the Dixon School gymnasium Monday morni…
At FVCC students can choose what back-to-school looks like
Masks in classrooms.
Whitefish man pleads not guilty to fraud charges
A Whitefish man has pleaded not guilty in federal court to several felony charges that include money laundering, tax evasion and wire fraud.
Woman rescued after climbing accident
A woman fell 80 feet while climbing in the Point of Rocks area near Olney Sunday afternoon.
Argument in C-Falls ends in hug fest
Someone wanted Columbia Falls Police Department to know their friends got into a verbal argument on Seventh Street, but had “hugged and made up.”
Victim advocate finds calling in working with abused kids
As a teenager, Sean Sullivan thought he was going to be a forest ranger. But as it often happens, life had other plans for him and many in the Flathead Valley …
Basketball a pass for woman
A woman complained to Kalispell Police Department about neighbors playing basketball, running in and out of the house and “making a lot of noise.” The noise issue had purportedly gone on for two years and she belie…
Magpie Rock Fire burnout operation a success
Crews continue to battle hot, dry weather and dry fuels as they work to contain the Magpie Rock Fire located on the Flathead on the Flathead Reservation near Dixon.