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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Gone but not forgotten: Cemetery association maintains historic graveyard
One hundred twenty-one years of Bigfork history is laid to rest in Lone Pine Cemetery.
Western Montana virus outbreak tied to luxury golf club
An outbreak of COVID-19 in western Montana is tied to an exclusive golf and country club developed by financial executive Charles Schwab
Col. Falls considers resort tax on June 2 ballot
Columbia Falls voters will have the final say on the city’s proposed resort tax June 2 as part of the state’s mail-in primary election.
Person sees odd things fall from sky
Someone calling Kalispell Police Department from First Avenue East reportedly saw “odd things falling from the sky” and noticed an “almost smoky, rainy texture in the air.” The caller claimed there was a very brigh…
Man gets 60 years for raping deaf, blind, mute woman
A judge has sentenced a former janitor at a Helena group home to 60 years in prison for raping a resident who is deaf, blind and unable to speak
Flathead veterans to honor acclaimed military officer with flag ceremony
Maj. Gen. Neil Van Sickle was the oldest living West Point graduate when he left this world at 104 years old on Sept. 29, 2019, and while it’s a marvel to reac…
Commissioners table scenic sign reg changes
Flathead County Commissioners last week unanimously voted to table a change to sign regulations in the scenic corridor, citing concerns about the public’s ability to comment on the changes.
Commissioners approve 3% salary increase for elected officials
The Flathead County commissioners unanimously voted to increase salaries of elected officials at the commissioners meeting Tuesday morning.
Veterans group presents military honors on Memorial Day
The United Veterans of the Flathead Valley will present military honors at various locations and cemeteries around the valley on Memorial Day, May 25.
An uncertain future for the iconic Blasdel barn
There are very few structures still standing today that give nod to the Flathead Valley’s rich farming history. And throughout the decades, as society and deve…
West Valley Board denounces plan for asphalt plant
In the face of heated public opposition, the West Valley Land Use Advisory Board voted unanimously Thursday evening to recommend denying a modification to a conditional-use permit that would allow for asphalt produ…
Columbia Falls man sentenced for gun charge
A Columbia Falls man who was on state probation was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison and three years of supervised release for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition.
Woman missing lug nuts might have a screw loose
A woman told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office someone had intentionally loosened the lug nuts on her vehicle. She suspected it had happened when she was at a Columbia Falls bar the night before, but she also id…
Board votes to temporarily extend health officer’s contract
The Flathead City-County Board of Health voted on Thursday to temporarily extend the county public health officer’s term to allow more time for a hiring commit…
Officers nab alleged crossbow thief
An often used phrase says “timing is everything.”