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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…
Montana unemployment claims decrease, some schools reopen
The number of unemployment claims filed in Montana last week declined and some small schools opened their doors to students as the state continues to relax res…
Gyms, movie theaters and museums can opt to open May 15
Gov. Steve Bullock on Thursday announced additional Phase One guidelines that will allow gyms and fitness studios, movie theaters and museums the option to reopen beginning Friday, May 15, as long as they adhere to…
Day of Giving campaign raises $561,707 in 28 hours
Donations poured in on Giving Tuesday — the Day of Giving and Unity — generating $561,707 for local nonprofits in just 28 hours.
Crow leaves thousands without power in Flathead Valley
Nearly 9,000 people were without electric service Thursday morning in the Flathead Valley.
Kalispell Chamber offers free cleaning supplies to business owners
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will offer free cleaning supplies for small business owners from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8, at the Chamber office, 15 Depot Park, in downtown Kalispell.
Court orders Glacier to devise air tour plans
A federal appeals court has ordered Glacier National Park along with 22 other national parks to come up with an air tour management plan with the federal Aviat…
Caller concerned about kids and duckling
Someone told the Kalispell Police Department about two juveniles who were seen picking up a baby duck. The caller ended up being referred to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks regarding wildlife harassment.
Whitefish man charged with partner assault, striking police officer
A Whitefish man is being held at the Flathead County Jail following an incident on Sunday that began with alleged family member assault, a Whitefish Police off…
FVCC trustee incumbents re-elected
Incumbent trustees Peter J. Akey of Whitefish and Kelly Stimpson of Bigfork were re-elected by a sweeping margin to the Flathead Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees for three-year terms. Akey garnered the …
More school election results announced
Unofficial results from Columbia Falls School District’s Tuesday trustee election are in.
Whitefish extends lodging restrictions
The city of Whitefish announced a “phased reopening plan” for motels, short-term rentals and other lodging facilities that continues restrictions on non-essent…
Mermaids returning to Montana tiki bar as it reopens
The mermaids will be back to work at a Montana tiki bar whose back wall is a window into a motel swimming pool
1st Montana resident convicted of murder by DNA gets parole
The first Montana resident convicted of a homicide based on DNA evidence has been granted parole
Bigfork voters narrowly OK school levies
Bigfork voters narrowly OK school levies
Guymon, Owens on Republican ballot for Whitefish’s HD 5
Republican candidates Catherine Owens and Shawn Guymon will face off for the Montana House District 5 Republican nomination in the June 2 primary election, wit…