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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…
Glamping in a small cabin on the Tobacco River
Glamping is a form of camping involving accommodations that traditional camping can’t offer, a way to satisfy one's need for time outside without the lack of a…
Cancer navigators at Logan Health help patients through difficult diagnosis
At Logan Health, a team of social workers helps patients navigate the uncertainty.
Law roundup: Burmese python escapes in Columbia Falls
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a Burmese python snaked its way outside a Columbia Falls residence. A man allegedly
20,000 descend on Whitefish for country music festival
As darkness finally enveloped the main stage at Under the Big Sky in Whitefish on Friday night — smoky sunset hues giving way to sophisticated concert lighting…
Bill aims to ease path to homeownership for volunteer firefighters
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester recently introduced a bill aimed at increasing affordable housing for volunteer firefighters and other first responders to bolster recruitment and retention.
Comment deadline extended for CFAC superfund site
The Environmental Protection Agency has extended the public comment period for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Superfund site proposed cleanup plan an addi…
Downtown Kalispell parking lot slated for hotel project poised to change hands
A city-owned parking lot in downtown Kalispell slated for redevelopment as part of The Charles Hotel project could change hands as soon as month’s end, officia…
Plan to raise Flathead Lake level torpedoed by water management team
A regional water management team on Friday opted not to alleviate Flathead Lake’s low water level by increasing flows out of Hungry Horse Reservoir.
78 nonprofits to participate in Great Fish fundraiser
A record number of Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations will participate in the 9th annual Great Fish Community Challenge hosted by Whitefish Community Foundation August 10 to Sept. 15.
Electric Co-op warns customers of phone scam
Flathead Electric Co-op is warning customers that scammers claiming to be Co-op employees are contacting members and attempting to obtain their private information.
Law roundup: Bartender receives sobering message from customer
Officers responded to a report of a fight between a pugilist and a man armed with a stick.
Tranel says Zinke’s ‘extremism’ makes him vulnerable in 2024
Missoula Democrat Monica Tranel is confident in her chances of winning Montana’s western district U.S. House seat in the 2024 election.
Whitefish community funds improvements to home of retired ski patroller
A well, septic system and toilet were recently installed at his Whitefish home, paid for by money raised online and through a silent auction.
State seeks to quell concerns over spike in property tax estimations
An audible groan could be heard among the roughly 300 in attendance at a meeting in Kalispell on Wednesday when state officials said they weren’t able to provi…
Planning board approves subdivision, parking lot
The board also approved a request from Casa Mexico restaurant for a conditional use permit for the construction of a parking lot at their 1741 Airport Road location.