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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.
Pulitzer-prize winning ‘Doonesbury’ creator comes to FVCC
Award-winning social observer and “Doonesbury” creator Garry Trudeau will be in Kalispell April 25 as part of the Wachholz College Center’s Speaker Series.
Kalispell man accused of aiming handgun while passing vehicle
A Kalispell man is behind bars after allegedly aiming a handgun at a family in another vehicle while passing them near Columbia Falls earlier this month.
Prosecutors say woman attempted to cash fake savings bonds
A woman claiming to be from California allegedly tried to cash counterfeit savings bonds at a Kalispell bank earlier this month.
Law roundup: Retired meat processor protective of trade secrets
A Libby man took a trip to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office where he claimed he was the “most experienced meat processor in the northwest,” since retired, and reported that a few years ago a high school friend …
Four rescued from Lower Stillwater Lake
The Whitefish Fire Department rescued four people who fell through the ice at Lower Stillwater Lake on the afternoon of April 12.
Development plan for Somers Beach State Park finalized
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks finalized its development plan for the recently created 106-acre Somers Beach State Park this week.
Kalispell Public Schools superintendent search changes course, will seek interim
Kalispell Public Schools will seek an interim superintendent for the 2023-24 school year after opting against interviewing any of the five applicants who respo…
Montana Republicans want censure while misgendering lawmaker
A group of conservative Republican lawmakers in Montana deliberately misgendered a transgender colleague in demanding that she be censored for language she use…
Ban of medical care for transgender minors clears legislative hurdle
For almost three weeks, Senate Bill 99 sat in a stack of papers on some desk in the Capitol, fading slightly from the political foreground. After passing throu…
Columbia Falls City Council denies 180-unit subdivision east of Flathead River
The Columbia Falls City Council on Monday voted 5-2 against a zone change that would have allowed a Florida developer to build an 180-unit subdivision just eas…
Montana shelves GOP proposal to alter U.S. Senate primary
A proposed change to next year's Montana U.S. Senate primary that could have hurt Democratic Sen. Jon Tester's reelection chances is likely dead after a state …
Lawmakers sign off on governor’s amendments to bill banning gender-affirming care
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Monday recommended amendments be made to Senate Bill 99, the legislature’s proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors, calling the term “Orwellian Newspeak” and asking lawmakers…
FEC awards safety grants to nonprofit organizations
Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety Directors has awarded $44,080 to nine area nonprofits, including Flathead County Search and Rescue Associati…
ImagineIF Libraries hosts mending workshop
At this free Earth Day event, learn how to reduce textile waste by mending and repairing gear and clothing.
Community organizing group sets affordable housing, infrastructure as priorities
A group of over 50 Flathead County residents formed campaign committees working on issues related to affordable housing, mental health and infrastructure at a community meeting led by organizing project United Toda…