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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.
Montana abortion proposal met with preemptive lawsuit
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Planned Parenthood of Montana filed a preemptive lawsuit Monday seeking to stop legislation that would ban the abortion method most common…
Residents escape burning home in Whitefish without injury
A house fire in Whitefish over the weekend caused no injuries but left an East Second Street home a total loss, fire officials said on Monday.
Shooting in Kalispell leaves one injured
Kalispell Police are investigating a Monday morning shooting in the city’s southwest side that left one injured.
Avid quilter sews way through retirement
She’s been quilting for four decades and sewing for even longer.
Kalispell City Council to consider land deal for Parkline Trail expansion
Kalispell City Council will discuss buying land that would allow it to extend the Parkline Trail at its work session Monday.
Law roundup: Man’s anger fueled by cinnamon liqueur
An angry drunk man, who allegedly had his fill of a cinnamon liqueur, went back to a business despite being told to leave and pushed his way back into a room he had occupied earlier in the evening.
Kalispell artist crafts gavel gifted to U.S. Speaker of the House
A gavel made by Ron Kelley was presented to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, on March 23 in the United States Capitol.
Columbia Falls Lions Club’s Easter egg hunt beloved tradition
Children run around, some with baskets in-hand, picking up eggs placed by the Columbia Falls Lion Club members for the traditional celebration.
Community briefs
Somers Beach State Park celebration; Fundraiser for injured trooper; Bigfork church series continues April 17; American Legion crews work on highway markers; P.E.O. chapter takes scholarship applications; Women’s C…
Libby City Council approves separation agreement with police chief
Libby City Council voted unanimously last week to approve a separation agreement with Police Chief Scott Kessel.
Law roundup: Bicyclist aces tennis net takedown
A man riding a bicycle around reportedly entered a tennis court, knocked one of the nets down and rode off into the sunset.
DNA technology solves 41-year-old mystery of missing St. Ignatius woman
Mildred Hubertz was 59 when she went missing in 1968 from St. Ignatius, a small town 40 miles from Missoula.
New case brought against outlaw motorcycle club member
Michael Allan Murphy, 49, faces two new counts of issuing a bad check in Flathead County District Court.
Swan Song: Beloved Mission Valley choral director takes final bow
Christian Bumgarner stepped in front of the Mission Valley Choral Society on April 1 for the final concert he would lead under the arched ceiling and luminous …
Easter egg hunts planned for the Flathead Valley
Easter weekend arrives April 8 and 9. Here are a few Easter hunts to hop on down to for an egg-cellent family outing.