General News
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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
Law roundup: Woman not a happy camper with alleged break-in
The Columbia Falls Police Department followed up with a woman who claimed someone got inside her camper, hid under her bed and “maced her” although she did not see anyone nearby.
Dozens face domestic terrorism charges in Georgia incident
ATLANTA (AP) — More than 20 people from around the country faced domestic terrorism charges Monday after dozens of young men in black masks attacked the site o…
Columbia Falls High School boosts police presence after threatening email received
The Columbia Falls High School saw an increased law enforcement presence Monday morning after the school received a threatening email late Sunday night.
Longtime Montana political reporter Chuck Johnson dies
Charles S. “Chuck” Johnson, one of the state’s longest-serving statehouse journalists and widely known as the “dean of Montana political reporters,” died unexp…
Kalispell city council to weigh housing developments, labor agreements
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 201 First Ave. E. Residents can also attend via Zoom.
Whitefish looks at next step for river path connection
City plans have long called for constructing an extension of the trail between Kay Beller Park north toward a section of the trail that runs between the river …
Kehoe's Agate Shop owner talks gems, jewels and family history
Jack and Louise Kehoe opened the store in 1932.
Law roundup: Coworker whacks man with a chair
Kalispell Police Department received a report that a man’s intoxicated coworker reportedly grabbed a chair during an argument and hit him with it, hurting their wrist.
New forest technology offers alternative to burning slash piles
Forest management activities are a major part of life in Northwest Montana; they create valuable products like lumber and employ many across the region.
Lighting up the night sky
The aurora borealis lit up the skies of the Flathead Valley last week to the delight of both photographers and sky gazers.
New life planned for Ol’ River Bridge Inn in Columbia Falls
The building is going through massive renovations under new ownership.
Community briefs
West Valley Naturalists Program features photos; Learning Center holds fundraiser; Spring burning season opens; Community fundraiser for Lonepine Hall in Hot Springs; Community meals set; Kalispell Senior Center an…
Nonprofit provides vehicles for those in need
Robert and Lacy Bradford, founders of the nonprofit Driving Hope, are fixing up donated vehicles and getting as many people as they can back into the driver’s …
Information blackout shrouds new reports of deaths, injuries and abuse at Montana State Hospital
BUTTE, Mont. — Jennifer Mitchell remembered getting a call nearly two years ago that her 69-year-old husband, Bill, had crashed his car and had been committed …
Co-op energy savings totaled $800,000 in 2022
Since 2009, the co-op’s efficiency programs have realized significant energy efficiency gains, totaling about 128,086-megawatt hours.