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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.
FVCC announces fall 2022 dean’s list
FVCC announces fall 2022 dean’s list
Law roundup: Man gets ranch dressing fix, restaurant suspicious
Columbia Falls Police Department responded to a report that a man was “creeping around” a restaurant and peering in the front of the closed business. The man allegedly asked
Kalispell approves restrictions for park facilities use
Following some debate, Council signed off on the ordinances that would limit an individual’s “excessive personal property” at public facilities, ban the erecti…
Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: 'Finish the job'
President Joe Biden exhorted Republicans over and again Tuesday night to work with him to "finish the job" of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as …
Sixth case of deadly equine virus confirmed in Flathead County
A sixth confirmed case of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy in Flathead County has prompted state officials to extend their recommendation that area horse…
Northwest Montana snowpack dips below average
Mother Nature took the “dry January” trend to heart in Montana.
Montana bill that would ban diversity training gets first hearing
A bill that would prohibit state departments from requiring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training — similar to Florida’s “Stop WOKE” legislation — would be bad for Montana students and could lead to litigation,…
Montana Republicans show support for medical conscience bill
State lawmakers in the House of Representatives gave broad approval Monday to a bill that would allow medical providers, health care facilities and insurers to deny services based on “ethical, moral, or religious b…
Nissen family puts land under conservation easement with the Flathead Land Trust
The Flathead Land Trust helped a Whitefish family place a 24 acre open-space property under a conservation easement in late January.
Bill that funds career and technical education advances in House
A bill that would provide continued funding for out-of-pocket expenses related to career and technical education unanimously passed the House Education Committee on Feb. 2.
Man accused of trying to break into C-Falls school pleads not guilty
Nels Edward Williams, 63, faces counts of assault on a peace officer and criminal mischief in Flathead County District Court following the alleged attempted break-in.
Neighbors, lawmakers want pot industry to keep the smell inside
Depending on where you live and what direction the wind blows, the smell of marijuana growers is ruining some neighborhoods, according to Rep. Jedidiah Hinkle, R-Belgrade, who wants pot cultivators to install air f…
Alleged confrontation after youth sports game leads to felony charge
Tyrell Eugene Darrington, 40, is scheduled to be arraigned in Flathead County District Court before Judge Robert Allison on Feb. 8.
Law roundup: Wannabe avenger should eat crow
A wannabe avenger reportedly wrote “stupid f—- handicapped” in mud on a truck parked in a spot designated for disabled individuals that didn’t have a permit visible. A note was also
Game wardens seek information on three deer shot and wasted in Ferndale
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are seeking information on three deer found shot and wasted in the Swan River north of the Montana 209 bridge in Ferndale in Flathead County.