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First Interstate, Federal Home Loan Bank awards Samaritan House $8,600
Samaritan House received an $8,600 donation this month from First Interstate Bank and Federal Home Bank of Des Moi…
Heavy rains calm fire in Glacier Park
Heavy rains helped stifle some of the fires around the area Tuesday as thunderstorms moved through the region.
Big student loan forgiveness plan announced by Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his long-awaited plan to deliver on a campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancella…
River Highlands developer pulls application for C-Falls housing project
The developer behind the proposed River Highlands subdivision has pulled its application for the housing project.
Market Livestock Sale hits another record
A total of $967,778.75 was raised, which is an increase of $170,542.25 or about 21% over the sales total in 2021.
Flathead teacher gets a glimpse of working in manufacturing
The externship, which was offered to teachers throughout Montana, was developed through a partnership between Reach Higher Montana and the Montana Manufacturin…
Results from the 2022 Northwest Montana Fair
The following individuals earned top honors for their award-winning entries at the 2022 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo:
Law roundup: Woman’s ‘honey’ is not so sweet
Casino security called the Kalispell Police Department after reportedly being assaulted by a man. The caller said he took a photo of a vehicle, was confronted
Somers-Lakeside School District seeks trustee candidates
Somers-Lakeside School District has an opening on the school board following the resignation of Andy Wendle, who has moved out of the area.
Cooler temps, scattered showers slowed Quartz Fire in Glacier National Park
Slightly cooler temperatures and scattered rain helped slow the Quartz Fire in Glacier National Park on Monday.
Council hashes through proposal on workforce housing funding
The city is looking at whether to update two of its urban renewal plans to specifically allow for TIF funds to be made available for projects with workforce housing, which is a term often used to indicate a program…
Amid housing crises vacation towns limit short-term rentals
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — In the Colorado ski town of Steamboat Springs, motels line the freeway, once filled with tourists eager to pitch down the slope…
Rape suspect arrested in Alaska while out on bail
William James Pillans, 26, allegedly fought local police officers in Juneau after being informed of an extraditable felony warrant out of Montana. Several offi…
‘Armed and extremely dangerous’ man behind bars
Jose Angel Estrello, 39, remains in the county jail with bail set at $500,000 following his arrest on two assault with a weapon charges in separate cases.
Interior secretary visits Lost Trail Conservation Area
On a hot and dry morning, Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland made a brief visit to the Flathead Valley to celebrate the Lost Trail Conservation Area, the newest…
NY motorist accused of killing a man in drunken hit-and-run out on bail
Desirea Marie Garrera, 25, was arraigned before Judge Dan Wilson in Flathead County District Court on Aug. 18.