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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Kalispell man allegedly threatens wife, children with gun
Aaron Dean Archer, 46, is being held in the county jail on a $150,000 bond. Authorities took him into custody after his wife spirited the couple’s children awa…
Law roundup: White picket fence life dashed by TikTok prank
A woman reportedly woke up to loud noises and found three holes in her fence. She told the Kalispell Police Department she believed the culprits who damaged the fence were minors because of a viral “fence breaking”…
Colleagues and friends have fond remembrance of fallen Glacier climbers
On July 22, Flathead Valley residents Brian Kennedy and Jack Beard, both 67, fell to their deaths while climbing the east face of Dusty Star Mountain in Glacie…
Higher interest rates are stifling Montana homebuyers
Searching for a home to buy in Missoula’s pressure cooker housing market over the last year, Jeff Moss has been thinking a lot about interest rates.
US-China ties on a precipice after Pelosi visit to Taiwan
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.-China relations are teetering on a precipice after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
Lake Mary Ronan area evacuated as Elmo Fire moves closer
Eight structures have been destroyed and as many as 150 are threatened by a raging wildfire that continues to expand its reach west of Flathead Lake.
Individual linked to shooting in southwest Kalispell in custody
Authorities say they have identified the individual behind a shooting in southwest Kalispell on July 23 as a minor out of Missoula.
Governor urges supreme court to reconsider Armstrong decision
In the light of the recent Dobbs decision, Gov. Greg Gianforte asked the Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday to accept new briefings from the public as the high court weighs the legality of abortion in the state.
Senate approves bill to aid vets exposed to toxic burn pits
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits won final approval in the Senate on …
MSU’s computer science program gives Kalispell undergraduate room to run in unexpected directions
For the recent Montana State University student, computer science has matched her adventurous spirit and work ethic, giving her room to run in sometimes unexpe…
Great Fish Community Challenge opens with launch party
This year’s Great Fish Community Challenge runs Aug. 4 to Sept. 16 and will benefit 70 Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations.
Convicted animal abuser headed to trial on assault charge
Prosecutors accuse Domingo J. Palafox, 31, of shooting at a pair of anglers on the Hungry Horse Reservoir in June 2020.
Teen in custody after allegedly shooting at father
Jeremiah Russell Rardon is being held in the Flathead County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond following the July 29 confrontation. He turned himself in to a…
Law roundup: Where did the time go?
A woman who reported an incident to the Kalispell Police Department was told to call back if she noticed anything missing. She called later to report a hanging calendar was gone. Officers advised a man that a side…
County voters to decide marijuana tax
The county could see an estimated $460,000 in revenue yearly from the tax.