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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…
Idaho women dies in Columbia Falls crash
An Idaho woman died in a single-vehicle crash at about midnight on Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. 2 and Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls Police said in a press release Thursday morning.
Flathead Classic Sled Dog Race returns this weekend
After a 1-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other logistical issues, the Flathead Classic Sled Dog Race is returning to Olney, Montana this weekend.
Law roundup: Large prescription delivery interrupted
A pharmacy employee raised concerns with Columbia Falls Police Department regarding an individual allegedly sending an Uber to pick up their prescriptions more than once.
Infrastructure funding to boost airport expansion project
A crane loomed over Glacier Park International Airport on Wednesday as U.S. Sen. Jon Tester spoke about infrastructure funding, including $14.5 million going t…
Real estate agent specializing in relocating conservatives to Montana slapped with lawsuit
A local real estate agent and consultant that caters to out-of-state conservatives relocating to what’s known as the American Redoubt faces a breach of contrac…
Kalispell sets hearing for floodplain ordinance update
The Kalispell City Council set a public hearing for March 7 to review an updated floodplain ordinance during its meeting Tuesday.
CSKT secures $1B-plus allocation this year to settle water rights
The Interior Department announced a more than $1 billion allocation for the 2022 fiscal year to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to settle water rig…
Trudeau revokes emergency powers after Canada blockades end
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday he is removing emergency powers police can use after authorities ended the border blockades by those…
Montana county reports 3 recent fentanyl overdose deaths
Three people died of apparent fentanyl overdoses in less than a month in Lewis and Clark County, Sheriff Leo Dutton said.
CSKT increases recreation fees, closes areas for tribal use only
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have hiked camping and conservation fees to help preserve tribal lands and activities, as well as bring in addition…
Scouts return to Klondike Derby Winter Camporee
After a two-year hiatus, young men and women from across the Flathead Valley were back to compete in the snow and test their winter skills during the Northwest…
Republican Women announce Chocolate Extravaganza winners
Flathead County Republican Women celebrated 35 years of chocolate earlier this month at their annual Chocolate Extravaganza.
March Women Who Wine gathering benefits symphony
The next gathering of Women Who Wine will be Tuesday, March 1, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the offices of this month’s featured beneficiary, Glacier Symphony and Chorale, 69 N. Main Street, Kalispell.
Challenger enters commissioner race
A Republican challenger has filed in the race for Flathead County Commissioner.
Three alternatives proposed for Bypass intersection
Three alternatives proposed for Bypass intersection