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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.
As Covid fueled the drug crisis, Native Americans hit worst
As the pandemic ravaged the country, deaths from drug overdoses surged by nearly 30%, climbing to a record high.
FVCC names new reception hall after college president Jane Karas
Flathead Valley Community College will name the reception hall of its new college center in honor of longtime college president Jane Karas.
FWP finalizes purchase of 772 acres near Columbia Falls
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks closed a deal Tuesday afternoon to purchase 772 acres of prime wildlife habitat along the Flathead River just east of Columbia …
Code Girls United receives Spectrum Digital Education grant
Code Girls United is the recipient of a $10,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for its educational coding, technology, and business program.
Whitefish taking applications for Health Board seat
The city of Whitefish is taking applications for the city’s seat on the Flathead City-County Health Board.
Flathead Electric's Gift of Light brightens holiday season
Flathead Electric Cooperative's Gift of Light program, established in 2010, allows donors to support anonymous members struggling to pay their electric bills.
Law roundup: Man’s colorful language dulls the senses
A store manager heard third-hand information that a man, who walked out of a liquor store, was yelling at people. The man reportedly slipped on the ice and used “colorful language.” The Kalispell Police Department …
Kalispell joins opioid settlement agreement
The Kalispell City Council on Monday opted to join a statewide settlement agreement against major opioid distributors.
Missouri court adds to ban on Biden contractor vaccine rule
A federal judge in Missouri added another legal block Monday against President Joe Biden's requirement that federal contractors receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
US population growth at lowest rate in pandemic's 1st year
U.S. population growth dipped to its lowest rate since the nation's founding during the first year of the pandemic as the coronavirus curtailed immigration, de…
Whitefish man charged in brutal attack pleads not guilty
A Whitefish man accused of tying up and brutally assaulting a woman entered a not guilty plea Monday in Flathead County District Court.
Man charged following high-speed chase near Whitefish
A high-speed pursuit near Whitefish last week reportedly hit 100 mph and ended with the suspect fleeing on foot before being subdued with a Taser.
Montana's maple syrup producers face climate change challenges
David Knudson of Missoula is the only licensed maple syrup producer in Montana. He tapped 200 trees last year, sugaring the old-fashioned way.
Kalispell student is UM Rhodes Scholar finalist
Teigan Avery of Kalispell is one of two University of Montana seniors interviewed for the Rhodes Scholarship.
Uneven distribution of rapid Covid tests presents challenges
Public health officials and policymakers alike see rapid antigen tests as a strong tool to keep businesses open and parents working. But a look at Montana’s distribution of the tests shows a patchwork system with l…