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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.
Glacier speech and debate grabs 'wild' win
In a win described by Glacier High School head coach Greg Adkins as one of the wildest finishes at a speech and debate tournament, the Wolfpack squeaked by Flathead High School by a mere half a point this weekend.
Law roundup: Turns out, it’s not more than a feeling
Maybe it was just heartburn a person experienced when they described having “a bad feeling” after driving past a location and seeing four teens walking around.
Kalispell woman charged in alleged cancer fraud scheme
A Flathead Valley woman accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from donors in an alleged cancer fraud scheme has been charged in Flathead County Dist…
Glacier Park plans ticketed entry at Polebridge
Glacier National Park formally announced Monday it will require a ticketed entry to gain entrance to the Going-to-the-Sun Road this summer and has added a tick…
Longtime Kalispell Police records official heads into retirement
Teresa Parker went to work when she was just a junior in high school and after nearly half a century, she’s ready for the joys of retirement.
Kalispell parking structure tops council work session agenda
A major component of The Charles Hotel, a boutique hotel proposed in downtown Kalispell, is up for review at the Kalispell City Council work session Monday evening.
Law roundup: Man goes on road rage rampage
A man reportedly pulled out of a business on U.S. 93 S. and didn’t think he cut anyone off, but told the Kalispell Police Department he had a hard time getting traction then a man with road rage followed him in a s…
Disgraced ex-Montana police chief cleared of sex assault
A former Montana police chief who pled guilty to a federal child pornography charge this week has now been cleared of separate sexual assault allegations investigated by the state.
Town hall addresses causes, solutions for homelessness
There was a connecting theme at a town hall meeting Wednesday in Kalispell to address homelessness in the Flathead Valley: prevent it before more community mem…
River Roadhouse repurposed from vintage gas station
After being empty and idle for nearly nine years, a classic 1970s gas station west of Thompson Falls has been transformed into the River Roadhouse, and is now …
Bigfork student promotes idea of family at school
Bigfork High School student body president Nya Schara leads with compassion, kindness for her fellow classmates.
Flathead muzzleloading group more than a flash in the pan
For nearly 40 years, the members of the Flathead Muzzleloader Association have been spending the second Saturday of each month stepping back in time to the day…
County OKs tiny home project; neighbors object
A plan to build nine residential tiny homes on 4.18 acres at 125 Wiley Dike Road in the Lower Valley near Somers won approval from the Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday.
Law roundup: Dog in its element chasing squirrels
A spotted white and brown dog was in its element to a property owner’s dismay, when it reportedly spent 25 minutes barking at squirrels up a tree in their yard.
Kentucky governor: Storms may have killed at least 70 people
Kentucky's governor said a monstrous tornado may have killed at least 70 people in the state and the toll was climbing after severe weather ripped through at l…