General News
The blurb for this section is not filled out
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.
Big game harvest numbers remain high
The big game harvest in Northwest Montana remains high through two weekends of the general hunting season, according to check station data.
Schools leader wants rule for opting out of school policies
Montana's elected education leader has said she is crafting a rule that would give parents the ability to opt out of some local school board policies, includin…
Field grows in race for Montana's new U.S. House seat
Another Democrat has joined the race for Montana's new U.S. House seat, expanding an already large field before maps to define the boundaries of the congressio…
Group seeks recall of entire Whitefish School Board
A group of Whitefish parents and community members have mounted an attempt to recall the entire Whitefish School Board over a decision regarding Covid-19 mitig…
Dispensaries scramble to adjust to unanticipated CBD ban
The Montana Department of Revenue and cannabis industry stakeholders alike were surprised to recently discover that HB 701, the state’s legalization framework …
Commission pares down wolf trapping season
The geographic and temporal sweep of Montana’s wolf trapping and snaring regulations shrank Thursday when the state Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a mea…
Flathead ex-con accused of assaulting his children
A Flathead Valley man with a long criminal past is back in custody after authorities allege he assaulted his two sons during a recent incident.
Scouting programs plan events, welcome new members
Although the Covid-19 pandemic impacted youth activities throughout Northwest Montana, Scouting has continued, and activities are planned into the winter month…
Evergreen sidewalk project gets $25,000 from Flathead Electric
Evergreen’s sidewalk project recently got a big boost from Flathead Electric Cooperative with a $25,000 grant.
Law roundup: Nothing sinister about abandoned pink blanket
A woman reportedly told the Kalispell Police Department she saw a pink blanket with hair by a daycare. and she and her friend were afraid it was a baby or a sex trafficking trap.
Man charged after driving into convenience store
A man who drove into a convenience store on U.S. 93 in Happy Valley Saturday night reportedly was considering taking his life during a fight with his girlfrien…
Election results: Johnson re-elected Kalispell mayor; Whitefish renews resort tax
Mark Johnson easily secured a third term as Kalispell mayor with a decisive victory Tuesday.
U.S. gives final clearance to Covid-19 shots for kids 5 to 11
U.S. health officials on Tuesday gave the final signoff to Pfizer's kid-size COVID-19 shot, a milestone that opens a major expansion of the nation's vaccinatio…
Montana School Boards Association leaving national group
The Montana School Boards Association has voted to leave the National School Boards Association next summer, saying the organization has lost its focus in supporting local school boards offering professional develo…
Aggressive customers prompt changes at Idaho liquor stores
Instances of hoarding, illegal reselling and bad behavior by customers have caused the state agency that sells alcohol to change how it rolls out rare spirits at stores, officials said.