General News
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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.
3 Montana school districts go virtual or close due to Covid
At least three Montana school districts are taking advantage of a two-day school break for statewide educator conferences this week to hold remote classes or close for a few days to help prevent further cases of Co…
Crews fighting wildfire in Patrick Creek area south of Kalispell
Crews responded early Monday morning to an 8-acre wildfire in the Patrick Creek area south of Kalispell, and a pre-evacuation notice for nearby homes has been …
Scapegoat Wilderness goes to Stage 1 restrictions after human-caused fires
Following two new human-caused fire starts, the Rocky Mountain Ranger District, and the entirety of the Scapegoat Wilderness on the Lincoln Ranger District, re…
Colin Powell dies from Covid complications
Colin Powell, the barrier-breaking soldier and diplomat who served Democratic and Republican presidents in war and peace but whose sterling reputation was stai…
United Way a natural fit for executive director
Nonprofits have played a lifelong role in Roxanna Parker’s life.
Kalispell marijuana rules up for final decision
The Kalispell City Council is poised to make a final decision on marijuana dispensaries Monday.
Whitefish council to vote on two hotel projects
The Whitefish City Council will decide the fate of two hotel projects at Monday’s meeting, and is poised to potentially deny approval of an 85-room hotel plann…
Law roundup: Woman chews out food staff
A skinny woman with long dark hair in a red Buick was purportedly causing a huge scene at a drive-thru when she started screaming at employees and throwing a bunch of stuff out of the car.
Services for Blackfeet Chief Earl Old Person announced
Funeral services for Blackfeet Chief Earl Old Person are set for Friday morning, with other opportunities to pay respects to the longtime leader during the wee…
Arlee graduate student works to preserve Salish language
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — More than 200 Indigenous languages in the United States have gone extinct in the last 400 years, according to the Language Conservancy.
Montana State University dedicates American Indian Hall
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana State University celebrated the grand opening of its American Indian Hall over the weekend, saying it will serve as a bridge between Native American culture and all other cultures on c…
New tackle shop drops a line in Evergreen
At Chancy and Dave’s Fish Camp, you don’t have to fish around to find what you need.
As enrollment surges, district begins planning for expansion
As the population continues to grow, so does enrollment in Kalispell Public Schools with no signs of slowing down based on anticipated residential development over the next decade.
Popular pumpkin patch marks 20th year
Sweet Pickin's Pumpkin Patch is celebrating its 20th anniversary this season.
Kalispell crews complete flood control project on Spring Creek
Crews with the city of Kalispell last month updated a flood control structure on Spring Creek.