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.
Local students win top awards at regional science fair
Students from Deer Park School, Flathead High School, Hedges Elementary and Trinity Lutheran School won top awards at the annual Montana Tech Regional Science & Engineering Fair.
Law roundup: Resident reports homeless migration
Someone calling from Somerset Drive in Kalispell reportedly told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office there seemed to be “an infiltration of homeless people walking the tracks” behind their residence.
Bigfork man accused of sexually assaulting two girls
A Bigfork man has been accused of sexually assaulting two young girls.
Local speech and debate students added to national team
Six local speech and debate students were added to the Western Montana National Speech and Debate team in World Schools Debate.
Planning Board supports changes to lakeshore regs
A lawsuit over a controversial cabin development in West Glacier has prompted the Flathead County Planning Board to recommend tightening the county's lakeshore…
Bigfork School Board extends mask mandate until April 9
The Bigfork School Board on Wednesday voted to extend the campus-wide mask mandate until Friday, April 9, to give teachers and staff an opportunity to get vacc…
Biden aims for quicker shots, 'independence from this virus'
WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden pledged in his first prime-time address to…
Missoula homeless shelter to stay open though April
MISSOULA (AP) — An emergency winter homeless shelter in Missoula that's also hosting coronavirus vaccine clinics will remain open through the end of April after receiving a grant from a human services organization.
As climate fight shifts to oil, Biden faces a formidable foe
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — President Joe Biden's bid to tackle climate change is running straight through the heart of the U.S. oil and gas industry -- a much bigger,…
Forest Service seeks input on Lion Lake Dam repairs
Forest Service officials believe an environmental assessment is not required in order to proceed with Lion Lake Dam repairs
Native Americans raise concerns about legislative action
HELENA (AP) — Bills that sought to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day were tabled in committee. Funding for two state health positions dedicated to Native Americ…
Law roundup: This town isn’t what it used to be
An annoyed Whitefish resident on Goat Trail reportedly flagged Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies down and told them she was in her home and saw a middle-aged man taking pictures in her backyard, so she open…
Bird of the Month: Clark's Nutcracker
A recent sighting of a flock of Clark’s nutcrackers in my neighborhood in Bigfork sparked my renewed interest...
Five snowmobilers injured in four area crashes
Four snowmobile crashes since Saturday in Northwest Montana have sent five people to area hospitals with injuries.
Blackfeet launches next phase of reopening on Monday
The Blackfeet Nation will launch the next phase of COVID-19 reopening plan on Monday