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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Whitefish to take over garbage billing from contractor
The city of Whitefish is taking over responsibility for garbage billing from a private contractor, but residents aren't expected to see any change in rates, and some commercial customers may benefit from slight pri…
Kalispell council asked to OK use of grant money for emergency shelter
The Kalispell City Council tonight will consider a proposal for the Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana to use Emergency Solutions grant funding for emergency shelter activities.
Longtime Special Olympics volunteer honors daughter's legacy
In one way or another, Terri Siefke has been involved in the Special Olympics since 1988, when she first watched her only daughter compete in a track meet in S…
Man throws rock at woman’s head
A passerby reportedly saw a man shoving a woman in a bank drive-thru and told the K<strong>alispell Police Department</strong> that he hit her in the head with a rock, which he then threw at her.
Buoyed by Keystone XL, pipeline opponents want Biden to act
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After President Joe Biden revoked Keystone XL's presidential permit and shut down construction of the long-disputed pipeline that was to car…
Glacier at forefront of whitebark pine conservation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently proposed listing the whitebark pine as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
New Starbucks opens drive-thru in Whitefish
If you ever had hopes of stopping by a Starbucks coffee shop that isn’t bustling, now’s the time.
Local men putting Montana on the map in sport of steinholding
David Sturzen and Kevin Collom are putting Northwest Montana on the map in the unique, quirky sport of Masskrugstemmen.
Today’s Achievers: Compassionate leader is ‘go-to-girl’ at Flathead
Flathead High School's Paityn Reece is the “go-to girl” for support, guidance, friendship and leadership, attributes she built out of hardship, according to Mi…
A trail runs through it: Kalispell on track to complete Parkline Trail this year
It’s the end of the line for the old railroad tracks in downtown Kalispell.
Logan Health: Kalispell Regional begins brand transformation
Brendan House, North Valley Hospital, Pathways Treatment Center, Glacier View Research Institute, Digestive Health Institute of Montana, Montana Children’s, Eu…
A pesky woman-about-town
Employees believed a woman stole wine but were unable to verify a theft had occurred. They wanted <strong>Kalispell Police Department</strong> to tell the woman she couldn’t come onto the property ever again. In a …
Caller 'just wants to vent a little bit'
A woman called the Columbia Falls Police Department because she “just wanted to vent a little bit.”
Free virtual salary negotiation workshop offered
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Montana chapter and the League of Women Voters of Billings are partnering to provide a free virtual salary negotiation workshop at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, specifi…
Ban on insurance coverage for abortion considered in Montana
HELENA (AP) — The Montana House Judiciary Committee on Friday advanced a bill that would ban coverage of abortion procedures by health insurance plans offered …