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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.
Light shows: Aurora borealis activity on the rise due to solar activity buildup
It is one of nature’s most amazing spectacles.
Photographers share passion, insight about northern lights
With Solar Cycle 25 promising the return of the northern lights to the skies above Kalispell, local photographers are looking forward to the chance to once aga…
With COVID curfew gone, bars are buzzing
For what seems like the first time in months, local bars are finally seeing business pick up.
'Cowboys' — Western drama filmed in Flathead Valley to debut online
For a brief second, actor Steve Zahn runs down Main Street in Kalispell past local landmarks like Norms News.
Montana GOP officials blast Biden's environmental actions
President Joe Biden's new administration wasted no time taking executive actions aimed at combating climate change and protecting the environment.
Whitefish Schools: Means to become permanent superintendent
With overwhelming support from the Whitefish School Board, administrators, staff and community members, Whitefish School District Interim Superintendent Dave M…
Call of duty: Army colonel steps up to help as substitute teacher
When Columbia Falls schools closed late last March and transitioned to remote learning for the remainder of the school year, Kelly Smith, father of two energet…
Dr. Fauci to headline Pandemic Dialogues at UM
The University of Montana’s 2021 Mansfield Lecture will present the country’s leading infectious disease specialist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, in a Zoom conversation …
Woman’s complaints include a candle on the porch
A woman was upset because another woman was allegedly posting things on social media that the first woman did not want to be shared in public. The social media poster also reportedly left a candle on the caller’s p…
Whitefish foundation opens spring grant, Kids Fund applications
Whitefish Community Foundation is accepting applications to the 2021 Spring Community Grant Program from Jan. 25 to Feb. 25.
Potter's Field: State finds ministry owes former interns $120k in back pay
The Montana Department of Labor and Industries has reaffirmed the founders of the Whitefish-based Potter’s Field Ministries and MudMan Burgers owe approximatel…
Ronan man dies in traffic crash on U.S. 93
A Ronan man died Thursday evening in a head-on traffic crash...
Cellphone records allegedly link Wood to homicide
THOMPSON FALLS — State investigators probing the 2018 shooting death of Matt LaFriniere allege cellphone records link ex-girlfriend Danielle Wood to the crime.
Vaccine recipients see shot as path back to normal
Eliza Thomas couldn’t help but tear up when it was her mother’s turn to take a seat in the plastic chair, roll up a sleeve of her choice and receive her first …
Montana virus liability bill opens door to nix mask mandate
HELENA (AP) — A bill that would protect businesses and health care providers from coronavirus-related lawsuits is advancing quickly through the Montana Legislature, after the state's Republican governor said the me…