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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.
Glacier High deemed ‘military-friendly’ as Purple Star school
Glacier High School is one of the first schools in Montana to earn Purple Star status for its commitment to supporting military families.
Boys and Girls Club welcomes new director, looks to expand
The Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country hopes to restart its program in Evergreen and purchase a piece of property to build a new center in Columbia Falls i…
Early-out Wednesdays to continue in Kalispell schools
Kalispell Public Schools will continue dismissing students two hours early on Wednesdays for the remainder of the school year.
Polson woman’s murder trial begins Tuesday
Nearly two years after her arrest, testimony in the trial of a Polson woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend in Thompson Falls in 2018 is scheduled to beg…
New homeless liaison connects kids with resources
Casey Driscoll is the new homeless education liaison for Kalispell Public Schools and Evergreen School District and director of the HEART Program.
Eavesdropping traveler has no evidence
An observant traveler told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office he overheard a fellow passenger on his flight talking about being involved in protests in Washington, D.C.
Airport's $100M expansion project resumes
After months of delays, a $100 million project to expand Glacier Park International Airport is finally taking off.
Next vaccine distribution phase launches Tuesday in Flathead County
The Flathead City-County Health Department announced Thursday that staff will begin vaccinating individuals that fall within Phase 1B of the governor’s COVID-19 vaccination plan on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Outages linger for third day for 2,000 homes
Another 5,000 Flathead Electric Co-op members had power restored Friday morning as crews continue cleanup efforts following an extreme windstorm Wednesday.
Federal judge orders IHS to release report on abusive doctor
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Indian Health Services to release a report investigating how one of its doctors was able to sexually abuse boys on Indian reservations in South Dakota and Montana.
Kalispell house fire under investigation
No serious injuries were reported in a structure fire Thursday night that significantly damaged a home in Kalispell.
Who enforces whom? Proposed bill gives state ethics oversight for local boards
A bill heard by lawmakers Wednesday would formally put local boards and commissions under the jurisdiction of the state’s top political watchdog.
Kalispell council to vote next week on expanding accessory dwellings
After thoroughly examining a text amendment that would expand the use of accessory dwelling units throughout the city, the Kalispell City Council is poised to vote on the proposal Jan. 19.
Boyfriend instantly regrets calling authorities
A man called 911 after a verbal disagreement with his girlfriend, but then he seemed to regret calling. He told the Columbia Falls Police Department he “wasn’t sure why he tried to call in the first place,” and he …
Bison Range regs won't change under Tribal ownership
Regulations for visitors to the National Bison Range near Moiese will not change after ownership of its lands were transferred to the Confederated Salish and K…