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Autopsy shows man found on shore of Whitefish Lake died of hypothermia
The body of a Columbia Falls man was recovered last week from the shore of Whitefish Lake, the Flathead County S...
Veterans Home working to contain COVID outbreak
The Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls is working to contain a COVID-19 outbreak that has infected a total 17 staff members and residents, with nine of those cases being considered “active,” as of Tuesday mo...
Driver's ed fees going up for Flathead, Glacier students
A $40 driver’s ed fee increase will go into effect in September 2021 for Flathead and Glacier high school students, bringing the total cost to $310.
Man cleared in Trumble Creek fatal shooting
A Flathead Valley initially charged with deliberate homicide after a shooting at a Trumble Creek residence earlier this month has been released.
HD 6: Candidates share health-care background, but differ on political policies
The Griz-Cat rivalry isn’t the only thing that divides Montana House of Representatives District 6 candidates Jerramy Dear-Ruel and Amy Regier.
Foundation acquires historic Mountain Brook School campus
From the time Mountain Brook School on Foothill Road in Kalispell was built on donated land using volunteer labor, the property has been a centerpiece and po...
Whitefish couple receive prestigious UM Service Award
The University of Montana Foundation has awarded Summerfield and Julie Baldridge of Whitefish the Neil S. Bucklew Presidential Service Award.
COVID testing forces Bigfork fifth-graders to go remote
Bigfork fifth-graders will transition to remote learning Tuesday through Thursday as a number of students and staff are being tested for COVID-19.
Pedestrian hit and killed in Hungry Horse
A pedestrian died after being hit by a tow truck at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in Hungry Horse.
Eagle Transit curtails service due to COVID-19
Area commuters will be forced to use Eagle Transit’s “on demand” service to get around for at least the next few weeks as the Flathead County public transit ...
Glacier’s August visitation was robust
While visitation to Glacier National Park is down overall, the number of visitors to the Park’s west entrances — the only ones that are open — is either nearly the same as last August, or way up.
Barista brews cups of kindness, poured with laughter
For 12 years, Jo Mama’s Coffee owner and operator Leigh Thorson has gotten to know her regular customers quite well.
Kalispell council looks at accessory dwelling regs
The Kalispell City Council will take a look at the city’s policies for accessory dwelling units during a work session via Zoom videoconference tonight at 7 p.m.
Flathead County Commission: Supporting small business, environment important to Larson
As a small business owner, Flathead County Commission candidate Kristen Larson understands the difficulties facing her business and other businesses in the F...
Flathead County Commission: Abell wants county to grow responsibly, protect resources
Brad Abell wants to help protect Flathead Valley for future generations.