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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
Super Scoopers return to Howe Ridge Fire
The Canadian CL-215 “Super Scoopers” were back to work on the Howe Ridge Fire in Glacier National Park on Wednesday, dropping water on the southwest edge in an…
Congressman makes case for forest management during Glacier fire tour
A veil of smoke cradled the fire camp set up at the KOA campground at West Glacier on Wednesday morning as fire officials managing the Howe Ridge Fire met with…
County poised to adopt $91.5M budget
The Flathead County commissioners are on track to approve a $91.5 million budget next week that raises property taxes about $11.50 for the owner of a home with a market value of $200,000.
Rain, even snow, in the forecast
Cooler temperatures and a chance of rain at the end of this weekend may provide some relief to the firefighters battling several fires in Northwest Montana.
Forest project OK'd for Hungry Horse area
A final decision from the Flathead Forest determined there would be no significant impact from a proposed forest project near Hungry Horse.
Commission approves new moving company in Kalispell
The Montana Public Service Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to permit the sale of a Motor Carrier Certificate from Dunne Moving and Storage to C & N Enterprises, which operates A-Team Moving and Storage.
Developers pitch RV park plan for South Kalispell
The developers of a proposed 330-space RV park in South Kalispell pitched their idea to Kalispell City Council at a public hearing Monday.
Commissioners consider Evergreen senior housing project
The Flathead County commissioners will hold the final public hearing for a proposed senior high-rise project in Evergreen at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Final touches for new elementary
Rankin Elementary will be ready to roar on the first day of school Aug. 29.
Evacuation warnings issued for Libby-area wildfire
Fire mapping conducted Monday revealed 1,100 acres consumed by the Gold Hill Fire burning 13 miles north of Libby.
Glacier fire at 11,172 acres
The uncontained Howe Ridge Fire tearing through Glacier National Park was estimated at more than 11,100 acres Tuesday.
Cardiac team recognized for patient care
The Summit Fitness Center on a Friday morning hums with activity — fit joggers pound on treadmills, weight machines clang and a rehab specialist greets “Good O…
Northwest Montana Fair results
King Arthur Baking Contest
Pro Rodeo royal court announced
Megan Tutvedt is this year’s Northwest Montana Pro Rodeo Queen. Tutvedt, 20, was crowned Aug. 17 at a ceremony on the Flathead County Fairgrounds. The Northwes…
Erratic winds impact Howe Ridge Fire
A weather system brought cooler temperatures, scattered precipitation and erratic winds to the Howe Ridge Fire on Monday as the blaze in Glacier National Park …