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Updated 8 hours, 21 minutes ago

Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15

Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
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…

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
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…

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
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.

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
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.

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
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.

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
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.

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
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.

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
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.

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
Final touches for new elementary

Rankin Elementary will be ready to roar on the first day of school Aug. 29.

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
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.

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
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.

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
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…

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
Northwest Montana Fair results

King Arthur Baking Contest

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
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…

Updated 7 years, 8 months ago
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 …