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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Initial phase of Hecla mine approved
BILLINGS — U.S. officials on Tuesday announced approval of the first phase of a silver and copper mine beneath a northwestern Montana wilderness area, yet it’s uncertain when work could begin because of a legal dis…
Tourism agencies adjust strategy as fire season heats up
Tourists drawn to the Flathead Valley by the sweeping views of Glacier National Park often feel the incentive begin to dissipate behind a cloud of smoke during…
Northwest Montana gets money for border security
A number of counties in Northwest Montana are getting grants to help with border security.
Northwest Montana Fair Results
Poultry – Open
Wildfire evacuations lifted for Waterton
HELENA (AP) — Much-needed rain fell across Montana on Monday and slowed the spread of a fire burning near the U.S.-Canada border enough for Canadian officials …
Bear activity prompts camping restrictions at Rising Sun
Camping restrictions are in place at Glacier Park’s Rising Sun Campground after a suspected bear ripped into the side of a tent on Friday and pulled out beddin…
'Red Skies of Montana' based on Mann Gulch Fire
The local Historic Film Club will show the fire-fighting drama “Red Skies of Montana” at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at the Museum at Central School in Kalispell.
FVCC students return to campus
It’s back-to-school time for Flathead Valley Community College and students are making their way back to campus for the fall semester, which begins Wednesday.
Kila man accused of brutal assault sent for mental evaluation
A Kila man stands accused of a vicious beating and sexual assault of a woman in several incidents late last year.
County's IT director is computer system guru
Mike Hausler isn’t a standard-issue computer guy.
Family launches fundraiser to benefit kind-hearted friend
Those close to Josh Burt know him as a smiling, caring and helpful young man.
Polson nonprofit receives $1M donation
Construction will remain a constant for The Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County for the foreseeable future, after it was announced the organization received a $1 million grant to go towa…
Rain, snow bring welcome reprieve to fire managers
Fire officials managing two significant wildfires in Glacier National Park are eagerly anticipating the arrival of a cool and wet weather system Monday.
Maintenance of Gateway center an ongoing challenge
Three years ago Northwest Montana United Way took on a project of monumental proportions when it made a deal to purchase the Gateway Community Center in Kalisp…
Battalion of aircraft fight fires from the sky
Firefighters battling wildland blazes in Northwest Montana for the last month do a lot of grueling, dirty, tough work. But much of what they do would not be po…