Local News
Your source for reliable, in-depth reporting on Northwest Montana’s communities, government, and daily life—delivering the stories that matter most to you.
Sharp cold front to drop snow on Glacier Park
A winter weather advisory was issued for Glacier National Park beginning Wednesday night as a potent front out of …
Historic building may be headed toward demolition
For the first time in well over four decades, a historic building designed by world-famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright may be demolished — and it’s located in…
Storm buries East Glacier in 4 feet of snow
East Glacier Park was slammed during the Dec. 27-30 snowstorm. The small village just outside of Glacier National Park saw a whopping 49.5 inches of snow over the three days.
Fresh Life eyes downtown Whitefish for new church
Fresh Life Church plans to build a 10,810-square-foot mixed-use building on Central Avenue in downtown Whitefish that would include a new church and several re…
Glacier boats placed on historic registry
Two Glacier National Park tour boats have been put on the National Historic registry.
Sen. Cynthia Wolken named deputy Corrections director
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana state Sen. Cynthia Wolken has been named the deputy director of the Department of Corrections.
Montana tribe votes to reinstate ousted president
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana's Northern Cheyenne Tribe has narrowly voted to re-elect the tribal president who was ousted by the tribal council in October.
Liberian refugee sworn in as Helena mayor
HELENA (AP) — Liberian refugee Wilmot Collins has been sworn in as the mayor of Helena — the first black mayor of any city in the state’s history.
Minnesota man dies in avalanche near Yellowstone
WEST YELLOWSTONE (AP) — A Minnesota man died in an avalanche while he was snowmobiling about 19 miles north of West Yellowstone in Montana.
California man found dead in vehicle in Walmart lot
Law enforcement discovered the body of a 61-year-old California man who died in his van in the Kalispell Walmart parking lot.
Planning Board to consider subdivision proposals
The Flathead County Planning Board starts the new year with public hearings Jan. 10 on two proposed subdivisions in the Kalispell area.
Resorts doing more to highlight danger of tree wells
A snowboarder’s death at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday underscored the risks that trees can pose when shrouded in deep powder snow.
One hundred begin the New Year with a splash at Woods Bay Polar Bear Plunge
Several hundred people converged on about 100 feet of lakeshore behind The Raven Brewpub and Grille on the first day of the new year to watch about a significa…
City Council to replace lame ducks with new members
After a holiday hiatus, the Kalispell City Council will convene at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2 in the council chambers in City Hall.
Bonsai Brewing expansion tops Whitefish agenda
The Whitefish City Council begins the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 2, with Mayor John Muhlfeld swearing in new council members Ryan Hennen and Melissa Hartman and incumbent Andy Feury. New Municipal Judge William Hile…
A survivor of abuse now helps others
Flathead Valley resident Grace Manchala was brought up in a very religious family. But it was also an abusive family. She had to endure abuse for most of her c…