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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…
Canada smoke invades Flathead Valley as potent rainstorm approaches
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Idaho barreled into Montana on Monday afternoon, rapidly degrading air quality across the Flathead Valley ahead of a major s…
Making magic — Nine-year-old publishes first book about a girl with dyslexia, donates proceeds to Edgerton Elementary
Nine-year-old Zoe Frank is the co-author of an inspiring children’s book about a young girl with dyslexia called, “Zoe’s Magical Mind.”
Fruitful endeavor: Smoothie bowl food truck hits berry sweet milestone
More than a decade ago, Lindley and Jarden Lynch had a vision to bring a quick, healthy food alternative to Whitefish. They’ve done just that and more.
Hanging up the competitive saddle: Remarkable horse to retire at The Event at Rebecca Farm
Now in its 24th year, The Event is a world-class equestrian event held July 16-20 at Rebecca Farm outside Kalispell. A retirement ceremony for Mai Baum is set …
Bus service connects Whitefish to Billings
Jefferson Lines — a family-owned bus company rooted in the Midwest — was approached by the state of Montana after Flathead Transit discontinued its Whitefish t…
New horse sculpture installed on the Plains greenway
A new horse has arrived in Plains — but this one doesn’t gallop.
Blackfoot graphic artist reclaims antique documents
Graphic artist John Iasiah Pepion, of the Blackfeet Nation and based out of Browning, recreates history through his ledger art.
Outgoing priest leaves a legacy of rebuilding in Libby
Four years in one place doesn’t typically leave much time to accomplish significant things, but don’t tell that to Father Pius Harding OSB.
Headlines: Border Patrol concerns in Whitefish, Glacier gorge rescue, and helicopter mayhem in Kalispell
Whitefish rethinking its relationship with Border Patrol, Bystanders credited with saving hikers that fell into Glacier National Park gorge, Kalispell man earn…
With permit in hand, new owner of Holland Lake Lodge looks to the future
More than a week after the U.S. Forest Service issued a formal permit allowing Eric Jacobson to become the new operator of the Holland Lake Lodge, the Great Fa…
Climber dies descending Mount Gould in Glacier National Park
A Utah climber fell to his death in Glacier National Park on Wednesday evening.
Federal government seizes Columbia Heights bitcoin mining facility
The federal government has seized a former bitcoin mining operation facility in Columbia Heights. According to federal court documents, the property at 530 Ber…
‘Paddle out’ at Somers Beach to bring awareness to Emily Rea search
Family and friends of a local paddleboarder who went missing in the Hungry Horse Reservoir last summer are organizing a paddle in Flathead Lake to bring awaren…
Despite cuts, Montana lawmakers say superintendents have told them Montana's national parks are adequately staffed
Montana’s congressional delegation lauded the passage last week of the federal tax cut and spending package known as the “Big Beautiful Bill," but an advocacy …
Barbecue fundraiser will support Ferndale Fire Department
The Friends of Ferndale Fire Department’s annual summer barbecue fundraiser is a chance for the community to give back to first responders while enjoying a bis…