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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…
Students collect for people in need
Various Flathead Valley Community College student organizations will collect clothing, food, toys and other items for local people in need this holiday season.
Retired Forest Service worker discovers new purpose teaching yoga
Betty Kuropat inhales and exhales in rhythm with her movements, raising her arms high above her head and gently bending her front knee.
Glacier Rail Park work leads to road closures
Several roads in Evergreen will be shut down for approximately eight months while construction companies prepare the area for the new Glacier Rail Park.
Hot Springs market rooted in community
The cafe counter at Camas Organic Market and Bakery is full at the lunch hour.
Co-op shares in healing waters
“Want to sample it?” asks Paul Stelter.
Small Business Saturday sees success
The best thing about Small Business Saturday may be that, as the event ages, the impact spreads throughout the holiday weekend.
Environmental groups plan suit over culverts
A coalition of environmental groups may sue the U.S. Forest Service for failing to properly protect bull trout in Flathead National Forest.
Students get in tune with ukuleles
Ukuleles are making their debut at Bigfork Elementary.
Group celebrates 10 years supplying troops with reading material
“GQ,” “Outside” and “Men’s Fitness” are among the most popular publication titles that fill flat-rate shipping boxes at Magazines for Troops’ Lakeside headquar…
Contractor selected for Linderman renovation
Swank Enterprises has been selected as the general contractor and construction manager for the Linderman Education Center renovation project in Kalispell Public Schools.
Officials ID couple killed in Nov. 21 crash
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the victims of a fatal single-vehicle crash on U.S. 2 just west of McGregor Lake Lodge on Nov. 21.
Troy woman killed in Thanksgiving crash
A 26-year-old Troy woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Montana 35 Thanksgiving night.
Hundreds turn out for Whitefish event
The drizzle eased, the temperature topped 50 and a piece of rainbow gleamed behind the North Valley Food Bank as participants gathered for the eighth annual Wh…
Flathead Basin Commission Shutdown, break with DNRC could lie ahead
The agency coordinating Northwest Montana’s response to invasive species could soon have to shut down operations.
Students follow tradition with 'stone soup'
A rich aroma of homemade turkey stock and seasonings emanated from the Kalispell Montessori Elementary kitchen Tuesday.