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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…
Harvest rates pick up slightly
Northwest Montana hunters had a bit more success last weekend after a slow start to the general rifle season. Harvest totals picked up slightly, increasing the percentage of hunters with game to 7.5 percent, up fro…
Kalispell City Council passes stormwater impact fee report
Kalispell City Council on Monday passed an updated stormwater impact fee report that raises rates.
Rain, snow, wind in store for Thanksgiving weekend
Thanksgiving weekend will bring a mixed-bag of rain, snow and storms to Northwest Montana.
Thanksgiving tops charts for home cooking fires
One minute everything is on track. The turkey is in the oven. Mashed potatoes are boiling and the gravy is simmering. An array of colorful side dishes are almo…
Bigfork woman celebrates 100th birthday on Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving marks more than the beginning of another holiday season for Anne Louise Dibble, who plans to celebrate her 100th birthday along with at least…
Postal Service announces holiday deadlines
The U.S. Postal Service will deliver more than 15 billion pieces of mail this holiday season. In the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the Postal Service also expects to deliver 850 million packages, …
A mother's choice
Almost 30 years after making the decision to place her son for adoption, Rachael Knox of Whitefish received a message that has given this Thanksgiving new mean…
Whitefish Energy stops work over $83 million owed
WASHINGTON — The company that landed and then lost a $300 million, no-bid contract to rebuild Puerto Rico’s storm-ravaged grid says it’s halting its work early because the commonwealth’s utility hasn’t paid it $83 …
Interior denies wrongdoing involving Zinke's wife, travel
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Interior denied any wrongdoing Monday after documents surfaced showing government staffers were forced to scramble to accom…
Pool of sheriff candidates deepens
A handful of hopeful candidates are positioning themselves to become the next sheriff of Flathead County, almost a year in advance of the election.
Comment period extended for national park entry fee increase
The National Park Service has extended the public comment period for its proposal to increase entrance fees at 17 national parks, including Glacier Park.
Permit denied for Columbia Falls crematory
Following nearly two hours of testimony both for and against plans for a crematory at Columbia Mortuary, the Columbia Falls City Council Monday voted 5-0 to deny the mortuary a conditional-use permit for the facili…
Kalispell couple killed in U.S. 2 wreck
A husband and wife from Kalispell died after being ejected from a vehicle on U.S. 2 at McGregor Lake early Tuesday morning.
Ski resort begins preseason uphill restrictions
Route and timing restrictions for uphill skiers at Whitefish Mountain Resort go into effect Thursday, Nov. 23.
United adds direct flight to L.A.
United Airlines will offer direct seasonal flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport starting June 7, Glacier Airpor…