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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…
Alberton Panthers robotics team brings home silver medals
Rising ninth-grader Mahlon Manson and seventh-grader Varuna Peeblson of the Alberton Panthers robotics team brought home silver medals from the 2025 SkillsUSA …
Crews spent eight hours battling hay fire south of Kalispell
Crews smothered a large hay fire burning south of Kalispell after battling the blaze for upwards of eight hours.
Lakeside residents overwhelmingly oppose proposed Flathead Lake Club
Top issues from residents during the nearly two hours of testimony included increased traffic congestion, straining water and sewer systems, and potential long…
Arts in the Park festival will feature 80 artist booths, plein air painters
The Glacier Art Museum presents the 55th annual Arts in the Park with a lineup of 80 juried artist booths, plein air painters, live music, food trucks and a be…
Kalispell Planning Commission tables proposal for apartment complex in South Kalispell after public outcry
The Kalispell Planning Commission tabled a proposal for a seven-building apartment complex in South Kalispell amid opposition from neighbors.
With city manager's departure, Kalispell bound for a period of transition
The upper echelons of Kalispell’s municipal government will undergo a shakeup in the coming months as the longtime city manager departs ahead of an election th…
Arson suspected in South Kalispell hay fire
Authorities suspect a hay fire that flared up south of Kalispell on Wednesday afternoon was intentionally set.
'Heroic efforts' of bystanders credited with saving hikers that fell in Glacier National Park gorge
All three hikers that fell into Avalanche Creek gorge Sunday are in stable condition, thanks in large part to the quick thinking of nearby hikers.
Kalispell Public Schools partners with Jed Foundation to improve mental health
In another step toward strengthening youth mental health in the Flathead Valley, Kalispell Public Schools entered a three-year contract with the Jed Foundation to implement a comprehensive, evidence-based mental he…
Whitefish rethinking its relationship with Border Patrol, officials say
Whitefish city officials said they are navigating “fairly murky waters” with local U.S. Border Patrol agents as the Trump administration ramps up its immigrati…
Ronan man sentenced for using social media to get explicit images of underage girls
A Ronan man accused of using social media to obtain explicit images of underage girls was sentenced in District Court in Polson last month to 50 years in the Montana State Prison.
All the world's a stage for couple behind Port Polson Players
What sounds like the opening scene of a musical led to Karen and Neal Lewing’s real-life marriage a few months later, and the enduring partnership that’s at th…
More work needed before Libby swimming pond can open
Libby’s new swimming pond may look ready for use, but Park Manager Adam Noble said there is still work to be done before it’s ready for the public.
FVCC honors Sliters for support of community college
Each year FVCC recognizes individuals from the community whose generosity and service have transformed FVCC’s campus and the Flathead Valley community.
Kalispell City Council OKs accessory casino in forthcoming downtown steakhouse
Kalispell City Council pulled the lever Monday on an accessory casino in a forthcoming downtown steakhouse.