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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…
Governor's budget proposals heard during special session
HELENA — State agencies and their supporters begrudgingly accepted budget cuts proposed by Gov. Steve Bullock as part of the state’s response to a projected $2…
Kalispell lands big soccer tourney
In March 60 youth soccer teams will converge on the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell to compete in the first annual Indoor Soccer Championships. Only o…
Olszewski receives top honor for mental-health advocacy
Sen. Al Olszewski, R-Kalispell, was recognized with a Montana Hero Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness for his efforts to bring a psychiatric re…
Kalispell resident deploys for hurricane relief
Ted Koenig is more of a behind-the-scenes guy. In his work as a disaster program manager with the Red Cross, he puts his analytical mind to use, coordinating 1…
Capitol Christmas Tree tour stops in Whitefish
Hundreds turned out in Whitefish on Monday afternoon for the arrival of the Capitol Christmas Tree, carefully packaged in a Plexiglas box and ready to travel t…
Glacier, Flathead speech and debate fall short against Bozeman
This weekend the speech and debate teams from Glacier and Flathead High Schools snagged two of the top three team scores at the Hawker Invitational in Bozeman that drew teams from across the state.
FVCC to bury 50th anniversary time capsule
Concluding its 50th anniversary celebration, Flathead Valley Community College will seal and bury a time capsule on Nov. 14, to be opened 50 years from now on the school’s 100th anniversary.
Lakeside man accused of threatening pharmacist
A man accused of pointing a gun at a Lakeside pharmacist pleaded not guilty on Thursday in Flathead District Court.
New silver coins depict Flathead landmarks
A mission to capture the uniqueness of Montana turned a Kalispell resident’s interest in coins into the beginning of a timeless series of unique coins portrayi…
Origami artist, designer to publish third book
A piece of paper can become anything Shuki Kato wants it to be. It’s all in knowing how to fold it.
Additional businesses eye North Kalispell
The Spring Prairie Commercial District in North Kalispell could be seeing several new additions in the next few years.
If 'threatened' status goes, do grizzlies gain?
For four years, research ecologist Tabitha Graves has studied grizzly bears at the U.S. Geological Survey’s NOROCK West Glacier Field Station.
Swan River teacher uses technology to enhance students' experiences
Swan River School is making its mark in how rural schools access and use technology in the classroom.
Two large projects proposed in Whitefish
A 102-unit housing complex proposed on Wisconsin Avenue and the redevelopment for the former Idaho Timber property will be considered during public hearings Th…
Zinke says Dems holding Interior nominees 'hostage'
WASHINGTON — Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke says Senate Democrats are holding the department’s nominees “hostage” to a political agenda that includes opposition…