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PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier class of 2026 graduation ceremonies
Photos from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
Glacier Park International Airport celebrates completion of central atrium
Glacier Park International Airport is soaring to new heights after reaching a milestone in its years-long expansion project.
Family of drunk driving victim on hand for signing of Bobby's Law
Gov. Greg Gianforte lauded the efforts of local anti-drunk driving advocates in Flathead County on Wednesday at a ceremonial signing of Bobby’s Law.
CSKT issues fish consumption warning for three rivers
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are advising all tribal members to avoid consuming all species and sizes of fish harvested from the lower Clark For…
Planning Commission OKs zone change for Columbia Falls' trailer park
The Columbia Falls Planning Commission recently approved a zone change for the Lazy Day Trailer Court at 2155 Ninth St. W.
Teachers implore Columbia Falls School Board to raise salaries
Several teachers implored the Columbia Falls School Board to boost teacher salaries during a meeting earlier this month.
Whitefish approves $58 million preliminary budget
Whitefish City Council has unanimously approved the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026 and will hold a public hearing on the final budget and the capital improvement program on Aug. 18.
Busse departs Flathead Library Foundation
Sara Busse is stepping down as executive director of the Flathead Library Foundation, according to an email the foundation sent to its supporters.
Woman charged in deadly New Year’s Day wreck near Bigfork
Prosecutors last week charged the surviving motorist of a deadly and allegedly alcohol-fueled New Year's Day wreck near Bigfork with vehicular homicide while u…
Headlines: Gianforte signs hiring laws, Bigfork murder sentencing, and Kalispell's "No Kings" protest
Five arrested and one injured in largely peaceful “No Kings” protest, man convicted of Bigfork murder given 100 years in prison, and Gov. Gianforte signs law c…
Libby father pleads not guilty in young son's shooting death
A Libby man arrested and charged in the negligent shooting death of his 3-year-old son pleaded not guilty last week in Lincoln County District Court.
Glacier Park International Airport to operate on limited hours over July 2026 for runway repairs
Glacier Park International Airport will significantly limit operations for four weeks in July 2026 for runway repairs.
Inter Lake stakes claim as Montana’s best newspaper
The Daily Inter Lake was named the state's best daily newspaper for the second consecutive year after earning top honors across a range of categories in the an…
Gregarious Glacier High grad earns leadership award
Recent Glacier High School graduate Sam Engellant, a Winslow Nichols Leadership Award recipient, was recognized for his “warm personality, exceptional skillset…
Summer solstice snow storm blankets Logan Pass
Access to Logan Pass on Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road remained closed Sunday as a summer solstice storm dumped heavy snow on the high terrain o…
Kalispell Elks members give back to community
The Kalispell Elks moved into its downtown location two years ago after decades in South Kalispell. Now not far off Main Street, members look forward to contin…