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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…
Flathead Electric Cooperative names Evergreen Water and Sewer District as Energy Partner of the Year
Evergreen Water and Sewer completed a custom leak abatement project that ended up saving both energy and money.
Currier’s Welding turns ideas into functional art
The crew transforms blank sheets of metal into striking scenes of Western life, or whatever else a customer can dream up. That creativity is forged into functi…
State joins lawsuit blaming railroads for 2023 wildfire near Paradise
The state has jumped aboard a lawsuit accusing BNSF Railway and Montana Rail Link of starting a massive wildfire near Paradise in 2023.
Jamming with the Flathead Valley Roller Derby league
On a rainy Wednesday night at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building, members of the Flathead Valley Roller Derby league ditch their shoes at the door a…
Group moves forward with campaign to recall Mayor Ryan Hunter
An effort is underway to oust Kalispell Mayor Ryan Hunter.
Sheriff candidate Evie Cahalen shares priorities ahead of June primary
Marion resident and retired law enforcement officer Evie Cahalen, 65, is running against incumbent Brian Heino, 47, in the Republican race for Flathead County …
Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino gears up for primary election in bid for third term
Seeking a third term, Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino, 47, faces Republican challenger, Evie Cahalen, 65, in the June 2 primary election.
Flathead Basin fish free of forever chemicals
Testing by state wildlife officials in 2023 found no evidence of so-called forever chemicals in the Flathead River and Flathead Lake.
Neighbors file appeal of West Glacier work camp
A group of neighbors opposed to a Pursuit “work camp” in West Glacier have filed an appeal on the project to the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.
Polson City Commission appoints police chief as interim city manager
The Polson City Commission appointed the City of Polson Police Chief George Simpson as interim city manager during a special meeting on Thursday, April 23.
Federal judge rejects Kalispell Public Schools' request for summary judgment in hazing lawsuit
A federal judge denied a request to end a Title IX lawsuit against Kalispell Public Schools — stemming from sexual assault allegations involving the Glacier Hi…
Ninth Circuit rules state has no jurisdiction to order private home removed in Glacier National Park
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling in the case of a private home that was built on the bank of lower McDonald Creek in Glacier Nati…
Plans to repair Two Mile Bridge in Kalispell pick up steam after insurance money comes through
Flathead County has received its first insurance payment to begin repair work on Two Mile Bridge in Kalispell after it was damaged in November.
Widespread power outage snarls traffic in Kalispell
A patchwork of nearly 23,000 Flathead Electric Cooperative customers were without power on Wednesday afternoon.
Kalispell motorist sentenced for fatal 2025 wreck near Bigfork
As officers led a weeping Kala Renee Knaus out of the packed Flathead County District Court courtroom Tuesday, she gazed at the father of the woman she killed …