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Primary delivers mixed results for Northwest Montana incumbents
Tuesday’s primary election delivered beginnings and endings to political hopefuls across Northwest Montana.
Intoxication, speed suspected in fatal crash near Bigfork
Alcohol, drugs and speed are all suspected factors in a head-on crash that killed a Kalispell man Sunday afternoon near Bigfork.
Headlines: Bigfork Fire leader dismissed, Coram standoff and Evergreen's new sidewalks
Bigfork Fire lieutenant dismissed following misconduct allegations, suspect in Coram standoff allegedly assaulted teen, and new sidewalks create safer route th…
After nearly dying, Chad Stock rededicates himself for a second lease on life
Fighting off shock, blood pumping from a gaping wound stretching down his forearm, Chad Stock had two conversations with God as the light faded on Easter Sunda…
Kalispell City Council to vote on using tax increment funds for downtown facade improvements
Some downtown Kalispell properties may be in line for a needed makeover.
Whitefish considers pond dredging contract
The last dredging effort took place more than 20 years ago.
Returning to the forge — New Agrarian School in Bigfork revives the ancient trade of the blacksmith
The New Agrarian School in Bigfork, a nonprofit, teaches the ancient craft of blacksmithing to a new generation of hobbyists, professionals, and instructors.
Stoke is high heading into ski resort’s 77th season
Thanks to an onslaught of Pacific storms, the upper reaches of Big Mountain are already buried in nearly 4 feet of snow.
Kalispell shop prints up customizable options
Richies Custom Creations seeks to offer a local one-stop-shop for all things customizable.
Extraordinary public impact: UM, Arlee win national research award
University of Montana researchers and community officials in Arlee have worked together on a project since 2017 to promote mental health on the Flathead Indian…
Beaver activity threatens Whitefish's Smith Lake dam
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation posted a sign near Smith Lake recently, warning people to stay away and to keep pets away from the…
Block Management continues slow decline despite increased payment cap
The number of acres enrolled in Block Management, a hunting access program managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, has continued its gradual decline despi…
Kalispell woman killed in head-on collision near Bigfork
A Kalispell woman was killed in a head-on crash Monday, Nov. 25 on Montana 35 near Bigfork.
Columbia Falls student-athlete recognized for leadership
Columbia Falls High School senior Julia Byrd was recognized as a Winslow Nichols Leadership Award winner for her exceptional work ethic, strong character, lead…
A vanishing community: Spring Creek Mobile Home Park residents celebrate holidays with eviction looming
For Thanksgiving, John Wallace would throw a ham on the barbeque and let it smoke for the day while his wife cooked the turkey. Then he’d eat until he couldn’t…
Kalispell nearing completion of lead service line inventory
Kalispell is nearing completion of the municipality’s water service line inventory — per a federal mandate — but the material hundreds of lines are made up of …