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Heino handily tops GOP challenger to lock in third term as sheriff
Incumbent Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino easily shrugged off his Republican opponent in Tuesday’s primary, cl…
Flathead Warming Center supporters take to the streets to show solidarity with homeless population
The Flathead Warming Center on Monday organized a welcome-back celebration for shelter guests after reopening for overnight stays last week.
Single-hook restriction expanded for Flathead River
The state Fish and Wildlife Commission on Tuesday approved updated fishing regulations that include an expanded single-hook restriction on the Flathead River.
Civil rights investigation into Kalispell Public Schools involves softball schedules, district officials say
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has sought information about girls' softball schedules from Kalispell Public Schools as part of a Ti…
Kalispell's Matt Regier elected Senate president
Senate and House Republicans, selecting leaders who will preside over the 2025 Legislature, chose Senator-elect Matt Regier, R-Kalispell, as Senate president a…
Dispute over allegedly stolen camper lands 40-year-old in court
A dispute involving an allegedly stolen camper in late October netted a 40-year-old man felony and misdemeanor charges in Flathead County District Court.
Election Day in Flathead County went smoothly despite high turnout, officials say
Despite overwhelming voter turnout again this year, the general election in Flathead County went smoothly with the final ballot cast at 1 a.m., Nov. 6, electio…
Four Flathead Valley veterans receive award from Gianforte
Four veterans from the Flathead Valley were among those honored by Gov. Greg Gianforte with the 2024 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation on Monday.
Kalispell Planning Commission begins work on new land use plan
The Kalispell Planning Commission will begin developing a new land use plan and regulations for the city on Tuesday.
News Now: Key election results and police chase in Flathead Valley
We cover the latest election results, including significant wins in Flathead Valley and the passage of a historic constitutional amendment on abortion rights.
Fire knocks out Flathead Valley radio station's transmitter building
A fire engulfed local radio station KOFI’s AM transmitter building early Saturday morning.
Veterans Day events held through the Flathead Valley
There are several special events happening in the Flathead Valley to mark Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11.
Vet Center outreach coordinator assists veterans like himself
Vet Centers, under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, nationwide offer community-based counseling for veterans and provide a connection to important reso…
The cellphone: A helpful or harmful school tool?
In today’s connected world, smartphones can be as familiar a sight as laptops and textbooks in schools, yet the devices pose a unique set of challenges within …
New CASA volunteers sworn in
Each will work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children for the 11th Judicial District.
Speed a suspected factor in fatal motorcycle crash near Kalispell
Excessive speed is a suspected factor in a motorcycle crash Friday that killed a 21-year-old Kalispell man.