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Hiker injured in Glacier grizzly mauling suffered broken arm
A hiker injured by a charging grizzly bear in Glacier National Park last week suffered a broken arm, park official…
Presentation uncovers unusual aspects of historic tales
She also explores forgotten tales. Her presentation is at the monthly meeting of the Westerners of Northwest Montana in Kalispell.
Montana Department of Transportation holds meetings on U.S. 93 corridor
The Montana Department of Transportation is hosting open houses in Polson Sept. 18 and Somers Sept. 19 to discuss a study of the U.S. 93 corridor between Polson and Somers.
Tester urges Biden administration to support Noxon Bridge replacement
U.S. Senator Jon Tester last week sent a letter the Biden administration asking for assistance in replacing the Noxon Bridge and fully restoring access to Noxo…
Remembering 9/11, foundation hosts 10th Patriot Day ceremony in Bigfork
Today, on Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. in Bigfork, Thomas’ 9-11 Honor and Serve Foundation hosts its 10th Patriot Day Ceremony, marking a decade since dedicating its nat…
Two Bear Air pilot recounts ordeal in sky above standoff
The pilot of the Two Bear Air helicopter involved in last week's armed standoff said that while the aircraft and its crew survived unscathed, they were repeate…
Prescribed fires slated around the Flathead Valley
Both Forest Service lands and state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation lands will see burns.
Family of minor allegedly sickened by E. coli outbreak sues in federal court
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court on behalf of a minor allegedly sickened after eating Wagyu beef from Hops Downtown Grill in July, the latest connecte…
Kalispell City Council revisits using tax dollars for workforce housing
Kalispell City Council debated Monday whether to make workforce housing developments eligible for public funding through tax increment financing.
Glacier High School student injured in lightning strike released from ICU
A Glacier High School student injured in a lightning strike last month was released from intensive care, according to an online fundraiser for the teenager.
North Valley Food Bank holds Harvest Fest Sept. 14
Join North Valley Food Bank on Saturday, Sept. 14, for a day filled with apples, abundance and community.
Montana Chamber of Commerce endorses Wilson, Swanson for supreme court
The Montana Chamber of Commerce endorsed candidates in the two Montana Supreme Court races on Thursday on the same day that the American Civil Liberties Union announced it was putting $1.3 million into an education…
Lawmakers considering short-term help for Montana school districts
MISSOULA — The financial challenges facing Montana’s 397 school districts — including how the state determines funding for each — are numerous and often comple…
Man accused of shooting at helicopter facing multiple felonies
The man accused of shooting at a Two Bear Air helicopter during a standoff last week faces multiple felony charges in Flathead County District Court.
Kalispell Planning Commission to revisit residential developments on Tronstad Road
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday is expected to revisit twin residential developments on open land north of the city proposed by two former lawmake…
Marion man's body recovered from Hubbart Dam Reservoir
Flathead County search and rescue crews on Sept. 2 recovered the body of a Marion man who was believed to have drowned in Hubbart Dam Reservoir, authorities say.