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Hiker injured in grizzly mauling on Grinnell Glacier Trail
A hiker injured by a charging grizzly bear in Glacier National Park last week suffered a broken arm, park official…
Former housing authority director accused of embezzling $106k
The former executive director of the Whitefish Housing Authority is accused of embezzling more than $100,000 from the nonprofit during his brief tenure with the organization.
Glacier National Park vehicle reservations end Sept. 9
Sunday is the last day vehicle reservations are required to enter Glacier National Park. This includes reservations for Going-to-the-Sun Road at the west entra…
New public park planned in Kalispell along Ashley Creek
Kalispell’s west side will see a new park along Ashley Creek in the coming years.
Prerelease facility proposed for former hotel site in Kalispell
The Montana Department of Corrections is eyeing a property in Kalispell as the future location of a 90-bed prerelease facility.
Suspect shot at Two Bear Air during standoff, sheriff says
A Flathead County K9 unit was used to apprehend a suspect involved in a standoff early Wednesday morning after he allegedly shot at multiple people and the Two…
Family of missing paddleboarder offers $25,000 for tips leading to her return
The family of a woman who vanished while paddleboarding in the Hungry Horse Reservoir in July is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to her where…
Montana Supreme Court lifts hold on two pro-construction housing laws
The Montana Supreme Court has overturned a lower court order temporarily suspending two pro-construction housing laws passed by the 2023 Montana Legislature, r…
AG issues cease-and-desist letter to nonprofit news outlet
HELENA — The Montana attorney general’s office issued a cease-and-desist letter to a state news outlet after it published a 381-page internal survey earlier this month about workplace culture and leadership at the …
EPA grant funds program to monitor pesticides in water
Pesticides and herbicides are readily available and widely used by everyone from homeowners to the ag industry to municipalities. They keep golf courses green …
Whitefish City Council approves budget with tax bump
Whitefish City Council approved the final budget for fiscal year 2025 last month and prepared to send thank you notes for several donations made to the city.
Libby Veterans of Foreign Wars post seeks to honor fallen soldier
The Libby VFW Harper Erdman Post 1548 has launched an effort to have the Montana 37 bridge that crosses the Kootenai River in Libby named after U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Arthur John Rambo.
Idaho archery hunters kill grizzly after attack
Two archery hunters in East Idaho shot and killed an adult male grizzly bear Sunday after the animal knocked one of the men down and bit him.
Taking aim: Flathead Valley native makes name for herself in professional archery
When Emily McCarthy steps up to the target she only has a minute to assess her shot before pulling back on her bow and firing.
Montana river recreation focus of upcoming workshops
State wildlife officials are slated to host three public workshops this week to discuss the future of river recreation.
Libertarian Sid Daoud might be an election spoiler. He doesn't care.
Sid Daoud had a normal start to his day on Friday, Aug. 9. He went to work, not expecting a night of political coaxing.