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Senior Spotlight: Glacier High School student looks to use science to help others
Knowing she wanted to help others, there was a time when Anitha Ravipati considered pursuing a career as a medical…
Fourth generation Griz graduate carves path of research at UM
Before Drew Engellant became a Griz like his parents, grandparents and great-grandparents before him, he grew up in Kalispell with a keen appreciation for the …
Gianforte reiterates aggressive strategy for dousing wildfires during annual briefing
Gov. Greg Gianforte reiterated his administration’s aggressive approach to fighting wildfires during an annual fire briefing in Helena on Wednesday.
Zinke, Rosendale vote to keep House Speaker Johnson in office
Montana Republican Reps. Ryan Zinke and Matt Rosendale voted Wednesday to prevent the ouster of House Speaker Mike Johnson.
May storm improves outlook, but drought concerns persist for Montana
This week’s widespread, wet storm has brought a measure of relief to parts of Montana reeling from one of the driest winters on record, but water managers say …
Gianforte, Dayton students initiate Big Arm Archery Range
Governor Greg Gianforte launched the first arrow, followed by a group of Dayton Elementary students last Wednesday during the official opening of the Big Arm P…
UM teaching graduate jumps aboard AI education train
A native of Kalispell and 2020 graduate of Glacier High School, Simon Hill complemented his UM major with a teacher preparation concentration in broad-field sc…
School election results: Kila, Smith Valley bonds rejected
Voter turnout was high and votes were close in multiple school elections Tuesday.
Big Mountain Road pavement preservation project resumes
The Montana Department of Transportation, in partnership with Knife River, is expected to resume construction on Big Mountain Road north of Whitefish, beginning in early June. This year, work will occur between Smi…
Special election: Evergreen Fire levy approved; Big Mountain resort tax gains support
Evergreen voters on Tuesday approved a permanent levy to fund Evergreen Fire and Rescue.
Gabriel, Nunnally returned to Kalispell City Council in special election
Six months after a ballot mishap left the outcomes of two Kalispell City Council races in doubt, incumbents Kari Gabriel and Sam Nunnally secured their reelect…
House Speaker calls for a special session on immigration, marijuana tax distribution
Montana House Speaker Matt Regier called for a special session to address immigration and state marijuana tax distribution in a letter sent to the Secretary of…
Mother-daughter tea fundraiser May 11
Code Girls United are hosting Mother & Daughter Tea Time fundraiser on May 11 at 11 a.m. at The Patio in Whitefish.
Big Arm Association meets
The Big Arm Association is holding a dessert potluck on May 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the historic Big Arm School.
FVCC celebrates 56th annual commencement May 10
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center’s McClaren Hall on FVCC’s Kalispell campus to celebrate 271 students earning 292 degrees and certificates.
FVCC Foundation spring event raises funds for student scholarships
With over 100 guests in attendance, the evening raised over $70,000 for student scholarships.