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Counting machines add vote of confidence to elections security
The conference room of the Flathead County Elections Department whirred with noise. Volunteers rattled off strings…
Flathead County OKs Pursuit employee housing in West Glacier
The Flathead County Planning Office recently approved an application for a large “work camp” that will house Pursuit Glacier Park Collection’s seasonal employe…
Solar project in Whitefish up and running
The Community Solar III project broke ground June 12 and began generating solar power to the grid in late January.
Columbia Falls student wins county spelling bee
There was no mystery as to who won the 2026 Flathead County Spelling Bee.
GOP primaries set for multiple Northwest Montana races
Campaign filings closed at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, sealing the roster of candidates set to compete for seats in both the federal and state delegations.
Candidates enter Flathead County races
Four candidates are running for county commissioner.
Students display scientific discoveries at annual Flathead County Science Fair
Every year, the fair draws in third- through 12th-grade students from across the valley, challenging them to explore an array of topics using the scientific me…
Officers involved in shooting near Libby while serving warrant
Lincoln County law enforcement officers were involved in a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a location on Libby Creek Road, authorities said.
Lincoln County plays waiting game on federal disaster funds
After local, state and federal officials worked to determine damage estimates that exceeded $10 million, Gov. Greg Gianforte submitted a request Jan. 10 to Tru…
Zoning amendment near Whitefish denied by Flathead County commissioners
A request to amend zoning on property outside of Whitefish was struck down by Flathead County commissioners late last month.
Neighbor of Kalispell homeless shelter accused of pulling gun on resident
A Kalispell man allegedly stuck a gun in the face of a homeless shelter resident while hurling a racial slur at him late last month.
Hungry Horse murder suspect greeted victim with a shotgun blast, court docs say
The suspect in last weekend's murder in Hungry Horse was waiting for the victim with a shotgun, according to newly filed court documents.
Four dead in head-on crash in Lincoln County
Four people died in a two-vehicle, head-on crash late Tuesday morning on U.S. 2 in Lincoln County.
Kalispell woman sentenced for obstruction during protest at Whitefish Border Patrol station
A Kalispell woman was sentenced in Whitefish Municipal Court last month for throwing a piece of plywood in front of a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle during a prote…
Kalispell Council wants backup power source for public safety building after windstorm exposes vulnerabilities
Kalispell City Council on Monday opted to pursue a state grant for a backup generator for the city’s public safety building after a December windstorm left the…
Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake kicks off March 12
The Spring Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake begins Thursday, March 12 and will end on Saturday, May 9.