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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…
Forever chemicals detected in Kalispell water, leading to surprise and action
In recent tests, the Environmental Protection Agency detected cancer-linked PFAS contaminants in Kalispell’s drinking water. It’s among the first detections of…
EPA wants to delete a portion of Libby Superfund site from Superfund list
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality are seeking public to comment on a proposal to delete Operable Unit 5 (OU5) of the Libby Asbestos Superfund site fr…
Rep. Matt Rosendale files for U.S. House run after brief Senate campaign
Rep. Matt Rosendale filed to run for re-election in his U.S House seat Saturday after suspending a short-lived campaign for Senate earlier this month.
Determination and compassion — A student leader’s perseverance through pain
As an aspiring neurosurgeon, the 4.0 student is prepared to be immersed in academia for at least the next decade with the end goal of obtaining a medical degre…
Kalispell City Council to discuss next steps after court order annulling elections
Kalispell City Council is expected to receive legal advice Monday on how best to move forward following a district court decision earlier this month annulling …
Whitefish considers resort tax rebate changes for seasonal residents
Since Whitefish’s resort tax was initiated in 1995, at least 25% of it has been allocated to property tax relief. At a work session last week, the City Council…
Civil War reenactor takes students back through history
When the kids arrived in the classroom after recess, Inman separated the group into two — the Confederacy and the Union. He referred to groups when talking abo…
RoboScout Squad codes a state win, ready for world championship
The Kalispell-based RoboScout Squad motors forward to the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship in Houston after a stellar performance at the state level.
Border security a top issue for candidates, Republicans and Democrats alike
Politicians and candidates from across the political spectrum in Montana are seizing upon the crisis on the southern border in the lead up to the November elec…
Columbia Falls teen is dead in Kentucky; man arrested on murder charge
An 18-year-old Columbia Falls man is dead and a 21-year-old suspect has been arrested, according to NBC News in Kentucky.
Federal judge quizzes lawyers in Flathead National Forest plan lawsuit
In the case, conservation groups allege the U.S. Forest Service and Fish and Wildlife Service are again failing to protect grizzly bears and bull trout by skir…
Samaritan House receives another $750,000 grant for shelter expansion
Executive Director Chris Krager said the $750,000 grant puts fundraising about halfway to the $16.9 million needed for the project, which will allow the Kalisp…
Glacier projects 40% increase in revenue from campground fees in 2024
With busier campgrounds and a recently implemented fee increase, front country camping is projected to bring approximately $2.4 million into Glacier National P…
Flathead County purchases property for potential jail
Flathead County will purchase a large piece of property south of Kalispell as a potential location for a future jail.
Firefighters union drumming up support for Kalispell's public safety levy
The Kalispell Firefighters Association, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 547, is holding a Feb. 24 event at Black Rifle Coffee Company at 10 a.m. to drum up support for the city’s proposed public sa…