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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…
ImagineIF Libraries returns to original Flathead County Libraries name, hires Dugan as new director
The county library system’s board of trustees voted Thursday to drop the ImagineIF Libraries brand and revert back a moniker last used a decade ago.
Whitefish ski patrollers file petition to unionize
David Kerner is passionate about his work as a ski patroller at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Clocking in early, making the rounds to prep the slopes each morning…
FEC says Daines failed to disclose more than $1M during re-election bid in ’20
A spokesperson for Steve Daines called it “a minor bookkeeping issue,” but the Federal Elections Commission found that Montana’s junior senator failed to discl…
State health department returns to near ban on transgender birth certificate changes
The Montana state health department has announced its return to a near prohibition on individuals updating the sex on their birth certificates to match their g…
Tester urges Biden administration to support replacement of unsafe Bigfork bridge
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester last week sent a letter pressing Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Bigfork’s historic Bridge Street Bridge, which authorities …
Bat-wielding suspect earns suspended jail sentence
A 57-year-old man accused of taking a wooden bat to his ex-girlfriend in Marion last year received a suspended jail sentence in Flathead County District Court …
Kalispell councilors step down after judge orders election redo
Flathead County District Court Judge Robert Allison ruled Feb. 16 that a clerical error resulting in incorrect ballots going out to some voters in Kalispell co…
Former Montana congressman Denny Rehberg launches bid for Rosendale's House seat
In the already crowded field of Republican candidates, a familiar name has entered the race for Montana’s eastern congressional seat.
Avelo to launch direct flight from Flathead Valley to California wine country
Area oenophiles can catch a direct flight to Northern California’s wine country from Glacier Park International Airport beginning May 1.
FWP taking comments on state outdoor recreation plan
The Statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan is up for renewal this year and officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are encouraging residents to share their ideas and suggestions.
Simulation puts caregivers in Kalispell through realistic scenarios
Nursing home resident Martha has dementia and she is convinced someone is trying to steal her car. She’s veering from a window toward the parking lot, yelling …
Flathead Food Bank holds Mardi Gras gala fundraiser
The fundraising event features a festive New Orleans atmosphere with vibrant decorations, lively music and delicious Cajun-inspired cuisine.
Tickets go on sale for FVCC’s Festival of Flavors spring event
The Flathead Valley Community College Foundation’s Festival of Flavors spring event tickets go on sale March 8 at 9 a.m
Roundup for Safety awards funds toward six safety projects
Fair-Mont-Egan School, established in 1967, sought support to replace its campus security and emergency communications systems. The school’s intercom and entrance door are both beyond repair.
DECA students take the lead in business competition
Emerging business leaders and entrepreneurs from Glacier, Whitefish and Flathead high schools advance to the DECA International Career Development Conference April 27-30 in Anaheim, California.