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Primary delivers mixed results for Northwest Montana incumbents
Tuesday’s primary election delivered beginnings and endings to political hopefuls across Northwest Montana.
Santa’s helper enjoys building magic with kids during the holidays
Brian Stewart began his tenure as Santa 17 years ago after offering to play the part at an independent living facility he worked at in Idaho.
The sounds of Christmas — A Christmas Carol Radio Show broadcast
For many people, Christmas conjures up visions of Santa Claus in his red suit, reindeer dashing across the sky, snowmen in top hats, and presents under twinkli…
Sounds of Christmas at the Conrad Mansion
The Valley Voices Community Choir Evensong performed Tuesday at the historic Conrad Mansion in Kalispell. The choir sang traditional Christmas carols in the fe…
Explore Whitefish makes $50,000 donation to Housing Whitefish
Explore Whitefish recently reallocated funding from the fund to support Housing Whitefish in a more significant way, doubling its support for affordable housing initiatives as the local tourism board continues its …
Roundup for Safety awards grant for EKG machines for school clinics
The Flathead Electric Cooperative Roundup for Safety Board on Dec. 14 awarded $47,569 — a new record amount of funding — to 10 area nonprofits seeking support for community safety projects.
Grappling with crowded jail, Flathead County eyes new facility
The Flathead County Detention Center for more than a decade has seen its capacity “repeatedly pushed to the brink and beyond,” according to a needs assessment …
Republican AGs sue Biden administration over vehicle emissions rule
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and 20 other Republican state attorneys general sued the Biden administration Thursday in an attempt to block a recentl…
Montana's labor force hits all-time high
Job growth in Montana continues to thrive as the state’s total workforce reached a new all-time high last month.
Whitefish’s planned 9/11 Memorial to serve as reminder of sacrifices made
The Whitefish Fire Department has fragments of the Twin Towers’ steel beams from when they collapsed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City.
Whitefish Community Foundation awards $50,000 for restoration of Big Creek
The Glacier Institute is the official education partner of Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest, serving local youth, adults and families with co…
Founder of Salish Kootenai College remembered for contributions to community
Many flags across the Flathead Reservation are flying at half-mast this week in honor of Dr. Joe McDonald, a visionary educator and tribal leader who died last…
Kalispell hit-and-run suspect remains at large
Law enforcement officers are looking for a suspect in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a woman in North Kalispell on Wednesday.
Fire destroys Evergreen home; 2 cats rescued
No one was injured in a structure fire Wednesday afternoon that destroyed a home in Evergreen.
Legislation would assist in tribal management of bison
Leaders from the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes praised legislation introduced in Congress last month that centers tribal sov…
Conman sentenced for stealing $150K from Kalispell resident
U.S. District Judge Donald Malloy, who presided over the case, also ordered Eddly Joseph, 44, of Gainsville, Florida to pay about $1.23 million in restitution to seven victims and undergo two years of supervised re…