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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.
Kalispell City Council OKs Immanuel Lutheran senior living expansion project
Kalispell City Council on Monday gave the green light to the expansion of a senior living community along with several other requests from developers.
Authorities searching for a missing man in Lincoln County
The search continues for a missing Lincoln County man.
Library directors across Montana oppose removal of master’s degree requirement
Library directors signed a letter read during a public hearing Friday in opposition to removing the requirement for a master’s degree for the position in large…
Antisemitic flyers distributed in Kalispell
Walter Rowntree thought it was a piece of trash at first glance.
Suspect in collision with cyclist faces felony charge
Nathan Francis Gabbert faces one count of felony negligent vehicular assault in Flathead County District Court following the alleged Dec. 1 collision.
Allegedly threatening couple with knife earns man a felony charge
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Benjamin John Harvey, 32, after responding to an East Evergreen Drive home for a report of an attempted stab…
Lineup announced for next year’s Under the Big Sky festival
The three-day event, set for July 12-14, 2024, is expected to once again showcase a powerful and diverse roster of star-studded performances across Americana, …
Glacier National Park adds early access lotteries for backcountry camping permits
Visitors to Glacier National Park hoping to secure permits for wilderness camping, also known as backcountry camping, for next season can enter early access lo…
Montana avalanche danger rises with arrival of subtropical storm
A backcountry avalanche warning was issued for Northwest Montana on Monday as a freight train of Pacific moisture is set to deliver copious amounts of rain, ic…
Whitefish author pens novel based on her experience growing up in Jewish community
In addition to this new release, Linda Hunt has published around 20 research articles in professional journals and a non-fiction book.
Whitefish Council considers support for rental assistance program
Whitefish City Council on Monday is expected to approve spending $200,000 to help fund a rental assistance program being launched by a housing nonprofit.
Kalispell City Council to review developer requests
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote Monday on requests put forward by several developers and appoint a new member to the municipal Architectural Review Committee.
Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal
Alaska Airlines agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal announced Sunday, potentially putting it on track for a clash with a Biden administratio…
‘Tis the ski-son: Big Mountain slopes set to open Thursday
Whitefish Mountain Resort employees were busy “braaaping” around the slopes on snowmobiles last week as they scurried to manage snow-making machines and wrap u…
Glacier Lanes a community gathering place with eclectic flair
There’s a long history of the Columbia Falls community gathering at the bowling alley, and owners Derek and Kristen Larson want to keep it that way, with their…