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Senior Spotlight: Senior embodies Flathead High School motto to ‘Rise Up, Be Brave’
Under the upturned brim of her signature bucket hat, Flathead High School senior Madison Geiger’s smile and bright…
Hay piles and pellets: searching for pikas in Glacier National Park
Researchers are joining forces with citizen science volunteers to see how the pika population is faring in Glacier National Park.
Flathead County joins challenge of state’s property tax laws
Flathead County has attached itself to other counties in the state seeking a determination of whether the state is accurately taxing property owners.
Kalispell Veterans Affairs clinic uses new tech to treat depression
A large, reclined chair surrounded by medical machinery never fails to grab the attention of Dr. Gilbert Esser’s patients when they enter his office at the Vet…
Federal grant dollars secured for Northwest Montana Veterans Stand Down
Funding to provide veterans with access to transitional housing and case management services is coming to Kalispell, according to officials with Sen. Jon Tester’s office.
NAG’s Last Hurrah: Arts group plans to fold after Shakespeare performances
As evening settles around Good Old Days Park in St. Ignatius this weekend, the few remaining members of Ninepipe Arts Group (fondly known as NAG) will settle i…
Confusion continues over planned Whitefish River bridge
A planned bridge over the Whitefish River and trails that connect to the path along the river as part of a major mixed-use development have hit several snags.
Missing mountaineer found dead in Glacier National Park
The body of a missing climber was recovered in Glacier National Park on Friday morning, officials said.
Whitefish City Council approves budget including tax decrease
The Whitefish City Council voted unanimously on Aug. 21 to approve the city’s 2024 fiscal year final budget, totaling $51 million.
Suspected auto thief caught with wanted man given suspended sentence
Judge Amy Eddy handed down the two-year stint with the state Department of Corrections to Amber Michelle Webb, 23, on Aug. 15 for a single count of felony thef…
Flathead County budget reflects decrease for taxpayers
Flathead County commissioners on Thursday approved a final budget that includes a $2.8 million increase in tax collections while reducing overall spending when…
Some fire restrictions lifted, Hungry Horse Reservoir reopens after rainstorm
Two days of healthy rainfall and cool temperatures across Northwest Montana brought an abrupt end to fire restrictions, while some public closures and evacuati…
Motorcyclist dies after hitting power pole near Whitefish
Alcohol, drugs and speed are suspected as factors in a fatal motorcycle crash near Whitefish on Aug. 29, according to Montana Highway Patrol.
Rape suspect dies ahead of change of plea hearing
A Kila man accused of raping a 9-year-old girl in 2020 has died ahead of a scheduled change of plea hearing in Flathead County District Court.
Shoplifting suspect accused of threatening arresting officer
A Kalispell man accused of shoplifting earlier this month racked up a felony charge after allegedly threatening to kill the arresting police officer.
Hearing held on Glacier National Park house while a lawsuit waits in the wings
The owners of a house in Glacier National Park made their case as to why it should be allowed to remain on the banks of McDonald Creek during a hearing last we…