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Flathead High School student competes in national Trig-Star competition
Representing Montana, Flathead High School junior Jacob Braach awaits the results of the national Trig-Star math c…
Mandatory evacuation ordered near Olney; fire outside of Paradise expands to nearly 12K acres
A wildfire west of Olney expanded its footprint Friday as authorities warned nearby residents to leave the area as critical weather conditions threatened to fu…
Results from the Northwest Montana Fair
The 2023 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo features thousands of exhibits on display at the Flathead County Fairgrounds through Sunday, Aug. 20.
Lakeside man sentenced on multiple cases spanning several years
James Scott Mende, 37, struck a plea deal with prosecutors wrapping three cases together just weeks after authorities arrested him in early March for allegedly…
Glacier National Park officials seek public comments on access, ticketed entry system
Glacier National Park officials are asking for public comments on its pilot vehicle reservation system amid renewed scrutiny of the program in recent months.
FVCC fall semester begins Aug. 28
Flathead Valley Community College’s Fall semester officially kicks off Monday, Aug. 28 with opportunities for students of all ages.
Kalispell schools to put safety and tech levies before voters
Roughly 45,000 ballots will be mailed out to voters Sept. 18 and are due Oct. 3, Election Day.
Simulation in Motion Montana and Vitalogy EMS provide training in Kalispell
An emergency medical training provided by Simulation in Motion Montana in partnership with Vitalogy EMS took place last week in Kalispell.
Miniature horses teach kids big lessons
It’s an odd but adorable pairing, and Whrett and Sally were crowd favorites at this year’s competition.
Pre-evacuation warning issued for homes near Olney, Stryker
Residences near the East Fork Fire south of Stryker were placed under a pre-evacuation warning Thursday evening as winds whipped up fire activity.
Victim in deadly fight near Parkline Trail identified
Authorities on Thursday identified the man killed following an alleged early morning fight over the weekend as 32-year-old Brian Radabah of Kalispell.
Hungry Horse Reservoir wildfires bring unhealthy air, falling ash
Two wildfires along Hungry Horse Reservoir continued to stir up smoky conditions on Thursday, contributing to poor air quality for most of the Flathead Valley.
Young handlers steer toward success in beef cattle judging at fair
What makes a good beef cow? According to Beef Barn Superintendent Kaitlyn Bennett, judges are looking for “a nice large frame steer who's going to have a good …
Man arrested in Kalispell standoff earns three-year sentence
Jason Lewis Junkin pleaded guilty to a single count of felony criminal endangerment in Flathead County District Court in January after striking a deal with pro…
Attorney General suggests Planned Parenthood of Montana abets human trafficking
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has accused one of the state’s most prominent abortion providers of falsifying records and “flagrantly” violating state law by withholding required reports about sexual assau…
Fiya Grill wins first place in Best Food at the fair
For the second year in a row, Fiya Grill has won first place in the Best Food at the Fair competition at the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo.