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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…
Flathead County Planning Board tables decision on proposed Bigfork development
Three hours of public comment, discussion and debate were not enough for the Flathead County Planning Board to reach a decision on whether or not to recommend the approval of the planned North Shore Woods housing d…
Suspect in deadly Parkline Trail fight released from jail
The man arrested following an alleged fight in Kalispell over the weekend that left another person dead was freed from the Flathead County Detention Center on …
Doris Point Fire expands to 763 acres
Air quality in the Flathead Valley deteriorated Wednesday as area wildfires kicked up new smoke plumes amid a record-setting heat wave.
Whitefish kicks off growth policy update process
The city of Whitefish will be holding a public meeting to kick off its new Vision Whitefish 2045 Growth Policy update on Thursday, Aug. 24.
Heat wave stirs up Doris Point Fire
A wildfire burning on the Swan Range blew up Tuesday afternoon, sending off a massive plume of smoke that was visible across the Flathead Valley.
Forgotten artist and explorer brought to life in historic presentation
Fort Benton author Ken Robison, who specializes in neglected Montana history, is making the presentation.
Olney-Bissell School kicks off school year
The K-8 school is projected to start the 2023-24 school year with 110 students.
National Senior Citizen Day event planned for Aug. 21
My Glacier Village will celebrate National Senior Citizen Day on Monday, Aug. 21.
Man accused of aiming gun at motorists sees case dismissed
Prosecutors charged Herbert Hale Brown, 64, with two counts of felony assault with a weapon following the Nov. 25 incident.
Woman charged with assault after attack in Woodland Park
Jennifer Michelle Pervais, 35, faces a single count of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court following her Aug. 13 arrest.
Man charged with robbery following fight at gas station
Mark Sheldon Allen is being held in the county jail with bail set at $50,000 following his arrest.
Former Montana revenue director says property tax system ‘rigged,’ ‘broken’
Homeowners and renters in Montana are about to experience the largest property tax increase in history — and it’s by design, said Dan Bucks, former head of the Montana Department of Revenue.
National Park Services approves Gunsight Lake native trout preservation project
Glacier National Park officials are moving forward with plans to introduce cutthroat and bull trout into Gunsight Lake.
Kalispell City Council reviews downtown banner policy proposal
Kalispell City Council heard the details of a proposed new downtown banner policy at its Monday work session.
In all sheeps and sizes — 4-H and FFA members compete in sheep show at the fair
The Brists, which includes father Rob, mother Tess and children Madison, Emma, Naoli and Garrett, were showing sheep, goats and cows during the Northwest Monta…