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Counting machines add vote of confidence to elections security
The conference room of the Flathead County Elections Department whirred with noise. Volunteers rattled off strings…
Governor honors state workers for response to deadly Bob Marshall plane crash
Gov. Greg Gianforte this month honored nine state employees for their efforts responding to a deadly October plane crash deep in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Whitefish Winter Carnival Yetis ready to terrorize in new leather
Never-before-seen Yetis roared into the O’Shaughnessy Center during Coronation Jan. 17.
Former astronaut to serve as grand marshal of Whitefish Winter Carnival parade
John Herrington is a retired U.S. Navy commander who flew aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour on the 16th assembly mission to the International Space Station.
Kalispell City Council approves second phase of neighborhood off Foy’s Lake Road
Kalispell City Council on Monday night unanimously approved the second phase of a large subdivision located off Foy’s Lake Road.
Invasive pike found at Kalispell family fishing site
State wildlife officials snagged a non-native northern pike in Kalispell’s Pine Grove Pond last week.
Flathead County OKs resort's 159-foot marina dock in Lakeside
Despite overwhelming opposition from a standing room only crowd, Flathead County commissioners Tuesday approved extending a marina dock in Lakeside nearly 59 f…
State review clears Kalispell plan to replace PFAS-contaminate wells
Kalispell’s plan to drill new drinking water wells to replace those contaminated with forever chemicals will have no significant environmental impact, accordin…
Kalispell woman brought up on child abuse charges avoids prosecution
Haley Sue Arla Herman, 31, initially faced two felony counts of assault on a minor in Flathead County District Court after her May 31 arrest. She pleaded not guilty at her June 3 arraignment before Judge Danni Coff…
Whitefish City Council meeting canceled
The Whitefish City Council meeting scheduled for Monday was canceled due to a lack of quorum.
Ag educator wins national award for mentoring and leadership work
Justin Heupel is one of six ag educators nationwide to receive the National Association of Agricultural Educators’ Teacher Mentor Award.
Word for word: Flathead wins second, Glacier third at state speech championship
A matter of points separated the top three speech and debate heavyweights who punched in their best efforts at the Class AA state tournament Jan. 30-31.
Flathead Electric Cooperative general manager to retire, successor named
Mark Johnson has more than 25 years of service with the cooperative and nearly 13 years as its chief executive.
Post Malone, Jelly Roll to play at Griz stadium
Washington-Grizzly Stadium at the University of Montana will rock again this summer with Post Malone and Jelly Roll co-headlining a show on their upcoming summ…
Whitefish City Council to vote on increase in boat launch fees
Whitefish City Council on Monday will vote on an increase in boat launch fees at Whitefish City Beach that includes bumping the cost for residents to launch th…
Most interesting man: Flathead Valley volunteer and author has led a captivating life
He sipped his black coffee as he sat across the plastic table, with his 8-year-old Newfoundland-mix rescue dog, Hercules, curled up at his feet. Even at 68 yea…