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Flathead Forest updates Round Star Project following court order
Flathead National Forest released an updated assessment for the 9,500-acre Round Star Project near Whitefish, fulf…
Bail will stay at $200K for man suspected of exposing himself
A Flathead County District Court judge last week nixed a request to lower bail for a man accused of exposing his genitals at the Kidsport Complex in Kalispell …
Whitefish mushroom hunter recounts rescue from Frozen Lake area
An outing earlier this month that started as a day trip to pick mushrooms in the Frozen Lake area northeast of Eureka turned into an international search missi…
West Nile Virus detected in mosquitoes sampled from Blaine County
Mosquitoes sampled from Blaine County have tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting state health officials to urge Montanans to take extra care in avoidi…
Kalispell paving projects set to begin July 26
Motorists should expect delays with various paving projects around Kalispell set to start up Wednesday.
Flathead Lake's low water level prompts disaster declaration request
Flathead County commissioners asked Gov. Greg Gianforte on Monday to issue a disaster declaration for Flathead and Lake counties owing to the repercussions of …
Fire in Seeley-Swan grows to 2,927 acres
Evacuation orders are in place for some residences in the Seeley-Swan Valley due to a wildfire burning about 12 miles northwest of Seeley Lake.
Glacier librarian hits the road to learn about the auto industry
Kerrie More is not an automobile industry scholar — yet. She recently spent a week in Indianapolis learning about a part of history that shaped the everyday l…
Man accused of pulling gun gets suspended sentence
Accused of drawing a gun during a noise dispute with a neighbor last year, a Columbia Falls man earned a suspended jail sentence in Flathead County District Co…
Former classmates dedicate memorial tree, plan for 50th reunion
The Flathead High School Class of 1973 is gearing up to celebrate its 50th reunion with a week of events sure to be filled with hugs, laughs, stories, photos a…
Kootenai Outdoor Adventure Club making memorable connections
It’s an ambitious undertaking to be sure, but the benefits of the Kootenai Outdoor Adventure Program are very tangible.
Zinke targets Glacier National Park ticketed entry system with legislation
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke’s latest attempt to roll back the vehicle reservation system in Glacier National Park is coming in the form of legislation.
Woman arrested during Majestic Valley Arena brawl changes plea
The Washington state woman arrested for allegedly wielding a bat during a large brawl involving outlaw motorcycle clubs at Majestic Valley Arena in February pl…
Tribal community mourns loss of "pillar"
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes lost “a pillar” earlier this month, when Vern Clairmont died July 11 of pancreatic cancer. He was 69.
Patriot Front members jailed, banned from downtown Cd'A
A Kootenai County judge sent five members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front to jail Friday and banned them from the city's downtown area for a year,…
Fishing restrictions possible on Flathead River due to low flows
State wildlife officials may implement fishing restrictions in Northwest Montana as rivers and streams run at or near historic lows for late July.