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PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier class of 2026 graduation ceremonies
Photos from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
Kalispell resident attributes house fire to errant firework
Kalispell resident Ron Booth was startled by the sound of two kids knocking at his door of his Denver Avenue home around 9:30 p.m. on the evening of July Fourt…
Rain, waves drown Whitefish’s fireworks show
Wind-driven lake swells, rain and lightning were blamed on the 11th-hour cancellation of the Fourth of July fireworks display in Whitefish on Tuesday night.
New private school in the works for Thompson Falls
A Trout Creek resident with nearly two decades of teaching experience wants to give area families another option for their children's education.
New certified nursing assistants graduate Browning training program
A public-private partnership led by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry graduated a cohort of 22 new certified nursing assistants in Browning in June.
Governor's housing task force extended to 2025
Gov. Greg Gianforte last week extended his housing task force through June 2025, citing in part the continued lack of affordable workforce housing in Montana and private residential construction costs “skyrocketing…
Bigfork development paused amid fierce criticism from neighbors
More than 150 concerned citizens were left with more questions than answers as the proposed Northshore Woods housing development in Bigfork was pulled from con…
Murder suspect expected to return willingly to Michigan
A Michigan man wanted for a 2011 homicide won't fight extradition back to his home state.
Glacier National Park officials taking public comment on proposed Swiftcurrent project
Glacier National Park officials are soliciting public comment on a proposal to close the Swiftcurrent developed area during the 2025 summer season for water an…
Museum offers walk into Kalispell's past
The Northwest Montana History Museum is breathing new life into the history of Kalispell and its surrounding areas through a guided downtown walking tour.
2 killed, 3 injured in suspected DUI wreck near Columbia Falls
Two people were killed and three others were injured in a suspected DUI wreck Monday evening on U.S. 2 south of Columbia Falls.
Conservation license now required to access some state lands
A new rule that went into effect over the weekend requires all outdoor enthusiasts to secure a conservation license to access some state lands previously open …
Flathead County found mostly responsible for 45-year-old’s death
A jury has found Flathead County mostly negligent in the death of a Kalispell man who was killed after a deadly mishap involving a county-owned semi-truck near…
Fireworks rules vary across the valley
Fourth of July holiday revelers are gearing up for celebrations but when it comes to fireworks there are several restrictions which must be observed.
Suspect in church fire charged with arson
A man accused of setting a Kalispell church ablaze last month has pleaded not guilty to one count of arson in Flathead County District Court.
Fireworks sales boom in lead up to July Fourth
In the weeks leading up to Independence Day, dozens of pop-up stands around the Flathead Valley are meeting the area’s explosive demand for fireworks.