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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Carving lessons: A decade in, Montana Alpine Race School continues to inspire skiers on Blacktail Mountain
Even though practice didn’t begin until later in the day and on a trail open to the public, the run still looked freshly groomed. This is a common sight on the…
Native American dancers perform for Plains students
The Ronan Native Dancers traveled to Plains this past week to showcase traditional Native American dance styles in their first-ever performance for the communi…
Kalispell man arrested for attacking wife earns deferred sentence
A Kalispell man who allegedly admitted to assaulting his wife in 2025 received a deferred sentence in Flathead County District Court late last year.
Flathead County supports Kalispell's third attempt at federal grant to finish south half of U.S. 93 Bypass
Commissioner Pamela Holmquist, who moved to approve the resolution, noted the project has been underway during the entirety of her career as county commissione…
Conservationists eye $37 million in state funding for habitat improvement projects
Conservationists are debating how to spend an estimated $37 million influx of funding for habitat improvement projects ahead of the 2027 state Legislature.
Man known as ‘cocaine fairy’ reaches deal in Flathead County burglary cases
A man once dubbed the “cocaine fairy” by Flathead County authorities has reached a plea deal for charges stemming from a string of robberies in the Flathead Va…
Polson man who shot at officers sentenced to 20 years in prison
A Polson man who shot towards law enforcement officers during an armed standoff in 2024 was sentenced in District Court in Polson Feb. 19 to 20 years in the Mo…
Budding business leaders and entrepreneurs advance to international competition
Dozens of students from Flathead, Glacier and Whitefish high schools tested their business acumen at state and earned a spot at the DECA International Career D…
Man agrees to leave Montana forever as part of deferred prosecution agreement
A man accused of threatening the police officer who arrested him for allegedly urinating behind a Whitefish bus stop last year later received a suspended jail sentence and agreed to leave Montana forever.
Whitefish Council amends Twins lease agreement for Memorial Park
Whitefish City Council last week amended a long-term agreement with the Glacier Twins for use of Memorial Field, as well as a related agreement with Verizon Wireless.
Heino faces Republican challenger in bid for third term as Flathead County sheriff
Marion resident Evie Cahalen, 65, has launched a bid to unseat incumbent Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino, 47, who is seeking a third term in office.
Kalispell Downtown Association dissolves, operations fold into chamber of commerce
The organization behind the popular annual Holiday Stroll has folded into the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce.
Group sues Flathead County commissioners over Lakeside marina permit, dock extension
Citizens for a Better Flathead filed suit against Flathead County commissioners on Monday, arguing they violated the Lakeshore Protection Act and Public Partic…
Deadline for tax rate reductions extended
The deadline to apply for a couple of new property tax rate reductions has been extended through March 20.
Judge sentences former youth hockey coach to 300 years in prison for child sex assault
The former youth hockey coach convicted last September of sexually assaulting three young boys in Butte and Flathead County was sentenced Wednesday to 300 year…