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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
Lumbermill worker who died after catastrophic fire remembered fondly
Mary Gerner felt sheer terror arriving at Logan Health Medical Center on New Year’s Eve.
Officials to chemically treat Thompson Falls pond infested with goldfish
State wildlife officials plan to dose a pond in Thompson Falls with a common piscicide in a bid to rid the waterbody of nonnative goldfish.
Montana’s snowpack above normal after December storms
The relentless atmospheric river that drenched Montana in December helped ease drought conditions while also delivering robust snowfall to the state’s highest …
Veterinarian leaves paws-itive impact on Flathead County animal shelter
Nearly two decades later, Meg Gordon has treated tens of thousands of animals for a plethora of ailments. Many of her patients were strays taken in by the Flat…
Applicants vie for vacant Kalispell City Council seat
The six applicants were asked to provide a brief presentation before Council expressing their interest.
Flathead County looks at update to lakeshore regulations
A draft of proposed amendments to Flathead County’s 55-page lake and lakeshore protection regulations is available on the county’s website prior to a public workshop on Jan. 14.
Whitefish Winter Carnival reveals Prime, Duchess
Zak Anderson was named Prime Minister and Katie Akey was crowned Duchess of Lark during the Merry Maker on Saturday.
Deadline nears to file as a school board trustee candidate
People wanting to serve as a school board trustee have until Feb. 9 to file paperwork to appear on the ballot for election day May 5.
Officials monitor potential mine waste exposure following Libby-area floods
State officials warn that harmful mine material may have been released during the catastrophic floods that washed through parts of Lincoln County in early Dece…
Convicted of running over his ex-wife, Kenneth Floyd seeks new trial
Lawyers for Kenneth James Floyd are seeking his acquittal and a new trial after he was convicted in November of running over and killing his ex-wife in 2023.
Headlines: Flathead Lake full after December deluge, record crowds on ski hill and Christmas Eve road rage incident
December deluge fills Flathead Lake, crowds set records at Whitefish Mountain Resort, U.S. citizen gets probation for trying to smuggle in British husband and …
Market split: Price for less expensive homes dips in the Flathead Valley
The year-over-year change in housing prices didn’t show any disparity, but the last six months revealed a split in price trends. Houses worth under $1 million …
Protesters arrested for blocking Border Patrol vehicle in Whitefish eye plea deal
The protesters charged for allegedly blocking a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle in Whitefish last year are hammering out a plea deal with prosecutors.
Whitefish Mountain Resort evacuates skiers after lift breakdown
Skiers were evacuated from the Chair 1 Big Mountain Express lift at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Friday morning following a mechanical failure, according to re…
Bigfork man sentenced to 46 months in prison following cyberstalking charges
A Bigfork man who threatened and harassed his victim through text messages was sentenced Wednesday to 46 months in prison, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.