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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…
Mayor, former mayor challenge settlement of class-action lawsuit against Logan Health
Logan Health has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2021 data breach, but a pair of prominent Flathead Valley residents are objecting to i…
Valentine sweethearts: Couple reflects on 60 years of love and life
They have celebrated quite a few Valentine's Days in their time.
Flathead lawmaker wants to see more sidewalks in Evergreen
A bill that would fund construction of sidewalks along U.S. 2 in Evergreen has its first hearing Wednesday in the House Transportation Committee.
Kalispell Planning Board to weigh two large residential developments
Two large housing developments are expected to come before the Kalispell City Planning Board at its Tuesday meeting.
Redistricting commission passes Montana's legislative map
Redistricting Commission Chair Maylinn Smith broke with Democrats to pass Montana’s legislative map on Saturday, marking the end of over three years of work from the commission.
One facing felony charge after boxing match devolves into general brawl
Authorities took two into custody after a brawl involving members of two motorcycle clubs broke out during a boxing match at Majestic Valley Arena on Saturday …
One arrested after allegedly pulling a gun in downtown Kalispell
Kalispell Police officers responded to the area around the intersection of Main and Center streets about 11:54 a.m. for a report of an assault with a weapon.
Flathead student shows versatility in path to nursing career
The inquisitive and artistic senior is a recipient of the Winslow Nichols Leadership Award.
Nude prowler allegedly caught trying to steal motorcycle
A naked 25-year-old allegedly found Feb. 9 trying to take a motorcycle he did not own from the garage of a house he did not live in now faces a burglary charge…
Object that invaded Montana airspace downed over Lake Huron
President Joe Biden on Sunday ordered an "unidentified object" shot down with a missile by U.S. fighter jets over Lake Huron, and it was believed to be the sam…
New owner plans to complement the past with the present at Izaak Walton Inn
After more than eight decades and hundreds of thousands of visitors, this summer the Izaak Walton Inn will receive its first major renovations and upgrades sin…
Leaning forward into new experiences valuable in life and on ski trail
I had never been to Montana or written for a daily newspaper, so I said why not. In a way, I wouldn’t let myself lean back from the opportunity.
Suspect in fight faces assault with a weapon charge
Brett Wayne Pointer, 36, faces a single count of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court for allegedly threatening a teenager with a knife duri…
Marred by hail damage, Conrad Mansion getting new roof
The historic Conrad Mansion Museum is getting a new roof after last summer’s hail storm left the Kalispell landmark badly damaged.
Community briefs
P.E.O. taking scholarship applications; My Glacier Village receives challenge grant; Whitefish Community Foundation hosts donor stewardship workshop