Local News
Your source for reliable, in-depth reporting on Northwest Montana’s communities, government, and daily life—delivering the stories that matter most to you.
Tribal groups join lawsuit seeking restoration of $127 million in canceled farm grants
In March, the USDA canceled 49 of 50 Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access Program grants designed to support…
Wicked weather leads to delays, cancellations at Glacier Park International Airport
A combination of icy runway conditions and low visibility led to delays and the cancellation of flights in and out of Glacier Park International Airport on Sunday and Monday during the busy holiday travel period.
Evergreen Fire Department kept busy over the holidays
Evergreen Fire Rescue saw a busy holiday season, responding to multiple blazes including one on Christmas Eve and two on Monday.
Montana 35 closed from Bigfork to Polson following rockslides
Following rockslides Tuesday afternoon, officials closed portions of Montana 35 between Polson and Bigfork and urged drivers to reroute along U.S. 93.
Rain creates ‘downright dangerous’ avalanche conditions
Heavy rain falling on fresh snow is causing very dangerous avalanche conditions in the Northwest Montana backcountry.
Flathead County school enrollment remains steady while two rural schools grapple with increases
The majority of schools at this level experienced increases with a few rural school districts seeing the biggest gains including Deer Park and Cayuse Prairie, …
2022 recap: Quiet wildfire season finished with $52M price tag
The final cost of Montana’s wildfire suppression efforts in 2022 came in at $52 million, with nearly 125,000 acres burned statewide in what was a relatively su…
Foundation president reflects on work bolstering nonprofits
Linda Engh-Grady joined the foundation in 2008 and is preparing to retire next month. Looking back on her tenure, she says assisting nonprofits has been the mo…
Tubas oom-pah into Christmas
The first TubaChristmas was conducted by Paul Lavalle in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink on Sunday, Dec. 22, 1974.
Community briefs
CAPNM announces class; Spring semester at FVCC begins Jan. 17
Code Girls program light display at Stockman Bank
Code Girls United's advanced program participants installed a reactive LED light display in Stockman Bank in Kalispell.
Commitment to care: Aspiring nurse inspired to help others
Life can change in a flash. Just ask Dylan Baker.
Homeless shelters say outreach successful during winter storm
The Flathead Warming Center and the Samaritan House combined took in around 85 people off of the streets during the spell of snow and frigid temperatures.
Montana GOP forms election integrity committee
During the upcoming legislative session, Montana lawmakers will launch a six-person select committee dedicated to discussing election integrity.
Don ‘K’ makes donation to humane society
Don “K” Subaru and the Subaru Love Promise program donated $3,300 to the Humane Society of Northwest Montana, the hometown charity selected by the employees of…
DAR makes donation to warming center
The Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter in Kalispell, recently met for their annual holiday meeting and donation collection for a local …