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Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules
A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would …
Blacktail Mountain thinning project approved over endangered species concerns
Officials are moving forward with plans to thin a section of forest surrounding powerlines near Blacktail Mountain despite findings that the project would adve…
Flathead Valley gears up for major airport, road and path projects in 2026
Whitefish will see its largest road reconstruction project yet next year. Columbia Falls will eventually have a shared-use path connecting the city. Kalispell'…
Glacier Nordic athletes give biathlon a shot with laser rifles
Sometimes, after an especially demanding winter workout, panting with a pounding heart rate, it can be difficult to unlatch boot buckles or dig car keys out of…
Missing snowboarder found safe in survival cabin near Big Mountain
A snowboarder who went missing on the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort was found safe on Christmas Day after taking shelter in a survival cabin on the backs…
Missoula man killed in Libby crash; Marion man among 3 dead in fatal I-90 wreck
Law enforcement did urge motorists to slow down to poor road conditions.
Headlines: Body cam video released, Lincoln County flood recovery begins, and tribal election results.
Body cam footage of Whitefish police officer shows quick call to border patrol, three incumbents lose seats on CSKT Tribal Council, and assessment on flood-dam…
Kick off 2026 with First Day Hike Expedition and contest
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks invites the public to kick off the new year with a fun adventure during the First Day Hike Expedition and contest in Northwest…
Challenges ahead as Glacier unveils new vehicle management system, foreign-visitor fees and construction projects in 2026
The park received 2.95 million visitors between January and September of this year.
Bigfork's Preston Lowe appointed to Flathead Electric board
Preston Lowe of Bigfork has been appointed to serve on Flathead Electric Cooperative’s board of trustees.
Roundup for Safety provides safety support to projects
Wildtorium, a new interactive children’s museum in Kalispell, received $750 for personal protective equipment (PPE) and first aid supplies.
Suspect jailed after Christmas Eve shooting in Flathead County
A suspect was taken into custody after a Christmas Eve shooting on Columbia Falls Stage Road.
Christmas tradition: Business continues helping customers capture the holiday spirit
Snowline Acres owners Tom and Kristin Davis are approaching a decade of helping people celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Celebrations planned around the valley to ring in the new year
Ring in 2026 in style at these New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations in the Flathead Valley.
Glacier Park International Airport adds flights for ski season
Flights to and from Kalispell vary throughout the year to reflect the highly seasonal tourism economy in the Flathead Valley.
Mission Council discusses expanding city limits
Mission Town Council invited James Steele Jr., the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes councilman and St. Ignatius representative, to their meeting last Tu…