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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…
Wildlife officials say wolf populations stable
An annual report issued by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says the wolf population in the state appears to have stabilized after a drop from previous highs.
Salvation Army takes kids shopping for school supplies
The Salvation Army of Kalispell, which serves the entire Flathead Valley, recently took 20 local children shopping for back-to-school clothes at Old Navy in Ka…
Lake Mary Ronan State Park reopens as Elmo Fire withers
Lake Mary Ronan State Park and its access road reopened to traffic Wednesday as crews expanded containment of the Elmo 2 Fire.
Montana senators split on Inflation Reduction Act, push to amend it
Both Montana Senators took cracks at the Inflation Reduction Act during the almost 24-hour “vote-a-rama” that started Saturday evening and ended with 51-50 approval and Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie.
Planning board rejects massive Columbia Falls subdivision east of Flathead River
After a marathon meeting that ended just before midnight, the Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board voted against a massive subdivision east of the Flathea…
Florida developer also considering project east of Flathead River
A Florida-based luxury home developer is also considering a building project east of the Flathead River in Columbia Falls.
Residents blast DEQ, Legislature, Gianforte administration for new mining rules
On three separate occasions during a public hearing on Monday, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality reminded nearly three dozen residents that it didn’t pass House Bill 599, which changed open-cut mining…
County planning board examines Rogers Lake subdivision
The county planning board meets at 6 p.m. on the second floor conference room of the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell.
Whitefish Huckleberry Days this weekend
The 33rd Annual Huckleberry Days Arts Festival is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Depot Park, bringing more than 100 art, craft and food vendors together in downtown Whitefish.
Presentation looks at one of Montana’s prominent pioneers
Posse member Bill Dakin will present “Go West, Young Man – The Story of Montana’s Paris Gibson” about the successes and set-backs of one of Montana’s prominent pioneers, entrepreneurs and politicians.
Whitefish library summer events wrap up
Summer Adventures 2022 at Whitefish Community Library ends with four events over the week of Aug. 11 to Aug. 17.
Wachholz College Center launches National Geographic Live speaker series
In its inaugural 2022-2023 season, the Wachholz College Center will present the National Geographic Live speaker series in the Flathead Valley.
Kalispell man sentenced for role in high-speed pursuit
Forrest Haven Pfenning, 35, of Kalispell pleaded guilty to the charge in June after striking a deal with prosecutors.
FVCC students eligible for grant funding
Students enrolled at Flathead Valley Community College for the fall semester are eligible for CARES Act grant funding.
Montana abortion laws remain blocked during legal challenge
The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling that temporarily blocks three abortion laws passed by the 2021 Legislature from taking effect …