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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…
Doctor’s personal experience inspires different kind of clinic
At the beginning of 2021, as Dr. Daniel Gragert was considering several job offers with intense hours and high pay in traditional medicine, he received devasta…
Miracle League provides opportunities beyond baseball
The Miracle League, Kalispell’s baseball league for athletes with special needs, hosted its final games of the season last week.
Governor, MDLI chief economist paint rosy economic picture for Montana
Montana’s economic future looks bright, according to Barb Wagner, chief economist with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
Pediatrician applies parenting perspective to medical care
Dr. Kenneth Graham, who practices at Logan Health Children’s Primary Care, was selected as the Best Pediatrician in the Daily Inter Lake’s annual Best of the F…
Elmo Fire balloons to 7,000 acres
Evacuation orders were issued Friday night after a wildfire quickly ballooned near Elmo on the west side of Flathead Lake.
Court case continued for man arrested following standoff
Quinn Garrett Lewis, 43, pleaded not guilty to a single felony count of assault with a weapon filed in the wake of his arrest earlier this year.
Accused murderer pleads guilty to mitigated deliberate homicide
Tanner Doyle White, 22, entered the guilty plea during an appearance in Flathead County District Court on July 20.
Avian flu strikes Flathead Valley
According to a press release from the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL), Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in a Flathead County backy…
House approves bill to help West fight wildfires, drought
The House on Friday approved wide-ranging legislation aimed at helping communities in the West cope with increasingly severe wildfires and drought — fueled by …
Evacuations ordered near Elmo as fire grows to 4,000 acres
Evacuation orders were issued Friday night after a wildfire blew up near Elmo on the west side of Flathead Lake.
Coroner says Glacier climbers fell after rock broke loose
Two mountain climbers who died in Glacier National Park earlier this week fell nearly 1,000 feet after the rock they were climbing on broke loose, officials in…
BLM gives green light to American Prairie grazing plan, while Gianforte blasts decision
The Bureau of Land Management has issued its final decision to allow American Prairie to graze bison on 63,500 acres of land in Phillips County.
Tester responds to toxic burn pit legislation failing
Last month, 84 United States senators voted in favor of bipartisan legislation that would have extended health coverage for military veterans exposed to toxic …
County hires firm to evaluate jail needs
County commissioners on Thursday approved a contract for $166,000 with Slate Architecture to complete the study. The firm is based in both Helena and Omaha, Ne…
Kalispell man pleads guilty to rape charge
Elton Jones, 21, pleaded guilty to a single felony count of sexual intercourse without consent on July 27 after striking a deal with prosecutors.