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Kalispell Middle School teacher wins History Teacher of the Year Award
All the work tanning hides, building log cabins, panning for gold and garnets, grinding wheat and churning butter,…
Researchers discuss mine risks to salmon rivers
Recently, a group of 23 science and policy experts from the U.S. and Canada published a review of mining risks to watersheds ranging from Montana to British Co…
Ozzy's truck: Restoration project raises suicide prevention awareness
Jeffrey “Ozzy” Otzwirk was raised in Haugan and graduated from St. Regis High School in 1995.
Highway Patrol, Department of Labor and Industry to investigate death of county employee
A longtime Flathead County Solid Waste District employee died after a July 2 vehicle accident on Disposal Road left him with grievous injuries.
PHOTOS: Crews clear snow from top of Going to the Sun Road
Crews continue to clear snow from the Logan Pass area as park officials say the full Going to the Road will not open until July 13 at the earliest.
76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — The fossilized skeleton of a T. rex relative that roamed the earth about 76 million years ago will be auctioned in New York this month, Sotheby…
Former assisted living facility worker accused of rape takes plea deal
A former assisted living facility employee accused of raping a resident in 2021 pleaded guilty to a single count of sexual intercourse without consent on June …
Senior citizen finds his artistic side
For Jim Rahn, Saturdays are for art. Just a few years ago, Rahn had never tried his hand at painting. But one of his neighbors convinced him to try out an ar…
Judge hands down 20-year prison sentence in sexual abuse case
A Kalispell man who sexually abused two underage relatives over the course of several years was sentenced to 20 years in the Montana State Prison on July 1.
Fourth of July weekend offers a wide range of fun activities around the Flathead
There are plenty of festivities and fun community events planned on and around the Fourth of July weekend. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Flathead Va…
Longtime conservationist honored with lifetime achievement award
If you have one takeaway from reading her profile, Kathy Ross wants it to be that she has native plants in her garden. You don’t win a Conservation Lifetime Ac…
Airport expansion to accommodate 20-plus years of growth
A $115 million expansion project underway at Glacier Park International Airport is an indication of the region’s growing population and popularity as a tourist…
Two World War II-era aircraft set to land at Glacier International Airport
Two iconic veterans of World War II will fly into Glacier International Airport this week, giving aviation enthusiasts a chance at an up close and personal loo…
Weed Rodeo helps restore landscape along Flathead River
When one knapweed plant has 30,000 seeds that will remain viable for up to 25 years, ridding the shoreline of them and other noxious weeds is a daunting task.
For Kalispell's Priscilla, Elvis is always within reach
Priscilla French is not, by any means, “obsessed” with Elvis Presley. She doesn’t have nearly enough memorabilia in her collection of Elvis records, Elvis book…
Glacier's Native America Speaks program marks 40th year
Dozens of spectators filled the wooden benches in the shadow of Red Eagle Mountain at the Rising Sun picnic area in Glacier National Park on Wednesday evening.