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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,…
Man faces attempted deliberate homicide charge in alleged rural Columbia Falls road rage incident
A man involved in an apparent road rage incident on Columbia Falls Stage Road Christmas Eve has been charged with attempted deliberate homicide and felony crim…
Suspect in 2024 Kalispell police chase receives multiple sentences
A man brought up on felony charges after leading Kalispell Police on a chase through the city in November 2024 later earned multiple sentences with the state Department of Corrections.
Whitefish Community Foundation holds meetings about grants
Whitefish Community Foundation will host informational meetings this month for nonprofits interested in learning about 2026 grant program eligibility requirements and the application process.
FVCC’s Culinary Institute of Montana holds Chef’s Table dining experiences
Each exclusive evening features a curated menu that celebrates the diverse flavors and traditions of our country’s culinary landscape.
Columbia Falls School District paid more than $50,000 for elevator parts. The work was never done
The Columbia Falls School District 6 Board in November voted to file a claim against Bluestone Elevator Inc. of Polson for $53,746.
Abell to lead Flathead County commissioners
The three commissioners historically rotate positions at the beginning of each year, selecting a new chair and vice chair during the first meeting in January
Outgoing Kalispell mayor, councilors bid farewell as new leadership takes office
Outgoing Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson on Monday thanked his fellow councilors and the past leaders he shared the dais with during his 12 years in office.
All eyes on western Montana as 2026 midterms approach
Midterm elections are still months away, but the race for Montana’s western congressional district is already heating up.
State adopts controversial immigration database to purge voter rolls
State election officials may soon use a controversial U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services database to trim voter registration lists.
FHS student expands horizons through leadership, seeks to build school culture of unity and community
Flathead High School senior Elijah Williams is a dedicated, compassionate and faith-driven student who leads with purpose.
New Kalispell city councilors to be sworn in Monday night
With the new year comes new faces at Kalispell City Hall and a crop of new city councilors will be sworn into office Monday night.
Whitefish High School seeks city approval for expansion
An expansion project at Whitefish High School goes before City Council on Monday for approval.
Fuels reduction project planned for the canyon, east of West Glacier
Forests along a 40-mile stretch of U.S. 2 will be thinned in fall 2026, according to a scoping notice recently published by Flathead National Forest.
Youth arrested following threats against Flathead High School
Authorities have arrested a Kalispell boy in connection with threats made against Flathead High School.
Design with a purpose: Dire Design Haus awarded for sustainability
Dire Design Haus is reinventing the way apparel is designed.