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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…
ImagineIf library foundation director explains resignation
ImagineIF Library Foundation Executive Director Charlotte Housel is stepping down from her position.
Donors threaten to pull support if Whitefish housing project approved
A set of recent emails sent to Whitefish city officials reveal that some wealthy donors have threatened to cease support of nonprofits in the community, and mo…
Uptick in local blood donations as national shortage drags on
A nationwide blood shortage is requiring more people than ever to flock to blood drives to keep up with the demand. In the Flathead Valley, many are turning ou…
Regional snowpack nearing, exceeding normal levels
Bouts of heavy snowfall through Tuesday helped still-lagging mountain snowpack in the region draw nearer to normal.
Republican Women hold annual Chocolate Extravaganza
Republican Women hold annual Chocolate Extravaganza
Economic seminar looks at housing markets in wake of pandemic
Economic seminar looks at housing markets in wake of pandemic
ImagineIF libraries reduces open hours in Kalispell
ImagineIF libraries reduces open hours in Kalispell
Cabin Fever Days returns Feb. 11-13
Cabin Fever Days returns Feb. 11-13
Woman accused of threatening to shoot Kalispell social workers
A Kalispell woman accused of threatening to kill Child and Family Services employees was taken into custody last week.
Three Chiefs Culture Center welcomes back restored paintings
After nine months of painstaking, detailed repairs, several paintings that were damaged in the devastating People’s Center fire of September 2020 have returned.
Glacier speech and debate coaches up for ‘coach of the year’
Three Glacier High School assistant coaches are finalists for Class AA “coach of the year” accolades for speech and debate.
County OKs contract to plan for septic facility
The Flathead County Commission on Tuesday approved the contract that begins the planning phase for a regional septic waste plant and biosolids composting facil…
UM brings mental health support to rural Montana students
For rural Montana school kids, getting access to mental health care often involves long – and in winter months, harrowing – car rides to distant towns.
Winter Carnival comes to Whitefish library
Winter Carnival takes center stage at Whitefish Library’s StoryCircle on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 10:30 a.m.
Whitefish Interim Police Chief cleared of misconduct
State officials have cleared Whitefish Interim Police Chief Bridger Kelch regarding allegations of misconduct.