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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…
Fugitive wanted in Washington, Idaho arrested in Montana
A fugitive wanted after a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts in Washington and Idaho was arrested while hiding in a camper in western Montana on Friday morning, Mineral County Sheriff Mike Toth said.
Area educators awarded grants for classroom projects
The Montana Professional Teaching Foundation created the Karen Cox Memorial Grants to help educators purchase classroom supplies and enrichment projects for their students.
'Military-friendly' Flathead High named Purple Star School
Flathead High School was recently awarded a Purple Star designation for its commitment to supporting children of military families.
Woodcarver Henry Larum is Plains' home-grown artist
Mounted on the wall in the Plains High School gymnasium is a large wood carving of a horse. Beside that carving is a plaque dedicated to the memory of Bev Mine…
Ski touring sees surge in participation
Sales of ski touring gear rose 260% between November 2019 and November 2020.
Law roundup: Black-clad slugger goes for a walk
Black-clad slugger goes for a walk
Library trustees approve contract for new director
The Board of Trustees for ImagineIF Libraries approved on Thursday a contract to hire its new system director, also hearing of another executive resignation an…
County to hand out free at-home Covid tests
Free Covid-19 tests will be available Tuesday, Feb. 1 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building.
Library trustees to review proposed director’s contract
The Board of Trustees for ImagineIF Libraries is expected Thursday to review a proposed contract for its new director that offers up to $10,000 in relocation c…
Suspect confesses to Evergreen homicide, documents allege
The suspect of a deadly shooting in Evergreen last week allegedly confessed to the crime during an interview with detectives, court documents filed Wednesday r…
Seattle residents charged with assisting illegal border crossing near Eureka
Two Seattle residents face charges in federal court after Border Patrol agents allegedly caught them helping six Mexican nationals cross the border in the West Kootenai area last week.
Columbia Falls and Whitefish place second, third, at divisionals
It was once again a battle for the top three spots between Frenchtown, Columbia Falls and Whitefish high school speech and debate teams at the Class A Western Divisional tournament over the weekend.
Flathead Speech and Debate team captures first in Butte
The speech and debate season has been filled with close finishes, a matter of points between first and second place for Flathead and Glacier high schools. On Jan. 16, Flathead overtook the competition and won the R…
Flathead County 4-H Foods Fair set this weekend
Flathead County 4-H Foods Fair set this weekend
Commission tables septic facilities for further review
The Flathead County Commission hit pause Tuesday on a proposed contract to plan for and design a regional septic waste plant and biosolids composting facility.