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PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier class of 2026 graduation ceremonies
Photos from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
Flathead Business Watercooler
Flathead Business Watercooler
Trego railroad tunnel major construction feat
At 11:10 a.m. on the morning of June 21, 1968 one final blast connected to the two holes being drilled beneath the Salish Mountains.
Management plan for lake islands seeks to balance recreation and conservation
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks unveiled their new management plan for the islands in Flathead Lake this week.
Whitefish hospital foundation receives $1 million gift
The Logan Health – Whitefish Foundation has received the largest gift ever in the foundation’s history from the estate of two longtime hospital and community s…
Law roundup: Deer in headlights didn’t stop driver
Deer in headlights didn’t stop driver
Popular Glacier Park podcast returns for second season
Telling the lesser known stories of Glacier National Park, the second season of popular Headwaters Podcast will be available to the public Sunday, according it…
Whitefish Community Foundation holds nonprofit meeting
Whitefish Community Foundation will hold an informational meeting on Thursday, Jan. 27 for nonprofit organizations interested in applying to participate in the 2022 Great Fish Community Challenge.
Two big housing proposals clear first hurdles
Two large housing proposals moved through the Kalispell Planning Board on Tuesday evening.
Law Roundup: Customer writes off all businesses
Law roundup
Old Glory: Moiese family claims Montana's tallest flagpole
Across from the entrance to the Bison Range on Highway 212 is the south entrance to the Moiese Valley known for cattle and dairy operations, wheat, alfalfa and…
Library trustees keep one book while eying removal of second
The ImagineIF Libraries trustees on Thursday decided to retain one book being challenged as part of its collection, but voted to “indefinitely postpone” a deci…
Kila cancels in-person classes due to Covid
Kila School District canceled in-person classes among all grade levels for Thursday and Friday due mounting Covid-19 cases.
FVCC students achieve 100% pass rate on national exam
A cohort of nine individuals who studied to become physical therapist assistants at Flathead Valley Community College achieved a 100% pass rate on their national licensing exams.
Law roundup: Goose on the loose threatens traffic
A Canada goose was spotted flying above traffic, and someone below the goose was worried it would cause an accident, they told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office.
State to address erosion at Somers beach
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking to curb erosion on the north shore of Flathead Lake at a new public park in Somers.