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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.
Subdivision approved near Grouse Mountain park
A 56-unit residential subdivision planned off Fairway Drive near the Grouse Mountain soccer fields was recently approved by Whitefish City Council.
Flathead leads state in new business starts
Flathead County led the state in the number of new businesses registered in the state in 2021.
Polson man charged after truck crashes into Idaho home
A Montana man has been charged with felony driving under the influence after prosecutors say he crashed into an eastern Idaho home, injuring a woman who was inside.
New record set for births at Whitefish hospital
A new record for the number of babies delivered at Logan Health Whitefish was set in 2021.
Glacier speech and debate wins Yeti Invitational
The Glacier High School Speech and Debate team won first-place at The Yeti tournament, which it also hosted, this weekend.
Seats up for election on FEC board
Three seats on Flathead Electric Co-op’s Board of Trustees are up for election this year.
Montana sports bettors wagered $46M in 2021
After a tumultuous start due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the emergent Montana sports betting market picked up in 2021, with Montana bettors wagering $46 million through Dec. 27.
City looks to do away with residency requirements for first responders
City looks to do away with residency requirements for first responders
County employees to get 4% pay increase
Flathead County employees will get a 4% raise after the county commissioners voted Tuesday to approve the pay increase.
Blackfeet repeal decision to move to Phase 2 Covid regs
The Blackfeet Reservation entered Phase 2 Covid restrictions for almost 24 hours before repealing the decision Tuesday.
Smith Valley School closes due to Covid-caused staff shortage
Smith Valley School canceled classes Tuesday because of a shortage of staff as a result of Covid-19.
Overland assumes role of Whitefish Municipal Court judge
Whitefish Municipal Court Judge Caitlin Overland knew from a young age that she wanted to be an attorney.
Music teachers association hosts meeting, program
The Kalispell Area Music Teachers Association (KAMTA) will host its monthly business meeting and program Friday, Jan. 14.
Flathead finishes first at All-State Extravaganza virtual tourney
Flathead High School captured first place at the Montana All-State Extravaganza virtual tournament this weekend.
Bigfork author chronicles history of Montana disasters
Bigfork area author Butch Larcombe’s new book “Montana Disasters: True Stories of Treasure State Tragedies and Triumphs” is a fascinating dive into some of the…