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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…
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
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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.
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.