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Flathead Forest updates Round Star Project following court order
Flathead National Forest released an updated assessment for the 9,500-acre Round Star Project near Whitefish, fulf…
Convicted burglar arrested for forgery
A Flathead Valley man convicted of felony theft in 2019 is back behind bars after he allegedly attempted to cash a stolen check.
Kalispell man charged with partner assault for 3rd time
A convicted criminal with a track record of partner assault was arrested again last week following an alleged attack in Kalispell.
West Valley proposes $27.3M bond for new middle school
West Valley School will put a $27.3 million bond issue on the May 2022 ballot to purchase property, build a new middle school and renovate an older section of …
Schools step up security in response to threats on TikTok
Educators announced plans to increase security in response to TikTok posts warning of shooting and bomb threats at schools around the country Friday as officia…
North Valley Food Bank in urgent need of hams and other holiday food
North Valley Food Bank is seeking help from the community to provide the fixings for free Christmas dinners for neighbors in need.
‘Firestorm’ of public comment leads FWP to rethink elk management proposals
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has backpedaled on a controversial elk management strategy after a public response that FWP Director Henry “Hank” Worsech desc…
Glacier High goes into soft lockdown following unsubstantiated threat
Glacier High School implemented a soft lockdown Thursday morning following an unsubstantiated threat posted to social media, school officials said.
Whitefish schools to lift K-6 mask mandate
Face coverings will no longer be required in Whitefish Schools following winter break, the school board decided Tuesday night.
Blacktail Mountain opens Friday
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area will open for the season on Friday, the Lakeside ski area announced Wednesday.
Montana advances grizzly bear plans that could allow hunting
Montana wildlife officials on Tuesday advanced plans that could allow grizzly bear hunting in areas around Glacier and Yellowstone national parks, if states in…
Wreaths Across America local ceremonies planned
The annual Wreaths Across America will unfold this week with two separate wreath-laying events.
Whitefish Christian Academy seeks to make temp classrooms permanent
Whitefish Christian Academy is asking the city of Whitefish to allow temporary classrooms at the school to be made permanent.
Kalispell man charged with 4th DUI after crash
A repeat DUI offender convicted of leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase last year is behind bars once again for allegedly driving drunk and crashing his car near Whitefish.
Health experts worry Covid vaccination rates inflated
The CDC's online vaccine tracker shows virtually everyone 65 and older has received at least one dose of the Covid vaccine, but health experts worry COVID vacc…
Local students find success in diplomacy
In an interconnected world, addressing global challenges to maintain international peace and security takes a significant amount of negotiation and collaborati…