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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…
Former Kalispell councilman Rod Kuntz appointed to Health Board
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson selected former Kalispell City Council member Rod Kuntz as the city’s representative for the Flathead City-County Health Board at …
Students plan an escape fundraiser for suicide awareness
Who can escape to save Christmas in Whoville?
District superintendents critical of Arntzen's performance
Asserting that Superintendent Elsie Arntzen’s leadership is “creating serious deficiencies” and undermining public education as a central tenet of democracy — …
Former school employee, first responder sentenced for rape
A former private school employee and Flathead Valley first responder charged with rape has been sentenced to state prison.
Montana election critics push for special legislative committee
Two Republican state lawmakers spoke to Montana’s Legislative Council Monday to reiterate an appeal made earlier this fall for the formation of a special legis…
Whitefish veteran’s sacrifice memorialized in film
The story of Whitefish veteran Norbert Herriges, who died in 1944 when he was shot down by a German fighter pilot during World War II, is the focus of a French…
Salish Plant Society aims to help native people learn about traditional food sources
The Salish Plant Society aims to help native people learn about traditional food sources.
Glacier High continues speech season undefeated
Glacier High School speech and debate team bested the competition in Bozeman this weekend, continuing an undefeated season.
Kalispell mural targeted by vandals, again
A mural inside a pedestrian tunnel by the MyPlace hotel in North Kalispell was hit with a second wave of vandalism days after offensive graffiti was discovered…
Evergreen Chamber tops red kettle bell ringing competition
The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce topped the Salvation Army red kettle bell ringing competition last Thursday by bringing in a whopping $5,074.57 for the day.
Whitefish ski resort postpones opening day
For the first time in 10 years, Whitefish Mountain Resort has decided to delay its stated opening day.
Gianforte petitions to have grizzly bears delisted
Gov. Greg Gianforte said Monday the state will petition the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist the grizzly bear in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosys…
Authorities ID pedestrian who died in Evergreen crash
The crash is being investigated by the Montana Highway Patrol.
Gianforte allocates $5M in federal funds to cover child care costs for medical workers
Montana will disperse $5.5 million in federal funding to assist health-care workers with the cost of child care, Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office announced Monday.
Charlo woman dies in crash after striking moose
A moose entered the roadway and the vehicle struck it, causing heavy damage to the front of the car.