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Manhunt across North Idaho ends in arrest
Bonner County Sheriff’s Office officials on Wednesday arrested a Boundary County man who reportedly fired shots at…
Arlee’s Stockton named Teacher of the Year
Longtime Arlee High School science teacher Bill Stockton has been selected as Montana’s Teacher of the Year and will represent the state in this year’s Nationa…
Whitefish food bank seeks kid-friendly items
This weekend North Valley Food Bank in Whitefish will launch its fall food drive, Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat! The community food drive will begin Saturda…
Sen. Daines' bill to reopen border fails in Senate
Despite drawing bipartisan support, a Montana-led effort to reopen traffic across the U.S.-Canada border fell short in Congress last week.
Whitefish woman helps provide clean water in Africa
Whitefish’s Heidi Rickels has never been to Malawi, but she has been helping people in the small southeastern African country gain access to clean water for a …
Traffic review targets East Oregon Street
Traffic changes could be coming to Kalispell after a discussion Monday at a City Council work session.
Glacier closes Logan Pass due to snow
Winter weather prompted Glacier National Park officials to close the alpine section of Going-to-the-Sun Road on Sunday.
Great Northern beer returns to shelves after year-plus hiatus
For 25 years the Great Northern Brewing Company curated and produced beer right out of the heart of Whitefish until its Central Avenue location closed in Febru…
Flathead Business Newsmakers
Flathead Business Newsmakers
County approves bid for new animal shelter building
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday awarded a $446,900 contract for the construction of a new multipurpose building at the county's animal shelter.
PHOTOS: Glacier Street Rod Association's 40th Anniversary Car Show
Scenes from the Glacier Street Rod Association's 40th Anniversary Car Show at the Flathead County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 9.
Forest Service approves large project near Tally Lake
The U.S. Forest Service has approved a large logging and tree-thinning project near Tally Lake.
State seeking public input after purchase of Somers Beach
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks said Thursday it has completed the purchase of a 106-acre swath of land on the north shore of Flathead Lake.
5 guys at a steakhouse raise concerns
Someone eating at a steakhouse thought five men in the nearby alley were so “oddly spaced” that they should be investigated by the police. He insisted it was very strange the way the men were arranged, but an offic…
Libby man dies in Park Co. traffic wreck
The Tahoe slid off the left side of the road, struck a fence and rolled down a steep embankment.
Polson police investigating toddler's death
The Polson Police Department is investigating the death of a toddler on Sept. 30, according to a press release issued Thursday evening.