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Flathead National Forest clears way for salvage projects following winter windstorms
More than 500 acres of trees downed in December’s windstorms are slated for salvage, say Flathead National Forest …
Alleged Lakeside graffiti vandal behind bars
An alleged Lakeside graffiti vandal is behind bars after an investigation by the Flathead County Sheriff's Office.
Army vet teaches military prep course at FVCC
Cindy Covarrubias can't share much information about her military career. Such is the nature of working in Army intelligence.
New ice cream shop in Columbia Falls 'a really sweet partnership'
The new Sweet Retreat Creamery is an ice cream oasis in Columbia Falls. The four co-owners of the new business wanted to fill the frozen treat gap they saw in …
World War II veterans take to the skies for dream flights
Navy veteran Kenneth Schrammeck was beaming Thursday as he slipped into the front seat of a Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane just outside the Jet Center at Gla…
Polson couple shares love of cowboy action shooting in Bigfork
Standing outside their Polson home in elaborate vests and vintage-style hats, gun belts across their waists and long guns in hand, they look like characters ou…
Law Roundup: Fridge transaction gets the deep freeze
Two people apparently sent money via an app to buy a refrigerator that was being sold online. Then the seller deleted every trace of the transactions, and one of the buyers wanted their money back.
Starbucks coming to Columbia Falls lodge
A new Starbucks coffee shop is opening at the Glacier Basecamp Lodge in Columbia Falls.
Coal company seeks to weaken Montana water quality standard
Canada's largest coal company is challenging a new Montana water quality standard that aims to limit concentrations of toxic runoff from the company's mines in…
Northwest Montana Fair saw near-record attendance
A little rain and an ongoing pandemic didn't stop the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo from reaching a near-record level of attendance last week.
New school year resumes as close to normal as possible
Schools are starting the 2021-20 school year at a time when Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Flathead County and the nation grapples with the highly contagiou…
Sheriff's Posse gets big donation of radio equipment
Law enforcement officers carry a variety of equipment with them when they go to work, including firearms. But ask any of them what they consider their most imp…
Kalispell schools OK early-release Wednesdays
Students in Kalispell Public Schools will be dismissed two hours early on Wednesdays during the 2021-22 school year in preparation for a potential increase in …
Forest Service assessing new Big Mountain chairlift
Flathead National Forest officials are seeking public input on Whitefish Mountain Resort's plan to install a new six-person chairlift from the Base Lodge area …
Whitefish man spreads word of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Whitefish's Dave Meehan has a job that many people tell him they'd like to have. Meehan drives a truck and trailer for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's Grea…
Local hunter education courses open to registration
Registration is open for hunter education courses in Kalispell, Eureka and Bigfork.