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Retiring Sister Judy Lund recognized with Spirit of Montana award for 'lifetime of service'
Students and teachers at St. Matthew’s Catholic School rose for a standing ovation as Gov. Greg Gianforte bestowed…
Montana state parks report record visitation
Montana's state parks recorded more than 1.57 million visitors in the first half of 2021, an 11% increase over the same period last year and a 44% increase ove…
Unexpected events inspire Whitefish couple to revive band
Kyle and Natalie Archer moved home to Whitefish nearly seven years ago to heal and to take time away from the crazy music world they were living in. They did n…
Hungry Horse man accused of firing round at bar
A busy weekend for the Flathead County Sheriff's Office resulted in several felony arrests, including one man accused of threatening two bar patrons with a gun.
FWP seeks to bolster declining bighorn sheep population on Wild Horse Island
Wildlife officials are seeking public input on a proposal to augment the bighorn sheep population on Flathead Lake's Wild Horse Island after the Montana Fish a…
State says Whitefish in compliance with Clean Air Act
Breathe easy, Whitefish. State regulators said Monday the city is in compliance with national air quality standards, nearly three decades after it was marked f…
Health department offers 3rd vaccine dose for people with weak immunity
The Flathead City-County Health Department is taking online request forms from people with weakened immune systems for third doses of the Pfizer or Moderna Cov…
National O-Mok-See champion an ambassador for equine sport
In addition to teaching math and parenting her three young children, Stephanie McLean makes time for a more unusual hobby: the horse-riding sport of O-Mok-See.
Kalispell council to develop Parkline Trail design standards
As the Parkline Trail continues to take shape through downtown Kalispell, the City Council is expected to discuss design standards for the trail at a work sess…
Market Livestock Sale has another record year
The Trade Center Building at the Flathead County Fairgrounds was buzzing with activity early Saturday morning as local 4-H and FFA students were busy preparing…
West Reserve Drive study to be unveiled Sept. 9
The Montana Department of Transportation will host two online open-house sessions regarding a study of West Reserve Drive in Kalispell at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.…
US 2 roundabout, interchange near Kalispell almost complete
The new $5.2 million roundabout on U.S. 2 at the Dern/Springcreek Road intersection west of Kalispell will open to motorists in October, state highway official…
Flathead posts 3.4% jobless rate, strong workforce growth
Flathead County posted an unemployment rate of 3.4% in July, just a shade lower than the statewide jobless rate of 3.6%, according to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
New wolf hunting, trapping regs approved
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved several new wolf hunting and trapping regulations on Friday.
Mini-horse, swine and home culinary winners announced at fair
Northwest Montana Fair results
Whitefish man accused of pointing gun at neighbor
An 82-year-old Whitefish man was jailed last weekend after allegedly pointing a gun at his neighbor and threatening to kill him.