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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…
Longtime floriculturist finds delight in dahlias
Kalispell resident Martin Rippens says no experience is necessary to grow beautiful dahlias, but it's been a while since the octogenarian stepped into a novice…
Kalispell council on track to approve $104M budget
The Kalispell City Council is poised to approve its annual budget for fiscal year 2021-22 at Monday's meeting.
Whitefish council to vote on final budget
The Whitefish City Council is scheduled to vote Monday on the final version of its operating budget for the 2022 fiscal year, which ends next June 30.
Country Fair Kitchen spans three generations
Mark Blasdel has been running around the Flathead County Fairgrounds since he was old enough to walk.
New project targets substance abuse, youth development
A new project spearheaded by the Flathead Prevention and Recovery Alliance aims to promote healthy youth development by targeting problem behaviors such as alcohol and tobacco abuse.
Lost Prairie Boogie welcomes skydivers of all abilities
To say there is a sense of dread for first-time skydivers would be a big understatement.
Jamaican man sentenced for illegal border crossing
A Jamaican man who admitted to illegally crossing into Montana from Canada and was arrested with others near Whitefish after a car chase in January is headed to prison.
Whitefish, Columbia Falls schools announce opposite mask policies
The two biggest school districts in the North Valley will take opposite approaches to mask requirements when the school year starts in a couple weeks.
Logan Health exceeds adult acute-care bed capacity
Logan Health Medical Center surpassed its adult acute-care bed capacity this week after the hospital experienced a surge in both emergency-room activity and pa…
Boutique hotel planned in downtown Whitefish
Averill Hospitality on Friday announced plans to build a boutique hotel on the corner of Central Avenue and First Street in Whitefish, on the vacant lot next t…
Searchers recover body of kayaker in Flathead Lake
Authorities have recovered the body of a Somers man who drowned in a kayaking accident on Flathead Lake earlier this week.
New head of school named for Whitefish Christian Academy
Rachel Erickson has been named the new head of school for Whitefish Christian Academy.
Ronan woman gets back 'gift of sound' with donated hearing aids
All Cindy Lewis wanted for her 60th birthday was to be able to hear again.
Huckleberry prices a challenge for berry-dependent businesses
Veterans of the huckleberry industry are expecting a shorter-than-usual picking season due to dry, hot weather, while increased demand has pushed up prices for…
Whitefish works to address downtown trash problem
Overflowing garbage cans have been an unwanted but common sight in downtown Whitefish this summer.