Local News
Your source for reliable, in-depth reporting on Northwest Montana’s communities, government, and daily life—delivering the stories that matter most to you.
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 …
Big mixed-use project returns to Whitefish Planning Board
Plans to build a 70-room hotel, a microbrewery, a restaurant, offices, boutique shops and condominiums at the site of a shuttered timber plant along the Whitef…
Kalispell schools balance budget with Covid funding
Kalispell Public Schools will operate on a $72.9 million budget for the 2021-22 school year, with a shortfall balanced by federal Covid-19 relief funding.
Flathead Land Trust cancels fundraiser
Executive Director Paul Travis said the group decided to cancel The Land Affair due to the risks of holding an in-person event now because of increasing COVID-19 cases.
Small Animal Barn aflutter with fair activities
Don't be fooled by their small size. With rabbits, guinea pigs and poultry, there's a lot more than meets the eye.
Decision on wolf trapping regs expected Friday
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission on Friday is expected to decide on a number of proposals of interest to hunters and trappers in Northwest Montana, inc…
Kids, animals heal together at camp in Arlee
The nascent nonprofit Arlee Rehabilitation Center recently brought kids and critters together for five days of restorative learning.
Permit approved for Columbia Falls apartment complex
The Columbia Falls City Council has approved a zone change and conditional-use permit that will allow for a 36-unit apartment complex off Meadow Lake Boulevard.
Whitefish considers job focused on climate change, sustainability
Amid extreme heat, widespread drought, destructive wildfires and smoky skies, the Whitefish City Council recently was asked to consider creating a staff positi…
Authorities search for missing Flathead Valley teen
Authorities are searching for a Flathead Valley teenager who went missing early Monday. They no longer believe the teen's mother was involved in her disappeara…
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.