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Flathead Forest updates Round Star Project following court order
Flathead National Forest released an updated assessment for the 9,500-acre Round Star Project near Whitefish, fulf…
Rain slows fires, but not a season-ending event
A weekend of wet weather helped crews gain ground on multiple wildfires burning across Northwest Montana, although it was far from a season-ending rain event, …
It's a fishy world for Somers hatchery manager
In his words, Mark Kornick was "that guy." The one with all the questions, the one who lives for the minutiae.
Kalispell reviewing use of drones, other technology
Kalispell city staff will break down some of the city's most advanced technology at a work session Monday evening with the City Council.
Teacher attempts Glacier's 6 highest peaks in 6 days
On a cold day in February 2020, Noah Couser and a friend were brainstorming how they might spend their summer when an idea emerged: What if they attempted to c…
Great American road trip alive and well in Glacier
The great American road trip is alive and well in Glacier National Park this summer. Many travelers are turning to converted camper vans.
Kalispell water usage at record level
The city of Kalispell is breaking records for water usage as the Flathead Valley endures persistent heat and drought.
Northwest Montana man pleads guilty to burglary, bail-jumping
A Northwest Montana man facing charges in four counties is headed to prison after he admitted to two crimes Thursday in Flathead County District Court. Mitche…
Logan Health internship honors beloved neurosurgeon
Five years after his death, Dr. Peter Sorini continues to touch the lives of promising medical students.
Mountain snow possible this weekend
Summer snow is a possibility for the higher elevations of Northwest Montana as a dramatic shift in weather is expected this weekend.
Dial retires after 20 years as Whitefish police chief
Whitefish police Chief Bill Dial abruptly retired from the police department on Wednesday.
Midyear report shows boom in state park visitors
Fire and smoke are choking out some Montana communities, but midyear visitation numbers show tourism is thriving, with a record number of visitors flocking to …
In Montana, unvaccinated patients make up 90% of hospitalizations
Nearly 90% of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Montana over the past eight weeks have been unvaccinated, state officials said in a report released Thursday…
Boulder Fire claims 8 homes near Flathead Lake
The Boulder 2700 Fire on the east shore of Flathead Lake has grown to more than 1,800 acres and burned more than two dozen structures, including eight homes, o…
Tree harvesting project near Swan Lake aims to curb disease, insects
Flathead National Forest officials are seeking public input on a plan to harvest trees near Swan Lake that are infected with harmful diseases and insects.
Local man arrested after standoff in Kalispell
A local man was arrested after a standoff with police Wednesday night. Kasmir Ray Spilis, 28, of Kalispell, is facing pending charges of assault on a peace of…