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PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier class of 2026 graduation ceremonies
Photos from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
Whitefish's Don 'K' re-elected as Montana GOP chairman
Whitefish businessman Don "K" Kaltschmidt was re-elected over the weekend as chairman of the Montana Republican Party.
Retired fire chief reflects on memorable career
After spending nearly a quarter century with the Kalispell Fire Department, Chief Dave Dedman headed into retirement.
Development-heavy agenda awaits Kalispell council
A robust agenda for the Kalispell City Council’s Monday evening meeting reflects the skyrocketing demand for construction in the Flathead Valley.
Whitefish council mulls options for federal relief money
The Whitefish City Council will take up several major proposals on Monday evening, including the city's annual budget, a plan to extend the city's urban growth…
Man dies in fatal crash in Columbia Falls
A local man died Sunday morning after a traffic accident on U.S. 2 East...
Study underscores economic significance of Montana hospitals
A new study from the University of Montana underscores the economic significance of Montana hospitals
St. Matthew's School names new principal
Former St. Matthew’s Catholic School teacher Susy Peterson returns to the private school in a new role as principal.
Education takes flight for Glacier High School grad
In the fall, recent Glacier High School graduate Henry Smith will launch into aerospace engineering studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Glacier sees uptick in visitors before full Sun Road reopening
Dee Horton planned her trip to Glacier National Park months in advance, booking a rental car, a place to stay and a flight to Kalispell from her home in New Or…
C-Falls man accused of sex crimes enters plea
A Columbia Falls man accused of two separate sex crimes against a developmentally disabled female and a 6-year-old boy pleaded guilty to one offense Friday aft…
World's largest farm tractor coming to Kalispell
Produced in Havre in 1977, the Big Bud 747 is 14-feet tall and weighs more than 100,000 pounds.
New Town Pump, casino opens in Kalispell
A new 10,000 square-foot Town Pump Convenience Store and Lucky Lil’s Casino in South Kalispell opened Thursday.
Tiny bird gets TLC from Superior woman
Last month Superior resident Kathryn Verley saved and revived a tiny hummingbird that flew into her garage and got trapped.
Tree-thinning project planned near Dayton
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public input on a proposed tree-thinning and reforestation project in the Dayton area southwest of Lakeside. The deadline to…
Deadline for municipal election filing is Monday
City council elections in all three of Flathead County’s incorporated cities will be heavy on incumbents this time around.