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Tribal project farmers in Hot Springs protest fee increase amid diminishing water supply
Farmers in the Hot Springs area of Sanders County are protesting their third fee increase from the Flathead Indian…
A beer and a shot: Flathead breweries offer boozy incentive to get vaccinated
Adults 21 and older can get free beer with their COVID-19 vaccinations during pop-up events scheduled next week at breweries in Kalispell and Columbia Falls.
Fundraising underway for injured kayaker
More than $44,000 has been raised for kayaker Lindsay Ashton, who nearly drowned Friday on the Swan River at Bigfork.
Idaho's new wolf law has prompted a petition that could relist the animals as endangered
Critics of an Idaho wolf law approved earlier this month have launched a petition that could reinstate Endangered Species Act protections for wolves that were …
Senior Spotlight: GHS senior embodies possibilities for all abilities
For his final speech competition, Ty Espeseth championed the idea that people of all abilities can excel in whatever they choose to pursue. He exemplifies that…
Hundreds of local seniors prepare to graduate
High school graduation ceremonies around the valley are scheduled this week.
Officials seek info on dead North Fork grizzly
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are investigating the death of a grizzly bear up the North Fork of the Flathead River.
Logan Health nurses begin three-day strike
Hundreds of Logan Health nurses walked off the job Tuesday morning, marking the start of a three-day strike to protest what they view as the hospital system's …
Grizzlies euthanized after attack on llamas, wallaroos near Whitefish
Montana wildlife officials have euthanized two grizzly bears — an adult female and her cub — believed to have attacked numerous chickens and livestock animals …
Glacier Medical Associates reports data security breach
Glacier Medical Associates announced Tuesday the independent medical practice detected and stopped a data security incident that occurred April 7.
Nurses file petition to break ties with SEIU
Logan Health nurses opposed to unionization filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday seeking to hold a vote to end the nurses' relat…
Senior Spotlight: Stillwater's Ryan Frampton emphasizes Christian faith
Stillwater Christian School senior Ryan Frampton has come to excel at many things in his life. He's a champion tennis player and instructor, a martial artist s…
Ruder Elementary expansion nears completion
The new addition to Ruder Elementary School is getting closer to completion.
Whitefish to hold 2nd public hearing on potential annexation
Citing a lack of public input, the Whitefish City Council has delayed a vote on expanding the city's urban growth boundary, which would allow for city services…
Pledge of Allegiance, flag to be honored at Memorial Day ceremony
The Pledge of Allegiance will take center stage at a Memorial Day program planned Monday at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery in Kalispell.
Child care shortage tied to Flathead economic challenges
A typical work day for Whitney Aschenwald starts with a drive north from Bigfork to Kalispell, where she drops off each of her two young children at separate d…