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Making the grade — Kalispell Public Schools leader named regional superintendent of the year
Wrapping up his second school year leading Kalispell Public Schools, Matt Jensen has been named regional Superinte…
Montana teachers eligible for shots starting next week
Montana teachers and other school staff will be eligible for COVID-19 shots beginning next week
Woman ejected from vehicle dies in Plains
A 20-year-old woman from Santa Ana, California, died after being ejected from her vehicle in Plains Friday night.
Alaska Airlines adds California flights to GPIA lineup
Alaska Airlines is the latest in a string of new additions to expand flight options at Glacier Park International Airport.
Cold, wet February boosts water supply prospects
Above average spring and summer stream flows appear likely for much of Montana after impressive mountain snow totals in February.
Hedges Elementary fifth-graders 'Pay it Forward'
Two ambitious Kalispell fifth-graders didn’t just take on their teacher’s challenge to “pay it forward,” they surpassed their own expectations.
Climate advocate training offered online
The Montana chapters of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will hold a virtual Climate Advocate Training workshop for anyone interested in climate solutions, from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 14.
North Valley Food Bank announces expansion, capital campaign
North Valley Food Bank is breaking ground Tuesday on an expanded version of its building at 251 Flathead Ave. in Whitefish.
Law roundup: Trusting visitor gets cars confused
A visitor in Columbia Falls mistakenly put his luggage into the trunk of a car that resembled his rental vehicle.
Kalispell dog park closes temporarily for spring maintenance
Kalispell’s Begg Dog Park will close temporarily today.
New Flathead wildfire plan a 'roadmap' for homeowners
It's never too early to think about fire safety.
Police shooting victim accused of stalking woman
A Flathead Valley man who was killed last weekend by a Kalispell Police officer had two current orders of protection against him for alleged stalking incidents involving a local woman, her family and the church the…
Mussels detected on moss balls in Montana pet stores
Invasive zebra mussels were detected on moss balls in pet stores throughout Montana.
Watercraft inspections resume at Kalispell FWP office
With the arrival of warmer weather and the start of Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is offering watercraft inspections at its…
20th Spring Mack Days kicks off March 19
The first Mack Days Fishing Event was developed in 2002 for fishing enthusiasts of all ages and skills...
West Glacier growing pains focus of mitigation plan
Groups release plan for tackling West Glacier growing pains associated with Glacier National Park visitation