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Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign …
Montana governor lifts statewide mask mandate
Montana's statewide mask mandate that had been in place since July was lifted Friday by Gov. Greg Gianforte. But some cities and counties are keeping local mas…
New documentary spotlights UM coach Selvig and Lady Griz
The University of Montana women’s basketball documentary ”The House That Rob Built,” co-directed by Jonathan Cipiti and UM alum Megan Harrington will be availa…
Freestyle Ski Team reflects on 25 years of getting big air
When the Whitefish Freestyle Ski Team first hit the slopes more than a quarter century ago, most of the current team members were years away from being born.
Nurturing Center remains a vital child-care resource during pandemic
As families and providers wait to see what will happen with child-care funding in President Joe Biden’s proposed coronavirus relief plan, The Nurturing Center …
North Valley Food Bank names new director
Originally from Germany, Sophie Albert holds a master's degree in disaster management from the University of Copenhagen and has "extensive nonprofit experience…
Kalispell man accused assaulting woman, stealing her vehicle
A Kalispell man is accused of breaking a woman’s arm and then stealing her vehicle.
County administrator to stay 2 more months
Mike Pence, 72, who has managed the operations of the county government since 2005, now is scheduled to work his last day on May 31.
Whitefish ski resort will continue with masking requirement
Face coverings will continue to be required at Whitefish Mountain Resort, even as Gov. Greg Gianforte lifts the statewide mask mandate on Friday.
Libby man dies in U.S. 2 crash
A 57-year-old Libby man has died after driving off U.S. 2 and crashing early Thursday morning.
Interior Department removes roadblocks for public land purchases
The department has reversed a Trump administration order that threatened to hamstring federal land acquisitions.
Whitefish man dies in traffic wreck
A 63-year-old Whitefish man died Tuesday night after sustaining serious injuries in a crash northwest of Kalispell.
Valley temperatures to plummet overnight
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Missoula predict low temperatures in the Flathead Valley will dip to about minus 15 on Thursday night, with e…
Kalispell plans to combine stormwater, rec facilities
The city of Kalispell is poised to begin construction this spring on a stormwater detention facility that also would be used for recreation.
Man charged with insurance fraud did business in Kalispell
The Montana Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance has filed criminal charges against Mark Anthony Biegler, alleging four counts of criminal insurance fraud and five counts of theft of insurance pre…
No timeline for return to full passenger rail service
Despite Whitefish’s heritage as a town built around the railroad, the future is uncertain for passenger rail service.