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Hot Springs superintendent quits without warning amid wave of turnover at school district
The month of May brought tumultuous turnover within the Hot Springs School District, including the abrupt departur…
Repair work underway at Whitefish Train Depot
Work to repair the wooden deck around the Whitefish Train Depot downtown began last week.
Rural ambulance service raising funds for cardiac equipment
Those who help people when they need it the most are in need of a little help themselves this holiday season as Three Rivers EMS in Columbia Falls is searching…
Health officials report 5 more virus deaths
On Tuesday, the Flathead City-County Health Department confirmed five additional COVID-19-related deaths in Flathead County.
Commissioners rescind COVID emergency declaration
The Flathead County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to rescind their prior declaration of a COVID-19 emergency, saying none of the county's emergency f…
Congress passes historic CSKT water compact with massive spending bill
Tucked in the mammoth spending bill that Congress passed Monday night is a historic pact that will resolve thousands of water-rights claims by the Confederated…
AmeriCorps members partner with Habitat for Humanity in Lakeside
With snow in the forecast this week, volunteer crews are working hard on a housing project to provide shelter for low-income families in Lakeside.
Flathead Food Bank's Christmas distribution tops 50,000 pounds of food
The Flathead Food Bank donated a total of 50,000 pounds of food to 450 households on Friday during its annual Christmas distribution event.
Commissioners to rescind COVID emergency declaration
The Flathead County commissioners are scheduled to vote Tuesday on a proposal to rescind their prior declaration of a COVID-19 emergency, which made available hundreds of thousands of dollars for contact tracing an…
Libby man ID'd in weekend fatal crash
Authorities have released the name of a Libby man who died in a traffic crash Friday night near Lake Blaine.
Winter storm elevates avalanche danger
The avalanche hazard is elevated across Northwest Montana due to a series of winter storms that continue to impact the region.
Weekly roundup: Lincoln Co. Health Board won’t support tighter rules
Asking for community backing to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Lincoln County’s top doctor got plenty of praise from Lincoln County Health Board members on Dec. 9, but no endorsement for future measures.
Developer's appeal, water system upgrades top Kalispell agenda
At its final meeting of 2020, the Kalispell City Council tonight will consider a developer’s appeal in a sidewalk matter and talk about system upgrades to the city water utility.
Expert horseman reflects on lifetime love of equines
Dave Gamble strides across the arena with purpose, guiding a red roan in a circle with the movement of his body and a flick of the rope.
Blessings Box goal is neighbors helping neighbors
One of Santa’s most dedicated helpers lives in Kalispell on Third Avenue East.
Holiday homecoming: Naval officer gets warm welcome after year in East Africa
Colby Lenz’s face lit up with a gigantic smile as he walked through the revolving doors of the arrival gates at Glacier Park International Airport shortly afte…