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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
North Valley Food Bank food drive surpasses goal by 1,000 pounds
The North Valley Food Bank wrapped up its Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat! food drive last week.
Kalispell Chamber recognizes top leaders with Great Chief, business awards
Longtime Kalispell community and business leaders Ray and Ladeine Thompson were presented with the Great Chief Award during the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce's…
Judge favors Flathead County businesses in COVID-19 lawsuits
After a long day of testimony, a Flathead County judge declined state requests for preliminary injunctions against five local businesses accused of violating M…
Tracks in snow land juveniles in jail
Two juveniles were jailed after they allegedly stole several vehicles in the Batavia area before being abandoned.
Benson maintains lead into final Mack Days weekend
Only one weekend remains and Lonepine’s Mike Benson is poised to claim another Fall Mack Days tournament title.
Interior misses deadline on conservation projects
Montana Sen. Jon Tester criticized the Trump administration on Tuesday after the U.S. Department of the Interior provided a list of proposed conservation proje…
Veterans get free access to federal lands – for life
U.S. military veterans and Gold Star families now have free access to national parks, wildlife refuges and other federal lands used for hunting and recreation,…
Gravel bike race to debut in Whitefish next summer
Registration opens Tuesday, Nov. 10, for “The Last Best Ride,” a new gravel bike race coming to Whitefish on Aug. 22, 2021.
Local veterans groups struggling with COVID-induced isolation
At a time reserved to honor those who have served our country in war or peace, Northwest Montana’s veterans find themselves facing uncertainty this Veterans Da…
Honor & Duty: Air Force veteran found sense of purpose in serving
Rob Gambino is no stranger to wearing a uniform.
Columbia Falls named Montana’s ‘most courageous city’
Columbia Falls has been named Montana’s “Most Courageous City” in 2020 by insurance website Insurify.
Peterson students organize virtual program, donation drive for veterans
Peterson Elementary students didn’t miss a beat in organizing a virtual Veterans Day program in light of COVID-19 restrictions.
Columbia Falls Junior High goes to remote learning
Columbia Falls School District 6 announced Tuesday the junior high would go to remote learning at least temporarily after 10 staff members either tested positive to coronavirus or were under quarantine due to a clo…
Warming Center’s temporary location to open soon
As Montana rounds into what is expected to be a long, cold winter, the Flathead Warming Center is quickly working to establish a temporary location at Faith Lutheran Church in Kalispell, with hopes to be moved into…
Historic Kalispell Grand Hotel gets new owners
New changes are coming to one of downtown Kalispell’s oldest historic buildings.