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PHOTOS: Memorial Day ceremony in Whitefish honors fallen troops
Whitefish VFW Post 276 hosts a Memorial Day ceremony at the Whitefish Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Separation from county under consideration
The Flathead City-County Health Department’s Board of Health and representatives from the Flathead Community Health Center recently voiced support for moving forward with an agreement that would allow the health ce…
Kalispell man jailed on domestic assault charge
A man accused of punching his wife in front of their two children has been returned to jail after authorities said he violated his bond conditions.
Slight property tax decrease part of $87M budget
The Kalispell City Council approved an $87 million budget for the coming year at a virtual meeting held Wednesday that will slightly reduce property taxes.
Columbia Falls planning board OKs scaled-back downtown project
The Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board last week recommended approval of an amended plan for the city square off Nucleus Avenue owned by developer Mick Ruis.
Immanuel Lutheran reports three staff test positive for Covid-19
Three employees at Immanuel Lutheran Communities tested positive for COVID-19 this week during the required nasal swab testing put in place to protect residents, according to a press release sent late Friday.
Residents, staff test positive for COVID at Whitefish nursing home
A total of 14 residents and employees with Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center have tested positive for COVID-19.
Crews battling regional wildfires
U.S. Forest Service crews are battling four small wildfires in Northwest Montana.
Small hooves and big hearts: Mini horses master the arena
The competitors were tough inside the Northern Stars Arena at the Northwest Montana Fair — but they certainly weren’t tall.
Arizona man accused of DUI homicide pleads not guilty
An Arizona man accused of killing a Kalispell resident while allegedly driving drunk pleaded not guilty Thursday afternoon in Flathead County District Court.
Flathead Marines take ‘Best Food of Fair’ title
The Flathead Marines know a thing or two about chicken. In fact, as many fairgoers can attest, you’re likely to smell their booth before you see it. Under the …
Whitefish workshop destroyed by fire
A workshop located behind a residence on Fifth Street West in Whitefish was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon.
Plan OK’d to buy aluminum company land
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission in an unanimous vote last Thursday endorsed a plan for the Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area along the F…
Ronan man arrested in alleged shooting at party
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a party early Sunday morning in St. Ignatius.
Glacier visitation down overall
With half of Glacier National Park closed due to COVID-19, visitation is down sharply over last year, with one exception — Polebridge.
Forest project north of Whitefish approved
A sizable forest management project encompassing about 51,000 total acres just north of Whitefish in the Tally Lake Ranger District was recently green-lighted by Flathead National Forest officials.