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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…
Masks, social distancing bring different feel to first day of school
Despite a rainy Monday morning, masked Elrod Elementary students waited outside the school for the first bell to ring in the first day of school amid the COVID…
Columbia Falls man dies after pontoon boat flips near Glacier Rim
A Columbia Falls man died late Saturday afternoon after his fishing pontoon boat flipped while floating on the North Fork of the Flathead River near Glacier Rim.
Group covers Bigfork student lunch debts
weekly roundup
At-home workout program isn’t Kalispell cowboy’s first rodeo
Monday profile
Tensions emerge between BLM protesters, Trump supporters in Whitefish
BLM protesters, Trump supporters clash
New Somers Fire Hall aims for November opening
Somers Fire Hall nears completion, comes in under budget
Virus deaths linked to Whitefish long-term care facility
Four recent COVID-19-related deaths in Flathead County have been tied to Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center
Whitefish's annual Oktoberfest canceled
Annual Oktoberfest canceled
Three arrested on weapons charges
Kalispell Police arrest three teens on weapons charges
Hospitality still the hallmark at Flathead Lake Lodge
Flathead Lake Lodge
GPIA: Airport traffic gradually recovering—for now
Glacier Park International Airport passenger numbers held fairly well over the summer
Local schools welcome students back to class
Opening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant changes in regard to health and safety.
Hot Springs man arrested in arson fire
A Hot Springs man was arrested and charged with felony negligent arson Wednesday afternoon in Lake County.
Four additional COVID-19 deaths linked to local long-term care facility
Four more Covid-19 deaths
Schools welcome students back to class
Back to school 2020