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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.
On Flathead Lake’s islands, trespassing, improper use are growing concerns
This week’s fire on Bird Island has rekindled trespassing and unauthorized land-use concerns among landowners on Flathead Lake’s islands.
Polson selects new city manager
The city of Polson has offered its city manager position to Livingston’s former City Manager Ed Meece.
Neighbors aim to change name of Lost Coon Lake
A group of neighbors who live around Lost Coon Lake, along with the city of Whitefish, are expected to soon file a petition in court to change the name of the …
Flathead County sees more than 300 total cases
Montana’s COVID-19 Task Force reported more than two dozen new cases in Flathead County Thursday morning, pushing the county’s cumulative case count past 300 as the area, along with much of the state, continues to …
PHOTOS: Community-minded mural pops up on West Center Street
Artist Thomas Valenica, of Creston, is in search of a few helping hands. Valencia is in the process of creating a mural along West Center Street at Fifth Avenu…
Commission to consider proposed Flathead wildlife area
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to acquire a chunk of forest land along the Flathead River near Columbia Falls for a new wildlife management area.
Columbia Falls apartment building catches fire again
Columbia Falls firefighters were back on the scene Wednesday morning at an apartment building on Fourth Avenue West that caught fire, again.
Whitefish Police seek man in VFW death
The Whitefish Police Department is working with California authorities to find a man allegedly involved in the death of a Flathead Valley resident.
Officials seeking more info on grizzly shooting in Browning
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife Department are still seeking information related to the illegal shooting of a female grizzly bear that officials estimate occurred on the Blackfeet…
Lake County authorities investigate Pablo shooting
One man was hospitalized and another man is being investigated after a shooting in Pablo Tuesday night.
Fair Market Livestock Sale switches to online platform
The annual Market Livestock Sale scheduled for Aug. 22 at the Northwest Montana Fair will be conducted via an online bidding platform this year in response to slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Flathead County, the …
Search continues for missing Ronan man
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office continues its search for a missing Ronan man who disappeared Saturday while picking berries with friends.
Olney crash victim identified
Authorities have identified a Eureka man who died in a vehicle crash last week near Olney.
Big Arm man pleads guilty to child sexual exploitation
A Big Arm man accused of felony child pornography recently pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court.
Whitefish man who appeared ‘Deadliest Catch’ TV show dies
An online fundraiser has been launched to support the family of a deceased Whitefish man who appeared on a TV reality show.