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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.
Health officer again eyes event cancellations
Lincoln County’s health officer warned late last week the continued spread of the coronavirus locally could lead to further restrictions on public gatherings.
West Valley, Whitefish detail school opening plans
As schools in the valley continue to plan for opening in the fall, West Valley on Monday decided to push back the first day of school, and Whitefish has scheduled the first two weeks of school as a transitional per…
Officials call off suppression efforts on Bird Island blaze
A wildfire flared up Tuesday on Bird Island in Flathead Lake, sending up a column of smoke visible from Kalispell and Bigfork.
Whitefish Police Department investigating deadly fight
The Whitefish Police Department is investigating the death of a man at a local bar that happened last week.
Managers say Magpie blaze 62% contained
It was mostly good news for the approximately 20 local residents who attended the Magpie Rock Fire manager’s meeting at the Dixon School gymnasium Monday morni…
At FVCC students can choose what back-to-school looks like
Masks in classrooms.
Whitefish man pleads not guilty to fraud charges
A Whitefish man has pleaded not guilty in federal court to several felony charges that include money laundering, tax evasion and wire fraud.
Woman rescued after climbing accident
A woman fell 80 feet while climbing in the Point of Rocks area near Olney Sunday afternoon.
Victim advocate finds calling in working with abused kids
As a teenager, Sean Sullivan thought he was going to be a forest ranger. But as it often happens, life had other plans for him and many in the Flathead Valley …
Magpie Rock Fire burnout operation a success
Crews continue to battle hot, dry weather and dry fuels as they work to contain the Magpie Rock Fire located on the Flathead on the Flathead Reservation near Dixon.
C-Falls mulls permissive medical levy
The rising rates of health insurance are well-documented throughout the country. Columbia Falls is not immune to them.
Sustainable tourism topic of discussion for Whitefish
As visitors continue to pack Whitefish even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Whitefish City Council tonight will get a first look at a new Sustainable Tourism Management Plan for the city.
NVH April births
Laelia Jane Wells, daughter of Brian and Destinee Wells of Kalispell, was born April 14, 2020, at North Valley Hospital.
Big housing projects on council agenda
The Kalispell City Council will look at a long list of development proposals at its meeting tonight. There are two large proposed housing projects and a sizable commercial development on the agenda.
Massive fire at Columbia Falls apartment building
Firefighters were on the scene Sunday afternoon at a multiplex apartment fire on Fourth Avenue West in Columbia Falls.