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Wildlife experts analyze rare fatal bear attack in Glacier
Nearly three weeks after a 33-year-old hiker was killed in an apparent bear attack in Glacier National Park, quest…
State reports 32 new cases; none in Flathead
Montana reported 32 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, the highest daily tally since March 26 when 35 cases were counted.
Woman allegedly assaults Kalispell police officers
It was nearly midnight on the evening of May 19 when a Kalispell police officer responded to a call for a welfare check for a person on North Main Street.
Tribes turn to musicians to raise kids’ awareness of COVID
Montana's Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are taking a unique approach to raising awareness of the coronavirus pandemic among their youngest members
Farm Hands receives $11,000 grant for van
Farm Hands — Nourish the Flathead was awarded an $11,000 grant toward the purchase of a van to transport food.
Grant seeks to close literacy gaps
Fair-Mont-Egan, Libby, Polson, Ronan, Troy school districts are recipients of grant funding to advance student literacy skills, with a focus on disadvantaged children as part of the Montana Comprehensive Literacy S…
COVID-19 community spread detected in Flathead
The Flathead City-County Health Department has discovered evidence of community spread of COVID-19 in Flathead County, according to a press release Friday morning.
Bigfork casino robber gets five years inprison
Seven months ago, Peggy Hedden looked into Samantha Lee Starks’ eyes while Starks pointed a gun at her inside the Jackpot Casino in Bigfork.
Hockey coach hopes to be catalyst for change
Flathead County jobless rate improves
Flathead County’s unemployment rate improved in May, posting at 11.9% as the lifting of some COVID-19 restrictions enabled businesses to begin to reopen. Flathead had posted a 16 % unemployment rate in April.
Kila man faces child sex assault charge
A Kila man is facing a child sexual assault charge after a 9-year-old victim reported the alleged assault to another adult.
COVID-19 community spread detected in Flathead County
The Flathead City-County Health Department has discovered evidence of community spread of COVID-19 in Flathead County, according to a press release Friday morning.
Whitefish cancels July 4 fireworks show
The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce has canceled the Fourth of July fireworks show after working for more than a month to try and save the popular event.
Woodland Water Park reopens Monday
Woodland Water Park will open Monday, June 22, according to the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department.
Proposed Bigfork project to include pickleball facility, event center
The Flathead County Planning Board has recommended approval of a 14-lot commercial subdivision on Montana 83 that will include a pickleball facility and event center.
West Valley resident appeals asphalt plant recommendation
A West Valley landowner and resident has appealed a decision by the Flathead County zoning administrator to forward to the county Board of Adjustment a favorable recommendation that would allow the construction of …