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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…
Whitefish campaign promotes responsible tourism
Visitors are returning to town, and Whitefish wants to make sure they do so with some safety guidelines in mind.
Free COVID-19 testing offered in Lake County
The Lake County-Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Unified Command Center will be offering all Mission Valley residents a free COVID-19 test at four different testing sites over four days beginning Wednesday.
Glacier seeks grant to restore historic Wheeler cabin
Glacier National Park Conservancy recently applied for a state grant totaling nearly $500,000 that would go toward the restoration of the historic Lulu Wheeler…
Local businesses struggle to find seasonal staff
As local businesses have been ramping up again in the wake of the coronavirus restrictions, many employers are finding they don’t have the seasonal staff to re…
District to add COVID-19 coordinator, more nurses
Additional staff, technology and sanitizing and medical supplies top the list of where Kalispell Public Schools proposes spending $1,061,412 in federal COVID-19 relief funding.
Flathead Lake expected to be at full pool by Monday
At the start of every summer, Flathead Lake residents and business owners eagerly await June 15 — the date the lake is expected to reach full pool at a depth o…
Polson counselor honored for helping students access college
High school counselors play many roles in the lives of students and one of the most vital roles is preparing them for life after high school. Polson High Schoo…
Blood donors can learn COVID-19 antibody status
In addition to helping tackle the nation’s ongoing shortage of blood donations, individuals who choose to donate to a Vitalant blood center can now also learn …
New screening sites added in Col. Falls, West Glacier
Kalispell Regional Healthcare has launched two additional COVID-19 respiratory screening facilities in the valley in an effort to expand opportunities for individuals to be tested throughout the upcoming tourist se…
Resort opens Saturday for summer season
After an early closure to the winter season, Whitefish Mountain Resort is looking forward to its summer, which begins today, June 13.
Historic train engine hit by vandals
Sitting stationary along the defunct railroad track east of Kalispell, a decommissioned historic train engine doesn’t have anywhere to go to escape vandalism.
4 COVID-19 cases reported on Flathead Reservation
Health officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on Friday confirmed four positive COVID-19 cases on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
More Glacier Park roads to reopen Monday
More of Glacier National Park will open to the public on Monday, including Camas Road and the North Fork area, according to a press release.
Kalispell Planning Board supports group home
The Kalispell Planning Board on Tuesday unanimously recommended the Kalispell City Council approve a proposed conditional-use permit for a girls group home on Eighth Avenue East.
Two grizzlies captured, relocated in Lincoln County
In late May, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks captured two grizzly bears in two separate incidents in Northwest Montana and relocated the bears to remote areas.