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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
Columbia Falls' city budget comes with good news for taxpayers
The Columbia Falls City Council adopted its fiscal year 2026 budget last week that actually lowers property taxes, while increasing spending.
Whitefish saw record high visitor spending in July
July in Whitefish saw the highest amount of dollars spent by visitors on record, according to VISA Destination Insights gathered by Explore Whitefish.
Mayor Johnson condemns political violence after killing of Charlie Kirk
In the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Mayor Mark Johnson on Monday condemned political violence and urged local candidates to speak…
Protesters arrested for blocking Border Patrol vehicle in Whitefish
Whitefish Police officers arrested three activists protesting outside the Whitefish Border Patrol Station just after 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
Man suspected of being behind spate of gunfire, vandalism in Kalispell arrested in Oregon
The Kalispell man accused of firing a gun and damaging property near East Idaho Street in Kalispell more than a week ago was arrested in Portland, Oregon on Mo…
Great Fish Challenge record haul tops $6.6 million
Whitefish Community Foundation saw a record level of giving during its annual Great Fish Challenge fundraising campaign this summer.
Man wanted in Powell County arrested after high-speed chase near Jewel Basin
A man wanted in Powell County for violating probation was arrested Monday after leading authorities on a high-speed chase near Foothills Road.
Community saves skateboarding nonprofit from total wipe-out
The nonprofit skatepark Serious Juju will remain open through the school year, thanks to an outpouring of community support.
Mistrial declared in Lakeside shooting case
Flathead County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Luke Elliot Rutledge, 28, following a Nov. 24, 2023 shooting at a combination convenience store, gas station…
Literature promoting hate group distributed in Evergreen neighborhood
Jessy Hiatt was out walking along West Cottonwood Drive in Evergreen on Saturday night when he found a clear plastic bag containing several beans.
Young activists won a landmark state climate trial. Now they're challenging Trump's orders
Young climate activists and their attorneys who won a landmark global warming trial against the state of Montana are trying to convince a federal judge to bloc…
Wrapped in comfort: Kalispell quilter will be featured at Flathead Quilters’ Guild show
After Kathleen Littfin’s twins turned one, the longtime sewer decided it was time to pick up a needle and thread again, when she saw an ad for a quilting class…
Grant for apartment repair before Whitefish City Council
Whitefish is looking at sponsoring a grant for rehabilitation work on the Alpenglow Apartments.
Kalispell City Council moves ahead with lead service line replacement project
Kalispell City Council is expected to hire a contractor to start replacing lead service lines throughout the city.
Arn’s BBQ marks five years of barbecue served with Texas hospitality
As their family grew, brisket became an easy dinner choice: enough food to fill the bellies of four kids and a fairly low effort endeavor, since once the meat …