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Tribal groups join lawsuit seeking restoration of $127 million in canceled farm grants
In March, the USDA canceled 49 of 50 Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access Program grants designed to support…
Flathead farmers grow regenerative agriculture practices with grant
Two Flathead farmers were recently awarded a grant from the Montana Farmers Union — a nonprofit organization that supports Montana farmers — to help continue, …
New prerelease center in Evergreen targeted to open at end of October
The Flathead Valley Reentry Center aims to focus on helping offenders to transition back into the community, said the center’s operations manager Jim Sanderson…
Tex and Jerry’s brings late night food to Hungry Horse
The name of the restaurant comes from two local legends: Tex and Jerry, freight horses who vanished in the winter of 1900-1901. They wandered the wilderness fo…
Flathead County Library holds fall programming
Flathead County Library has new programming for all ages this fall.
Libby father pleads guilty to assaulting infant son
A Libby man accused of beating his infant son last year is facing several years in prison after he pleaded guilty in Lincoln County District Court.
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.