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Making the grade — Kalispell Public Schools leader named regional superintendent of the year
Wrapping up his second school year leading Kalispell Public Schools, Matt Jensen has been named regional Superinte…
Ross Creek Cedars open to public
The new Ross Creek Nature Trail No. 405 is now classified as...
Veterans seek peace on Northwest Montana's quiet waters
The Built for More program is offered by Warriors for Quiet Waters, a Montana-based nonprofit.
Federal judge questions scope of possible remedy in climate change lawsuit
MISSOULA — “What is it you want me to do?” U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen asked the legal team behind 22 youth suing the Trump administration over a series of actions aimed at “unleashing” the fossil fu…
18-year-old arrested after allegedly drawing gun during argument
An 18-year-old accused of threatening people in a home near Kalispell in August with a gun has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges in Flathead County District Court.
Hemorrhagic disease suspected in dozens of deer deaths
State wildlife officials suspect hemorrhagic disease is behind a recent spate of white-tailed deer deaths near Eureka and Plains.
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…