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Sharp cold front to drop snow on Glacier Park
A winter weather advisory was issued for Glacier National Park beginning Wednesday night as a potent front out of …
Forest proposal could add 40 miles of new trails
The proposed alternative would sanction construction of nearly 40 miles of new trails in the Flathead National Forest in the vicinity of Whitefish, an outcome …
U.S. 93 can be deadly for grizzlies
Grizzly bears sometimes leave the Mission Mountains and cross U.S. 93 along a roughly 13-mile stretch of the highway north of St. Ignatius.
Bald eagle died from lead poisoning
Necropsy results from a dead bald eagle found near Lower McDonald Creek in February in Glacier National Park have determined the bird died of lead poisoning.
Legislature gives green light to National Day of the Cowboy
Montana has joined more than a dozen other states in the nation in the designation of the National Day of the Cowboy — a watershed moment for many across the state after the Senate voted 43-7 in favor of the measur…
Ceremony planned for Holocaust Memorial Day
Members of the Glacier Jewish Community invite the public to a ceremony and gathering at 7 p.m. today, May 1, on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day/Yom HaShoah. The gathering will take place at the Whitefish Church …
Permit sought for dog kennel in Echo Lake area
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting Tuesday, May 7, to discuss three separate requests for conditional-use permits, including one that would allow for a commercial kennel operation in…
Courtyard Apartments renovation completed
Montana Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney and state Commerce Director Tara Rice were in Kalispell Tuesday for the grand opening of the Courtyard Apartments, a 32-unit affor…
Fiddlestix Candy Co. cooks up customized lollipops
A sucker is born every minute when Stephanie Murray has her candy kitchen cranking.
Soroptimists award $36,000 in scholarships, grants
Soroptimist International of Whitefish presented $36,000 in scholarships and grants to Flathead Valley area students at a recognition dinner April 22.
Former railroad worker gets another $1M in BNSF case
A federal judge has ruled that BNSF Railway Co. is not entitled to a new trial in the case of a Columbia Falls employee who won a significant judgment against the railroad in the last year.
Rebranded youth event returns to valley Flathead Valley
The Unaltered ministry, a one-night traveling Christian youth event formerly known as the Silver Ring Thing, returns to the Flathead Friday, May 10.
Bond increased to $500,000 for suspect in vehicular homicide
A Flathead County Justice Court Judge on Monday set a $500,000 bond for Jared Parsons of Kalispell, who is being held at the Flathead County Detention Center o…
Montana Supreme Court sides with nurses in abortion provider case
By AMY BETH HANSON
Whitefish Mayor John Muhlfeld seeks third term
Whitefish Mayor John Muhlfeld announced Monday he will seek a third term as mayor and will file the paperwork with the Flathead County Election Department.
Finance expert touts private investment for public good
Strategic investor Molly McCabe believes private funds and the profit motive can be powerful forces for solving difficult problems.