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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
County takes steps to improve Rose Crossing
Rose Crossing, the once-rural road turned thoroughfare between U.S. 93 and U.S. 2, will soon see added traffic safety improvements, according to the Flathead County commissioners.
Whitefish schools nail down future in strategic plan
Whitefish Schools Superintendent Heather Davis Schmidt wants to lay the groundwork for the district’s success moving forward.
Management plan doesn't include transfer to tribes
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes announced more than two weeks ago a desire to revisit restoring the National Bison Range to federal trust ownership…
Blacktail Mountain to extend ski season
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is planning to stay open as long as skiers keep showing up and conditions cooperate.
Williams launches new bid for Montana U.S. House seat
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Former state Rep. Kathleen Williams launched a new campaign for Montana’s only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, just…
Eureka doctor is Montana Family Physician of the Year
A physician from Eureka has been selected as the Montana Family Physician of the Year — an award based on nominations from medical staff peers and leaders stat…
Veterans cautioned about charges for military records
The Montana Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection and Montana National Guard is alerting consumers about the accessibility of military records free of charge for service members and their families.
Blackfeet not happy with fed's scale-back of lease appeals
While the U.S. Department of Interior this week dropped its appeal of one of two oil and gas drilling leases in the Badger-Two Medicine area near Glacier Natio…
Montana Athletic Club's alcohol license suspended over violations
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office dispatched officers to the Montana Athletic Club in Bigfork on Thursday to ensure the business’ compliance with a 30-day suspension of its alcohol license.
March brings record low snowfall to mountains
Following a brutally cold February with record snowfall totals in the Flathead Valley, March finished up like a lamb.
Sheriff's Office selects K-9 handlers
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Department has chosen the two deputies who will serve as the new K-9 unit’s first canine handlers.
Permit granted for Whitefish vintage market
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a temporary administrative conditional-use permit for J&J Ranch near Whitefish to host a one-day antique market event in July — a decision that came afte…
Grass fire ignites near Liberty Street apartments
Liberty Street resident Eileen Pryor lauded Kalispell Fire Department’s swift response in extinguishing a grass fire that was not far from the apartment comple…
Benson takes early lead in Spring Mack Days
Anglers fishing the 2019 Spring Mack Days have completed the second weekend with a total of 7,926 lake trout entered.
Olszewski announces run for governor
HELENA — Republican state Sen. Al Olszewski on Wednesday announced his candidacy for governor of Montana in 2020, joining a field that includes two statewide e…