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Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules
A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would …
Glacier Park's Lake McDonald freezes over
After a frigid start to March, Glacier National Park’s Lake McDonald has frozen over in its entirety, save for a few holes the size of a school bus.
Red Cross shares life-saving info with Lakeside students
On a recent February afternoon, 24 fifth-graders at Lakeside Elementary School gathered to learn about two American Red Cross programs that could help save the…
Who's Who a rare opportunity to see owls up-close
On Friday residents and visitors to the Flathead Valley will have a rare opportunity to get a bird’s-eye view of three owls native to Montana.
Dice-game bill worries gambling watchdogs
The Montanan Gambling Control Division’s report disclosed that two undercover investigators could not join the game on Thanksgiving Eve because the stakes were too high.
New mental-health clinic built on personal experience
Chad Kingery had to pause for a moment before reading a quote that not only is representative of him and his wife Katheryn’s mission for their new chemical dep…
Heater being used to thaw pipes blamed for structure fire
A heater being used to thaw frozen pipes is likely to blame for a structure fire in Evergreen on Tuesday afternoon.
Annual report shows uptick in surgical procedures, births
North Valley Hospital released its 2019 Community Report last week, detailing the nonprofit’s accomplishments from 2018, which include, among other things, being named as a Baby Friendly Hospital — a designation em…
Major lakeshore variance approved
The Flathead County Commissioners moved to approve a request for a major variance to the Flathead County Lake and Lakeshore Protection Regulation last week following a public hearing.
Code Girls program gets financial boost
Whitefish philanthropists Michael and Jamie Goguen have given Code Girls United a boost with a $50,000 donation.
Fire damages Blue and White Motel
An attic fire at the Blue and White Motel in Kalispell on Friday night caused thousands of dollars worth of fire, smoke and water damage and displaced about 20 motel tenants, none of whom were injured.
Princess Ball prep Organizers of annual fundraiser hope to top $500,000 mark
Ball gowns, tiaras and tuxedos are being prepped this week in anticipation of one of the Flathead Valley’s social events of the season — the annual Valicity’s …
Kalispell sets record low temp on Monday
Dead batteries. Frozen pipes. Aching fingers. Wind-burned faces. Breath riming eyebrows white.
Forest Service seeks input on Van Lake improvements
Van Lake’s popularity with campers and others bent on recreation presents a common dilemma.
120 new apartments planned near Gateway Center
A 120-unit apartment project near Gateway Community Center is the focus of a public hearing before the Kalispell City Council during its regular meeting tonigh…
Polson student's study of geology also includes astronomy
Growing up with the Mission Mountains as the backdrop of his youth, Caden Howlett became captivated with geology.