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Flathead National Forest clears way for salvage projects following winter windstorms
More than 500 acres of trees downed in December’s windstorms are slated for salvage, say Flathead National Forest …
Flathead County Planning Board sends luxury resort near Lakeside to commissioners
Plans for a proposed 1,700-acre luxury resort near Lakeside earned the Flathead County Planning Board’s recommendation in a 5-1 vote Wednesday.
Efforts to ease selenium standards in Lake Koocanusa meets with resistance
A petition submitted by Lincoln County commissioners to ease selenium standards in Lake Koocanusa met resistance at a public meeting held by the Montana Depart…
Moo-ving on up: Handlers put best hoof forward in beef cattle judging at Northwest Montana Fair
By 10 a.m., it’s showtime for the first class in senior showmanship. The competitors lined up with their steers as a melodic rendition of the “Star Spangled Ba…
Anaconda shooting victim David Leach remembered as a standout athlete in Columbia Falls
One of the victims of the Aug. 1 mass shooting at the Owl Bar in Anaconda was 70-year-old Columbia Falls native David Leach.
Glacier Park's Heavens Peak and the seldom visited lookout prove to be a challenge
When looking out at Heaven’s Peak from the Loop on the Going to the Sun Road, one can’t help but feel a sense of awe and mystique. While Heaven’s certainly isn…
Jarod Nygren selected as Kalispell's interim city manager
Development Services Director Jarod Nygren will serve as Kalispell’s interim city manager after Doug Russell departs later this month.
Plane that crashed near West Glacier had clipped a tree, feds say
The crash that claimed the life of a pilot at Ryan Field near West Glacier on Tuesday occurred after the right wing of the plane clipped a tree, according to t…
Kalispell woman sent to prison for embezzling $500k from Pierce Manufacturing
A Kalispell woman who embezzled almost $500,000 from a local company was sentenced last week to 14 months in federal prison to be followed by tr years of supervised release.
Idaho fires send smoke into Flathead Valley
Smoke from wildfires in North Idaho blew into the Flathead Valley on Wednesday as afternoon winds picked up.
Small-batch vanilla products rooted in Montana
Originally from Tangerine, Florida, Wilson moved to the Flathead Valley in 2002. She started her blog, Pine and Palm Kitchen, in 2017 sharing recipes and food …
Ruis shares plans for Teakettle Heights development on former CFAC land
Developer Mick Ruis shared preliminary plans last month for his vision of the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Company property called Teakettle Heights.
Libby man charged with assault after July 4 fireworks dispute
A 60-year-old Libby man is facing two felony counts of assault with a weapon following a confrontation over fireworks on the Fourth of July.
Supporters hope to squelch talk of moving Polson Farmers Market
More than 40 people crowded into the Polson City Commission chambers and adjacent hallway earlier this month, most there to support keeping the Polson Farmers Market at its downtown location, even though the matter…
Lincoln County veterans can now get free rides to Kalispell for medical care
Lincoln County area veterans now have more choices for medical appointments.
Market Livestock Sale supports youth at the Northwest Montana Fair
Out of more than 1,000 youth participants enrolled in 4-H and FFA, approximately 300 are dedicated to market livestock projects, according to the Flathead Live…