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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 …
Presentation features enigmatic Montana family
Charley Bair made his first fortune in the gold fields of the Klondike, his second in the sheep business in Montana, and his third in real estate in Los Angele…
Luxury resort development in Lakeside headed back before Flathead County Planning Board
Plans for a 1,700-acre deluxe resort in Lakeside return to the Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday night.
All or mutton: Competitors shepherd their sheep at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo
At the outdoor grooming station ahead of the Aug. 12 competition, Hadlee Lau, 12, and her sheep, Betty, were engaged in their own battle of wills. The blue Ham…
Pilot dies in West Glacier airplane crash, says Flathead County sheriff
An airplane crash at Ryan Field near West Glacier resulted in one death Tuesday afternoon, said Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino.
Plane suffered engine trouble prior to crash at Kalispell City Airport, feds say
The small plane consumed by flames at the Kalispell City Airport on Monday afternoon experienced engine trouble prior to crashing into several parked aircraft,…
Whitefish sued for 'racial profiling' during traffic stop
The city of Whitefish is facing a lawsuit for the role a police officer played in the federal detainment of a Venezuelan man earlier this year.
Headlines: Skydiving tragedy, Flathead Lake surprise and Tyler Childers' $500K Blackfeet donation
Tyler Childers donates to Blackfeet nonprofits, mid-air collision leaves one skydiver dead, and Flathead Lake to remain at full pool through August.
Kind of a pig deal: Competitors shine in pig showmanship at Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo
It was standing room only, as fairgoers gathered to watch the showmanship competition, with dozens of competitors lining up with their pigs waiting their turn …
Suspect in 2023 chase given suspended sentence
Micah M. Winslow, 40, initially pleaded not guilty to one felony count of criminal endangerment in Flathead County District Court following his Nov. 12, 2023 a…
Flathead County commissioners confirm Austin Hicks as new 911 center director
Flathead County Animal Shelter head Austin Hicks will take over as director of the county's Emergency Communications Center — starting Aug. 18 — after the posi…
Four people survive fiery plane crash at Kalispell City Airport
The four people aboard a small plane that crashed at the Kalispell City Airport on Monday afternoon walked away from the fiery wreck with only minor injuries a…
Longtime club leader champions empathy and service through 4-H
Sandy Evenson joked that she got her start in the 4-H world as a toddler, sitting in her highchair and watching her mother cook. Growing up on the family farm …
Hit, kick, learn: Martial arts studio works with a range of students in Kalispell
The school, Kalispell ATA Martial Arts, opened in March 2024. It’s not just about physical performance, but also mental strength: dedication, commitment, respe…
Mountaintop overhaul: Volunteer effort stokes historic fire lookouts back into peak condition
Built in 1929, the 14-foot by 14-foot room served as a joint home and office for seasonal fire lookouts employed through the U.S. Forest Service. After the bui…
As Zinke casts about for federal funds, Sanders County officials pursue other avenues to replace the ailing Noxon Bridge
Congressman Ryan Zinke is seeking $2.5 million in federal funding to support the replacement of the 102-year-old Noxon Bridge, a project with an estimated $35 …