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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Shake off winter doldrums at Cabin Fever Days
Sick of winter? Don’t despair. The 41st annual Cabin Fever Days and world famous bar stool races are scheduled for Friday through Sunday, hosted by the Traplin…
Holmquist elected Egan Slough committee vice chair
A decision by the Flathead County Commissioners on Monday to elect Commissioner Pam Holmquist the vice chairperson of the Egan Slough Planning and Zoning Committee perturbed residents who believe the position shoul…
Flathead County GIS offers online trails map
A new comprehensive and interactive Online Trails Map is now available through the office of Flathead County Geographic Information Systems.
FVCC program simulates real-life accident scenes for students
Doug Petch dispatched his students to a car accident last Thursday morning.
Special Olympics Montana names new president
The Special Olympics Montana Board of Directors last week named Rhonda McCarty as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer. McCarty assumes…
Kalispell man scores $150K scratch ticket
HELENA — The Montana Lottery has awarded $195,568 in cash prizes since Jan. 17, warding prizes to winners all around the state.
Arctic front ushers in dangerous wind chills
The morning commute in Northwest Montana was downright frightful Monday as a powerful push of Arctic air whipped up blizzard conditions and frigid temperatures.
Eagle Valley Ranch hearing tonight
The proposed Eagle Valley Ranch mixed-use project on U.S. 93 North will be the focus of a public hearing at tonight’s Kalispell City Council meeting.
Whitefish woman discovers competitive side in skijoring
For Minnesota native Jennifer Butler, it took a few friends, a fast horse and 45 years before she found out she had a competitive side.
Sperry Chalet open house set for Feb. 13
The National Park Service, in partnership with Glacier National Park Conservancy, will host an evening about Sperry Chalet on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell.
Recreation board to discuss revised trails plan
Flathead County residents love and use trails. They hike and bike and run. At least that’s what surveys suggest.
Study reveals no need for Kalispell parking garage
A parking structure may be on the wish list of the new Kalispell Downtown Urban Renewal Plan, but Senior Planner Jarod Nygren said there is currently no justif…
Whitefish lawmaker sponsors bill to extend brewery hours
A measure to extend brewery hours failed in the 2017 Montana Legislature, but Rep. Dave Fern, D-Whitefish, is putting the idea back in front of lawmakers this …
PHOTOS: Whitefish Winter Carnival Penguin Plunge 2019
Photos from the Whitefish Winter Carnival Penguin Plunge 2019 held at City Beach in Whitefish on Saturday.
Wolves still a hot-button issue at local meeting
Emotions were strong as hundreds of hunters and trappers from Northwest Montana made their feelings known about wolves in the region at a gathering Wednesday a…