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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…
Resort operations director to retire after 40 years
Chester “Chet” Powell’s career on The Big Mountain in Whitefish began in 1976 when he was hired to join the ski patrol.
Horse injured, euthanized during skijoring event
The World Invitational Skijoring races ended early on Sunday after a horse was injured on the course and was euthanized.
Bigfork woman in fatal crash ID'd
The Montana Highway Patrol has identified the former Bigfork woman who was hit and killed by a Jeep Jan. 22 near Conrad.
Whitefish Speech and Debate triumphs in tiebreaker
Bulldogs bring home the hardware, breaking Col. Falls dynasty
Life in the North Fork: Fortitude and blessings
The tracks of wildlife meander indelibly through Lee Downes’ memories of a colorful life in the North Fork.
Class AA speech and debate results recap
Finalists announced for coaching awards
Glacier claims Montana AA Speech and Debate title
Months and months of feverish and exhaustive preparation came down to just a 5 1/2-point differential as Glacier High’s speech and debate claimed the Montana C…
3 decades of surfing Big Mountain
Stumptown Snowboards owner Joe Tabor proudly displays his first snowboard on the back wall of the store in downtown Whitefish. He handcrafted the solid-wood, a…
Invasive mussels pose economic, ecological threats, report says
For a region rich in lakes, the specter of infestation by invasive mussels can wring shudders from people familiar with what’s at stake.
Polson officer saves boy from drowning
The day began like most other days for Polson Police Officer Aaron Sutton.
Suspect arrested following armed standoff
A Kalispell man accused of firing a gun at law enforcement officers during a Thursday evening incident has a troubled past involving dangerous drugs.
Poll: Independents, moderates tipped scale for Tester
BOZEMAN – A post-election poll by Montana State University political scientists and the Montana Television Network analyzing the behavior of Montana voters in the November election showed that a majority of indepen…
Weekend update
Dowler in concert
Commercial subdivison near landfill gets OK
A request for preliminary plat approval for what will become four light industrial/commercial lots near the Flathead County Landfill was unanimously approved by the county commissioners on Tuesday.
C-Falls aims for a 14th consecutive state speech title
Columbia Falls Speech and Debate is on a quest to continue its reign as the Class A state champion.