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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…
Moderates emerge as major players in state Legislature
HELENA — A loose-knit, ever-evolving group of Republican legislators is making waves and causing headaches in the 66th Montana Legislature.
Montana issuing February SNAP benefits early due to shutdown
February food benefits will be distributed early to thousands of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients in lieu of the ongoing partial government shutdown, according to an announcement Tuesday by the …
Kalispell woman crowned Miss Rodeo Montana
A 25-year-old Kalispell woman who survived a local plane crash seven years ago was named Miss Rodeo Montana 2019 on Saturday.
Investigation yields no gun at Kalispell Middle School
No gun was found in Kalispell Middle School following an investigation into an allegation that one was possibly located in a student locker.
Allegiant to offer direct flight to Phoenix
Las Vegas-based Allegiant airlines will offer a new direct flight from Kalispell to Phoenix beginning May 15.
Whitefish mental-health service expands to meet need
By way of a lot of hard work, Sweetgrass Psychological Services in Whitefish has managed to expand its operations with new staff and a new building, despite a …
C-Falls holds public meeting to discuss growth policy
The Columbia Falls Planning Board will hold its second workshop on the forthcoming update of the Columbia Falls growth policy at tonight at City Hall.
Wimpy winter marches on in Flathead
The weather station at Glacier Park International Airport shows a measly 1 inch of snow on the ground. Grass is still exposed on most lawns around Kalispell an…
Record year for waterfront sales
Sales of Flathead Lake waterfront real estate in 2018 broke all-time records for transactions and total volume.
Park Knoll annexation on Planning Board agenda
The city of Whitefish is on track to annex 16 properties and an adjacent road along Park Knoll Lane. The proposed rezoning of those parcels is the focus of a Whitefish Planning Board public hearing on Thursday, Jan…
School resumes today at Lakeside Elementary
School resumes today (Tuesday) for Lakeside Elementary students.
Marion man charged with felony assault
A Marion man is charged with strangling a woman after a recent incident in the Marion area.
Montana campaign contribution limits stay in place
HELENA (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday left in place Montana’s voter-approved limits on contributions to political campaigns in state elections, a deci…
Locals win big in Montana Lottery
Two Flathead Valley residents claimed big cash prizes from the Montana Lottery to start the new year.
Jagz chef fine-tunes menu to Flathead's palate
More than 40 years of working in professional kitchens have taught Jeff Gregoire, chef and owner of Jagz restaurant near Kalispell, a few things about what peo…