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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
Glacier, Conservancy address increasing visitation
Fifteen hikers within a span of roughly two weeks during the summer of 2017 required emergency “carry-outs” from the popular Loop Trail in Glacier National Par…
Glacier's red buses headed for an overhaul
Glacier National Park announced plans Friday for a major overhaul of the park’s 33 iconic red buses, products of the White Motor Co.
Flathead tree-lighting honors fallen law officers
The Montana Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) is hosting its annual tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, outside the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office.
Local students perform well at mock UN conference
In a global world, local students showed a keen understanding of international relations with several top winners at the recent Model United Nations Conference…
Shooting suspect has long criminal history
A Kalispell man behind bars for his alleged involvement in a Thursday morning shooting and burglary has an extensive criminal past in the Flathead Valley.
Hospital announces leadership restructuring
Kalispell Regional Healthcare announced Friday there will be a “redesigning of leadership structure,” that will include modified titles, roles and responsibili…
Kalispell siblings help California fire victims
Kalispell native Devin Rich discovered a vase amid the ashes and debris of a home consumed by the Woolsey Fire in California.
Bigfork bonfires bring community together
Bigfork locals will head back to the basics to help fight the chilly winter weather, gathering for community bonfires Friday nights on Dec. 7, 14 and 21 in downtown Bigfork.
Gravel-pit expansion proposed in West Valley
Owners of a gravel pit in the West Valley have submitted a proposal to amend their current mining permit, requesting the company be allowed to operate 80 acres at a time, up from its current 40 acres.
Former Inter Lake reporter honored for conservation pursuits
Stevensville author, outdoorsman and former journalist Dale Burk, who got his start in the newspaper business at the Daily Inter Lake, is one of 16 people who …
Pertussis cases confirmed at Kalispell Middle School
Two cases of pertussis, known as whooping cough, have been confirmed at Kalispell Middle School, the latest cases in what has been an active year for the infectious disease in Flathead County.
Man charged after shooting incident
A man has been charged with several felonies after he was allegedly involved in an early-morning burglary and shooting in Flathead County.
Medical program challenges traditional weight-loss methods
How many calories have I consumed and how many calories have I burned?
Bigfork mulls options for playing fields
Limited by the stipulations that come with Flathead County ownership of their ballfields, Bigfork Youth Baseball has begun a hunt for their own playing fields, according to the league’s vice president, Alex Olson.
NorthWestern warns of imposter utility scam in Montana
NorthWestern Energy is warning customers about reported incidents in Montana of scams involving imposter callers fraudulently claiming to be representing the utility company and threatening to shut off service unle…