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Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign …
Quen homicide charge dismissed
A charge of deliberate homicide against a Martin City man was dismissed Monday by Flathead County District Judge Heidi Ulbricht.
Emergency responders implore drivers to follow the law
Dale Wochnick drives a tow truck for Bolster’s Towing in Kalispell and he vividly remembers the close calls he and co-workers have had while working at vehicle…
Foundation hits $4 million fundraising goal for new ALERT helicopter
Kalispell Regional Healthcare Foundation has successfully raised the $4 million necessary to replace an aging helicopter for ALERT, the hospital’s nonprofit air ambulance service that transports more than 300 patie…
Director switches roles in helping veterans
Following eight years of growth and development, the Kalispell Veteran Center recently bid farewell to its inaugural director, Dr. Jeff Heider, as he traded in…
Soroptomists to host human trafficking awareness event
Soroptomist International of Whitefish, which aims to improve the lives of women and girls, is hosting a free workshop Tuesday, Jan. 8, in Kalispell, to provide law enforcement, educators, therapists and other prof…
U.S. 93 S. corridor workshop planned in Whitefish
The U.S. 93 South Corridor Plan Steering Committee and the city of Whitefish have scheduled a public visioning workshop from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Hampton Inn, 6340 U.S. 93 South in Whitefish. Snac…
Finalists named in Kalispell's search for new police chief
Kalispell is getting closer to selecting a new chief of police.
County attorney asks judge to dismiss homicide charge
The Flathead County Attorney’s Office filed a motion Monday to dismiss the homicide charge against James Quen of Martin City in the shooting death of Bradley Allen Winters, citing a lack of forensic evidence and a …
Polar Plunge still going strong after quarter-century
People of all ages start out the new year by running into chilly waters
Cities focus on downtown strength
In 1964, singer Petula Clark turned the song “Downtown” into an unlikely international hit. A downtown booster group could have penned the lyrics.
Sunriser fishing derby a family favorite
Hundreds of hardy anglers, young and old, were out in force Saturday on Smith Lake at the Sunriser Lions Club’s 48th annual ice fishing derby.
Internet, phone outages wreak havoc again
For the second time in the span of a little more than a week, internet outages involving different service providers have wreaked havoc across the country for people trying to do business or enjoy some entertainmen…
Flathead Electric project gives boost to solar-energy usage
While hydroelectric power likely will always be the top source of electricity in the Flathead Valley, solar energy is something that some denizens of Northwest…
Timber industry still a driving economic force
After being with F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Co. for more than four decades, Chuck Roady is encouraged about the future of the timber industry more than he has …
Landowners: What they don't know can hurt them
Last year, Pat McGlynn and a host of other presenters taught a small acreage landowner seminar for landowners who wanted to learn best practices for their properties.