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Wildlife experts analyze rare fatal bear attack in Glacier
Nearly three weeks after a 33-year-old hiker was killed in an apparent bear attack in Glacier National Park, quest…
Glacier Medical Associates opens Evergreen clinic
Glacier Medical Associates has opened a new clinic on U.S. 2 in Evergreen with the aim of providing access for more patients in the Flathead Valley.
Evergreen's Calvary Lutheran Church fundraises for new roof
Discussions about undergoing a roof repair began over a year ago. After talking through the apparent options, such as abandoning the building for a smaller loc…
Baker mixes up passion into new Evergreen business venture
Located in Evergreen off U.S. 2, the newly opened Somers Sweet and Savory showcases Judy Mundell's penchant for home cooking through a rotating selection of ba…
DJ pumps up the volume at events across the Flathead Valley
When friends asked to borrow his collection of high-quality speakers for a house party, he obliged. He might have even snuck in some of his own song suggestion…
New wellhouse paves a bright future for Evergreen
In late June, the district held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a brand new wellhouse, featuring two new, state-of-the-art well pumps and…
“911 for 911”: Montana Truck Works keeps fire departments rolling
Montana Truck Works serves Flathead Valley’s various firefighting agencies daily as well as apparatuses owned by state and federal agencies like Glacier Nation…
Hot dog! Montana Devil Dawgs serves up American staples
Stationed behind Montana Devil Dawg’s food cart on a rainy Tuesday afternoon, Jeremy Maynard of Evergreen knew what his next customer’s order was going to be.
As detainments ramp up, activists arm immigrants with knowledge
In April, Leonardo -- a 32-year-old from Venezuela in the United States legally -- received an email from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security notifying hi…
Flathead County struggles to fill dispatcher, custodial positions
Flathead County is struggling to find qualified applicants to fill positions in various departments, including among the men and women who answer 911 calls.
Giving Together: Great Fish Community Challenge
I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful Montana summer. The huckleberries are ripe, the air is clear — and the Great Fish Community Challenge is almost here!
Flathead County Library to look at alternative funding options for hotspots
After a loss of federal dollars for loanable internet hotspots, the Flathead County Library Board of Trustees is exploring ways to save the program.
Evergreen School District gets ready to head back to school
The Evergreen School District is eagerly preparing to welcome staff and students back for the 2025–2026 school year! Below is important information to help families and students get ready for a successful year.
Runway repairs timed around narrow weather window, says airport director
Glacier Park International Airport will significantly limit operations for four weeks during peak tourism season next year, but federal regulation and the proj…
Co-op’s Roundup for Safety program continues support of Spring into Safety event
Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program recently awarded $10,012 in grant funding to support two community safety projects.
18-year-old's attempt to evade deputies ends in wreck, felony charges
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