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Curiosity for cuisine: Whitefish Chef Earl Reynolds lets twists on classics drive the menu
There are many hallmarks of success in Earl Reynolds' career, but earning a second James Beard Award nomination fo…
PHOTOS: Kalispell 4th of July Parade 2025
Scenes from the Kalispell 4th of July Parade hosted by the Flathead Marines in downtown Kalispell on Friday, July 4.
County plan for Columbia Falls' former doughnut calls for ‘estate’ housing east of river
The Flathead County Planning and Zoning Department will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. July 9 on the county zoning designations for the former “doughnut” around the city of Columbia Falls.
Columbia Falls School board embraces ambitious high school remodel
The Columbia Falls School District board refined its vision for a remodel of the high school after an in-depth planning meeting with staff from Jackola Enginee…
Mineral County food bank moves to temporary distribution site
When the Community Food Bank of Mineral County moved to its 45 Mullan Road W. location in Superior a few years ago, organization leadership understood that the…
Flathead County aims to tackle overcrowding with construction of new jail
When Flathead County Justice of Peace Eric Hummel decides whether an individual charged with a crime will be held in the Flathead County Detention Center, he s…
Man allegedly threatens cops, judge after making mess in Kalispell park
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K-9 nabs accused drug dealer after high-speed dash through Kalispell
A K-9 snapped up an accused drug dealer in the country illegally last week after the man led Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high-speed chase th…
Gianforte inks deal to open logging
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Shultz on Monday formalized a shared forest management agreement the governor said was the first of its kind between the state and the U.S. Department o…
Kalispell City Manager Doug Russell departs for new job in Washington
City Manager Doug Russell is departing Kalispell after 13 years overseeing the municipality’s day-to-day operations.
DREAM Adaptive Recreation extends its reach over 40 years
DREAM Adaptive Recreation, a local nonprofit that began as a group of people advocating for adaptive sports and accessibility, has grown up and is celebrating …
Tyler Rich headlines Glacier Bank Park’s first concert
A country music lineup will kick off Glacier Bank Park's first stadium concert with Tyler Rich headlining on July 11.
July Fourth at Whitefish City Beach
The Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for another fun-filled Fourth of July celebration at Whitefish City Beach with fireworks and food ve…
Proposed luxury resort above Lakeside gets first public hearing
The members-only development known as Flathead Lake Club, planned to be nestled next to Blacktail Mountain, would include seven commercial or amenity lots, ope…
Thousands line I-90 for procession of fallen firefighters
Thousands of people, many waving flags, lined Interstate from Spokane to Coeur d’Alene as the bodies of Battalion Chiefs John Morrison and Frank Harwood were r…
Multi-school debate team cuts to the chase, capturing fifth at nationals
A World Schools Debate team composed of Flathead, Glacier, Columbia Falls and Whitefish high school students talked their way to the top five on the national s…