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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…
US stocks drift lower as oil prices return to rising
U.S. stocks are drifting lower, while oil prices are rising again. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 39 points, and the Na…
Federal judge ponders future of Libby's asbestos clinic
Considering certain comments by U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen during a hearing last week in Missoula, the immediate future of Libby’s asbestos cli…
Headlines: Forecast sinks Flathead Lake to historic low, State Supreme Court strikes down abortion restrictions, and black bear euthanized in Glacier
Summer forecast sinks Flathead Lake level to historic low, State Supreme Court strikes down 2021 abortion restrictions, and a black bear euthanized in Glacier
Logan Health provider looks to genetics for treatment options
It’s a reminder of her own childhood when at age 7 her friend was diagnosed with cancer. Even from a young age, she knew she wanted to help people with cancer.
Whitefish to decide on payday for mayor, city councilors
Following a public hearing, Whitefish City Council is set to vote on whether the mayor and city councilors should receive an annual salary and stipend for serv…
Kalispell to hold public hearing on impact fee adjustments
Kalispell City Council is inviting the public to weigh in on proposed adjustments to police and fire impact fees on Monday night.
History buff highlights Boy Scouts campground and lodge at Lone Pine
Seventeen-year-old Atreyu Oxford has uncovered a little-known piece of history of Lone Pine State Park's connection to the Boy Scouts, preserving it through hi…
New owners jazz up Polebridge's Northern Lights Saloon
From beef and bison burgers to locally sourced pulled pork, the menu features classic lunch favorites. A newer, more unique item on the menu is the Rainbow Bow…
Flathead County team expands to meet mental health crises
On Wednesdays, members of Flathead County’s Crisis Assistance Team walk into the jail to meet with inmates facing mental health issues.
Flathead County health officials, clinics monitor measles situation
With two cases of measles confirmed by officials in Flathead County and more continuing to show up across the state, local health and county entities are keepi…
Lower water level becoming the new normal for Whitefish Lake
Lower water levels in Whitefish Lake are becoming the new paradigm, according to data collected by the Whitefish Lake Institute.
Compliment spurs man to allegedly attack his brother
Timothy James Sonstelie, 62, of Washington faces a felony count of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court for the alleged June 6 attack. Initi…
PHOTOS: Touch a Truck fundraiser for Whitefish 9/11 Memorial
The Whitefish Firefighters Association held a Touch a Truck fundraiser event to raise money for the Whitefish 9/11 Memorial at Black Rifle Coffee Company in Ka…
PHOTOS: 'No Kings' protest in Depot Park in Kalispell
Hundreds of people marched along Main Street and gathered for a "No Kings" protest in Depot Park in Kalispell on Saturday, June 14.
Two Whitefish High School students accepted to Montana Youth Symphony
Whitefish High School sophomores Cassidy Krack, a viola player, and Marlis Nargi, who plays bass, were selected to participate with the Montana Youth Symphony …