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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Public Law 280 saga winds down with three signatures
Monday marked a quiet end to a long-running saga as the three Lake County commissioners signed a resolution rescinding three previous attempts to remove the county from the responsibilities enshrined in Public Law …
Impending duty hikes on Canada lumber could help local mills
Duties placed on Canadian lumber entering the U.S. could eventually help Northwest Montana markets, a local mill manager is saying -- but they are still a few …
Seeley-Swan resident kills charging grizzly bear
A resident in the Seeley-Swan Valley shot and killed a grizzly bear earlier this week after the bruin charged at him near his home.
StoryCorps mobile booth records Flathead Valley’s stories
StoryCorps, an organization dedicated to recording Americans’ stories for more than 20 years, has helped nearly 700,000 people across the U.S. record meaningfu…
Senior spotlight: Columbia Falls senior builds motivation and retools grades to pursue college and a career in the trades
After years of academic struggles, Columbia Falls High School senior Taven Fleming found the motivation and confidence to shift gears in pursuit of a better fu…
Man sentenced for 2024 standoff sparked by loud music
A man arrested during a 2024 standoff in Kalispell sparked over the volume of music later received a pair of suspended sentences in Flathead County District Court.
Flathead Lake water level likely will fall below full pool this summer
Flathead Lake will not reach full pool this summer, the agency that operates the SKQ Dam said on Thursday.
Crews expand containment on Banana Lake Fire
More seasonal weather has aided efforts to wrangle the Banana Lake Fire in Sanders County.
Senior spotlight: Whitefish senior finds ways to serve others
Thriving by helping others, Whitefish High School senior Maggie Mercer looks to make a difference in both small and big ways.
Developers propose affordable housing complex on Appleway Drive in Kalispell
Kalispell may see a new workforce housing complex located alongside the Parkline Trail and within walking distance of downtown.
Kalispell woman accused of kicking and hitting her children
Prosecutors have charged a Kalispell woman accused of punching and kicking her two children with multiple felonies in Flathead County District Court.
Man allegedly kicks his way to a felony charge
After getting drunk at a downtown Columbia Falls bar late last month, a 35-year-old man allegedly wandered over to a city building and kicked several vehicles …
Vandals accused of causing $48K in damage to Kalispell construction site
A 23-year-old man accused of causing about $48,000 in damages while commandeering heavy machinery at a Kalispell construction site also allegedly bought beer and tobacco for his underage companions.
Logan Health to hold inaugural Cancer Survivors Day on June 7
The community is invited to celebrate the strength and resilience of cancer survivors and their families during a special event on Saturday, June 7.
Healthy Classroom grants awarded to 14 teachers
Logan Health recently announced the recipients of its spring 2025 Healthy Classrooms Grants, awarding 14 grants to educators across northwestern and central Mo…