Local News
Your source for reliable, in-depth reporting on Northwest Montana’s communities, government, and daily life—delivering the stories that matter most to you.
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 $…
Water tower would address storage shortage in south Whitefish
Construction of a water tower in Whitefish appears to be the solution to a properly functioning system along U.S. 93 South by increasing storage.
Law enforcement agencies respond to questions spawned by recent detention of Venezuelan immigrant
Local law enforcement officials maintain that little has changed in the way they interact with immigration officials, despite lingering questions regarding the…
Repairing history: Workshop lays the foundation for restoration of historic Mountain Brook School
The little white schoolhouse has stood sentinel over Mountain Brook since 1922, though a myriad of safety concerns now bars the building from use. Cracks zigza…
Alleged knife-wielding shoplifter given suspended jail sentence and fine
Dominic Austin Prichard, 32, picked up a felony robbery charge after allegedly trying to make off with $158.93 in unpurchased goods from a Hutton Ranch Road st…
PHOTOS: Flathead Valley Community College's Class of 2025 Commencement
Flathead Valley Community College celebrated its Class of 2025 with its 57th commencement ceremony inside McClaren Hall at the Wachholz College Center on Frida…
Headlines: Border deportations, burglary ring bust, and nonprofit funding yo-yo
U.S. children among group deported in Hi-Line arrest, suspected criminal ringleader well-known by local law enforcement and Kalispell nonprofit sees federal fu…
Arsonist given suspended prison sentence for lighting family home on fire
Jason Jerald Andreaus Meyer, 25, initially pleaded not guilty to felony arson in Flathead County District Court but struck a deal with the County Attorney's Of…
Man suspected of injuring woman with a shovel given deferred sentence
Prosecutors charged Kane Kelly Youngquist, 47, with felony assault with a weapon following his March 25, 2024 arrest.
Feds join fight to reopen asbestos clinic in Libby
Center for Asbestos Related Disease officials are fighting back against railroad giant BNSF Railway’s effort to seize its assets and shutter operations.
Outdoor educator celebrates decades of service at Family Forestry Expo
The Trumbull Creek Educational Forest typically provides a peaceful respite, but last week saw the secluded patch of woods overflowing with the raucous energy …
Ruis assumes ownership of Outlaw Inn property
After over two years sitting in disrepair, the former Outlaw Inn is poised for a revival.
Kalispell Public Schools fills human resources, principal positions at two high schools and elementary schools
Kalispell Public Schools has named a new district human resources director and filled principal positions at Glacier and Flathead high schools and Elrod and Peterson Elementary schools.
CASA volunteers sworn in
Each will work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate/ Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children in the Flathead County foster care system.
Display showcases 1,000 flags for Memorial Day weekend
The free Kalispell Field of Honor includes a display of 1,000 American Flags. Community members may dedicate a flag to a hero of their choice, living or deceas…
Spring Mack Days total smashes record
Spring Mack Days ended on Saturday, May 10 with a total haul that smashed the 2019 Spring Event record of 40,362 lake trout with a total of 60,138 entries turn…