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PHOTOS: Kayakers battle the Wild Mile at Bigfork Whitewater Festival
Kayakers paddle the Wild Mile of the Swan River during the expert slalom event at the Bigfork Whitewater Festival …
Marion School officials seek solutions after Flathead Library trustees discontinue book deliveries
Determined to retain access to the Flathead County Library, Marion School Board members are considering standing up a volunteer delivery service to keep the bo…
Columbia Falls man who allegedly threatened to ‘shoot up’ churches found guilty in jury trial
Jurors on Wednesday afternoon convicted a Columbia Falls man of threatening to shoot up local churches and harm his ex-wife.
Flathead County extends Lakeside marina permit amid opposition
The case in Flathead County District Court challenges the county commissioners’ approval of the commercial marina permit on April 24, 2025, and a minor varianc…
Motorist allegedly fought with officers in Columbia Falls during traffic stop
A 29-year-old motorist is accused of fighting with authorities after being pulled over for speeding near Columbia Falls in February.
Planning Commission advances South Kalispell commercial development along U.S. 93
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Boost in Flathead County's credit rating results in savings on jail project
A bump in Flathead County's credit rating resulted in lower-than-expected property tax increases to cover the $95 million in bonds needed for the new county ja…
Warrant issued for man convicted of defacing vehicles in Whitefish
Authorities issued an arrest warrant for a man convicted of scratching vehicles parked in downtown Whitefish last summer after he stopped checking in with prob…
Man arrested after barricading himself in hotel room given deferred sentence
A man arrested last year after allegedly barricading himself in a hotel room during an apparent mental health crisis later received a deferred sentence.
Sliter Park lease voted down by parks board
The Flathead County Weed/Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously April 6 against recommending the renewal of the Sliter Park lease.
State to target non-native trout in Bull River drainage
State wildlife officials plan to revamp invasive fish suppression efforts on the East Fork Bull River to combat a so-called “hotspot of hybridization” threaten…
With public hearings being phased out, Kalispell City Council looks for new ways to inform residents of subdivision proposals
City councilors on Monday agreed to find ways to alert residents to proposed subdivisions in Kalispell as state law phases out public review before municipal l…
Lincoln County gets Major Disaster Declaration for damage caused by winter storms
The wait is over for Montana communities to receive funds to fix infrastructure affected by December's extreme weather, which caused flooding and severe wind d…
Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers lea…
Duo caught spotlighting deer near Creston in 2023 slapped with multiple charges
A pair of men are facing a slew of charges in Flathead County District Court after getting caught allegedly spotlighting and shooting deer near Creston in September 2023.
Paul Cauthen returns to Flathead Valley to launch Majestic Valley Arena into new era
An elated Paul Cauthen might have been enjoying a motorcycle ride through Big Bend National Park last week, but he was already looking forward to returning to …