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Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign …
Large nail salon opens in Evergreen
The walls of the salon are covered in flowers, purple fabric, fairy lights and more to bring in a whimsical feel.
New director looks to lead Evergreen Chamber of Commerce
In recent years, the Evergreen population has continued to grow with the greater Flathead Valley, introducing new businesses and places for residents and touri…
Glacier Office Furniture opens in Evergreen
A new local office furniture provider has opened in Evergreen, offering full service from sales, design and installation.
Traveling back in time – Railroad display models historic Flathead Valley in miniature
Trains once chugged through the center of Kalispell, making the community a railroad hub and helping it to thrive as a commercial center. A spur line connectin…
New business aims to protect what matters
Unlike the flimsy safes he had perused before, the Champion-brand safes were hefty. According to the manufacturer, each one is hand-built with multiple layers …
Business customizes vehicles with specialty designed wraps
Wrap Hive can take a plain trailer and turn it into a creative slate, with straight lines, contrasting colors and high-quality images.
Dalton’s Accounting and Payroll Services aims to aid small businesses
For 30 years Dalton has been helping small businesses manage their finances, but she entered uncharted territory in February when opening her own accounting se…
Evergreen students share their opinions during board work sessions
These annual meetings now incorporate our ACE Expo (student-chosen projects) and speeches (students presenting persuasive essays for school improvement to alig…
Suspect in assault case given suspended jail sentences
A Whitefish man accused of leveling a rifle at a worker at a Blanchard Lake Drive job site in 2023 received a pair of suspended jail sentences last fall.
Bids sought for Libby area timber sale following state approval
State officials gave the thumbs-up to a timber sale just outside of Libby last month at the Land Board Commission meeting in Helena.
UM to celebrate graduates at May 10 commencement ceremony
The University of Montana will celebrate over 1,800-degree candidates who make up the class of 2025 during its Commencement celebration on Saturday, May 10.
School election ballots due by May 6
Voters are reminded to turn in ballots for school elections.
Protesters rally in Kalispell on May Day to 'depose Trump'
Around several hundred Flathead Valley residents participated in the nationwide May Day protests against the Trump Administration on May 1.
Border Patrol says detainment and release of immigrant in Whitefish justified
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials said Friday its officers' actions in detaining a Venezuela man in Whitefish last week were "vetted and legally justifi…
Automotive students medal at state SkillsUSA conference
Two Flathead High School automotive students brought home gold and bronze at the Montana SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in Great Falls.