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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 …
Nonprofits chart path for 1,100-acre addition to public lands near Herron Park
Flathead Land Trust bought a 1,131-acre property directly south of Herron Park last week, marking a milestone in a longstanding effort to secure a continuous p…
Lawsuit filed over lack of Flathead Conservation District representative on county planning board
A lawsuit filed in Flathead County District Court alleges county commissioners and the county Planning and Zoning Department violated state law by failing to a…
Planning Commission to consider rehab of trio of affordable housing complexes in Kalispell
The public on Tuesday can weigh in on a proposal to revamp three existing low-income apartment complexes off Two Mile Drive.
Headlines: Bail raised for man who allegedly hit teen, Kalispell land use plan sealed, Flathead Valley engineers launched into NASA history
Bail raised for man who allegedly hit teen, Kalispell land use plan sealed, two Flathead Valley engineers launched into NASA history
Whitefish High School student leader known for connecting with others
Cole Moses is a spirited Whitefish High School senior who seeks to lead through service and selflessness.
Kalispell Council to review state-mandated changes to zoning and subdivision regulations
Kalispell City Council on Monday will mull over land use regulation changes that would promote higher density housing and eliminate public hearings on proposed…
Warm winter challenges Northwest Montana timber industry
Soaring winter temperatures. An atmospheric river that washed out bridges and roads. A massive windstorm that scattered trees like pick-up sticks.
Skald Coffee’s new location a meeting place for all
The coffee shop first opened inside the Shield Arms building in Bigfork nearly two years ago.
Everybody finds a book: Traveling library service connects rural communities in Sanders County
Since the 1960s, the Sanders County Bookmobile has provided library access to the most rural parts of the county.
PHOTOS: Vendors set up for 60th annual Creston Auction
Vendors unload their items and get set up in preparation for the 60th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair on Friday, April 10.
Efforts to loosen Lake Koocanusa selenium standards run dry in federal court
Lincoln County’s bid to loosen the selenium standard on Lake Koocanusa was blocked in federal court in Missoula this week.
PHOTOS: Student musicians tune up for District Music Festival 2026
Northwest Montana student bands, orchestras, choirs and soloists from Flathead, Lake and Lincoln counties showcase their musical talent at the three-day Distri…
Look at Frosty go: Lakeside's winter decoration tradition melts away
For the first time in 26 years, the Lakeside “Frosties” will not be back again someday.
Trail maintenance training held at Lone Pine State Park
On April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will offer a trail maintenance training day for members of the public interested in volunteering at state parks in the Flathead Valley.
Forums held as part of Flathead Valley Community College presidential search
The process invites input from across campus and the community with multiple opportunities