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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 …
Study: CFAC cleanup will have no lasting impact on endangered species
A supplemental biological assessment on the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. Superfund site cleanup found the effort is not expected to have any long-term impacts o…
Libby woman involved in police shooting denied motion to dismiss
A Lincoln County judge has denied a request by a Libby woman shot by law enforcement officers in 2024 to have the case against her dismissed.
American Legion post in St. Regis begins refurbishing highway fatality markers
Ray Welch American Legion Post 13 in St. Regis is responsible for maintaining fatality markers along Interstate 90 from Lookout Pass to mile marker 77, just ea…
Mineral County commissioners make deputy county attorney responsible for $5K survey bill
Mineral County commissioners last week made a deputy county attorney responsible for resolving a $5,000 bill for surveying work they say he ordered without aut…
Flathead County Planning Board considers subdivision near Marion
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Mayor’s vote seals Kalispell Land Use Plan despite conflict-of-interest warning
Mayor Ryan Hunter cast the tie-breaking vote to adopt Kalispell’s new land use plan Monday night despite the city attorney’s warning that his participation cou…
Whitefish School District appoints Lisa Bloom as interim superintendent
The Whitefish School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday moved to negotiate a contract for interim superintendent with Lisa Bloom, the district’s director of curriculum and instruction.
Swan Lake residents propose extending no wake zone
The shoreline of Don Smith’s property was once a refuge.
State plans new 48,000-acre conservation easement near Thompson Falls
State wildlife officials plan to tack on another 48,000 acres to an existing block of conservation easements near the Thompson chain of lakes.
Whitefish man picks up felony charge for failing to return rental truck
Scott Allen Walters, 47, was expected to appear before Judge Amy Eddy on April 2 for his arraignment but skipped out on the hearing. Eddy issued a bench warrant for his arrest that same day.
Headlines: Motorist who struck child back in court, future uncertain for Bigfork's Sliter Park, lawsuit plans over forestry project, trout project planned
Motorist who struck schoolgirl in 2019 back in court, groups plan to sue over forestry project, first look at Teakettle Heights subdivision, trout project plan…
Whitefish Mountain Resort closes season with steady visitation despite low snowfall
Overcoming one of the warmest winters in decades, Whitefish Mountain Resort ended its 2025-26 ski season Sunday as scheduled.
Whitefish Community Library director aims to foster connections that happen between the stacks
Mary Drew Powers sees the simple connections happen at the Whitefish Community Library.
Whitefish City Council set to adopt community plan
Months of work will meet a decision on Monday when Whitefish City Council is poised to adopt a community land use plan.
Cayuse Prairie hires new administrator
Christy Bortz is set to take the reins as Cayuse Prairie School’s new superintendent and principal July 1.