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PHOTOS: Classic and custom vehicles roll into the 10th Big Shindig
Attendees check out rows of vehicles at the 10th The Big Shindig in Kalispell on Saturday, June 21. The Big Shindi…
Glacier National Park visitors delighted by full Sun Road opening
Early season visitors to Glacier National Park hoping to take in the full breadth of the Going-to-the-Sun Road are rolling the dice, but it paid off this year …
Five arrested and one injured in largely peaceful “No Kings” protest in Kalispell
Five people were arrested and one injured in a pedestrian-vehicle accident during the “No Kings” protest in downtown Kalispell on Saturday, June 14.
Man convicted of murder in Bigfork double homicide case given 100 years prison time
Judge Amy Eddy flatly rejected Derrick James Jackson’s story of self-defense in the deaths of his mother and her partner while sentencing the convicted killer …
Americans turn cautious and retail sales slide after a spring rush to beat tariffs
Retail sales fell sharply in May as consumers pulled back after a sharp increase in spending in March to get ahead of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs…
US stocks drift lower as oil prices return to rising
U.S. stocks are drifting lower, while oil prices are rising again. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 39 points, and the Na…
Federal judge ponders future of Libby's asbestos clinic
Considering certain comments by U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen during a hearing last week in Missoula, the immediate future of Libby’s asbestos cli…
Headlines: Forecast sinks Flathead Lake to historic low, State Supreme Court strikes down abortion restrictions, and black bear euthanized in Glacier
Summer forecast sinks Flathead Lake level to historic low, State Supreme Court strikes down 2021 abortion restrictions, and a black bear euthanized in Glacier
Logan Health provider looks to genetics for treatment options
It’s a reminder of her own childhood when at age 7 her friend was diagnosed with cancer. Even from a young age, she knew she wanted to help people with cancer.
Whitefish to decide on payday for mayor, city councilors
Following a public hearing, Whitefish City Council is set to vote on whether the mayor and city councilors should receive an annual salary and stipend for serv…
Kalispell to hold public hearing on impact fee adjustments
Kalispell City Council is inviting the public to weigh in on proposed adjustments to police and fire impact fees on Monday night.
History buff highlights Boy Scouts campground and lodge at Lone Pine
Seventeen-year-old Atreyu Oxford has uncovered a little-known piece of history of Lone Pine State Park's connection to the Boy Scouts, preserving it through hi…
New owners jazz up Polebridge's Northern Lights Saloon
From beef and bison burgers to locally sourced pulled pork, the menu features classic lunch favorites. A newer, more unique item on the menu is the Rainbow Bow…
Flathead County team expands to meet mental health crises
On Wednesdays, members of Flathead County’s Crisis Assistance Team walk into the jail to meet with inmates facing mental health issues.
Flathead County health officials, clinics monitor measles situation
With two cases of measles confirmed by officials in Flathead County and more continuing to show up across the state, local health and county entities are keepi…
Lower water level becoming the new normal for Whitefish Lake
Lower water levels in Whitefish Lake are becoming the new paradigm, according to data collected by the Whitefish Lake Institute.