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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 …
Bigfork spreads love, one card at a time
The room is the unofficial Flathead Valley headquarters for People Spread Love, an organization dedicated to creating moments of human connection through handc…
St. Regis' Jeff Stanek named History Teacher of Year
St. Regis High School teacher, Jeff Stanek, was recently named the Gilder Lehrman Institute Montana History Teacher of the Year for the Big Sky state.
State to resume repair work on Kootenai River Bridge near Troy
The Montana Department of Transportation and its construction partner, Frontier West, are planning to complete repairs on the Kootenai River Bridge along US 2 …
Flathead grad waits for new heart after life-changing diagnosis
Going into finals week, Flathead High School student Katelyn Baughman was ready to graduate early and excited to plan for college. In one night, her life a…
State will pave approaches to Sportsman's Bridge on Friday
The Montana Department of Transportation and Sletten Construction will pave the bridge approaches at Sportsman’s Bridge on Friday.
Flathead County Library continues negotiations for new Kalispell branch
Flathead County Library trustees are re-negotiating the purchase of property at the Kalispell Center Mall for a future Kalispell branch.
Flathead Forest begins prescribed fires
Spring cleaning ahead: Trail crews gear up for cleanup after winter windstorm
It was hard to miss the massive windstorm that tore through Northwest Montana in December, cutting power to thousands of homes from Libby to the Flathead Valle…
Mountain bike group pedals forward on major trail projects
Flathead Area Mountain Bikers plans to kick two major trail projects back into gear this season, one at each end of the Flathead Valley.
Local fishing guide casts for change through lifelong passion
Nothing compares to the quiet serenity of flyfishing. As the boat lazily drifts along the river, line sunk beneath the surface, conversation tends to ebb …
Motorist charged for allegedly drunken Kalispell wreck that left passenger injured
Prosecutors brought Toly Pavlovich Abramchuk up on a felony charge of criminal endangerment and a misdemeanor count of aggravated driving under the influence, …
Logan Health physicians raise awareness about colorectal cancer
It’s more important than ever to get screened for colorectal cancer, according to Logan Health gastroenterologist Dr. Kate Wisser, who said catching the diseas…
Business groups sue to stop proposed ban on political spending in Montana
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is one of several organizations to file suit over a proposed ballot initiative to ban corporate spending in politics, arguing…
Roundup for Safety awards grant to Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity relies on a large and diverse volunteer base to build safe and affordable homes for qualified families in Flathead County.
Troy woman accused of embezzling from ambulance service
O’Brien was placed on administrative leave Dec. 26, 2025, and terminated from her position on Jan. 4, 2026.