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Trump moves to merge wildland firefighting into single force
President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered government officials to consolidate wildland firefighting into a single…
Summer Reading Experience kicks off at library
This year’s events are all about learning through exploration, with an emphasis on STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities.
Boys and Girls Club holds family fishing event June 14
Families and kids of all ages are welcome to attend a fun-filled day packed with a fishing education scavenger hunt, outdoor activities, and prizes.
Whitefish Community Foundation awards $150,000 grant to Land to Hand
The Kids and Family Pantry will be located in the old Glacier Gateway Elementary School building that is currently being renovated as a hub for several organiz…
Suspect blames failed marriage for attack outside Somers bar
A Kalispell man accused of attacking a man he blamed for breaking up his marriage allegedly told authorities he couldn't remember what he described as a "crime of passion."
Whitefish residents push city to investigate police call to Border Patrol
Following more than two hours of public comment on Monday, Whitefish city officials said a traffic stop that led to the detainment of a Venezuelan man who was …
Flathead County board calls for pay increase
Seemingly striking a compromise, the Flathead County Compensation Board on Tuesday voted to recommend a 2.5% cost of living increase in county wages.
Kalispell City Council won't pursue $25 million grant to redesign Main Street
Kalispell City Council parked its plans to reconfigure Main Street on Monday, passing up a chance at federal dollars to fund the effort amid surmounting public…
Suspected drunk driver allegedly attacked arresting police officers in Columbia Falls
Garrett Christopher Joubert faces a felony assaulting a peace officer charge and a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence, second offense, in Flathea…
Suspected drug dealers allegedly arrested with more than 47 grams of meth
A traffic violation in the Flathead Valley in March led to the arrest of a pair of suspected drug dealers and the seizure of more than 47 grams of methamphetamine, prosecutors say
Families celebrate fresh beginnings in newly built Habitat Flathead homes
With the birth of her second child, Leah Liebig’s one-bedroom apartment had rapidly become too cramped for her growing family.
Headlines: Kalispell mayoral race, Holland Lake Lodge update, and suspected drunk driver accident
Forest Service approves permit to operate Holland Lake Lodge, three candidates are vying to be elected Kalispell’s next mayor, and a suspected drunk driver fli…
Fire near Plains grows to 1,000 acres
A wildfire that cropped up Saturday in Sanders County quickly expanded its footprint to about 1,000 acres by Monday.
Clerk serves customers with a smile at Whitefish post office
Whether your parcel is large or small, going express or ground, heading to Madrid or Missoula, Angie Williams with the Whitefish Post Office will take care of …
Kalispell City Council to decide on pursuing grant for Main Street redesign
Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to decide whether to apply for a federal grant to reconfigure Main Street.
Whitefish works on upgrades to Armory Park
Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall, 418 E. Second St.