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A vanishing community: Spring Creek Mobile Home Park residents celebrate holidays with eviction looming
For Thanksgiving, John Wallace would throw a ham on the barbeque and let it smoke for the day while his wife cooke…
Whitefish Mountain Resort wraps up season with dip in total skier visits
After shaking off a dreadfully slow start to winter, Whitefish Mountain Resort capped its ski season last weekend with plentiful powder alongside pond skim she…
Kalispell woman dies after being struck on U.S. 2
According to the report, the driver was traveling west on U.S. 2 when the car struck the deceased on a dark stretch of road that wasn’t in a designated crosswalk.
Whitefish School Board to consider new plan for high school expansion, sports complex
The Whitefish School Board on Tuesday will consider whether the district should pursue two separate bonds totaling $32.6 million to fund a high school expansio…
Lake County Sheriff: Inmates attacked officer during attempted jailbreak
Two Lake County inmates attacked a detention center officer in a foiled escape attempt Friday, authorities say.
Lake County standoff suspect allegedly opened fire at authorities
A 63-year-old Lake County man is behind bars after allegedly firing at law enforcement personnel during a Saturday evening standoff on Kerr Dam Road.
Zinke lauds decision to hold more water in Flathead Lake this spring
Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke applauded Monday a plan to hold more water in Flathead Lake this spring.
Groups go to court to get wolves relisted in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming
A prediction, several years in the making, came true on Monday when an alliance of nearly a dozen conservation groups filed suit against the United States Fish…
A figure of speech — Flathead High School teacher named Speech Coach of the Year
To say it’s been a whirlwind year for Flathead High School speech and debate head coach and English teacher Shannon O’Donnell is an understatement.
Evergreen Fire District turns to voters for funding woes
Evergreen Fire District is seeking approval of a levy that would allow the department to bring on new equipment, bolster staffing levels, and give employees mo…
New Tupelo Grille owner brings fresh look to popular Whitefish restaurant while leaning on tradition
Ownership recently changed hands and the interior of the Central Avenue restaurant has undergone a remodel, but the Tupelo feel and the menu favorites remain.
PHOTOS: Whitefish Pond Skim 2024
Scenes from the annual pond skim competition at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday, April 6.
PHOTOS: 58th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair
Scenes from the 58th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair on Saturday, April 6. The event is the largest fundraiser for the Creston Fire Department and has …
Developer anticipates wrapping up Parkline Towers project in May 2025
The rapidly rising Parkline Towers apartment complex on U.S. 2 in Kalispell is on track to be completed in May 2025, according to developer Brent Brown.
Shelter officials say they welcome work session with Kalispell City Council
Council approved a conditional use permit for the low barrier shelter on North Meridian Road in November 2020, allowing it to establish a permanent facility in…
Montana GOP slams proposed primary change as ‘destructive'
CHOTEAU – Election reform advocates said passing two initiatives that would change how primary and general elections are conducted in Montana would reduce extr…