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PHOTOS: Memorial Day ceremony in Whitefish honors fallen troops
Whitefish VFW Post 276 hosts a Memorial Day ceremony at the Whitefish Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026.
City of Polson navigates "close-to-the-bone" budget
The City of Polson is not living within its means, due to increases in spending and decreases in revenue. This marks the third consecutive year that the city h…
Talk will explore the 50-year history of ALERT
The 50-year history of the Flathead Valley's ALERT air ambulance is the subject of a presentation Monday, Oct. 20, in Kalispell.
Trustees vote to hand off investigation into former Hot Springs School District employee to law enforcement
The Hot Springs School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted Wednesday to hand over the investigation into a school employee accused of embezzling funds…
Whitefish rebuts allegations of racial profiling in response to federal lawsuit
The city of Whitefish is refuting allegations of negligence and misconduct lodged by a Venezuelan man who was detained by federal immigration officials followi…
Mineral County deputy sheriffs, detention officers to form a union
Mineral County Sheriff’s Office employees are seeking to form a union nearly a decade after the last one disbanded.
Sighting in: Hunters prep for season at Whitefish Rifle and Pistol Club
Established in 1963, the Whitefish Rifle and Pistol Club (WRPC) has long been a go-to place to safely shoot firearms in the Flathead Valley.
Public Works crew to begin leaf pickup in Kalispell
As the weather turns brisk and foliage starts to fall, Kalispell is gearing up to start sweeping leaves next week.
Public can tour new pre-release center in Evergreen
The public is invited to tour a new pre-release center in Evergreen at a pair of upcoming open house events later this month.
Kalispell Planning Commission recommends annexation of potential jail site
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday voted to recommend to City Council annexation of property that could host a new county jail.
Federal judge dismisses young climate activists' lawsuit
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from young climate activists seeking to block President Donald Trump's executive orders promoting fossil fuels…
Snowfall closes Glacier's Sun Road for season
The alpine section of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park closed for the season on Saturday after a potent winter storm hit the area.
Kalispell City Council signals support for regional disaster plan
Kalispell City Council on Monday appeared in favor of adopting a regional hazard mitigation plan that would retain the municipality’s eligibility for federal d…
West Valley property owners seek zoning change in anticipation of future development
In anticipation of Kalispell’s continued growth, West Valley property owners are looking to shape future residential development on several pieces of land by easing agriculture zoning restrictions.
Public invited to weigh in on proposal to annex land into Kalispell for new county jail
The Kalispell Planning Commission is inviting the public to weigh in on a proposal to annex into the city property for the potential new county jail in South K…
Man accused of threatening a judge back in jail
Authorities are holding Jeremy Allen Higgins, 47, on $100,000 bail after prosecutors sought to revoke his release on his own recognizance. Higgins repeatedly violated an order of protection issued by the Kalispell …