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Columbia Falls student-athlete recognized for leadership
Columbia Falls High School senior Julia Byrd was recognized as a Winslow Nichols Leadership Award winner for her e…
Trains collide near Bonners Ferry
A railroad crewman received minor injuries after two trains collided on a Union Pacific track shortly before noon near Mirror Lake Road west in Boundary County.
Noxon fire chief says arson not suspected in blaze that burned three businesses
Noxon's fire chief told attendees at a community meeting Saturday that no evidence of arson was found during the initial investigation into the cause of a fire…
Experienced fire manager looks to lead rural Whitefish fire area
D.C. Haas traded in climbing into black bear dens for fighting fires when he moved to Montana several decades ago.
Kalispell City Council could address vacancy issue created by election snafu
Municipal officials have prepared resolutions ahead of Monday’s Kalispell City Council meeting that could see it declare two of its seats vacant and then immed…
Gunning to be the best: Teens take part in local shooting league
Standing with her feet hip-distance apart, Flathead Valley Pheasants Forever Youth Shooting League member Abbi Townsend leans into her slightly bent, forward-f…
Levy could provide overtaxed Kalispell Fire Department with more personnel, new station
When the calls began coming in Feb. 1 about a possible structure fire off of Three Mile Drive, the Kalispell Fire Department was across town fielding a medical…
Braxton Mitchell faces independent challenger for House District 5
Two-term Republican state Rep. Braxton Mitchell faces a youthful, independent challenger in House District 5 this year — 18-year-old Colton Little.
The Honey Girl of Auschwitz — a story of survival and forgiveness
In the face of death, Holocaust survivor Esther Basch found life.
Owen Sowerwine Natural Area permanently protected
The Owen Sowerwine Natural Area is now permanently protected after years of work to conserve it.
Marion woman killed in crash at roundabout near Kalispell
A Marion woman died March 1 in a single-vehicle crash at a roundabout on U.S. 2 near Kalispell.
Kalispell Police Department could see its ranks expand if levy passes
Faced with staffing shortages and an increased workload, Kalispell Police Department officials said the city’s proposed public safety levy will bolster the age…
Season closure begins on north shore of Flathead Lake
A seasonal closure starts March 1 along a large portion of the north shore of Flathead Lake between Bigfork and Somers to support migrating and nesting birds.
Permits required for opening burning season
The Montana open burning season begins March 1. While burning is allowed year-round, there are different restrictions and requirements throughout the seasons.
DEQ reviews new septage land application site in Kalispell
Private property east of Glacier Park International Airport is under consideration for a septage land application site.
Suspect in fatal Columbia Falls stabbing pleads not guilty
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