Sen. Tester defends health care overhaul

Speaking to Flathead County Democrats at their spring dinner Saturday, Montana Sen. Jon Tester defended support for the Senate health care bill as a responsible and necessary pursuit in Washington.

What Stacey Schnebel is, and what she is not...

My Grandma Bertha, one of six Flathead generations, often shared wisdom gained throughout her 100-plus years. One “wisdom” we were always to remember: “Ya always wanna know where the bear lies in the buckwheat.” That’s wise advice for us Americans who are privileged to vote for our future from a virtual field (buckwheat) of candidates (maybe bears).

Middle school cancels concert

A confirmed case of whooping cough (pertussis) at Kalispell Middle School prompted the Flathead City-County Health Department to ask the school to cancel Thursday night’s sixth-grade concert to prevent spreading the illness at a public gathering.

James "Jim" Curtis, 84

James Broughton Curtis was born on May 29, 1938.

Iona 'Jean' Marsh Hansen, 80

Iona “Jean” Marsh Hansen, 80, of Kalispell, passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Logan Health in Kalispell.

Redistricting should follow east-west divide

The clock is ticking for the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission.

Flathead Watercooler

Gatherings and events for Flathead Valley businesses

TERRY COLUMN: Brock in small group

Preparing for his second Super Bowl, Brock Osweiler is in rare company.

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Dasen trial: more tales of sex, checks

Questions about sex, checks and drug use continued Tuesday in the seventh day of testimony in Dick Dasen Sr.'s criminal prosecution in Flathead County District Court.

Cross country: Morley, Glacier boys fare well at 7-on-7

HELENA — Bigfork’s Makena Morley was at her usual best while the Glacier boys turned in a stellar performance at the Helena 7-on-7 Cross Country meet Thursday afternoon at Bill Roberts Golf Course.

Popular Somers Beach could become state park

Montana State Parks, the Flathead Land Trust and other stakeholders would like to convert the popular Somers Beach on Flathead Lake’s north shore into a state park and are asking for the public’s input on the matter.

AA football: CMR crushes Flathead

Great Falls C.M. Russell spoiled Flathead’s homecoming by shutting out the Braves 52-0 in a Class AA football game Friday at Legends Stadium.

Developer plans to span river

Neighbors unhappy about possible bridge in backyard

A developer’s proposal to build a private bridge across a narrow chasm on the Flathead River near Hungry Horse has riled homeowners on the county road that would lead to the bridge.

Flathead County sued over Eagle's Crest

Another subdivision proposal is headed to court.

Police exonerated in war veteran shooting

A jury ruled two Kalispell Police Department officers were not at fault in the shooting of a man in his home in January 2016.

Von Lyman Lindsay, 58

Von Lyman Lindsay, 58, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2020.

EDITORIAL: Winning the uphill battle to fix slope

Residents affected by the unstable hillside on the west end of the Village Greens golf community no doubt are relieved to know Flathead County is finally moving forward with a stabilization project that should keep the bluff from sliding again.

Election year already underway

It’s still nearly three weeks until filing begins for county and state offices, but given the number of early announcements it may an interesting and competitive 2018 election year.

Dustin Lynch to play Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo

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