Knife threat: mistaken identity?

Tobacco is costing you money, even if you don't use it

Together in our respective practices of internal medicine/pediatrics and emergency medicine we have each worked as physicians in healthcare for over 25 years. We have each seen thousands of patients adversely affected by tobacco use- which causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, emphysema and diabetes. Tobacco kills 1600 Montanans every year.

Bears emerging from hibernation

Grizzly and black bears have begun emerging from dens, and with the warm weather and longer days of spring, more bears will likely be emerging in the coming weeks, state wildlife officials warn.

Judge follows plea deal in sex assault case

A Marion man received an unusual sentence in Flathead County District Court Thursday for sexually assaulting a young girl.

Research examines implications of an aging rural physician workforce

BOZEMAN — A paper published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine examines the aging physician workforce in rural areas — a demographic shift with important implications for the future — and offers strategies to forestall the resultant, projected diminishment in access to health care.

Popular brewery, grocery store have new owners

Great Northern Brewing Co. and Markus Foods in downtown Whitefish are under new property management, and while the new owners intend to retain Markus Foods as a grocery store, future plans for the brewery aren’t as clear-cut.

Celebrating our nation's heroes and hidden heroes

November is not only National Veterans Month but also National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and thank the more than 40 million family caregivers in the U.S. This November, we should honor and pay respect to both: those who served our country in uniform and the hidden heroes caring for our veterans at home.

C-Falls spikers fell Loggers

COLUMBIA FALLS — The Columbia Falls Wildkats offense was too much for the Libby Loggers to overcome in a Western A volleyball match at Columbia Falls High School on Tuesday.

State grants permit to water-bottling plant

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

Chief explains cost for proposed Somers Fire Hall

Voters in the Somers Rural Fire District have just one week left to return their mail ballots for a bond issue of up to $4 million for a new fire hall.

Tokyo organizers downsize arrival ceremony for Olympic torch

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo organizers are downsizing the arrival ceremony for the Olympic torch because of the spreading coronavirus.

Lawsuit challenges federal bull-trout recovery plan

The Alliance for the Wild Rockies and Friends of the Wild Swan filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court Tuesday, challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s recovery plan for bull trout, which was finalized last September.

Apartment dwellers scramble to find lodging after fire

While apartment residents scramble to find places to live, the victim of a fatal fire Friday in Kalispell has been identified.

What's new in the Flathead hotel scene?

Murder suspect in court

A Polson man charged with deliberate homicide in the shooting death of his father made an initial appearance Tuesday in Flathead County Justice Court.

County staff shortage affects snowplowing

If you live in the far reaches of Flathead County, don't hold your breath waiting for the snowplow to come.

Dog's owner found, reward grows

Lincoln County authorities continued to investigate the brutal torture and killing of a young dog Friday as people registered outrage at the crime.

'August Singularity' not just folklore

Old fire dogs have talked about the "August Singularity" for years, firmly believing in a Northern Rockies weather phenomenon with powerful influences on wildfire behavior.

State takes comments on fire-sprinkler regulations

Fire-sprinkler requirements for all new construction by 2011 is the focus of a meeting on Thursday at the Kalispell City Council chambers.

Rural paving project revised

Creston Road removed from East Valley plan