Wildland Firefighter Foundation to hold banquet April 13

The public is invited to the fourth annual Flathead Wildland Firefighters Banquet to help support the many federal, state, local, contract and volunteer firefighters that train and work to protect public and private lands.

Whitefish Ski Museum holds encore presentation of ‘Raising Hell Roaring’

“Raising Hell Roaring” is a homegrown multimedia, feature-length presentation that tells the story of skiing on Big Mountain and throughout the region, from Logan Pass to the Cabinet Mountains, beginning in the 1930s.

Fortepiano concert at the Conrad Mansion in May

Daniel Adam Maltz is returning to Kalispell for two unforgettable evenings of music as it was performed during the Classical era for a Fortepiano Concert.

DOJ imposes $9.9M penalty for Montana man who targeted communities with robocalls

A federal court in Montana last week imposed a nearly $10 million penalty against a Libby man who sent thousands of harassing and malicious spoofed robocalls that targeted people and communities in several states specifically following tragedies that included people’s murders.

Legals for March, 26 2024

Flathead County teen services librarian continues to carve out space for adolescents

As the Flathead County teen services librarian, her efforts are already proving successful — with the revamping of the Teen Zone at the Kalispell branch, new programming and an up-to-date collection, she said more teens are already coming into the library.

T. Marcello Pierrottet, 60

T. Marcello Pierrottet, 60 of Kalispell, died Sept. 9, 2023, at home surrounded by loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Beverly Dellwo, 89

Beverly Jean Dellwo, 89, passed away on Dec. 22, 2023 at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan.

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Big bird saves the day

When we walked in earlier to the Lone Pine State Park visitors’ center, AmeriCorps program specialist Eryn O’Brien greeted us with a hearty, “Are you guys big birders?” She took our “no” in stride, and provided the ground rules for the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Legals for March, 24 2024

Putin says gunmen who raided Moscow concert hall tried to escape to Ukraine. Kyiv denies involvement

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities arrested the four men suspected of carrying out the attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed at least 133 people, President Vladimir Putin said Saturday during an address to the nation. He claimed they were captured while fleeing to Ukraine.

More than 440,000 Starbucks-branded mugs recalled due to burn, laceration risk

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 440,000 Starbucks-branded mugs made by Nestle and sold during the winter holidays are being recalled after reports of some users receiving burns or lacerations, according to a federal safety agency.

Workshop to discuss Whitefish's tourism management plan

The Whitefish Sustainable Tourism Management Plan committee will hold a planning workshop April 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Whitefish City Hall.

Legals for March, 22 2024

Bobcats look to make history in Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio — Making their third straight appearance and sixth overall at the NCAA Tournament, the Montana State men's basketball team will take the court Wednesday night at UD Arena looking to make history.

Legals for March, 19 2024

The importance of inclusion — Pair raise awareness on improving the mental health of students with disabilities for state event

Twenty-seven Flathead High School HOSA — Future Health Professionals students are preparing for the state competition April 2-4.

Rural Montana county finds unique way to share its groundwater

Montana is in relatively good shape as far as its groundwater supply goes, something uncommon across much of the country, geologist John LaFave with the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology says. State politicians initiated a groundwater study over 30 years ago after years of intense drought and fires and a lack of data. But Sheridan County was ahead of the game: The county’s conservation district started studying its groundwater in 1978, before state monitoring began.

Bar fairies help keep our roads safe

Fifteen gift cards were sprinkled on vehicles left overnight at bars around Whitefish last weekend. The weekend prior, nine gift cards were secretly tucked onto vehicles left at drinking establishments in Kalispell, Lakeside and Somers.