Flathead Food Bank holds Mardi Gras gala fundraiser

The fundraising event features a festive New Orleans atmosphere with vibrant decorations, lively music and delicious Cajun-inspired cuisine.

Roundup for Safety awards funds toward six safety projects

Fair-Mont-Egan School, established in 1967, sought support to replace its campus security and emergency communications systems. The school’s intercom and entrance door are both beyond repair.

Excellent finale

Kastelitz, Wolfpack cruise in Harkins’ last home game

The Glacier Wolfpack have been looking for that signature boys basketball win this season, and Tuesday they got it: A tightly-defended, crushed-them-on-the-glass 63-40 win over the powerful Missoula Hellgate Knights.

FWP taking comments on state outdoor recreation plan

The Statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan is up for renewal this year and officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are encouraging residents to share their ideas and suggestions.

Legals for February, 20 2024

Injured skier rescued from avalanche near Essex

A skier was air-lifted from backcountry terrain near Essex on Saturday after they were seriously injured in a large avalanche set off by their partner from the slopes above.

Jack Ray McLeod, 77

Jack Ray McLeod, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and mentor passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2024 at the age of 77.

Virginia 'Ginni' Siblerud 79

Virginia “Ginni” Gaye (Loy) Siblerud passed away on Feb. 7, 2024. She was lovingly surrounded by her family when Jesus called her home.

Monica Eisenzimer, 60

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Monica Rae Eisenzimer, 60.

Wolfpack girls offense goes cold against Capital

Helena Capital used a pair of early runs to take control against a shorthanded Glacier team en route to a 47-30 victory in Western AA girls basketball Saturday.

Legals for February, 18 2024

Bad Rock Canyon icicle wall becomes frozen canvas

The stretch of U.S. 2 joining Columbia Falls and Hungry Horse is tight with bends in the road as it winds between the Middle Fork of the Flathead River and the canyon wall.

Entrepreneurs find fortune in gold prospecting equipment

David Bjelland sat transfixed in front of the TV screen, cake in hand, shooing off his relatives as they tried to wish him a happy birthday.

‘It Just Happens Here:’ In a Perfect Storm of Risk Factors, Montanans Grapple with Barriers to Mental Health Care

For the past 40 years, Montana has been one of the most at-risk states for suicide, with the second highest suicide death rate in the nation in 2022 at 32 deaths per 100,000 people. That’s consistently twice the national average of 13 deaths per 100,000 people.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

Spring load limits for county roads set to go into effect

The current weather pattern and lack of moisture are already causing issues with some of the roads creating the need for restrictions earlier than usual, according to the county.

Grizzly bears still trapped in their own end zone

Contrary to Dale Jorgenson’s assertions in his Jan. 18 letter to the editor “Grizzly bear population out of control,” we do not have “way too many grizzly bears in this country,” we are not “being over-run with grizzlies,” and we should not delist the grizzlies so we can “start hunting them again to thin out their numbers.”

Bravettes falter after strong start against Capital

Helena Capital flipped their game against Flathead on its head, holding the Bravettes to just three points in the fourth quarter to pick up a Western AA road victory Friday.

Documentary film recounts 'troll storm' against Whitefish family

An award-nominated documentary about a Whitefish resident who, with support from the community, fought back against hatred, will make its world premiere in Missoula later this month.

Dewey skins, slides to Whitefish Whiteout victory

Cutting through the fog like a warm knife in butter, Jacob Dewey claimed the top of the podium in the annual Whitefish Whiteout skimo race Saturday at Whitefish Mountain Resort.