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Junior instructors show how to roll with the waves
When the Montana Kayak Academy began in the fall of 2016, it was a volunteer organization that offered free instru…
Montana Athletic Club's alcohol license suspended over violations
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office dispatched officers to the Montana Athletic Club in Bigfork on Thursday to ensure the business’ compliance with a 30-day suspension of its alcohol license.
Blackfeet not happy with fed's scale-back of lease appeals
While the U.S. Department of Interior this week dropped its appeal of one of two oil and gas drilling leases in the Badger-Two Medicine area near Glacier National Park, Blackfeet tribal officials and intervenors in…
March brings record low snowfall to mountains
Following a brutally cold February with record snowfall totals in the Flathead Valley, March finished up like a lamb.
Grass fire ignites near Liberty Street apartments
Liberty Street resident Eileen Pryor lauded Kalispell Fire Department’s swift response in extinguishing a grass fire that was not far from the apartment complex where she lives.
Permit granted for Whitefish vintage market
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a temporary administrative conditional-use permit for J&J Ranch near Whitefish to host a one-day antique market event in July — a decision that came afte…
Sheriff's Office selects K-9 handlers
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Department has chosen the two deputies who will serve as the new K-9 unit’s first canine handlers.
Benson takes early lead in Spring Mack Days
Anglers fishing the 2019 Spring Mack Days have completed the second weekend with a total of 7,926 lake trout entered.
Olszewski announces run for governor
HELENA — Republican state Sen. Al Olszewski on Wednesday announced his candidacy for governor of Montana in 2020, joining a field that includes two statewide elected officials.
Flathead National Forest plans spring burns
Flathead National Forest announced Tuesday its plans for prescribed fire projects this spring and noted the work will begin when weather, fuel conditions and air quality are deemed favorable.
Bottling plant still minimally operating
A spokesman for Montana Artesian Water Co. said a recent court ruling that overturned a state water-use permit for the Creston bottling plant won’t “kick the project back to square one.”
Choir, orchestra join forces to help St. Ignatius church
For the past couple of months, dedicated vocalists and musicians have been traveling regularly to St. Ignatius for rehearsals in all kinds of weather with a common cause. They’re doing their part to help raise mone…
State Supreme Court to hear Kalispell case
MISSOULA – The Montana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the City of Kalispell versus Thomas Salsgiver case at 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 5, in the Dennison Theatre at the University of Montana.
'Respite home' proposed near Kalispell hospital
Plans for a facility for families dealing with extended hospitalization of a child will be considering during a public hearing at the Kalispell Planning Board meeting April 9.
Grass fire burns 31 acres, multiple outbuildings
Bone-dry fuels and a light wind fed a rapidly moving grass fire Tuesday evening that charred 31 acres and burned structures off KM Ranch Road south of Whitefish.
Montana trooper regains consciousness after shooting
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Officials say a Montana Highway Patrol trooper is conscious and his condition is stable more than two weeks after being shot three times while investigating a fatal Missoula shooting.