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Bigfork senior Sam Ayers is tough to slow down
Sam Ayers has been an integral part of the Bigfork cross-country team since he moved to the school district in his…
Powell helped shape Whitefish Mountain Resort over four decades
Chester “Chet” Powell Jr. dropped out of college in 1975 and became what used to be called a ski bum.
Libby man sentenced for illegal gun possession
Libby resident Joshua David Hoffman was sentenced Friday to eight months in prison and three years of supervised release for illegally possessing three firearms, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.
Neighbors in Need plans Valentine's fundraiser
Enjoy a homemade spaghetti luncheon while supporting Neighbors in Need on Valentine’s Day, Thursday.
Major lakeshore variance sought for Bigfork beach
A request for a major variance to the Flathead County Lake and Lakeshore Protection Regulations tops a full agenda for the Flathead County Planning Board’s Wednesday meeting.
Apartments planned near Gateway Community Center
A conditional-use permit request for a 120-unit apartment complex north of Gateway Community Center will be considered during a public hearing at tonight’s Kalispell Planning Board meeting.
Board tables updated trails plan
Speaker after speaker emphasized Monday morning that moving the updated trails plan forward would not obligate Flathead County to spend anything to build or maintain new trails.
C-Falls growth policy meeting tonight
The Columbia Falls Planning Board will hold its third public workshop tonight as it continues the process of updating the Columbia Falls growth policy.
Blacksmith offers self-reliance skills in New Agrarian School workshops
At an age where many of his friends are retiring, blacksmith Jeffrey Funk is opening a school.
Pedestrian killed in Canyon collision
A pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night on U.S. 2 near Coram has been identified as Derek Perez, 29, of Columbia Falls.
Plans in the works to widen Montana 40
The Montana Department of Transportation plans to widen a segment of Montana 40 near Whitefish.
Mismanagement alleged throughout state system
Montana’s Child and Family Services Division is tasked with safeguarding the wellbeing of some of the society’s most vulnerable citizens, but in recent months the agency has been criticized by sources who claim lon…
Valley digs out from Arctic blast
Northwest Montana was hunkered down Saturday as another push of Arctic air brought sub-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills to the region.
PHOTOS: Barstool Ski Races at Cabin Fever Days
Photos from the Barstool Ski Races at Cabin Fever Days in Martin City on Saturday. Qualifying runs continue at 1 p.m. on Sunday with the finals starting at 3 p.m.
Nelson's Hardware ready to move to new store
Nelson’s Ace Hardware in Whitefish is expanding in every department when it relocates from its longtime Central Avenue location to a building currently in the final stages of construction on U.S. 93 S.
Equity initiative aims to include diverse mix of students
Flathead High School is looking to cast a wider net over students of diverse backgrounds to enter the International Baccalaureate program.