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Feds vow to ax restrictions on 1 million acres of Northwest Montana forestland
The federal government pledged to peel back protections on more than 1.1 million acres of forestland in Northwest …
Lakeside QRU hires director, adds auxiliary
Response to medical emergencies in the Lakeside and Somers communities has rested on the shoulders of local volunteers for nearly 40 years.
Bills address looming doctor shortage
Two bipartisan bills introduced by Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., to Congress last week aim to address the nation’s shortage of doctors in rural areas by tackling issues of residency, or the time an aspiring physician s…
Glacier's 2018 visitation second busiest
In 2018 Glacier National Park notched its second busiest year of visitation since the park’s founding in 1910.
Shake off winter doldrums at Cabin Fever Days
Sick of winter? Don’t despair. The 41st annual Cabin Fever Days and world famous bar stool races are scheduled for Friday through Sunday, hosted by the Trapline Association.
Man facing extradition for felony charge in Washington
A man in Flathead County Jail is awaiting extradition back to Washington state after officials there allege he left his mother, who is suffering from dementia, in a senior-living home without paying for her care.
Two Bear Air founder honored by Whitefish Chamber
Community supporters, volunteers and businesses were honored Thursday night during the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards ceremony at the O’Shaughnessy Center.
Holmquist elected Egan Slough committee vice chair
A decision by the Flathead County Commissioners on Monday to elect Commissioner Pam Holmquist the vice chairperson of the Egan Slough Planning and Zoning Committee perturbed residents who believe the position shoul…
FVCC program simulates real-life accident scenes for students
Doug Petch dispatched his students to a car accident last Thursday morning.
Flathead County GIS offers online trails map
A new comprehensive and interactive Online Trails Map is now available through the office of Flathead County Geographic Information Systems.
Special Olympics Montana names new president
The Special Olympics Montana Board of Directors last week named Rhonda McCarty as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer. McCarty assumes her new role July 1.
Kalispell man scores $150K scratch ticket
HELENA — The Montana Lottery has awarded $195,568 in cash prizes since Jan. 17, warding prizes to winners all around the state.
Arctic front ushers in dangerous wind chills
The morning commute in Northwest Montana was downright frightful Monday as a powerful push of Arctic air whipped up blizzard conditions and frigid temperatures.
Whitefish woman discovers competitive side in skijoring
For Minnesota native Jennifer Butler, it took a few friends, a fast horse and 45 years before she found out she had a competitive side.
Eagle Valley Ranch hearing tonight
The proposed Eagle Valley Ranch mixed-use project on U.S. 93 North will be the focus of a public hearing at tonight’s Kalispell City Council meeting.
Sperry Chalet open house set for Feb. 13
The National Park Service, in partnership with Glacier National Park Conservancy, will host an evening about Sperry Chalet on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell.