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Cherry growers hopeful for big crop after total loss in 2024
The rows of cherry trees at Buena Vista Orchard in Bigfork last week were flaunting thousands of buds of the delic…
More crews arrive to help fight Yaak wildfires
A Type 2 Incident team arrived Wednesday and began setting up a collaborative camp for both the 213-acre Davis fire and 25-acre Porcupine fire burning the on the Kootenai National Forest.
Kalispell woman jailed after police chase
An allegedly armed Kalispell woman was jailed Tuesday evening after she led several law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase through Kalispell and into Evergreen.
Idaho teen dies in fall over Glacier waterfall
A 15-year-old Idaho teen fell to his death Tuesday afternoon in Glacier National Park after slipping into a culvert under Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Airport receives $2M in grants for upgrades
Glacier Park International Airport has received two grants worth a total of $2.07 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to rehabilitate the runway and update the facility’s master plan.
Frontier Hospice adopts dying pup
The diagnosis of a terminal illness would dampen most spirits, but for Seeley, his best days began with the news that he had just six months to live.
Leadership change on tap at libraries
Kim Crowley, the longtime library director who led the Flathead County Library System’s rebranding to ImagineIF Libraries four years ago, is retiring Aug. 3 and passing the baton to Assistant Library Director Conni…
July saw just 3 days of rain
The Flathead Valley received just three days of measurable rain in July, finishing the month well below average in total precipitation.
Crews tend to small wildfire in Glacier Park
Glacier National Park’s first wildfire of the season was sparked Monday evening along the southern border of the park.
Hospital recognized for 'baby friendly' practices
It took five years, a hospital-wide coalition, binders of data and surveys and one intensive assessment, for North Valley Hospital to achieve recognition for the “baby friendly” care many Flathead residents know fi…
Digital entrance pass now available at Glacier Park
Glacier National Park hopes to cut down on the wait times at park entrance gates with its new digital entrance passes available for purchase online.
New wildfires flare up in Yaak
A few new wildfires cropped up over the weekend in Northwest Montana where the fire danger is rated as “very high.”
KRH seeing results from care coordination program
David Dixon is no stranger to Kalispell Regional Healthcare’s emergency room.
Many Glacier Road undergoing evaluation and rehabilitation
Visitors to Glacier National Park are asked to use care if visiting the Many Glacier Valley and to drive slowly to avoid dips and potholes.
Gianforte honors Kalispell 11-year-old
Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, recognized 11-year-old Emma Anderson of Kalispell with his Spirit of Montana commendation for her compassion, generosity, and willingness to reach out to those in need.
Two new companies offer brewery tours
This summer two separate businesses have sprung up, each hoping to ride the coattails of the burgeoning craft beverage industry in the Flathead Valley by shuttling people from brewery to brewery on paid tours.