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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…
$1.8 million slated for mussel monitoring
The omnibus spending bill that Congress passed last week includes funding for Montana’s fight against aquatic invasive species.
Kalispell, Whitefish middle schools score well in math contest
The math added up for 371 high school and middle school students from around northwestern Montana who converged at Flathead Valley Community College earlier this month to compete at the Montana Council of Teachers …
Man who died saving daughter from ocean lauded as 'true hero'
The Whitefish man who drowned Tuesday after rescuing his daughter from the ocean off the coast of Maui will be remembered as a loving father who died a hero, his colleagues say.
Authorities ID Whitefish man who died saving his daughter in Maui
HONOLULU (AP) — Police have identified the Whitefish man who died after saving his 15-year-old daughter who was washed into the ocean off the coast of Maui.
New plea deal denied in sexual assault case
Proceedings will return to square one in the case of a Bigfork man accused of felony sexual assault in 2015 following a judge’s acceptance of a plea withdrawal and rejection of a new plea agreement Wednesday.
Students pick up top awards at state science fair
Local high school and middle school students picked up top awards for their scientific thought and creative ability at this year’s Montana State Science Fair.
Statewide visitor spending rebounds
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Kalispell industrial cleanup moves ahead
A trio of former industrial sites near Kalispell could soon be available for redevelopment, thanks to progress in cleaning up their soil.
Whitefish man dies after rescuing daughter off Maui coast
HONOLULU (AP) — A Whitefish man has died after saving his 15-year-old daughter who was washed into the ocean off the coast of Maui.
Bears emerging from dens across region
Bears are emerging from dens across Northwest Montana and residents are reminded to remove food attractants from their properties to avoid conflicts.
Police nab suspect in high-speed chase
A man charged with leading police on a high speed vehicle pursuit through Kalispell was booked into the Flathead County Detention Center this weekend.
Evergreen mobile-home park hearing rescheduled again
A repeat of a public hearing for a proposed Evergreen mobile-home park has been rescheduled to May 1 because the Flathead County Board of Adjustment will not have a quorum for its April 3 meeting.
FVCC student honored for supporting veterans
Flathead Valley Community College sophomore Adam Jones was awarded Campus Compact’s 2018 Newman Civic Fellows Award for his dedication to serving and bettering the lives of military veterans in Northwest Montana.
Command team selected for USS Montana submarine
An experienced and distinguished command team has been announced for the USS Montana.
Evergreen man charged with dealing prescription drugs
An Evergreen man was arrested March 23 after officers allegedly recovered “voluminous amounts” of narcotics and cash from his home.