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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…
GOP expands scope of special session
HELENA — Republican lawmakers on Friday said they have the support to expand the scope of Montana’s special session next week to vote on cuts proposed by Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock and consider additional transf…
Longtime hospital exec earns top Chamber honor
Jim Oliverson has accumulated a long list of accolades over the years in a decorated career in western Montana. On Thursday night at the annual Kalispell Chamber of Commerce awards banquet he added another one: Gre…
Decorated Marine to speak at Whitefish Veterans Day program
If you see a person sporting a red emblem with an eagle, globe and anchor today, try saying, “happy birthday” and in most cases you’ll get to watch them smile. Nov. 10 is the birthday of the United States Marine Co…
Woman charged in murder case denies bail jumping
A Kalispell woman charged in connection with an April homicide in Evergreen pleaded not guilty to a felony bail-jumping charge on Thursday.
Montana high court upholds compact
A complex, controversial water compact between the state and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes has been upheld by the Montana Supreme Court.
As ashes cool, salvage work begins
Fires have given way to snow in Northwest Montana, but local foresters are still focused on the region’s burned acres.
Hunting check-ins still lagging
Game was hard to come by for many Region 1 hunters last weekend, even as snow blanketed Northwest Montana.
Cut line causes 911 calls to be rerouted
A construction crew Thursday morning cut a fiber optic line in the Kalispell area that caused 911 calls to stop being delivered to the Flathead Emergency Communication Center.
Fire destroys Martin City home
A Martin City home was destroyed, but no one was injured at the residence on the South Fork Road Wednesday morning.
Residents reminded to follow mailbox rules
The Flathead County Road Department reminds residents to take precautions to avoid mailbox damage from snowplows.
Rock Creek Mine gets partial approval
A long-gestating mining plan for the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness has been drawn out further.
Benefits, drawbacks of county drug court discussed
Flathead County Deputy Attorney Travis Ahner is one of the latest local officials to weigh in on the impact a drug court could have on the community.
Bigfork documentary has debut screening
Over 400 people packed the house for the Nov. 3 premiere of “Bigfork, A Montana Story,” a locally made film documenting the story and history of Bigfork from its beginning.
Veterans Day events around the Flathead
The following events are scheduled to commemorate Veterans Day in the Flathead Valley:
Yaak School featured in new book about one-room schools
Along the Yaak River Road some 40 miles north of Troy, the Yaak School has served the rural community there since 1932.