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Northshore Woods decision postponed
The Flathead County Planning Board once again pushed back a decision on whether or not to recommend the approval...
Miniature horses teach kids big lessons
From 4-H miniature horse showman Whrett Warner’s perspective, his horse Sally seems like a full-size breed.
Hungry Horse Reservoir wildfires bring unhealthy air, falling ash
Two wildfires along Hungry Horse Reservoir continued to stir up smoky conditions on Thursday, contributing to poor air quality for most of the Flathead Valley.
Glacier National Park officials seek public comments on access, ticketed entry system
Glacier National Park officials are asking for public comments on its pilot vehicle reservation system amid renewed scrutiny of the program in recent months.
Western Montana under heat and fire advisories
The valleys of Western Montana were placed under a heat advisory Tuesday with triple-digit temperatures possible across the region.
Night moves: Citizen scientists help document Glacier's pollinators
A waxing gibbous peeked above the treeline as nightfall darkened Glacier National Park on Saturday, July 29. Along Quarter Circle Bridge Road, mercury vapor ...
Evacuation warning issued between Hungry Horse and West Glacier
Residents on the east side of U.S. 2 between Hungry Horse and West Glacier were placed under a pre-evacuation notice Wednesday morning due to the nearby Ridg...
Lake Baked attacked by bear-spray wielding man
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the man who used bear spray to assault a family working at the Lake Baked bakery in downtown Bigfork ea...
BACC fundraiser coming up August 24
Did you know that the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center is the oldest non-profit organization in Flathead Valley?
MDOT to host open house on Montana 35 project
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its consultant WGM Group, are currently preparing preliminary design plans for the Ice Box Canyon project.
Northwest Montana Fair opens next week
The 2023 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo is scheduled for Aug. 16-20 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell and will feature a performance by country...
BRIEFS - Week of August 1
Happening in and around Bigfork
County board of adjustment considers Bigfork vacation rentals
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Tuesday was set to take a look at two separate requests regarding vacation rentals in Bigfork.
Please shop to support the arts in Bigfork
There is so much to enjoy this time of year and I hope you are soaking in the long days of summer and grabbing up all the opportunities to recreate that you ...
Seeley-Swan wildfire doubles in size
A wildfire burning northeast of Seeley Lake doubled in size Monday as critical fire weather blasted the region.
Fire in Seeley-Swan grows to 2,927 acres
Evacuation orders are in place for some residences in the Seeley-Swan Valley due to a wildfire burning about 12 miles northwest of Seeley Lake.