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Updated 4 hours, 52 minutes ago

With federal cuts, groups look to fill gaps

Local trails and conservation organizations say they hope to fill in some of the gaps created by federal cuts to t…

Updated 2 weeks ago
Consultant: City still has opportunity to address housing needs

Columbia Falls is at a key point in its housing situation, consultant Wendy Sullivan told the city planning commission last week.

Updated 2 weeks ago
Columbia Falls skate park opens to great reviews

Otto Anderson had a bike helmet and a skateboard he picked up for 8 bucks at the thrift store. Still, he was loving the new skate park in Columbia Falls, which…

Updated 2 weeks ago
Yesterdays: Salk vaccine coming soon

The Salk vaccine, which prevented polio, would soon be available in the Flathead Valley. It would be given to most first and second graders. Polio caused child…

Updated 2 weeks ago
Man convicted of North Fork poaching

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens report that Cody H. Carr, 30, of Kalispell, was found guilty at trial in Flathead County Justice Court for seven criminal counts related to poaching crimes committed in N…

Updated 2 weeks ago
Stories from the backcountry event is Thursday

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation will host “Stories from the Backcountry: Preserving the Resource edition,” at Sacred Waters Brewing Co. on Thursday, Apr…

Updated 2 weeks ago
County OK’s high water gate at Blankenship

The Flathead County Commissioners Thursday approved an encroachment permit for the Forest Service to put a gate up on a county right-of-way on the southwest si…

Updated 2 weeks ago
The Blotter: Caller claims bartender threatened to break his legs.

A tree branch hit a power line on 11th Street causing an explosion. An elderly woman had a medical emergency.

Updated 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Hikers and bikers can go as far as the Loop on Glacier Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road

The good news is hikers and bikers on the west side of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road can now go as far as the Loop.

Updated 3 weeks ago
Fern bill would offer $200 million in tax relief

State Sen. Dave Fern said Friday he expects the state Legislature to get some sort of property tax relief bill passed by the end of the session. He also said a…

Updated 3 weeks ago
River volunteers needed this summer

Flathead Rivers Alliance announces 2025 River Ambassador and Citizen Scientist volunteer program trainings ahead of float season to enhance river safety, stewa…

Updated 3 weeks ago
Glacier Institute finishes Big Creek restoration

The Glacier Institute has successfully completed its first-ever capital campaign — restoration of the Big Creek facility up the North Fork, raising over $1.5 m…

Updated 3 weeks ago
Yesterdays: Timber industry calls for tariffs

They cut down what was believed to be the largest tree in the Flathead. The big ponderosa pine had died in the top and was near the Bad Rock School. It was 6 f…

Updated 3 weeks ago
Community events: Children's theater, women meet

Ruder Elementary School students will perform the Missoula Children’s Theater production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the school April 12. Tickets are $5, family of four or mor…

Updated 3 weeks ago
Volunteers sought to monitor area lakes

Are you interested in water quality? Do you love the lakes and pristine waters of Montana?

Updated 3 weeks, 3 days ago
West Glacier crafts cool online story map

The community of West Glacier has a story to tell — one of deep history, cultural significance, and ongoing community resilience. A newly launched Story Map, “A Town on the Edge: The past, present, and future of We…