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Fern looking forward to Legislative session after long campaign
Incoming state Sen. Dave Fern is looking forward to the upcoming session. Fern represents Senate District 2, which…
Glacier Twins win division, punch ticket to state tourney
The Glacier Twins won the Western A District Tournament over Kalispell on Sunday, beating the Lakers, 4-1 for the title.
School District needs bus drivers, teachers
Like many other businesses across the valley, Columbia Falls School District 6 is finding it’s not immune to the labor shortage.
Event looks at ways to make things better in Guatemala
There will be a special event at the Northwest Montana History Museum in Kalispell July 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Search continues for woman in reservoir
A search for a woman who may be missing in the Hungry Horse Reservoir is still ongoing.
Roof fire doesn’t hinder school project
The roof fire at the Columbia Falls High School last week did not cause any major damage and won’t delay the replacement project, school Superintendent Cory Dz…
Free dinners coming up
The free Canyon Community dinner is July 25 at Canyon Elementary School between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Forest Service OKs fuel breaks
Work is expected to begin this fall on projects aimed at reducing the severity of wildfires at three locations around the Flathead Valley.
Witness testimony in shooting trial inconsistent
Eyewitnesses offered differing – at times clashing – accounts of the fatal August 2022 shooting in Martin City during the second day of Del Orrin Crawford’s mu…
Habitat for Humanity homes are available for qualified buyers
Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley is currently accepting applications for three homes, one in Columbia Falls and two in Kalispell. The house in Columbia Falls is a pre-existing Habitat home at 19 Mitchell Way…
Heritage Days coming up next week, here’s the lineup
Heritage Days is coming up next week in Columbia Falls with a host of community events. The annual celebration features a host of class reunions, a car show, c…
Heritage Days coming up next week, here’s the lineup
Heritage Days is coming up next week in Columbia Falls with a host of community events. The annual celebration features a host of class reunions, a car show, c…
Polebridge news: Glacier Drive project nearly complete
The drive to Polebridge is a little easier this summer and should get even better by the end of the month. The Glacier Drive project should be done by the end …
Local chef beats Bobby Flay
Whitefish chef Earl Reynolds literally galloped onto the cooking stage of Beat Bobby Flay before going on to win both rounds of the reality TV competition, eff…
Trial set to start next week in shooting that happened two years ago
The trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a woman outside a Martin City bar and wounding her husband is expected to start July 22 in Flathead County D…
In red House District 5, Democrat hopes to make it a race
A Martin City Democrat will challenge Republican Braxton Mitchell for the House District 5 seat this fall.