Lambrecht resigns as CEO of Logan Health
Logan Health-Billings Clinic CEO Craig Lambrecht resigned Monday, making way for new co-leadership roles atop the state’s largest hospital system.
Skier caught in Essex avalanche
A skier was air-lifted from backcountry terrain near Essex on Saturday after they were seriously injured in a large avalanche set off by their partner from the slopes above.
Logging project proposed near Bob Marshall Wilderness
A proposed timber project on about 5,400 acres in the Swan Valley is under review by the Flathead National Forest.
Court hands school choice a setback as locals tout benefits
Two Flathead Valley women recently appointed to a new state commission that will authorize and oversee charter schools in Montana are optimistic that the “choice school” model will ultimately prove to be a valuable addition to the state’s public education system, even as the concept faces some initial legal hurdles and fierce criticism.
Firefighters dumped 600,000 gallons of water on Elmo 2 Fire Thursday
Firefighters held the line on the Elmo 2 Fire overnight Thursday, keeping blaze south of Lake Mary Ronan and away from hundreds of structures in the area.
Eight structures lost, as many as 150 threatened in Elmo Fire
Eight structures have been destroyed and as many as 150 are threatened by a raging wildfire that continues to expand its reach west of Flathead Lake.
Tester joins GOP in opposing vaccine mandate for businesses
Montana U.S. Sen. Jon Tester crossed party lines Wednesday to support a resolution that blocks a federal rule requiring vaccines or weekly testing for workers at private businesses with 100 or more employees.
Logan Health pauses vaccine requirement
Logan Health has suspended its plan to require employees receive the Covid-19 vaccine following a court’s ruling that temporarily pauses a federal vaccine order for health-care workers.
Logan Health to require vaccination for all employees
Logan Health is requiring its entire staff to have received at least once dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by Dec. 6 in order to comply with a federal rule announced earlier this month.
Storm brings badly needed rains to region
Sunday and Monday’s soggy weather in the Flathead Valley couldn’t have come at a more opportune time for a region facing dismally dry conditions for much of the spring. A weather station at Glacier Park International Airport recorded 1.48 inches of rain as of Tuesday morning and it was still raining.
Snowmobiler dies in Swan Range slide
One snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche while riding in the Swan Range east of Kalispell on Saturday, the Flathead Avalanche Center reported Sunday morning.
Lawsuit settled in tree well death
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Avalanche, ski accidents claim 3 lives
Avalanches near the Hungry Horse Reservoir killed one man Saturday and endangered the lives of several others.
Teen skier dies after tree well accident
C. Falls student dies after ski accident
A 16-year-old skier from Columbia Falls died Sunday morning as a result of accidentally falling into a tree well at the Whitefish Mountain Resort last week.
Whitefish Mountain Resort lifts open Saturday
With more than three feet of snow already blanketing the slopes, Whitefish Mountain Resort is prepared to open nearly all of its terrain on opening day Saturday. This would mark the first time in recent memory that’s even been a possibility.
Glacier All Stars fall in title game
The Glacier All Stars' coaching staff was left standing around the mound at Memorial Park on Sunday evening, scratching their heads and wondering what went wrong. Their stranglehold on a third consecutive 15U Babe Ruth baseball title had disintegrated to dirt in a matter of two short innings.
Twins wrap up conference play
The Glacier Twins wrapped up their Legion baseball season last weekend with a pair of conference losses to the Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs. The Twins were topped 12-6 in the opener and 11-7 in the nightcap. They finished league play with one win in 19 tries.
Twins win thriller over Chino
With the Glacier Twins' chances of making the conference baseball playoffs out of reach after a July 6 thumping from league foe Kalispell, the Legion team entered the annual Sapa-Johnsrud tournament as loose as they've been all season.
Relay raises more than $28,000
The local Relay for Life chapter raised $28,631 at the June 18-19 walkathon at the Whitefish High School practice field. An individual from the North Valley Hospital team walked from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., while three of the 18 teams had a member on the track at all times, including the Whitefish Fire Department, Whitefish Lake Golf Club and North Valley Hospital.
Relay raises more than $28,000
The local Relay for Life chapter raised $28,631 at the June 18-19 walkathon at the Whitefish High School practice field. An individual from the North Valley Hospital team walked from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., while three of the 18 teams had a member on the track at all times, including the Whitefish Fire Department, Whitefish Lake Golf Club and North Valley Hospital.
Twins go 3-2 at Apple Valley tourney
The Glacier Twins AA squad ended a good run through the Apple Valley Invite last weekend in impressive fashion.
Twins rally falls short against Mavs
Stranded runners and inconsistent pitching kept the Glacier Twins from getting their first conference win last weekend against a talented Missoula team.
Silliker takes league honors
Bulldog forward Connor Silliker was awarded Northwestern A all-conference honors for his exceptional play on the basketball hard court this season.
Montana cyclocross season in high gear
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Friday night football preview
Friday's match up with the Polson Pirates will be a true test for the Bulldogs on both sides of the ball.
Lady 'Dogs snag No. 2 playoff seed
Despite two conference losses to close out the regular season, the Lady Bulldog soccer team grabbed the No. 2 seed for the state Class A playoffs.
'Dogs secure top seed in playoffs
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Lady Bulldogs nip 'Kats in soccer thriller
Whitefish 1, Columbia Falls 0
Glacier Twins earn second in Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial
The Glacier Twins made an inspirational run at the 25th annual Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial Tournament in Whitefish last weekend, finishing in second place after falling to Lethbridge 11-0 in the championship game.
Whitefish runners take top spots in Lake Run
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Early Bird fields elite racers
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Whitefish U-11 all-stars make noise at Jack Zerr
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