January Drought Thaws Northwest Montana’s Snowpack
Abnormally warm temperatures and minimal precipitation last month has dropped snow water equivalent levels in the Northern Rockies to below normal
Abnormally warm temperatures and minimal precipitation last month has dropped snow water equivalent levels in the Northern Rockies to below normal
After working in numerous housing stability roles at Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana for more than 15 years, Cassidy Kipp will begin her new role at the Samaritan House in March
Wednesday, Jan. 21 8:08 a.m. A bar patron puked behind the dumpster outside the VFW. 12:52 p.m. A woman detailed her life story to dispatch. 4:39 pm. A truck pulled up and the driver made “weird faces.” Tuesday, Jan. 27 11:25 a.m. A man appearing for a district court hearing accused a “punk kid” of […]
After weathering the Great Recession and the pandemic, owners Hannah Bjornson and Rick Grimm have maintained a community-centered atmosphere at the bakery on South Main Street where the sourdough bread and pastries are a staple of downtown
Launching in 1976 with a 24-hour Rape Crisis Line, the Abbie Shelter has evolved into a six-bed facility, providing resources and court advocacy for domestic violence survivors while educating the community
The local craft distillery has doubled its staff and has grown to distribute vodka, gin, agave and whiskey across the state and in northern Colorado while curating specialty cocktails at its tasting room in downtown Whitefish over the last 10 years
Some commercial property owners in Kalispell saw a 30% to 50% increase on their tax bills last year, with officials placing blame on the new tax formula lawmakers enacted last legislative session
Whitefish chiropractor Tim Dudley recently purchased the $160,000 Ammortal Chamber device, which boasts five separate therapies in one session for a “full-body, multisensory approach” to health and wellness
The local attorney was one of six residents who applied to fill the council seat, which became vacant after former Ward 3 councilor Ryan Hunter began his new role as mayor
Building permits in 2025 accounted for $250 million as commercial development across the municipality continues; City Manager Jarod Nygren and Mayor Ryan Hunter say affordable housing remains a challenge
Monday, Jan. 5 10:20 p.m. A child’s coat and a decapitated toy were discovered inside the porta potty. Tuesday, Jan. 6 1:42 a.m. A drunk guy stumbling in the street refused a ride. Sunday, Jan. 11 10:29 a.m. A guy who looked “like he shouldn’t be there” was standing in front of a house on […]
Mitchell Alexander Kleinman, 24, pleaded not guilty to felony counts of attempted deliberate homicide and criminal endangerment after allegedly shooting another driver in the head and firing multiple rounds at his vehicle with a child in the backseat
Inclement weather is preventing aircrafts from landing in Kalispell, causing delays and cancellations as foggy conditions are forecast to continue
Defense attorneys argue the evidence presented failed to link Kenneth James Floyd to the crime and was insufficient to support the guilty verdict
An atmospheric river last month deposited up to 36 inches of snow to the mountains, bringing the Flathead River basin snow water equivalent levels to 114% of normal by Jan. 9
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