Long-time Samaritan House Director Removed by Board
The board of directors chose to remove Chris Krager after 25 years of leadership, citing the “long-term stability” of the nonprofit homeless shelter
The board of directors chose to remove Chris Krager after 25 years of leadership, citing the “long-term stability” of the nonprofit homeless shelter
Friday, Nov. 28 9:08 a.m. An apartment tenant told police she would just break into her bedroom after her roommate, who happened to also be her sister, changed the locks on her. 10:04 a.m. Ever since water balloon season ended, the neighbor won’t stop throwing snowballs at her door and laughing. 10:11 a.m. A woman’s […]
The "Tract 1 Shop Condos" subdivision will feature 46-units with eight condominiums, 18 one-bedroom "work-live" spaces and 28 commercial units on 10 acres
The pass allows non-ticketed guests entry through the TSA security checkpoint following an application approval; analysts project record nationwide travel this holiday season as Glacier Park airport sees continued growth locally
Thursday, Nov. 20 11:03 a.m. Three dudes were smoking pot outside. 1:50 p.m. People outside the nail salon were cooking “what looks like legs of lamb” using cardboard as fuel and a snow shovel as a pan. 3:24 p.m. A reported gunshot turned out to be a car backfiring. Friday, Nov. 21 4:00 a.m. A […]
Despite economic uncertainty and a drop in Canadian travel, tourism bureau directors are optimistic about the winter season as northwest Montana ski areas remain an affordable attraction
National Weather Service officials anticipate “difficult travel conditions" this week as falling temperatures and moisture impact the region, especially on U.S. Highway 2 from West Glacier to Marias Pass
Physician Clint Seger – who has been serving as co-CEO with Kevin Abel since 2024 – will take over starting Jan. 1, 2026 to lead the hospital system and “elevate healthcare”
Britt Cotter, who was elected last year as a judge presiding over Lake and Sanders counties before he resigned amid felony cocaine charges, would receive a three-year deferred sentence under a plea agreement
Monday, Nov. 10 11:43 a.m. A dog custody transfer was scheduled in the parking lot, but the canine never showed. 12:11 p.m. A tan Pomeranian barks at “anything and everything.” 2:08 p.m. Kids were throwing rocks at cars. Tuesday, Nov. 11 9:47 a.m. A man threatened his breakfast companion with a butter knife, to which […]
Raymond Owen Bonner pleaded guilty in July 2025 to two felonies for producing and distributing images of a 6-year-old girl he was babysitting
NeighborWorks Montana and the Whitefish Community Foundation established an emergency relocation fund for Spring Creek Mobile Home Park tenants who last year faced eviction, but a case study reveals significant impacts like stress, social isolation and family fractures
The compensation board unanimously supported the adjustment, which will be reflected in employee wages after Jan. 1
Contracts have kept air traffic controllers and TSA staff on the payroll throughout the government shutdown at the Kalispell airport while a strained nationwide system continues to cause cancellations and delays at regional hubs
Saturday, Nov. 1 9:56 a.m. A woman wondered how many emotional support pets were allowed in her apartment unit. 11:51 p.m. Kids were doing donuts in the parking lot for 15 minutes straight. 12:34 p.m. People were “pretty fired up” about the traffic jam during a funeral procession. 12:35 p.m. A concerned citizen wanted law […]
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