Law enforcement on Feb. 9 arrested 43-year-old Alfred Joseph Smith in Fort Benton after receiving a tip from the public

At the annual University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) seminar in Kalispell on Feb. 10, experts forecast Flathead County to continue following statewide trends of increasing jobs, steady construction and strong wage growth as the local economy stabilizes

In a partnership with The Life Care Experts, the organizations offer a monthly educational series and an open forum to provide resources for caregivers who are supporting loved ones with cognitive decline

No criminal activity is suspected in the death of 42-year-old Matthew Rasmussen, who was found dead on Sunday morning

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 […]