Suspect Killed in Officer-involved Shooting at Hungry Horse Reservoir
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies on May 29 were dispatched to a report of an assault involving a weapon in the Emery Bay area when the incident occurred
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $800,000
A Bigfork home on Eagle Bend Golf Course; a 9.6-acre retreat in Kila; and a residence near the Whitefish River Trail
Telling Bigfork’s Story
To mark the town's 125th anniversary, a new history exhibit opens at the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center
Authorities Recover Body from Flathead Lake in Bigfork
Search and rescue crews recovered the body of 72-year-old Gale Dal Molin Eversole
Mental Health Nonprofit Reduces Barriers with Therapy Scholarships
Community-MindEd provides financial assistance for 10 therapy sessions as board members continue their mission to expand mental healthcare access in northwest Montana
State Senate Calls on Windy Boy to Resign His Seat
A letter endorsed by a supermajority of Montana’s 50 state senators called sexual abuse allegations against Windy Boy ‘disqualifying for anyone holding public office’
Flathead Valley City Planners Give State Legislators Progress Report on Housing and Zoning Reform
With the first phase of the 2023 legislation to boost Montana's housing supply coming to a close, cities bound by MLUPA outlined the pros and cons of the multi-year process
Flathead River Forecast to Reach Flood Stage
Heavy rains totaling up to 3 inches by early next week in the Northern Rockies could cause minor flooding in urban and flood-prone areas with more precipitation expected along the Continental Divide
Local Legislative Candidates Rake in Cash Ahead of Primary Election
Flathead-area candidates for the state legislature have attracted more than $325,000 combined in funding during the primary election cycle
Montana Hurries To Adopt Trump’s Medicaid Work Rules Amid Budget Woes
The state is ramping up to implement the federal work requirements six months ahead of the deadline. But Montana is one of several states already struggling to pay for health services.
Bodnar Expects to Clear Signature Threshold for Independent U.S. Senate Campaign
Independent candidates have a May 26 deadline to submit ballot-qualifying petitions
Local School Districts Grapple with Levy Fallout
After Flathead schools’ levy asks failed across the board earlier this month, some are beginning to navigate questions of where to make cuts to stave off projected deficits. Districts must set their budgets for the 2026-2027 school year by Aug. 25.
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $2,400,000
A 46-acre estate in Kalispell’s West Valley; a partially updated Whitefish home on more than 10 private acres; and an off-grid retreat on Wild Horse Island
White-collar Workforce Continues to Drive the Flathead Valley’s Economy
A Montana Department of Labor and Industry report revealed the financial and professional services sector is responsible for nearly one third of the state’s economic production as banking and real estate dominate the Flathead Valley
Environmental Advocacy Groups Begin ‘Community Treasure Hunt’ for a New Flathead County Septage Facility Location
The groups are seeking an alternative to the septage treatment facility currently under construction a mile north of Flathead Lake
