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PHOTOS: Whitefish Pond Skim 2026

Skiers and snowboarders end the ski season with a trip across the pool at Whitefish Mountain Resort's annual pond skim competition on Saturday, April 4.

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Federal judge pauses logging project near Whitefish

A 9,000-acre logging project near Whitefish is on hold after a federal judge in Missoula ruled that the U.S. Forest …

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University of Montana president finalist announced

The finalist candidate for the University of Montana president job is Jeremiah Shinn, interim president of Boise State University, UM …

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Washington teen dies in US 93 crash caused by unsafe pass, officials say

An 18-year-old driver from Washington state was killed in a head-on crash with a vehicle making an unsafe pass on …

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Conservation groups file lawsuit against Libby mining project

A coalition of local and statewide environmental groups is asking a federal judge to halt a controversial mining exploration project …

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Law roundup: Baller draws a foul while traveling

After a passenger in a passing vehicle chucked a basketball at his parked vehicle, a motorist retrieved it in the …

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Motorist who allegedly fled deputies on U.S. 2 hit with multiple charges

Azina Carey Berning is set to be arraigned on a felony charge of aggravated fleeing from or eluding a peace …

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Future of Sliter Park up in the air as county debates lease renewal

Flathead County commissioners are once again weighing whether to renew a lease for downtown Bigfork’s Everit L. Sliter Memorial Park.

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Cribbage tournament winners

Northwest Montana United Way sponsored the annual day-long city cribbage tournament for students from Kalispell at the Gateway Community Center …

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Loss of library service came as a surprise to Marion School District officials

Marion School District officials are criticizing Flathead County Library trustees for failing to involve the public in their decision to …

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Northwest Montana wraps up record warm winter

West Glacier recorded its warmest winter in more than 75 years, finishing the 2025-26 season with an average daily temperature …

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Flathead County finalizes owner's rep agreement for new jail construction project

The owner’s representative will advocate for the county’s interest during the project, ensuring all decisions are aligned with the county’s …

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Kalispell man picks up felony burglary charge for allegedly violating order of protection

A Kalispell man who entered his ex's apartment allegedly in violation of a court order last month is facing a …

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Mineral County commissioners grapple with unexpected $5K bill

Mineral County commissioners are upset with a $5,000 bill for surveying work they say was ordered without their knowledge or …

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Man accused of raping girl in Kalispell park given 10-year prison sentence

Prosecutors initially brought Michael Lee Storfa Jr., 30, up on one count of felony sexual assault in 2020, but it …

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Law roundup: Dylan the great Dane goes exploring

Dylan, the friendly great Dane, allegedly escaped from a man's room and went on a run.

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Man accused of barroom brawl given suspended jail sentence

Dakota Douglas Laverdure, 26, initially pleaded not guilty to a felony count of aggravated assault in Flathead County District Court …

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Forest Service headquarters to move from D.C. to Salt Lake City

The U.S. Forest Service will move its headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City as part of an agency-wide …

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Montana Supreme Court denies governor’s request to take up property tax case

The Montana Supreme Court dismissed Tuesday a petition from Gov. Greg Gianforte that it take control of a property tax …

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Camas Road, Quarter Circle Bridge Road now open for the season

With virtually no snow at lower elevations, Glacier National Park announced Wednesday that the Camas Road and the Quarter Circle …

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