Another card system hack at Supervalu, Albertsons

NEW YORK — Card data of Supervalu and Albertsons shoppers may be at risk in another hack, the two supermarket companies said Monday.

Jailed landlord unavailable to deal with break-in

According to the Kalispell Police Department, a downstairs tenant was upset because it appeared the upstairs apartment and garage may have been broken into. The landlord was reportedly in jail and couldn’t check out the break-in.

FEMA reverses decision on fire aid

HELENA (AP) — The U.S. government abruptly reversed itself Thursday and said it will offer aid to Montana for the cost of fighting the nation’s largest wildfire, which has destroyed 16 homes and prompted 34 states to send crews and equipment.

'20 Under 40' is just the start of the talent that's up and coming in the Flathead

Did you see the Inter Lake’s special section recently when we featured the winners of the second annual “20 Under 40” contest?

Citizen concerned for canned cat

A resident of Mountain Drive requested help from Flathead County Sheriff’s deputies after finding a kitten with its head stuck in an aluminum can. The reporting party said they were afraid the cat would hurt itself trying to get out of the can so close to the road but figured it was a matter for the authorities to handle.

Polson overcomes early deficit to down Libby

POLSON — Polson climbed out of a four-run hole to dispatch Northwest A conference foe Libby 8-5 on Thursday evening.

Man sentenced for punching police chief

St. Ignatius man graduates from drug court and 'keeps head up'

While court can be a somber or intimidating experience for some, that wasn’t the case last week for Nick Stasso.

All valley schools to remain closed Friday

All public schools in the Flathead Valley will remain closed on Friday following a series of threats made via text message and email that led to the closure of schools throughout the valley on Thursday.

Brewery a big hit in Columbia Falls

Backslope Brewing in Columbia Falls opened earlier this month. It’s been busy ever since, said co-owner Carla Fisher.

Flu Season Has Arrived: Helpful Tips to Prevent the Spread of Germs

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Whitefish seniors celebrate with egg hunt

With Easter weekend approaching, kids are scouring the valley for Easter eggs filled with candy and toys, but kids aren’t the only ones taking part in the Easter fun.

Calling for a respectful election

Boys soccer team still in hunt for first win

The Vikings soccer team is five games into its 2011 season and still without a win after hosting Stillwater Christian on Tuesday and traveling to Whitefish on Thursday last week.

LETTER: Climate change hoax equals energy collapse

Very few thinking people still believe the hoax of human-caused global warming/climate change. But unfortunately many don’t relate a lock-up of energy resources to the serious threat of total economic collapse.

No more summer, no more hanging around

Someone from the landfill called to report trapping a domestic goose. The goose had been hanging out there during the summer, but it had transitioned to the parking lot. Staff members caught it and asked an animal control office with the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to bring a dog crate to move the bird.

Hope he doesn't live in a glass house

Someone called the Kalispell Police Department about a “creepy” neighbor who lurked in the bushes and took photos. The other night he threw rocks at people.

Neighbor calls fowl play

A caller complained to the Kalispell Police Department that his neighbor’s chickens had flown the coop and were trespassing on his yard. Upon further investigation, the chickens were back in their coop; their owner was allegedly unaware of their journey, though she promised to “keep an eye on them.”

FVCC founder Bill McClaren dies at 89

Bill McClaren, the last living founder of Flathead Valley Community College, died Tuesday in Kalispell. He was 89.

Republican accomplishments in the Legislature

The 66th legislative session has come to an end. As Speaker of the House, it was my goal to uphold the integrity of the House. As a leader in my caucus it was my goal to foster unity not conformity. We can be united behind the primary ideals of our party without losing individuality. It has been an honor to be selected by my peers to fill this roll.