FBI tracking 'extensive' online chatter about armed protests

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is tracking an “extensive amount of concerning online chatter,” including calls for armed protests leading up to next week's presidential inauguration, Director Chris Wray said Thursday.

$15.8M bond issue may go before voters this fall

A $15.8 million bond issue may be put before Somers-Lakeside residents in the fall to renovate an aging Somers Middle School.

District considers allowing cell tower atop FHS

Kalispell Public Schools is holding a public comment period through May 11 on a proposal from Verizon Wireless to have a cell tower installed atop Flathead High School.

Northwest Ballet celebrates 40th season

The Northwest Ballet is celebrating its 40th season of dance education and performance in the Flathead Valley this year.

Kalispell City Council begins 2018 budget work sessions

Beginning Monday, Kalispell City Council will hold work sessions to discuss the city’s budget for the 2018 fiscal year.

Community shares input for 5-year plan

At the last of five input sessions for Montana West Economic Development’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, dozens showed up to share their ideas for the new five-year plan.

Eighth-grader awarded for top SAT score

At 14 years old, Gabriel Adams has taken the SAT twice, earning a top score through the Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education’s

One-way avenues to become two-way

A project to replace a section of water main and street in downtown Kalispell is scheduled to start June 6 and continue into the fall.

Flathead Lutheran camp dedicates wheelchair-accessible cabin complex

Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp has opened the doors to its newest facility — a wheelchair-accessible complex that includes two cabins and a community room overlooking Flathead Lake.

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MISSOULA – Slow-growing ponderosa pines may have a better chance of surviving longer than fast-growing ones, especially as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of drought, according to new research from the University of Montana.

Longtime Rotary volunteer oversees popular sports program

Scott Williams has dedicated much of his adult life toward improving the lives of children in the Flathead Valley through youth sports.

ATV track proposed in Stillwater Forest

A request to develop an all-terrain vehicle track and camping area on state forestland just north of the Olney green-box garbage collection site has been submitted to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

Rebranded youth event returns to valley Flathead Valley

The Unaltered ministry, a one-night traveling Christian youth event formerly known as the Silver Ring Thing, returns to the Flathead Friday, May 10.

Flathead Celtic Festival brings culture, community together

The Flathead Celtic Festival and Highland Games return to Kalispell for the second event next weekend.

Alfons Michael Alt, 69

Alfons Michael Alt, 69, died at Kootenai Medical Center on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, after a valiant effort against cancer.

Joseph Leon Platt

Joseph Leon Platt was born Jan. 5, 1948, in Schwandorf, Germany, to Benjamin and Genia (Tomaszewski) Platt,

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Today is Election Day

COEUR d'ALENE — Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for today's non-partisan local election, which includes contested candidate races for six agencies and funding proposals for two fire districts, a water and sewer district and a school district.

Winning the big dance: Local riders earn national honors at O-Mok-See

Two young Kalispell riders put Smith Valley Saddle Club on the map recently at the 2009 National O-Mok-See Championships.

He climbed El Capitan, without the use of his legs

When Enock Glidden was younger, he’d go into the woods and sometimes he’d get stuck.