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Great Fish Community Challenge sets fundraising record
The ninth annual Great Fish Community Challenge ended Sept. 15 with more than $5.2 million donated to 77 Flathea...
Mandatory evacuation ordered near Olney amid red flag warning
A wildfire west of Olney expanded its footprint Friday as authorities warned nearby residents to leave the area as critical weather conditions threatened to ...
Pre-evacuation warning issued for homes near Olney, Stryker
Residences near the East Fork Fire south of Stryker were placed under a pre-evacuation warning Thursday evening as winds whipped up fire activity.
Hot, dry weather increases fire activity
A wildfire burning on the Swan Range blew up Tuesday afternoon, sending off a massive plume of smoke that was visible across the Flathead Valley.
Simulated active shooter training exercise at middle school Friday
Emergency service personnel will be conducting a training exercise that will simulate an active shooter incident on Friday, Aug. 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Whitefish High School.
Machinery sparked fire north of Whitefish Lake
A heavy aerial and ground attack kept a wildfire near homes on the north end of Whitefish Lake in check over the weekend.
Missing mushroom hunter found alive in Canada
An 87-year-old Whitefish man who went missing in the Frozen Lake area last weekend was found alive Tuesday afternoon in Canada.
Searchers seek Whitefish man who disappeared in Lincoln Co.
The search continues for an 87-year-old Whitefish man who went missing in the Frozen Lake area Saturday night.
Bad weather forces cancellation of annual fireworks over Whitefish Lake
A bout of bad weather including wind, rain and lightning on Tuesday night forced the cancellation of the annual fireworks display at City Beach that is part ...
2 killed, 3 injured in suspected DUI wreck near Columbia Falls
Two people were killed and three others were injured in a suspected DUI wreck Monday evening on U.S. 2 south of Columbia Falls.
Kansas woman dies in Avalanche Creek
On Monday afternoon, a 28-year-old woman from Kansas fell off a rocky overhang into Avalanche Creek and was swept into the gorge.
Missing Glacier Park hiker found alive after extensive search
After spending nearly four days in the woods of Glacier National Park’s backcountry, a 19-year-old man was found alive on Monday evening.
Search underway in Glacier Park for missing 19-year-old
Search efforts are underway in Glacier National Park for a 19-year-old man missing since Friday.
Prescribed fire north of Whitefish planned for this week
Smoke will be visible this week from a prescribed fire north of Whitefish.
Whitefish School District election results
The preliminary results for the Whitefish school election that occurred on Tuesday, May 2, are tallied.