Breaking News
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Glacier hiker injured in bear attack on Highline Trail
A hiker was air-lifted from Glacier National Park on Thursday following a bear attack on one of the park's most po…
Possible minor injuries after Whitefish school bus accident at US 93, MT 40
A vehicular accident involving a Whitefish school bus and multiple other vehicles occurred Thursday morning at about 8 a.m. at the intersection of US Highway 93 and MT Highway 40.
Marshals capture subject near high school
Whitefish schools were moved into a contain and teach status at approximately noon today due to a law enforcement incident at a residence located a few blocks away from Whitefish High School.
U.S women win a first Olympic medal in rugby sevens
Alex Sedrick ran the length of the field, dived in under the posts and then calmly took the conversion, securing a first Olympic rugby sevens medal for the Uni…
Whitefish Winter Carnival treasure found
The annual Whitefish Winter Carnival Treasure Hunt is over.
Whitefish Mountain Resort closed due to extreme weather
Whitefish Mountain Resort will not open on Friday, Jan 12. The resort opened on Thursday, Jan. 11, at its usual time and slowly began closing lifts down thr…
District cancels school, activities for Friday due to weather
Whitefish School District has canceled school tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 12, due to unsafe road and weather conditions.
Voters reject $33.7M Whitefish School District bond
Voters have turned down a $33.7 million bond issue put forward by the Whitefish School District that would have funded an expansion of the high school and its …
Woman survives bear attack along Trail Creek
A 73-year-old woman was hospitalized on Sunday following a bear attack along Trail Creek just west of North Fork Road, state officials say.
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 Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations in five weeks.
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 fu…
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.