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Heroic actions save three hikers from Avalanche Gorge
First responders rescued three hikers that fell into the gorge on Avalanche Lake Trail in Glacier National Park on Sunday.
Feds vow to ax restrictions on 1 million acres of Northwest Montana forestland
The federal government pledged to peel back protections on more than 1.1 million acres of forestland in Northwest Montana, opening vast swaths of the region to potential logging projects.
Going-to-the-Sun Road to open Monday
Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road is expected to fully open to cars on Monday.
Flathead Lake water level likely will fall below full pool this summer
Flathead Lake will not reach full pool this summer, the agency that operates the SKQ Dam said on Thursday.
Whitefish Police officer cited immigration violations as reason for contacting federal authorities during traffic stop
A Whitefish police officer cited recent immigration violations as a reason for contacting federal immigration authorities during an April 24 traffic stop that ended in the detainment of Beker Rengifo del Castillo.
Law enforcement agencies respond to questions spawned by recent detention of Venezuelan immigrant
Local law enforcement officials maintain that little has changed in the way they interact with immigration officials, despite lingering questions regarding the recent detainment of an immigrant in Whitefish.
Venezuela man detained by Whitefish Border Patrol is released after week of protests
A Kalispell man from Venezuela detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents last week was released Wednesday night following days of protests outside the federal agency’s Whitefish office.
Bobby’s Law receives widespread support from state lawmakers and local advocates
Legislation mandating harsher penalties for drunk drivers is poised to reach the governor’s desk after receiving near-unanimous support from the state Senate.
Glacier National Park faces summer of uncertainty
Glacier National Park officials say the upcoming summer season remains unclear amid federal budget cuts and mass terminations.
Closures expected as Glacier National Park repairs infrastructure systems
The project is expected to span three years, starting in fall 2025 with repairs in the Two Medicine and St. Mary areas. According to a story map published by the park, leaks in the outdated water systems in these areas cost thousands of dollars every year.