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State health officials have issued an air quality alert for several Montana counties including Flathead, Glacier and Lincoln.
State health officials have issued an air quality alert for several Montana counties including Flathead, Glacier and Lincoln.
The Howe Ridge fire burning on the west side of Glacier National Park has now grown to 4,100 acres.
The Howe Ridge fire burning on the west side of Glacier National Park has now grown to 4,100 acres.
“I just had a bad feeling about it, and I was like ‘Dad, I think we need to get out of here.'”
“I just had a bad feeling about it, and I was like ‘Dad, I think we need to get out of here.'”
Following a cloudy, breezy, and for some stormy Friday evening and night, we're back to smoky, mostly sunny, and dry conditions area-wide.
Following a cloudy, breezy, and for some stormy Friday evening and night, we're back to smoky, mostly sunny, and dry conditions area-wide.
Friday a Type 1 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire and three others burning in and around Glacier National Park.
Friday a Type 1 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire and three others burning in and around Glacier National Park.
The lightning-sparked fire has burned 3,500 acres on the west side of Glacier National Park and forced evacuations.
The lightning-sparked fire has burned 3,500 acres on the west side of Glacier National Park and forced evacuations.
An evacuation warning has been issued for some residents near the Whale Butte Creek fire in Flathead County.
An evacuation warning has been issued for some residents near the Whale Butte Creek fire in Flathead County.
Air quality was "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" in Missoula and Frenchtown on Friday morning.
Air quality was "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" in Missoula and Frenchtown on Friday morning.
Concern is growing that over $2 million in economic revenue to the Flathead Valley could be lost again this year.
Concern is growing that over $2 million in economic revenue to the Flathead Valley could be lost again this year.
Racene Friede of Glacier Country Tourism wants tourists to know the vast majority of the park is open, including all the scenic spots east of the Divide.
Racene Friede of Glacier Country Tourism wants tourists to know the vast majority of the park is open, including all the scenic spots east of the Divide.
Eve Kaaihue Berardi, 58, of Kalispell died after her vehicle crossed the median on the Highway 93 Bypass and hit another vehicle head-on.
Eve Kaaihue Berardi, 58, of Kalispell died after her vehicle crossed the median on the Highway 93 Bypass and hit another vehicle head-on.
An overnight infrared overflight of the fire perimeter shows the blaze now measures 3,500 acres.
An overnight infrared overflight of the fire perimeter shows the blaze now measures 3,500 acres.
A Type 1 Incident Management Team is gearing up to attack the Howe Ridge fire burning in Glacier National Park.
A Type 1 Incident Management Team is gearing up to attack the Howe Ridge fire burning in Glacier National Park.
A timelapse video recorded in the Glacier National Park area demonstrates the dramatic growth of the Howe Ridge fire, which is burning at 2,600 acres as of Wednesday.
A timelapse video recorded in the Glacier National Park area demonstrates the dramatic growth of the Howe Ridge fire, which is burning at 2,600 acres as of Wednesday.
Flathead County Sheriff Curry has issued an evacuation warning for a small number of residents near Essex.
Flathead County Sheriff Curry has issued an evacuation warning for a small number of residents near Essex.
An evacuation order remains in place on the west side of Glacier National Park due to the 2,600 acre Howe Ridge fire.
An evacuation order remains in place on the west side of Glacier National Park due to the 2,600 acre Howe Ridge fire.
The Paola Ridge fire northwest of Essex on the Flathead National Forest has grown to 310 acres.
The Paola Ridge fire northwest of Essex on the Flathead National Forest has grown to 310 acres.
It was a heartbreaking day as officials confirmed that some historic buildings were destroyed by the Howe Ridge fire in Glacier National Park.
It was a heartbreaking day as officials confirmed that some historic buildings were destroyed by the Howe Ridge fire in Glacier National Park.
The air quality in Libby was listed as "unhealthy" while Thompson Falls and Kalispell were ranked as "unhealthy for sensitive groups."
The air quality in Libby was listed as "unhealthy" while Thompson Falls and Kalispell were ranked as "unhealthy for sensitive groups."
Cooler weather is helping fire crews make some headway on the Howe Ridge fire which continues to burn about the north shore of Lake McDonald.
Cooler weather is helping fire crews make some headway on the Howe Ridge fire which continues to burn about the north shore of Lake McDonald.
Glacier National Park officials report that several structures have been lost to the 2,500 acre Howe Ridge fire.
Glacier National Park officials report that several structures have been lost to the 2,500 acre Howe Ridge fire.
An air quality alert has been issued for Flathead, Lincoln, and Sanders counties due to wildfire smoke.
An air quality alert has been issued for Flathead, Lincoln, and Sanders counties due to wildfire smoke.
Cancer Support Community of Kalispell is making the road to recovery for cancer patients a little easier.
Cancer Support Community of Kalispell is making the road to recovery for cancer patients a little easier.
The Coal Ridge fire burning five miles west of Polebridge while the Paola Ridge fire is located northwest of Essex.
The Coal Ridge fire burning five miles west of Polebridge while the Paola Ridge fire is located northwest of Essex.
The status of about two dozen cabins in the Kelly's Camp district still isn't known but early reports indicate the fire's path passed through the area.
The status of about two dozen cabins in the Kelly's Camp district still isn't known but early reports indicate the fire's path passed through the area.
A fast-growing Glacier National Park fire that forced evacuations on Sunday has destroyed some structures, according to fire managers.
A fast-growing Glacier National Park fire that forced evacuations on Sunday has destroyed some structures, according to fire managers.
Visitors to the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo will see some new upgrades this year.
Visitors to the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo will see some new upgrades this year.
Two road projects that are beginning Monday in the Kalispell area are expected to cause some traffic delays.
Two road projects that are beginning Monday in the Kalispell area are expected to cause some traffic delays.
The evacuation order for the Howe Ridge fire includes the Lake McDonald .lodge area, the Avalanche Campground and about 55 private residences.
The evacuation order for the Howe Ridge fire includes the Lake McDonald .lodge area, the Avalanche Campground and about 55 private residences.
The Bear Springs Fire has burned an estimated at 18-acres southwest of Little Bitterroot Lake in Marion.
The Bear Springs Fire has burned an estimated at 18-acres southwest of Little Bitterroot Lake in Marion.
A Saturday night lightning storm has sparked several small wildfires in Glacier National Park
A Saturday night lightning storm has sparked several small wildfires in Glacier National Park
The Sprague Fire eventually grew to nearly 17,000 and almost destroyed the historic Sperry Chalet.
The Sprague Fire eventually grew to nearly 17,000 and almost destroyed the historic Sperry Chalet.
Here's a list of some of the upcoming events taking place across Western Montana.
Here's a list of some of the upcoming events taking place across Western Montana.
Whistling Andy Distilling is donating 100% of the profits from the sale of the vodka to the Glacier Park Conservancy for 365 days.
Whistling Andy Distilling is donating 100% of the profits from the sale of the vodka to the Glacier Park Conservancy for 365 days.
A 60-year-old woman died in a house fire Wednesday in Hungry Horse.
A 60-year-old woman died in a house fire Wednesday in Hungry Horse.
The Garden Creek Fire that's burning near the town of Hot Springs has burned an estimated 2,000 acres.
The Garden Creek Fire that's burning near the town of Hot Springs has burned an estimated 2,000 acres.
Additional resources have been brought in to help battle wildfires -- including two Super Scoopers stationed in Kalispell.
Additional resources have been brought in to help battle wildfires -- including two Super Scoopers stationed in Kalispell.
The fire danger in Northwest Montana had been hiked to "extreme" with the exception of Glacier National Park -- which remains at "very high."
The fire danger in Northwest Montana had been hiked to "extreme" with the exception of Glacier National Park -- which remains at "very high."
Western Montana is beginning to see some air quality impact as a result of fire smoke and high pressure trapping stale air close to the ground.
Western Montana is beginning to see some air quality impact as a result of fire smoke and high pressure trapping stale air close to the ground.
Kalispell Police report that the two men involved in last weekend's fatal stabbing were dating and living together.
Kalispell Police report that the two men involved in last weekend's fatal stabbing were dating and living together.
A Kalispell man died in a Tuesday evening motorcycle crash in northern Idaho.
A Kalispell man died in a Tuesday evening motorcycle crash in northern Idaho.
Northwest Montana has been experiencing moderate air quality on Tuesday due to wildfire smoke that's settling over the region.
Northwest Montana has been experiencing moderate air quality on Tuesday due to wildfire smoke that's settling over the region.
A man died early Sunday morning after an apparent stabbing in Kalispell.
A man died early Sunday morning after an apparent stabbing in Kalispell.
Kalispell Regional Hospital has reached a potential settlement in an ongoing federal investigation into compensation for their physicians.
Kalispell Regional Hospital has reached a potential settlement in an ongoing federal investigation into compensation for their physicians.
A water sports program is making a splash by giving a day of outdoor recreation to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity.
A water sports program is making a splash by giving a day of outdoor recreation to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity.
The majority of incidents seen at KRMC are head and hip incidents caused by motor vehicle and ATV accidents and falls.
The majority of incidents seen at KRMC are head and hip incidents caused by motor vehicle and ATV accidents and falls.
A Whitefish man is dead and his son is behind bars facing a deliberate homicide charge in connection with the stabbing death.
A Whitefish man is dead and his son is behind bars facing a deliberate homicide charge in connection with the stabbing death.
Debbie Mulcahy is a member of the Sexual Assault Response Team who works at the Flathead County Children's Advocacy Center.
Debbie Mulcahy is a member of the Sexual Assault Response Team who works at the Flathead County Children's Advocacy Center.
A program is helping to ensure that kids in Kalispell have access to nutritious meals over the summer.
A program is helping to ensure that kids in Kalispell have access to nutritious meals over the summer.
Kalispell high school wrestling teams are sticking with their Memorial Day tradition of honoring those who served.
Kalispell high school wrestling teams are sticking with their Memorial Day tradition of honoring those who served.
Whitefish firefighters are cross-trained so that they can deal with any type of emergency situation.
Whitefish firefighters are cross-trained so that they can deal with any type of emergency situation.
More than 200 athletes competed in the Special Olympics Montana Glacier Area Games on Friday.
More than 200 athletes competed in the Special Olympics Montana Glacier Area Games on Friday.
Tuyen Tran has been working on mastering the perfect bite of sushi at his restaurant in Kalispell.
Tuyen Tran has been working on mastering the perfect bite of sushi at his restaurant in Kalispell.
This edition of Salute to Service takes you inside the Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse.
This edition of Salute to Service takes you inside the Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse.
MTN News talked with Michael Edwards, an Olympic ski jumper who turned his unlikely childhood ski dreams into a reality.
MTN News talked with Michael Edwards, an Olympic ski jumper who turned his unlikely childhood ski dreams into a reality.
This Salute to Service report features Adrian who broke her silence in order to help other victims.
This Salute to Service report features Adrian who broke her silence in order to help other victims.
We went up to Whitefish Mountain Resort to find out all the work that goes into preparing the mountain and making it safe for visitors.
We went up to Whitefish Mountain Resort to find out all the work that goes into preparing the mountain and making it safe for visitors.
Lt. Robert Kennedy’s lifelong kidney disease recently accelerated. He found out last spring they’re failing quickly and he needs a transplant.
Lt. Robert Kennedy’s lifelong kidney disease recently accelerated. He found out last spring they’re failing quickly and he needs a transplant.
We honor the job that Chief of Police Roger Nasset has done in his 10 years in the position in this edition of Salute to Service.
We honor the job that Chief of Police Roger Nasset has done in his 10 years in the position in this edition of Salute to Service.
Officers recently took 12 lucky kids shopping at Target in Kalispell for their annual Shop with a Cop program.
Officers recently took 12 lucky kids shopping at Target in Kalispell for their annual Shop with a Cop program.
Sykes Diner in Kalispell dished out more than 1,000 warm Thanksgiving meals to the community this year, continuing a 40 year tradition.
Sykes Diner in Kalispell dished out more than 1,000 warm Thanksgiving meals to the community this year, continuing a 40 year tradition.
It takes honor, sacrifice, commitment and action to be a soldier and on Veterans Day we say thanks.
It takes honor, sacrifice, commitment and action to be a soldier and on Veterans Day we say thanks.
Several separate law enforcement agencies recently worked with the FBI, the NSA, and other international agencies to bring safety to the Flathead Valley.
Several separate law enforcement agencies recently worked with the FBI, the NSA, and other international agencies to bring safety to the Flathead Valley.
Firefighter and EMT Shawna Floyd with the Marion Rural Fire Department suddenly lost her husband James to cancer.
Firefighter and EMT Shawna Floyd with the Marion Rural Fire Department suddenly lost her husband James to cancer.
Reporter Jack Ginsburg introduces us to the Perry family where they keep up with three kids -- as well as calls for service.
Reporter Jack Ginsburg introduces us to the Perry family where they keep up with three kids -- as well as calls for service.
Officer Jason Parce with the Kalispell Police Department and his dog Cairo are the Flathead Valley's first K9 unit
Officer Jason Parce with the Kalispell Police Department and his dog Cairo are the Flathead Valley's first K9 unit
Travis Tennison has been working at Flathead Electric for over 10 years now and has seen quite a lot while on the job.
Travis Tennison has been working at Flathead Electric for over 10 years now and has seen quite a lot while on the job.
Thousands of animals come into contact with each other at the Northwest Montana Fair and Dr. Scott Smiley was busy checking them.
Thousands of animals come into contact with each other at the Northwest Montana Fair and Dr. Scott Smiley was busy checking them.
