Flathead County - KPAX.com | Continuous News | Missoula & Western Montana
Member Center:
FWP has approved a proposal requiring all brown trout caught on a section of the Kootenai River to be killed immediately, kept and reported to FWP.
FWP has approved a proposal requiring all brown trout caught on a section of the Kootenai River to be killed immediately, kept and reported to FWP.
State wildlife officials report that a boat carrying invasive species was found late Friday in Anaconda.
State wildlife officials report that a boat carrying invasive species was found late Friday in Anaconda.
This Salute to Service report features a volunteer who has more than a decade of service to the Montana Red Cross.
This Salute to Service report features a volunteer who has more than a decade of service to the Montana Red Cross.
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.
Investigators are looking for the public's help in identifying a possible suspect in connection with Thursday's early morning fire and explosion.
Investigators are looking for the public's help in identifying a possible suspect in connection with Thursday's early morning fire and explosion.
The parent company of Herberger’s announced Thursday that going-out-of-business sales at Montana stores will start Friday.
The parent company of Herberger’s announced Thursday that going-out-of-business sales at Montana stores will start Friday.
Fire investigators believe an explosion that happened at a Kalispell business early on Thursday morning was human-caused.
Fire investigators believe an explosion that happened at a Kalispell business early on Thursday morning was human-caused.
The city of Missoula ranks as the 12th most polluted for short-term particle pollution.
The city of Missoula ranks as the 12th most polluted for short-term particle pollution.
The center will provide applied learning experiences for students in sustainable energy, agriculture, forestry, natural resources, and entrepreneurship.
The center will provide applied learning experiences for students in sustainable energy, agriculture, forestry, natural resources, and entrepreneurship.
Herberger's locations throughout Montana are in danger of closing after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Herberger's locations throughout Montana are in danger of closing after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
The June 5th ballot will feature some of the most competitive races Flathead County offices has seen in years.
The June 5th ballot will feature some of the most competitive races Flathead County offices has seen in years.
The National Park Service is proposing that the Sperry Chalet dormitory building be rebuilt at its original site within the original walls.
The National Park Service is proposing that the Sperry Chalet dormitory building be rebuilt at its original site within the original walls.
FVCC students can earn a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from the University of Montana without having to leave the Flathead Valley.
FVCC students can earn a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from the University of Montana without having to leave the Flathead Valley.
Shannon Hunt is the face behind one of the many voices guiding law enforcement and answering our 911 calls in Flathead County.
Shannon Hunt is the face behind one of the many voices guiding law enforcement and answering our 911 calls in Flathead County.
Gun rights supporters gathered at Depot Park in Kalispell Saturday for a rally to stand up for their right to keep and bear firearms.
Gun rights supporters gathered at Depot Park in Kalispell Saturday for a rally to stand up for their right to keep and bear firearms.
Dozens of preschoolers in Kendall Brooks Early Education Classroom welcomed a special guest for lunch - Governor Steve Bullock.
Dozens of preschoolers in Kendall Brooks Early Education Classroom welcomed a special guest for lunch - Governor Steve Bullock.
The Northwest Montana resort beat its previous record set last year by more than 35,500 total skier visits.
The Northwest Montana resort beat its previous record set last year by more than 35,500 total skier visits.
The West Evergreen Estates development includes 121 units plus a manager’s residence along with seven acres of open space and parks.
The West Evergreen Estates development includes 121 units plus a manager’s residence along with seven acres of open space and parks.
The Evergreen Fire District is now looking for other ways to keep things running after voters turned down a mill levy request earlier this week.
The Evergreen Fire District is now looking for other ways to keep things running after voters turned down a mill levy request earlier this week.
International tour operators from key markets across Europe are in Kalispell this week for an international trade-show event.
International tour operators from key markets across Europe are in Kalispell this week for an international trade-show event.
A Whitefish man died after he was trapped under a fifth wheel RV this weekend in Evergreen.
A Whitefish man died after he was trapped under a fifth wheel RV this weekend in Evergreen.
The candidate filing deadline passed on Monday and the race is now on for local and statewide races.
The candidate filing deadline passed on Monday and the race is now on for local and statewide races.
A Kalispell man is behind bars after a Monday night stabbing sent one person to the hospital.
A Kalispell man is behind bars after a Monday night stabbing sent one person to the hospital.
Beginning on March 1 open burning will be allowed in Flathead County and northern Lake County.
Beginning on March 1 open burning will be allowed in Flathead County and northern Lake County.
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.
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry has identified the skier as Dr. Jonathan Scott Torgerson, 62, from Columbia Falls.
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry has identified the skier as Dr. Jonathan Scott Torgerson, 62, from Columbia Falls.
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.
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 city denied a request from the Chamber of Commerce to put a building on a 10-year lease and turn it into a visitor’s center.
The city denied a request from the Chamber of Commerce to put a building on a 10-year lease and turn it into a visitor’s center.
The road to recovery has been long and what the future holds is yet to be told for the management of grizzlies.
The road to recovery has been long and what the future holds is yet to be told for the management of grizzlies.
Whitefish has 50 registered short-term rental properties, but city officials believe the actual number is closer to 300.
Whitefish has 50 registered short-term rental properties, but city officials believe the actual number is closer to 300.
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.
With the airport expected to start offering direct season flights to and from Los Angles in June, can it keep pace?
With the airport expected to start offering direct season flights to and from Los Angles in June, can it keep pace?
A new lobbying report shows that Whitefish Energy shelled out a six-figure payment for lobbying Congress after the firm came under fire for a contract to restore power in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
A new lobbying report shows that Whitefish Energy shelled out a six-figure payment for lobbying Congress after the firm came under fire for a contract to restore power in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
Construction is set to break ground this spring on the Kalispell campus and be completed by the fall of 2020.
Construction is set to break ground this spring on the Kalispell campus and be completed by the fall of 2020.
Flathead County is leading the state with the most confirmed flu cases.
Flathead County is leading the state with the most confirmed flu cases.
A man who is already charged with allegedly stealing an ATM in Flathead County faces the same charge in Lewis and Clark County.
A man who is already charged with allegedly stealing an ATM in Flathead County faces the same charge in Lewis and Clark County.
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry has told MTN News that he will not run for re-election in 2018.
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry has told MTN News that he will not run for re-election in 2018.
Flathead County authorities arrested Kevin Ray Mitchell, 30, of Libby in Lakeside without incident Monday night.
Flathead County authorities arrested Kevin Ray Mitchell, 30, of Libby in Lakeside without incident Monday night.
Resorts across America are using this month to remind skiers and snowboarders about the ski code they agree to every time they hit the slopes.
Resorts across America are using this month to remind skiers and snowboarders about the ski code they agree to every time they hit the slopes.
An 82-year-old Whitefish woman was killed in the Thursday afternoon accident.
An 82-year-old Whitefish woman was killed in the Thursday afternoon accident.
The boundaries are being redrawn because of the new Jeannette Rankin Elementary school opening in the fall of 2018.
The boundaries are being redrawn because of the new Jeannette Rankin Elementary school opening in the fall of 2018.
Scientists believe they might have found a useful tool in efforts to help detect and stop the spread of invasive mussels in Montana.
Scientists believe they might have found a useful tool in efforts to help detect and stop the spread of invasive mussels in Montana.
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.
The presentation gave residents a chance to hear how the city formed the plan and voice any concerns, grievances or agreements about the plan.
The presentation gave residents a chance to hear how the city formed the plan and voice any concerns, grievances or agreements about the plan.
It's just a couple of week's into the general hunting season and Two Bear Air has already reported over 10 hoist missions.
It's just a couple of week's into the general hunting season and Two Bear Air has already reported over 10 hoist missions.
The city of Kalispell has been working on developing a plan for downtown for the past three years.
The city of Kalispell has been working on developing a plan for downtown for the past three years.
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.
This year’s Montana Dragon Boat Festival in Northwest Montana has been canceled due to very unhealthy air conditions.
This year’s Montana Dragon Boat Festival in Northwest Montana has been canceled due to very unhealthy air conditions.
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.
