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Bigfork hotel permit tabled by Board of Adjustment
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment unanimously voted to table Bigfork Hotel Group’s request for a conditional…
Governor's housing task force reviewing recommendations to spur home construction
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s Housing Task Force on Thursday discussed draft recommendations to encourage more supply and density of housing.
Officials no longer seeking kidnapping charge against Kalispell man
Citing new information about what authorities initially described as an attempted abduction in Kalispell last week, officials said they are no longer seeking a felony charge against a 38-year-old man arrested durin…
Family Forestry Expo showcases natural resources
The weeklong event includes visits by area fifth-grade students and wraps up on Saturday, May 11 when families are invited to the expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kalispell Public Schools administrators set to take on new roles
The board of trustees have approved hiring current staff for positions including K-8 assistant superintendent, Kalispell Middle School principal, Flathead High…
Heritage Academy, a hybrid private and home school program, expands
Located on East Evergreen Drive, Heritage Academy uses a 20,000-square-foot building with 14 classrooms. The portable classroom can accommodate 48 students and…
Fourth generation Griz graduate carves path of research at UM
Before Drew Engellant became a Griz like his parents, grandparents and great-grandparents before him, he grew up in Kalispell with a keen appreciation for the …
Gianforte reiterates aggressive strategy for dousing wildfires during annual briefing
Gov. Greg Gianforte reiterated his administration’s aggressive approach to fighting wildfires during an annual fire briefing in Helena on Wednesday.
Zinke, Rosendale vote to keep House Speaker Johnson in office
Montana Republican Reps. Ryan Zinke and Matt Rosendale voted Wednesday to prevent the ouster of House Speaker Mike Johnson.
May storm improves outlook, but drought concerns persist for Montana
This week’s widespread, wet storm has brought a measure of relief to parts of Montana reeling from one of the driest winters on record, but water managers say …
Gianforte, Dayton students initiate Big Arm Archery Range
Governor Greg Gianforte launched the first arrow, followed by a group of Dayton Elementary students last Wednesday during the official opening of the Big Arm P…
UM teaching graduate jumps aboard AI education train
A native of Kalispell and 2020 graduate of Glacier High School, Simon Hill complemented his UM major with a teacher preparation concentration in broad-field sc…
School election results: Kila, Smith Valley bonds rejected
Voter turnout was high and votes were close in multiple school elections Tuesday.
Big Mountain Road pavement preservation project resumes
The Montana Department of Transportation, in partnership with Knife River, is expected to resume construction on Big Mountain Road north of Whitefish, beginning in early June. This year, work will occur between Smi…
Special election: Evergreen Fire levy approved; Big Mountain resort tax gains support
Evergreen voters on Tuesday approved a permanent levy to fund Evergreen Fire and Rescue.
Gabriel, Nunnally returned to Kalispell City Council in special election
Six months after a ballot mishap left the outcomes of two Kalispell City Council races in doubt, incumbents Kari Gabriel and Sam Nunnally secured their reelect…