County exit from Sliter Park would cost Bigfork
It won’t be long until Bigfork’s Everit L. Sliter Memorial Park is buzzing with summer activity again.
A day to celebrate the importance of local news
Hagadone Media Group newspapers today are joining 1,300 news outlets across the United States to participate in the inaugural Local News Day as a founding partner.
Space mission proves once again that anything is possible
For 10 days, NASA’s Artemis II mission captivated the nation and the world.
Marion book delivery an investment in rural America
Flathead County Library is turning the page on its book delivery program to Marion School. The service, which connected residents of the rural community to the county library system, officially goes dark July 1.
Downtown investment lifts all
The Kalispell Business Improvement District is making a worthy investment in downtown’s curb appeal.
School funding, trustee seats on the line
Election season is already in bloom in the Flathead Valley, with a full slate of public school and special district elections appearing on ballots due Tuesday.
Reckless cruisers jeopardize Main Street pastime
Kalispell’s downtown cruisers are dealing with a few rotten apples that threaten to spoil the bunch.
Co-op takes control of its energy future
Reflecting on his 25 years with Flathead Electric Cooperative, General Manager Mark Johnson can point to numerous infrastructure investments made during his tenure, but few rise to the level of the co-op’s latest major endeavor.
With reservations gone, shuttles key to Glacier crowd control
This season, no reservation will be required to drive what is considered America’s most scenic alpine highway. Eliminating timed and ticketed entry, along with additional plans to limit parking at Logan Pass, has drawn a mixture of cheers and jeers from resident parkgoers.
Mall redevelopment may be a gamble worth taking
Developers have proposed an intriguing plan for Kalispell Center Mall that promises a bright future for the town’s Parkline and downtown areas. But a key question looms large: How much should the public invest in a private development?
