Private security firm begins patrolling downtown Kalispell

A private security agency hired to curb vagrancy in downtown Kalispell began its patrols last week with the business groups behind the effort reporting raising over $13,000 for the initiative.

In an update to the Kalispell Business Improvement District board on Tuesday morning, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce President Lorraine Clarno said that vehicle patrols are already underway, and that foot patrols were expected to begin Aug...