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Whitefish examines plan to manage city’s deer population
Deer have long been a fixture of downtown and residential areas of Whitefish. But as the city has grown and the de…
Kalispell council looks at more development projects
The Kalispell City Council will meet remotely on Tuesday evening via Zoom videoconference to discuss a few budget amendments, development proposals and a street connection for the downtown Core trail.
Whitefish considers raising affordable housing prices
A proposal to increase the city of Whitefish’s affordable home purchase and rental prices through the Legacy Home Program is the focus of a public hearing Tuesday before the Whitefish City Council.
More than 200 airlifted to safety from California wildfire
More than 200 people were airlifted to safety early Sunday after a fast-moving wildfire trapped them in a popular camping area in California's Sierra National …
Historic Schafer Meadows airstrip restored
The remote Schafer Meadows airstrip located deep in the Great Bear Wilderness is being restored through a collaborative effort.
Show 'n Shine moves to virtual platform this year
The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce and the Show 'n Shine Committee are excited to see everyone at the revamped 2020 Show 'n Shine on Sept. 12.
Stoltze and partners to build cross-laminated timber plant
F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber, builder Pat Clark and other investors last week announced a joint venture to create a new mass timber production facility to build large format, cross-laminated timber panels in Columb…
Art and his autos
Art Olson walks past decades of automotive history each time he passes through his shop.
Energy Keepers explains Flathead Lake level
Data from the United States Geological Survey shows Flathead Lake’s water level has been dipping close to the 2,982-foot mark since the beginning of September …
Glacier Symphony adapts concert season around pandemic
As the saying goes….”The show must go on!” Tickets and seating may be limited and other changes will have to be implemented to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines but, nevertheless, the Glacier Symphony, Orchestra and Ch…
Duo doesn't let sleeping dogs lie
A man told Kalispell Police Department he and his girlfriend were assaulted in the mall parking lot. He alleged that he went into the mall and left his dogs in the car for 20 minutes when two people in a black pic…
Sheriff: Structures lost in wildfire near Bozeman
Evacuation orders were issued Saturday for some residents near Bozeman due to a dangerous wildfire in the Bridger Mountains just outside of town.
2 grizzly bears killed after conflicts near Yellowstone
Wildlife officials in Montana have said two grizzly bears were killed this week after entering an occupied tent and an recreational vehicle storage compartment near Yellowstone National Park.
Flathead student to compete in national science competition
Kalispell student Keanu Ng made the cut as one of the top 300 students competing in the Broadcom MASTERS.
Flathead Reservation to open Sept. 8 for non-resident recreation
The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Council has announced non-resident recreation restrictions will be lifted on the Flathead Indian Reservation starting Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Kila man pleads guilty to 2017 Christmas Eve rape
A Kila man accused of a vicious rape and assault of a woman on Christmas Eve 2017 has pleaded guilty.