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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 to review public participation
The Kalispell City Council will discuss the future format of council gatherings this evening, during a virtual work session held via Zoom videoconference.
COVID plans put to test as firefighters crowd camps for peak wildfire season
HELENA — Jon Paul was leery entering his first wildfire camp of the year late last month to fight three lightning-caused fires scorching parts of a Northern Ca…
Person cuts cords in possible copper caper
Power cords and battery cables to trailers were allegedly being cut and someone suspected whoever was doing it was after the copper inside.
Groups look to secure funds for 800-acre C-Falls conservation project
For more than a decade, conservation and environmental organizations have been pining after 800 acres of prime wilderness real estate located just east of Colu…
Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo results
The following individuals earned top honors for their award-winning exhibits at the 2020 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo. The fair continues through Sunday, A…
PHOTOS: PRCA Rodeo at the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo
Photos from the PRCA Rodeo at the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo on Aug. 20-22 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.
Death reported in Flathead County care facility linked to COVID-19 outbreak
On Saturday, the Flathead City-County Health Department confirmed the death of a person living in a long-term care facility in Flathead County where an outbreak of COVID-19 cases has been linked to.
New facility nearly finished, ready for first day of school
The new Somers Middle School is roughly 95% complete and on target to open for the first day of school on Sept. 8.
Coram-West Glacier fire hall completed
The Coram-West Glacier Fire Department has a new home at the corner of U.S. 2 and Seville Lane.
Noisy device prompts headaches
Some neighbors thought there was an “ultrasonic” dog barking device in a nearby residence that was causing them to get headaches. One of the people who had allegedly developed a headache greeted Kalispell Police De…
Man admits threatening to kill CPS workers
A Martin City man pleaded guilty Thursday in Flathead County District Court to threatening the lives of Child Protective Services workers.
Separation from county under consideration
The Flathead City-County Health Department’s Board of Health and representatives from the Flathead Community Health Center recently voiced support for moving forward with an agreement that would allow the health ce…
Kalispell man jailed on domestic assault charge
A man accused of punching his wife in front of their two children has been returned to jail after authorities said he violated his bond conditions.
Slight property tax decrease part of $87M budget
The Kalispell City Council approved an $87 million budget for the coming year at a virtual meeting held Wednesday that will slightly reduce property taxes.
Columbia Falls planning board OKs scaled-back downtown project
The Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board last week recommended approval of an amended plan for the city square off Nucleus Avenue owned by developer Mick Ruis.