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Kalispell City Council to vote on federal grant for pedestrian safety upgrades
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote Monday on whether to pursue a federal grant to improve pedestrian safet…
Alleged drive-by shooter returns to jail
A man accused of a drive-by shooting earlier this summer is back in jail after he allegedly violated his release conditions.
Neighbors, agencies voice concerns about proposed development
A proposed new housing development east of Kalispell is expected to be a major topic of discussion at Wednesday’s Flathead County Planning Board meeting.
Outdoor restrooms fall through cracks of COVID guidance
The COVID-19 pandemic has created quandary for restroom use at campgrounds and trailheads, where management must decide how best to keep facilities clean, staf…
Frontline workers keep Flathead Valley moving
Under the new designation of “essential workers,” employees from grocery stores to hospitals seem to be taking the situation in stride on the front line of def…
Shade thrown on man’s sunny day
Kalispell Police Department reportedly counseled a man in a tent at Lions Park about city ordinances. The man claimed he was not camping, but told police he would pack up his “shade shelter.”
Trump defers payroll tax, allows some unemployment pay
President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to revive an expired unemployment benefit and defer some payroll taxes, contending he is taking action after…
Building, real estate bright spots in Montana economy
At the mid-point of the year, the national and state economies look predictably bleak as businesses continue to contend with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandem…
Kalispell man accused of assault at restaurant
A Kalispell man is facing a felony charge of burglary after a violent incident at a local taco restaurant.
COVID-19 among the many reasons students seek additional help
High school students participating in summer school may come in with a variety of circumstances, but all share the same reason to recover enough credits to gra…
Grandma: loud music could start war
A grandmother was worried because her neighbors were playing loud music and her grandson started playing loud music “in retaliation.” She was concerned because she said her grandson “has a short temper.” She warned…
Kalispell council OKs development projects in virtual meeting
The Kalispell City Council held its first meeting of the month via Zoom video conference Tuesday night after the City Council chambers were inundated by unmasked protesters Monday evening.
North Fork camp and retreat proposals denied
North Fork residents showed up en masse to Tuesday’s Flathead County Board of Adjustment meeting to speak against three separate proposals for conditional-use permits that would allow for multiple camp and retreat …
Whitefish’s Depot Park renovation completed
Depot Park is the open space at the heart of downtown Whitefish. The park plays host to family gatherings, lunchtime picnics and major events, and is often the…
Libby restaurants bear brunt of mask ire
It started a couple of weeks ago with occasional insults from tourists. By Aug. 4, the abuse from customers refusing to wear masks had reached such a horrifyin…
On Flathead Lake’s islands, trespassing, improper use are growing concerns
This week’s fire on Bird Island has rekindled trespassing and unauthorized land-use concerns among landowners on Flathead Lake’s islands.