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Kalispell Council reviews $189M budget proposal, weighs public safety and infrastructure spending
Kalispell City Council took its first look at the municipality’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget last week.
Glacier Park navigates surge of visitors amid pandemic
Thursday morning’s rain showers did little to deter people from flocking to Glacier National Park, where by the early morning hours rangers had already started…
Whitefish taking comments on mask resolution
The city of Whitefish is accepting comments on a proposed resolution that strongly encourages the use of masks in Whitefish.
Kalispell Regional announces $7.4M in pay raises
Kalispell Regional Healthcare recently announced the “vast majority” of hospital employees will be receiving pay raises beginning in early July.
Sinking building in Whitefish embroiled in litigation
An unfinished mixed-used building on Second Street (U.S. 93 W.) in Whitefish is at the center of lawsuit involving the building’s owner, along with the constru…
Flathead student has passion for service projects
Emily Hove is a Flathead High School student committed to deepening her knowledge, pursuing her passions and exploring new interests.
Hazmat training planned for local first responders
During the week of July 6 to 10, Flathead County first responders will be hosting a joint Hazmat and Law Enforcement exercise, working with the 83rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team, Montana National …
Driver has a cow over roadside cattle
Three cows were reported to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office because they were spotted on the edge of a highway, “just standing on the side of the road.”
Third man sought for role in drive-by shooting
The Kalispell Police Department is looking for a third man involved in a drive-by shooting that occurred in December 2019.
UM Poll: Trump, Bullock, Rosendale, Gianforte lead Montana races
MISSOULA — The University of Montana Big Sky Poll recently asked 517 registered Montana voters, if the election were held today, how would they vote? In a seri…
Montana sees 23rd virus death, 45 new cases reported
Montana health officials have confirmed 45 additional cases of COVID-19 and counted the 23rd death related to the coronavirus
Glacier Park urges visitors to use caution over holiday weekend
Glacier National Park may be open at the West and North Fork entrances, but environmental conditions and other factors will limit access.
Disabled vet finds abandoned kittens
A man discovered a litter of six kittens abandoned under a tree on his property. He said they appeared to be about four weeks old and they wouldn’t drink milk. He explained he was a disabled veteran with no transpo…
Glacier student rounding up cleats for athletes in need
When Glacier High School Junior Noah Jensen heard about people losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, he wanted to do something to help. With his Paws…
DUI homicide suspect posts $500,000 bail
An Arizona man accused of killing a Kalispell resident while allegedly driving drunk is free after posting bail.
CSKT opens lands to public use for residents
The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Council recently took action to modify a current resolution regarding recreation on tribal land, to allow all people who reside on the Flathead Indian Reservation full retu…