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Columbia Falls Planning Commission gives Teakettle Heights positive recommendation
The Columbia Falls Planning Commission on Wednesday sent a positive recommendation for the Teakettle Heights subdi…
Bullock announces first phase of reopening Montana
HELENA (AP) — Montana’s churches can hold services on Sunday and some businesses will be able to reopen Monday as long as they practice social distancing, Gov.…
Flathead, Toole Counties announce additional COVID-19 fatalities
The Flathead City-County Health Department announced the second coronavirus-related death of a Flathead County resident early Wednesday morning.
Quilting is therapeutic pastime for former dispatcher
Editor’s note: Edna Cotton had been selected as the featured quilter for this year’s Teakettle Quilt Guild show that was recently canceled because of the coron…
Forest seeks comments on races, guiding permits
The Flathead National Forest is asking for public input on the issuance of temporary permits for outfitting and guiding activities and recreation events for th…
Daines talks reopening Montana, Washington relief
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., outlined the importance of a phased reopening of the Montana economy while discussing COVID-19 relief efforts on Capitol Hill …
No time-line yet for restarting elective surgeries
In an effort to combat major profit losses, Kalispell Regional Healthcare recently announced the start of a “COVID-19 furlough” that has cut hours and/or wages for some 600 hospital employees and reduced salaries f…
WIC program reaching out during pandemic
Montana’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children is providing vital services for pregnant women, new mothers and others who have temporarily lost their jobs or earnings as a result o…
Tickets go on sale for Bibler Garden tours
Tickets are now available for self-guided tours of the Bibler Gardens outside of Kalispell. Hosted by the Flathead Valley Community College Foundation in partn…
Slow mail day must mean thievery
A man told the Whitefish Police Department he was convinced his mail was being stolen and he suspected a woman he saw near the mailboxes was the thief. Even though he was “not sure specifically what is missing,” he…
Governor issues directive to ensure telehealth coverage
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock issued two directives Tuesday related to the coronavirus outbreak
Firefighters douse blaze near Grandview Park
Firefighters from West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue extinguished a blaze near Grandview Park near Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell Monday nig…
Blacktail wildfire burns 8 acres
Multiple fire agencies responded to a wildfire near Blacktail Mountain Ski Area above Lakeside on Tuesday afternoon.
Churches unite to feed front line workers
Pastor Randy Passons of CrossRoads Christian Fellowship had his arms full Thursday afternoon outside the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office. Donning a cloth mask…
Cherry growers have hope for fruitful season
COVID-19 social distancing concerns may have caused the cancellation of the annual Flathead Lake Cherry Growers spring cooperative meeting, but growers are moving full-speed ahead with this year’s crop.
Swan River Hall seeks funding to repair floor
The Swan River Community Hall has served as an anchor for the people of the greater Bigfork area for 87 years.