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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…
Kalispell nail salon switches to making masks
Nail salons have been closed as “non-essential” businesses due to Go. Steve Bullock’s stay-at-home order, but the staff at one local nail salon has found a cre…
Stay-at-home order can be challenging for abuse victims
While Gov. Steve Bullock’s shelter-in-place order has benefited Montana communities as they work to combat their local coronavirus outbreaks, it has also created several unintentional challenges for survivors of do…
Several local distilleries now producing sanitizer
These days, more people are rubbing alcohol on their hands than imbibing it at bars and restaurants. With a sudden drop in non-essential businesses and social …
Neighbor wants ‘vicious bulldog’ removed
A neighbor told the Whitefish Police Department there was a “vicious bulldog in her yard.” Then she changed her story to report the dog, which “bared its teeth at her,” was actually a pit bull.
Ballots go out for school elections
Ballots are being mailed out for May school elections.
Tribes press judge to halt U.S.-Canada pipeline as work starts
Native American tribes and environmental groups are pressuring a federal judge to shut down work on the construction of an oil pipeline from Canada to Nebraska…
Hungry Horse lawmaker: Montana doesn’t need $1.25B in federal relief
The chairwoman of Montana's Legislative Audit Committee said she doubts the state can justify spending all of the $1.25 billion it will receive in the federal coronavirus relief bill
Public alleges Health Board member’s behavior ‘reckless’
Many community members who tuned into the Flathead City-County Board of Health’s virtual meeting on Thursday asked board members and the county commissioners t…
Eighth Montanan dies of COVID-19
An eighth Montana resident, a Toole County resident, has died from COVID-19, Gov. Steve Bullock said in a press release late Thursday.
3 Flathead Valley men facing numerous burglary charges
Three Flathead Valley men are facing several charges on various robbery, burglary and theft charges that occurred over a period of several months in the Flathead Valley.
Man irked about neighbor’s roaming dog
A man had questions for Animal Control after he complained to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office about his neighbor’s dog running at large on his property. His neighbor apparently told him he “didn’t move to Mont…
Gianforte sees paths forward in virus treatment, business re-openings
Montana Rep. Greg Gianforte said he is “betting on American ingenuity” to find solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic during a virtual discussion with the Kalispel…
Glacier plows making progress
Glacier National Park plow crews are making progress on plowing the Going-to-the-Sun Road. The goal is to make it to the Loop by week’s end, a park official sa…
Chamber plans for ‘responsible’ economic reboot
On Monday, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said there is currently no timeline for businesses to reopen following the COVID-19 outbreak. But that doesn’t mean it’s …
‘Oh, the Places You Cannot Go,’ and what you can do otherwise
Before the COVID-19-related closures, many children celebrated Dr. Seuss’ March birthday at school.