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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…
Local seniors face graduation without big celebrations
The end of senior year is typically a time of celebration: prom, commencement, graduation parties and senior trips. It is a time to reflect on high school achi…
When home becomes the classroom
Tuesday morning spent at the Carpenter residence offered a glimpse into one family adjusting to a new, albeit temporary, normal of public school being held at …
Kalispell pastor uses green screen for worship service
Many community boards, teachers and religious leaders have taken various approaches to continue reaching their audiences virtually after Gov. Steve Bullock ini…
Glacier, Flathead principals report on remote learning
Along with other schools throughout the Flathead Valley, Glacier and Flathead high schools also are adapting to student instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Lions Club plans drive-thru Easter Egg hunt in C-Falls
The Columbia Falls Lions Club Easter egg hunt should go on Easter Sunday, albeit in a closed fashion due to concerns about the novel coronavirus.
Lack of appetite seems concerning
A caller was “concerned” about a man she saw “holding food” but “not eating.” She reported he seemed “almost catatonic.” The Kalispell Police Department determined there was “not enough to warrant [a] response” but…
C-Falls teachers weigh in on distance learning transition
Across Montana, bedrooms and living rooms are becoming classrooms.
Whitefish Liquor Store donating April profits
The Whitefish Liquor Store will donate 100% of its profits for the month of April to the Whitefish Community Foundation.
Governor visits Shelby following local coronavirus outbreak
For the better part of Montana’s coronavirus outbreak, many have focused their attention on how more populous counties will handle their outbreaks: Gallatin, Missoula, Yellowstone, Flathead. But in the last two wee…
Report: Plea deal reached in Montana cattle starvation case
A prosecutor says a rancher has agreed to plead guilty to felony aggravated animal cruelty after more than 100 cows died of starvation in central Montana
Whitefish Theatre cancels remainder of season
Whitefish Theatre Co. canceled the remained of its 2019-20 season on Friday, including productions of “Sense and Sensibility.” “Seminar,” “The Revolutionists” and a show by the Derina Harvey Band. The community the…
Montana schools chief: Expect to finish academic year online
The superintendent of Montana schools told districts to expect to finish out the academic year with distance learning amid the coronavirus outbreak
Feds propose increasing hunting on wildlife refuges
The federal government has made a proposal to increase hunting and fishing chances on wildlife refuges across the country, including two in Western Montana.
Attorney to plead guilty to felony criminal endangerment
A Kalispell attorney accused of driving drunk and crashing his vehicle with his son inside last spring is scheduled to enter a guilty plea relating to the alleged offense.
Hospital employees join nationwide protest for protective equipment
A handful of employees with Kalispell Regional Healthcare gathered briefly on Thursday afternoon outside of Montana Children’s to join in a nationwide protest …