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Kalispell City Council supports license plate reader technology, higher fees to free up on-street parking
City councilors in Kalispell appeared willing to increase fines for parking violations and buy license plate reade…
Veterans are speaking out on the Trump administration's plans to cut the VA's budget
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Stephen Watson served in the Marines for 22 years and receives care through the Department of Veterans Affairs for a traumatic brain injury…
Trump touts 'swift and unrelenting' action in address to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump vowed to keep up his campaign of "swift and unrelenting action" in reorienting the nation's economy, immigration and f…
Auto shop opens in Kalispell with charitable focus on providing affordable repairs
A costly car repair can be the tipping point in a person’s ability to have reliable transportation. Assurance Auto in Kalispell seeks to change that with a cha…
Chef focuses on homecooked flavors at grab-n-go shop and pop-up restaurant
The first dish she makes, pasta Bolognese, represents the homecooked meals she’s grown to love, with each bite packing a punch of flavor.
Flathead County health experts prepare as measles spreads across U.S.
Flathead County health officials and experts are preparing for measles as an outbreak rages in Texas and cases of the virus spread across the United States.
Former Libby educator accused of assaulting student gets deferred prosecution agreement
Former Libby Middle High School Principal Jim Germany Jr., has reached an agreement with the Lincoln County Attorney’s Office that could see his record cleared…
Roundup for Safety awards grant funds
Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program has awarded $25,549 in grants supporting community safety projects proposed by local nonprofit organizations.
Attorney John Mercer returned to the bench in 20th Judicial District
Gov. Greg Gianforte last month reappointed prominent Polson attorney John Mercer to serve on the 20th Judicial District Court, which includes Lake and Sanders …
Libby Middle High School gets new water filling stations with LOR grant
A LOR Foundation grant was awarded to Libby Middle High School to purchase and install seven new water bottle filling stations.
Law roundup: Grand theft kayak caught on camera
Someone reportedly managed to steal a 30-foot fiberglass racing kayak and the theft was caught on a neighbor’s camera.
Kalispell City Council expected to vote on deal with homeless shelter on March 17
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote on an agreement struck between City Hall and the Flathead Warming Center at its March 17 meeting.
Kalispell mayor rebukes Legislature for 'antagonistic, vindictive approach' to cities
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson on Monday slammed the state Legislature after learning lawmakers were again considering a bill sunsetting levies after 10 years.
US tariffs take effect and Mexico, Canada and China retaliate
President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico have gone into effect, kicking off a trade war with America's neighbors.
Habitat for Humanity turns toward building prefabricated homes
Habitat for Humanity’s Flathead chapter has repurposed part of its ReStore building for the production of prefabricated homes, boosting productivity and cuttin…
House and Senate make opposite decisions on partisan judiciary bills
Leaders in Montana’s Republican Party have made it clear that when the Legislature disbands at the end of the 69th session, the plan is to assign the judicial …