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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…
PEAK Fit with focus on functional fitness expands to Kalispell
The gym seeks to provide a holistic approach to fitness and recovery through the utilization of high intensity interval training, also called HIIT, mixed with …
Kalispell infrastructure projects moving ahead despite Trump's funding freeze
After a period of uncertainty, state and city officials say regional infrastructure projects are moving forward as scheduled despite President Donald Trump’s e…
Forest Service terminations cut deep on Flathead National Forest
Fischer Gangemi never really considered a career outside of the Forest Service.
Influenza numbers remain high across Flathead Valley
Seasonal influenza activity remains high across the country and within Flathead County.
Law roundup: Residents try to pull police into HOA drama
Someone called the Kalispell Police Department saying they were part of a homeowner’s association (HOA) and complained that RV was causing issues with school buses and snowplows because of where it was parked.
PHOTOS: Skijoring returns to the Flathead Valley with Whitefish Skijoring 2025
Skijoring made its return to the Flathead Valley, held by the non-profit organization Whitefish Skijoring, at 1530 W. Springcreek Road on Saturday, Feb. 22. Ac…
St. Mary project moving ahead; Daines says Interior has approved the project
Funding for the St. Mary project was held up and in limbo until early Thursday evening when U.S. Sen. Steve Daines of Montana said that he had worked with the …
Gianforte property tax relief proposal clears key vote in House
A relief measure touted by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte as a tonic for widespread frustration over Montana’s rising residential property taxes passed a key vote in the Legislature’s House Appropriations Committee…
National Park Service restores some jobs of fired employees, pledges to hire 7,700 seasonal workers
The Trump administration is restoring jobs for dozens of National Park Service employees fired amid government-wide reductions and hiring nearly 3,000 addition…
Cayuse Prairie School business manager earns prestigious designation
Cayuse Prairie School Business Manager and clerk Heather Mumby has earned the Association of School Business Officials International’s Certified Administrator …
Writing coaches needs volunteers for writing assessment workshop
Writing Coaches is conducting a research project that will assess the effectiveness of coaching on students’ writing outcomes.
Vandalism suspect allegedly threatened victim with a knife
A Kalispell man caught on camera vandalizing a car tire later threatened the victim with a knife for turning the evidence over to the authorities, prosecutors say.
Montana House votes down bill to ban mRNA vaccines
The Montana House on Wednesday voted down a bill that would have banned mRNA vaccines statewide, including the Covid-19 vaccine.
Law roundup: No parking sign confounds limo driver
City workers planning to perform work on underground utilities put up a "no parking" sign to keep the area clear. But they told the Kalispell Police Department that when they returned, they found a limousine parked…
Kalispell Public Schools officials outline career exploration pathway
Kalispell Public Schools engaged local employers and employees in a discussion about its career development initiatives Tuesday at Flathead Valley Community College, emphasizing programs from elementary through hig…