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New owner begins renovating former Outlaw Inn, details plan for extended-stay rentals
Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis has begun renovating the former Outlaw Inn after its previous owner left the bu…
RV park proposed north of Somers along Montana 82
The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday will look at a proposal for a recreational vehicle park near Somers.
Presentation uncovers unusual aspects of historic tales
She also explores forgotten tales. Her presentation is at the monthly meeting of the Westerners of Northwest Montana in Kalispell.
Montana Department of Transportation holds meetings on U.S. 93 corridor
The Montana Department of Transportation is hosting open houses in Polson Sept. 18 and Somers Sept. 19 to discuss a study of the U.S. 93 corridor between Polson and Somers.
Tester urges Biden administration to support Noxon Bridge replacement
U.S. Senator Jon Tester last week sent a letter the Biden administration asking for assistance in replacing the Noxon Bridge and fully restoring access to Noxo…
Remembering 9/11, foundation hosts 10th Patriot Day ceremony in Bigfork
Today, on Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. in Bigfork, Thomas’ 9-11 Honor and Serve Foundation hosts its 10th Patriot Day Ceremony, marking a decade since dedicating its nat…
Two Bear Air pilot recounts ordeal in sky above standoff
The pilot of the Two Bear Air helicopter involved in last week's armed standoff said that while the aircraft and its crew survived unscathed, they were repeate…
Prescribed fires slated around the Flathead Valley
Both Forest Service lands and state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation lands will see burns.
Law roundup: Man did not, in fact, like these apples
A man was allegedly attacked twice by “two drunk punks.”
Family of minor allegedly sickened by E. coli outbreak sues in federal court
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court on behalf of a minor allegedly sickened after eating Wagyu beef from Hops Downtown Grill in July, the latest connecte…
Kalispell City Council revisits using tax dollars for workforce housing
Kalispell City Council debated Monday whether to make workforce housing developments eligible for public funding through tax increment financing.
Glacier High School student injured in lightning strike released from ICU
A Glacier High School student injured in a lightning strike last month was released from intensive care, according to an online fundraiser for the teenager.
North Valley Food Bank holds Harvest Fest Sept. 14
Join North Valley Food Bank on Saturday, Sept. 14, for a day filled with apples, abundance and community.
Trump, Harris clash in first debate over abortion, race and economy
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased starkly different visions for the country Tuesday on abortion, immigration and American democracy as they met for the …
Americans' inflation-adjusted incomes rebounded to pre-pandemic levels last year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level, overcoming the biggest price spike in …
Wolf pack blamed in Colorado livestock attacks is captured and will be relocated
Colorado wildlife officials said Monday that they captured and plan to relocate five members of the first pack of wolves to form under the state's ambitious wo…