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Making the grade — Kalispell Public Schools leader named regional superintendent of the year
Wrapping up his second school year leading Kalispell Public Schools, Matt Jensen has been named regional Superinte…
Injured trooper faces long recovery process
Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson made a brief public appearance to thank supporters and well-wishers at Logan Health Medical Center on Sunday, 10 d…
Few shocked by GOP's break with Racicot
State legislators in the Flathead Valley are — like the former governor himself — unsurprised by the Montana Republican Party’s public break up with Marc Rac…
Life and art: FVCC instructor marks 50 years of teaching
A special exhibition at the Wanda Hollensteiner Art Gallery honors Karen Leigh’s five decades of teaching art.
ImagineIF board pledges to spend $70K on materials for Bigfork branch
The ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees is pledging to buy $70,000 in materials for the system’s Bigfork branch once its renovation project is complete.
Community briefs
Organization holds discussion on climate change; Churches combine; Whitefish seeks volunteers to serve on committees;
Law roundup: Ex-boyfriend reportedly steals child’s toys
A woman told the Kalispell Police Department she was at her wit’s end with an ex’s alleged harrassment. In the days following Valentine’s Day, where the couple
PHOTOS: Flathead Classic Sled Dog Races at Dog Creek Lodge & Nordic Center
Around 40 teams from the United States and Canada hit the trails for the annual Flathead Classic Sled Dog Races at Dog Creek Lodge & Nordic Center in Olney…
Glacier to reopen Avalanche campground
Glacier National Park will reopen the Avalanche Campground this year after being closed since 2020.
Kalispell man charged with making threats to kill Sen. Tester
A Kalispell man accused of threatening to injure and murder Montana U.S. Senator Jon Tester was arraigned on Feb. 23 on an indictment, according to information…
Program offers students opportunity to explore law enforcement
A dedicated group of nine local high school students were sworn in by Sheriff Brian Heino last week as the first members of the new Flathead County Sheriff’s O…
FVCC class focuses on live storytelling
A new non-credit class at Flathead Valley Community College wants to help both experienced and inexperienced students perfect the craft of live storytelling.
Law roundup: Peeping woman allegedly looking for her dog
Confronted after supposedly peering through the window of a home, a woman told the resident she was looking for her dog.
Affordable housing advocates push to put state dollars toward price-controlled housing
Housing affordability advocates are working to drum up support in the Montana Capitol for a pair of bills that would put state resources into supporting the construction of more price-controlled housing for middle-…
Columbia Falls Planning board votes down another high density housing project east of river
The Columbia Falls City County Planning Board last week voted against a proposed 180-unit subdivision east of the Flathead River, citing a host of concerns including traffic, wetlands, the high water table and effe…
Bill to fund Public Law 280 advances in Senate
After a hearing that included testimony from several local officials, legislation that could help Lake County fund law enforcement under Public Law 280 is advancing in the Senate.