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Counting machines add vote of confidence to elections security
The conference room of the Flathead County Elections Department whirred with noise. Volunteers rattled off strings…
Kalispell City Council considers appointment to tree board
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the City Hall, 201 First Ave. E. It can also be attended remotely via Zoom.
Police: Gunman kills 5 at gay club, is subdued by patrons
A 22-year-old gunman opened fire inside a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five people and leaving 25 injured before he was subdued by "heroic" patro…
Misty Mountain has little bit of everything
The Misty Mountain Trading Post, located at 1498 Montana 35 in Kalispell, has a little bit of something for everyone.
Evergreen sidewalk project takes next step
The survey phase of the project to build sidewalks along U.S. 2 between Montana 35 and Sunset Drive has been completed by KLJ, the engineering firm selected by…
Students get moving with Evergreen Fitness program
What started out as a weight training program for seventh- and eighth-grade student-athletes, soon expanded to all students interested in staying fit over summ…
Evergreen School District seeks substitutes
Evergreen School District is looking for substitutes for all positions and has recently increased the hourly pay as part of recruitment efforts.
Evergreen Rotary Club looks toward 20th anniversary in 2023
The Evergreen Rotary Club was formed in 2003, when founding members were looking at certain projects in the community that they believed they could help fund.
Evergreen School District looks beyond the classroom
While much of the work to meet this mission happens in the classroom each day, the Evergreen School District is also committed to supporting students outside o…
Day care programs offer child care to school staff
A state-licensed day care program has opened at Kalispell Public Schools as part of a new cooperative program to serve children of district employees.
Tea with Vivienne and friends
It was a stay at a Victorian B&B and meeting a charming British cafe owner in Kalispell that planted the seeds and began to shape that special place.
Kalispell chamber weighs resort tax as part of growth study
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is gathering input from the community aiming to create a plan for “intentional growth” in coming years, and among issues bein…
Seasonal franchise Everything Christmas brings holiday cheer to Flathead Valley
Just off U.S. 93, shoppers can see the bold red and green Everything Christmas sign.
Solution pitched to CenturyLink may overlook Essex customers
After receiving years of sub-par phone service from CenturyLink, the residents of Essex are asking if they will once again be forgotten in the state’s recently…
Free Thanksgiving dinners served around Flathead Valley
A generous host of free Thanksgiving dinners are available around the Flathead Valley. Members of the community are welcome to feel at home and enjoy both thei…
Community briefs
Lions Club ornament fundraiser; Webinar talks about senior living; Food bank donations