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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…
Prosecutors lessen charges against man accused of break-in
Douglas Wayne Lukenbill, 69, was initially brought up on a burglary charge after authorities began investigating the alleged April 23 break-in.
Man accused of attacking two women faces felony charge
Prosecutors have filed one count of assault with a weapon against Joshua James Koffler, 31. He is being held in county jail with bail set at $105,000.
Advocates for recreational pot outweigh opponents at hearing
Of the roughly 40 people who spoke, double the number of speakers were in favor of retaining legal recreational use marijuana in the county.
Law roundup: ‘Oh no!’ Fences latest target of TikTok challenge
A fence reportedly became a victim to the Kool-Aid Man TikTok challenge sometime during the night. The fence appeared to have blood
Wildlife officials say wolf populations stable
An annual report issued by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says the wolf population in the state appears to have stabilized after a drop from previous highs.
Salvation Army takes kids shopping for school supplies
The Salvation Army of Kalispell, which serves the entire Flathead Valley, recently took 20 local children shopping for back-to-school clothes at Old Navy in Ka…
Lake Mary Ronan State Park reopens as Elmo Fire withers
Lake Mary Ronan State Park and its access road reopened to traffic Wednesday as crews expanded containment of the Elmo 2 Fire.
Montana senators split on Inflation Reduction Act, push to amend it
Both Montana Senators took cracks at the Inflation Reduction Act during the almost 24-hour “vote-a-rama” that started Saturday evening and ended with 51-50 approval and Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie.
Planning board rejects massive Columbia Falls subdivision east of Flathead River
After a marathon meeting that ended just before midnight, the Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board voted against a massive subdivision east of the Flathea…
Florida developer also considering project east of Flathead River
A Florida-based luxury home developer is also considering a building project east of the Flathead River in Columbia Falls.
Residents blast DEQ, Legislature, Gianforte administration for new mining rules
On three separate occasions during a public hearing on Monday, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality reminded nearly three dozen residents that it didn’t pass House Bill 599, which changed open-cut mining…
Veterans 'burn pits' bill marks a personal victory for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, whose elder son died of cancer after serving in Iraq, signed legislation on Wednesday expanding federal health care serv…
County planning board examines Rogers Lake subdivision
The county planning board meets at 6 p.m. on the second floor conference room of the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell.
Whitefish Huckleberry Days this weekend
The 33rd Annual Huckleberry Days Arts Festival is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Depot Park, bringing more than 100 art, craft and food vendors together in downtown Whitefish.
Presentation looks at one of Montana’s prominent pioneers
Posse member Bill Dakin will present “Go West, Young Man – The Story of Montana’s Paris Gibson” about the successes and set-backs of one of Montana’s prominent pioneers, entrepreneurs and politicians.