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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Flathead County OKs resort's 159-foot marina dock in Lakeside
Despite overwhelming opposition from a standing room only crowd, Flathead County commissioners Tuesday approved extending a marina dock in Lakeside nearly 59 f…
Insights: Artificial Intelligence in the real world
Our February edition of Insights focuses on the implementation of artificial intelligence in the Flathead Valley.
State review clears Kalispell plan to replace PFAS-contaminate wells
Kalispell’s plan to drill new drinking water wells to replace those contaminated with forever chemicals will have no significant environmental impact, accordin…
Kalispell woman brought up on child abuse charges avoids prosecution
Haley Sue Arla Herman, 31, initially faced two felony counts of assault on a minor in Flathead County District Court after her May 31 arrest. She pleaded not guilty at her June 3 arraignment before Judge Danni Coff…
Montana population growth remains well below pandemic boom years
After several years of rapid expansion during the Covid-19 pandemic, Montana’s population growth rate has continued settling to a slower pace according to 2025…
Feds order interpretive signs in Glacier, Little Bighorn, changed or removed
Members of the Trump administration have ordered National Park Service staff change or remove signs and exhibits at two NPS locations in Montana due to their f…
Law roundup: Possessive Hungry Horse resident offers no mercy
A ruthless Hungry Horse resident reportedly threatened to put a man in the hospital if he touched a car and would shoot his dog if it went on their property.
Whitefish City Council meeting canceled
The Whitefish City Council meeting scheduled for Monday was canceled due to a lack of quorum.
Ag educator wins national award for mentoring and leadership work
Justin Heupel is one of six ag educators nationwide to receive the National Association of Agricultural Educators’ Teacher Mentor Award.
Word for word: Flathead wins second, Glacier third at state speech championship
A matter of points separated the top three speech and debate heavyweights who punched in their best efforts at the Class AA state tournament Jan. 30-31.
Flathead Electric Cooperative general manager to retire, successor named
Mark Johnson has more than 25 years of service with the cooperative and nearly 13 years as its chief executive.
Post Malone, Jelly Roll to play at Griz stadium
Washington-Grizzly Stadium at the University of Montana will rock again this summer with Post Malone and Jelly Roll co-headlining a show on their upcoming summ…
Whitefish City Council to vote on increase in boat launch fees
Whitefish City Council on Monday will vote on an increase in boat launch fees at Whitefish City Beach that includes bumping the cost for residents to launch th…
Most interesting man: Flathead Valley volunteer and author has led a captivating life
He sipped his black coffee as he sat across the plastic table, with his 8-year-old Newfoundland-mix rescue dog, Hercules, curled up at his feet. Even at 68 yea…
Kalispell City Council to consider next phase of large subdivision off Foy's Lake Road
Kalispell City Council on Monday night will consider approving the second phase of a large subdivision located off Foy’s Lake Road.