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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
City manager finalist says he’s ready to take on Kalispell's growth
Jarod Nygren, the finalist for Kalispell’s city manager position, said he is ready to tackle the municipality's growing pains, an issue he’s gotten familiar wi…
Shooting suspect gets stuck on fire hydrant trying to outrun Kalispell Police
Anthony Velez, 39, faces felony counts of criminal endangerment and aggravated fleeing from or eluding a peace officer as well as a misdemeanor charge of drivi…
Evacuations ordered after historic flooding in North Idaho
Historical flooding around North Idaho and Montana has triggered a county-wide flooding state of emergency in Bonner County due to various roads being washed o…
Historic rain floods areas of Lincoln County, washes out multiple bridges
Widespread flooding in Lincoln County washed out bridges and swamped some roadways and neighborhoods around Libby on Thursday, prompting officials to issue eme…
Group sues after new national park pass allegedly drops image of Glacier for Trump's likeness
WASHINGTON — A public lands advocacy group sued the Trump administration in federal court Wednesday over the inclusion of President Donald Trump’s face on the …
Whitefish Legacy Partners to convert former bike retreat into education center
The nonprofit that oversees the Whitefish Trail system has purchased the former Whitefish Bike Retreat property.
Woman accused of firing handgun during argument gets deferred prosecution agreement
A woman charged for allegedly firing a handgun in a Kalispell home after an argument with her boyfriend in 2024 subsequently saw her felony case end in a deferred prosecution agreement.
Change to allow indoor marijuana cultivation in county business zones gets mixed review
The cultivation, manufacturing and dispensing of marijuana is permitted in zones that allow for agriculture and produce stands.
Kalispell seeks candidates for open Ward 3 seat on City Council
The seat opens up in January when Ryan Hunter assumes the position of mayor.
Kalispell guitar shop owner accused of distributing child porn
A Kalispell business owner is facing multiple felonies in Flathead County District Court for allegedly uploading and disseminating child pornography.
Planning commission backs North Kalispell condo project
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday backed a proposal to build condominiums in North Kalispell.
Law roundup: Motorist holds city liable for their wreck
A woman allegedly hit a curb dividing the roadway after running over the sign marking it, which she said had previously been knocked to the ground.
Record flooding threatens Washington as more heavy rain pounds the Northwest
Residents packed up valuables and prepared to flee rising rivers in western Washington state on Wednesday as a new wave of heavy rain swept into a region still…
Glacier National Park hits brakes on vehicle reservation system
For the first time in years, summer visitors in 2026 will be able to drive personal vehicles into the Glacier National Park at any time of day without a reserv…
Flathead County libraries host art exhibits
The Flathead County Library this winter is hosting three new art exhibits on display at the Kalispell, Bigfork, and Columbia Falls libraries.