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Stay current with top stories from Northwest Montana, including local government updates, education news, community issues, public safety, environmental reports, and regional developments.

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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…

Updated 6 months ago
Expansive prescribed fire research project brings Montana scientists together

When Montana State University professors Rob Walker and Joe Shaw conceived the idea for the SMART FIRES project in 2020, they immediately knew where to turn.

Updated 6 months ago
Wreaths Across America holds ceremony at Montana Veterans' Home Saturday

The ceremony will start inside the Montana Veterans’ Home, where ceremonial wreaths will be placed, recognizing all branches of the military and POW/MIAs.

Updated 6 months ago
Evergreen Fire Rescue plans luminaria display

Each bag has the ability for customization on the exterior to make each individual bag unique from the other and is a special way to pay tribute and remembrance to a departed loved one during this holiday season.

Updated 6 months ago
Flathead County high schools secure top spots at Western Regional Speech and Debate Tournament

Glacier High School and Flathead High schools secured the top two placements in Class AA at the Western Regional Speech and Debate tournament in Kalispell.

Updated 6 months ago
Community pitches in to aid Libby family affected by mercury spill

A Libby family affected by mercury exposure earlier this year is getting a helping hand from members of the community.

Updated 6 months ago
Bikers Against Bullies hosts inaugural Biker Ball fundraiser

Nonprofit Bikers Against Bullies is hosting a fundraiser in Evergreen on Saturday in support of community charitable organizations, including the Evergreen and Columbia Falls Boys and Girls Club.

Updated 6 months ago
Residents invited to meet Kalispell city manager finalist

Community members will get a chance Wednesday evening to vet Jarod Nygren, the sole finalist for Kalispell’s open city manager position.

Updated 6 months ago
Flathead County Planning Board considers proposals for residential development

Four applications will be heard by the board, which meets at 6 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W., Kalispell.

Updated 6 months ago
Law roundup: There’s trouble in the HOA

The Kalispell Police Department responded to alleged ongoing neighborhood disputes about decks, flood lights and dogs.

Updated 6 months ago
Kalispell Council moves forward on policy to guide naming parks, public facilities

StoryKalispell City Council on Monday favored adopting a name change policy for city parks and other public facilities.

Updated 6 months ago
Rare December flood watch issued for Northwest Montana

A flood watch was issued Monday for Flathead, Lake and Lincoln counties as potentially record rainfall drenches the Pacific Northwest.

Updated 6 months ago
Fish and Wildlife Commission votes to reduce nonresident deer licenses

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission on Thursday adopted a handful of new deer hunting regulations aimed at reducing hunting pressure on public land and br…

Updated 6 months ago
Proposed condo buildings in North Kalispell up for public hearing

The public can weigh in on a developer’s request to build two condominium buildings in North Kalispell on Tuesday.

Updated 6 months ago
Law roundup: Kids prank call 911

A child reportedly dialed 911 and hung up. On the callback from dispatch, the child said their mom was home, but they could not speak to her. The child allegedly called 911 again and refused to give the phone to th…

Updated 6 months ago
Kalispell Police hand off motorist involved in car crash to US Border Patrol

Kalispell Police officers turned a Spanish-speaking motorist involved in a crash over to U.S. Border Patrol on Monday after they were unable to identify the in…