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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…
Kalispell City Council to weigh new code allowing the city to revoke conditional use permits
The Planning Commission backed the proposed zoning text amendment after holding a Nov. 14 public hearing attended by residents who expressed concern that the move would stymie economic development.
Law roundup: Woman wants officers to police Prize Patrol
A woman, allegedly being harassed by Publishers Clearing House, was fed up and called the Kalispell Police Department, wanting advice on how to stop it.
Granddaughter's search leads to recovery of Conrad Cemetery records
Paper records stolen from Kalispell’s Conrad Memorial Cemetery have been retrieved, but a long road of rebuilding lays ahead as the cemetery digitizes its buri…
Veteran-owned mobile boat repair service anchors down in the Flathead Valley
The Kramers launched Flathead Mobile Marine to use their skills — they have decades of experience performing routine maintenance checks on a variety of boats a…
Developer lands $8.3M for new workforce housing complex along Parkline Trail
Kalispell will see a new workforce housing complex along the Parkline Trail after the project was selected for funding through the Montana Housing Tax Credit P…
Christmas tree permits available from the Flathead National Forest
Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut may be found on the Flathead National Forest webpage.
FVCC Honors Students present research
The conference is an opportunity for Honors Program students and students performing undergraduate research to present their findings to the campus and community at large.
Law roundup: Resident fears house sitter harassment
A woman called the Whitefish Police Department, concerned about a neighbor who had reportedly been "calling them in" for unnecessary reasons, because she was scheduling a house sitter and thought they would harass …
Higher fees for foreigners visiting national parks stokes tourism concerns
A $100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension among some tourist-oriented…
Hunters Against Hunger program boosts food bank donations while battling CWD
Dan Cassidy shouldered his .270 rifle Saturday as he walked out of the forest near the game check station at Olney. He was empty-handed on the fourth weekend o…
Law roundup: Stolen vehicle in aisle two
Someone allegedly called the Kalispell Police Department because they felt a man’s ongoing name-calling was “threatening in nature.”
Montana again ponders moving up its presidential primary
Tired of being one of the very last states to vote in primary presidential elections, Montana is again debating whether it should go to the polls in early spri…
New voting law cost counties more money, added work for staff, blocked ballots
A new law passed in the 2025 Montana legislative session required voters to add their birth year to their ballots for the November 2025 municipal elections.
Resort's 38th annual Lighting Ceremony set for Friday
"I am truly blessed to be selected as the guest of honor for this year's event. It’s a privilege to celebrate not only the holiday lighting ceremony but also s…
Fostering friendship: Nonprofit brings generations together through caregiving service
Nearly one-third of all Flathead County residents are 60 years or older, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau.