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Whitefish chamber selects new executive director
Veteran chamber professional and businesswoman Katherine Archibald has been named the next executive director of t…
A taste of home: Los Pingüinos combines traditional Mexican cuisine with fine dining techniques
cristian Ochoa, originally from Yuma, Arizona, grew up learning the fundamentals of cooking from his grandmother, which quickly grew into a passion of his own.
New owners jazz up Polebridge's Northern Lights Saloon
From beef and bison burgers to locally sourced pulled pork, the menu features classic lunch favorites. A newer, more unique item on the menu is the Rainbow Bow…
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Keeping it clean: Family-owned business has been washing cars for three decades
Originally opened by Shelli and Mark Hilde and currently operated by their son, Austin Hilde, the shop still focuses on a brushless, touchless tunnel wash with…
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Impending duty hikes on Canada lumber could help local mills
Duties placed on Canadian lumber entering the U.S. could eventually help Northwest Montana markets, a local mill manager is saying -- but they are still a few …
Healthy Classroom grants awarded to 14 teachers
Logan Health recently announced the recipients of its spring 2025 Healthy Classrooms Grants, awarding 14 grants to educators across northwestern and central Mo…
Burning up: Fire and Dough features Neapolitan-style pizzas
Fire and Dough is one of the valley’s newest food trucks, serving Neapolitan-style pizza at various locations. The pizza is characterized by its simplicity, ba…
Youth get chance to learn entrepreneurship through Lemonade Day
Participants will engage in a structured curriculum covering essential business concepts such as budgeting, marketing, product development, and customer servic…
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Flathead Electric Cooperative names Weyerhaeuser Energy Partner of the Year
When Weyerhaeuser began the program, it set a goal to reach 2% in energy savings per year. Through continued participation — and diligent, hard work — Weyerhae…
Steak and spaghetti: Spencer & Co. Steakhouse has been serving the valley for more than three decades
The beef, from Red Lodge, is cut in-house three times a week by Davey’s husband Kent, who has been a meat cutter in the valley for 40 years. The menu also feat…
Hooked on experience: G3 Outfitters offers an array of charters on Flathead and Whitefish Lakes
Gray Gordon owns and operates G3 Outfitters, a fishing outfitter that operates on Flathead and Whitefish lakes. The name originates from his family nickname, G…
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Discover Kalispell halts promotions in Canada as tourism outlook remains rocky
Discover Kalispell has ceased advertising in Canada amid trepidation from visitors north of the border to travel to the U.S.