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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…
Business customizes vehicles with specialty designed wraps
Wrap Hive can take a plain trailer and turn it into a creative slate, with straight lines, contrasting colors and high-quality images.
Dalton’s Accounting and Payroll Services aims to aid small businesses
For 30 years Dalton has been helping small businesses manage their finances, but she entered uncharted territory in February when opening her own accounting se…
Shooting for the stars: UM research suggests Montana night sky tourism
The starry night sky is a marvel but a dwindling one. On average skies are getting 10% brighter each year from increasing light pollution, defined as the exces…
Stockman Bank to break ground on new branch in North Kalispell
Construction will begin on the new state-of-the-art banking facility, including a 24-hour ATM, night depository, and multi-lane drive-up.
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Cherry growers hopeful for big crop after total loss in 2024
The rows of cherry trees at Buena Vista Orchard in Bigfork last week were flaunting thousands of buds of the delicate white flowers that will eventually turn t…
Fine mountain dining returns to Kandahar Lodge on Big Mountain
Owners and siblings James Buchanan and Caitlin Buchanan hope to continue the 40-year legacy of fine mountain dining that the location represents.
Lego store builds on its product on Main Street
Big Sky Bricks is one of the latest stores to come to downtown Kalispell, sporting a range of Lego products including miscellaneous pieces, figurines, already-…
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Whitefish Outfitters to add one-stop adventure shop for visitors
For many visitors to Whitefish and the Glacier area, Whitefish Outfitters and Tours is one of the first places to call to book tours and rentals for outdoor ad…
Wood turner handcrafts unique pieces
The process to create each mug is tedious. After carving the shape and creating the handle, the mugs go through rounds of sanding and glossing, each finished w…
Bills targeting Montana’s child care challenges maintaining steam
A slate of proposals enhancing state assistance for families and child care workers are continuing to garner bipartisan support in the 2025 Legislature.
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Employers at job fair looking to fill open spots
Levels of urgency varied when it comes to hiring across industries with some employers expressing extreme hiring concerns and others finding themselves in a be…
Whitefish's Amazing Crêpes celebrates two decades serving customers
With an artful swirl of a specialized tool, skilled crêpe makers at Amazing Crepes create not only delicious food, but a bit of a show, as well.