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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…
Columbia Falls dentist values patients in providing oral care
Today, she is the owner of Three Rivers Dental in Columbia Falls, where she strives to be known for quality dental care.
Greater Valley Health Center opens new centralized clinic
What began as the Flathead Community Health Center in 2007 has provided family health care, including medical, dental and behavioral health services.
Spartan Race returns to Flathead Valley next year
Spartan Race is an athletic fitness brand that hosts a variety of obstacle course race events across the world. The four-race series, including the Sprint, Sup…
Opioid-like substance kratom remains unregulated in Montana despite warnings
Variations of kratom with alluring flavors — blue raspberry, rocket pop, mango — line the shelves of a Kalispell convenience store. From pills to powder to dri…
Cookies for a cause: Montana business uses treats to raise awareness about fentanyl
Her business, Tommy’s Cookie Co. — which sells homemade cookie brittle — donates a percentage of all sales to fentanyl awareness every year.
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Montana Agritourism Conference set for Nov. 20-21 at Montana State
The first iteration of the event was held in May of 2024, drawing roughly 150 agricultural producers, tourism professionals, educators and community members to explore the intersection of agricultural production an…
Bozeman Health and Billings Clinic joining forces
Three years after Billings Clinic cut the ribbon on its facility in west Bozeman, the health system announced with Bozeman Health on Thursday that the two plan…
Ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef
President Donald Trump 's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enj…
Spiritual school aims to help people live better lives
When Carolyn Rutherford began teaching in 1996, she wanted to help people live better lives, in touch with themselves physically, spiritually and mentally.
Flathead Pizza continues serving up slices to West Kalispell
Cassie Heitz and Seth Axelse acquired the pizza shop after the death of Angela Fisher, who bought the shop from her parents in 1983.
Discover Kalispell celebrates manufacturing with events
Participants have the opportunity to take part in exclusive facility tours and events hosted by leading local manufacturers and employers.
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Canada's prime minister discussed reviving Keystone XL with Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the contentious Keystone XL pipeline project with U.S. President Donald Trump during his Wh…
Fusion flavors from Kalispell on stage in Hawaii
The Hawaii native and owner of 406 BBQ has gained traction over the past year, with tens of thousands of followers on social media following along for his ecce…