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Blue Cow Car Wash expands herd into Evergreen
With this new innovation, the Blue Calf is able to accommodate dually pickup trucks and vehicles up to 8 feet tall.
Workplace Watercooler
The Montana Department of Commerce Tuesday has opened the application process for local governments and economic developers to submit their proposals for an Opportunity Zone designation as created by Congress.
Landmark Kalispell bike shop Wheaton's celebrates centennial
It may seem like bicycles haven’t changed all that much through the years, but the employees at Wheaton’s will tell you that isn’t true at all.
Cenex to move into new Kalispell rail park
Another business has committed to moving into Glacier Rail Park, currently under construction on 40 acres off Whitefish Stage Road.
Local brewers, consumers to feel impact of new aluminum, steel tariffs
Sweeping new tariffs ordered by President Donald Trump on steel and aluminum have united allies as diverse as China, the European Union and the national Brewers Association around one idea: they’re all opposed to i…
Small farms bank on innovative program to connect with local customers
All winter, skiers atop Big Mountain are treated to a truth that becomes clear only from nearly 3,000 feet above the valley floor. Gazing out from the summit, …
New product from Whitefish tech firm one to watch
A new product from Whitefish-based technology firm Old Town Creative + Interactive is turning heads and putting the company on a list of Montana firms to watch…
New Evergreen winery caters to locals
Wine lovers who feel utterly neglected by the beer boom of the past few years can now gather and rejoice at the Flathead’s newest winery.
Outdoor recreation a big player in U.S. economy
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Chamber awards community supporters at gala
The leader of a Whitefish organization that works to promote and funnels donations to nonprofits throughout the community was honored last week with the Whitef…
Old Coffee Traders building to be commercial kitchen
The old Montana Coffee Traders location in Kalispell at 328 West Center St. has reached out to the city about a changing their use to a commercial kitchen.
Montana stores not among Bon-Ton's recent closures
In September last year, the Kalispell Herberger’s store was celebrating a grand opening. It had just finished a year-long remodel, doubling the store’s size from 40,000 to 80,000 square feet that was lauded as a co…
Former Alpinglow lot still vacant on Big Mountain
The village area at Whitefish Mountain Resort is full of high-end lodging options and bustles with restaurants, bars, outfitters and coffee houses riding the w…
Truth in advertising at heart of Bureau
After listening carefully while asking questions and having everything explained to me twice, I hastily signed the paperwork so that I could get started with the service.
Economic summit shines light on complexities of growth
The Flathead Valley has enjoyed economic growth in recent years, but economists say it will require a well-educated workforce to keep a good thing going.
Bon-Ton files for bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — Bon-Ton Stores, saddled with debt and struggling with weak sales as shoppers abandon traditional department stores, said it filed Sunday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and was exploring a sale…