COVID-19
The latest news on COVID-19 and how it affects Northwest Montana.
Gianforte asks Biden to end Covid public health emergency
Gov. Greg Gianforte and a consortium of Republican governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Monday asking…
When home becomes the classroom
Tuesday morning spent at the Carpenter residence offered a glimpse into one family adjusting to a new, albeit temporary, normal of public school being held at …
Kalispell pastor uses green screen for worship service
Many community boards, teachers and religious leaders have taken various approaches to continue reaching their audiences virtually after Gov. Steve Bullock ini…
Glacier, Flathead principals report on remote learning
Along with other schools throughout the Flathead Valley, Glacier and Flathead high schools also are adapting to student instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Whitefish Liquor Store donating April profits
The Whitefish Liquor Store will donate 100% of its profits for the month of April to the Whitefish Community Foundation.
Governor visits Shelby following local coronavirus outbreak
For the better part of Montana’s coronavirus outbreak, many have focused their attention on how more populous counties will handle their outbreaks: Gallatin, Missoula, Yellowstone, Flathead. But in the last two wee…
Montana schools chief: Expect to finish academic year online
The superintendent of Montana schools told districts to expect to finish out the academic year with distance learning amid the coronavirus outbreak
Hospital employees join nationwide protest for protective equipment
A handful of employees with Kalispell Regional Healthcare gathered briefly on Thursday afternoon outside of Montana Children’s to join in a nationwide protest …
Coronavirus forces new approaches to fighting wildfires
They are two disasters that require opposite responses: To save lives and reduce the spread of COVID-19, people are being told to remain isolated
Montana health centers to receive $9.1M for COVID
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $9 million to Montana to support 14 of the state’s health centers through the coronavirus outbreak.
Campaign to help nonprofits counter COVID-19 effects
In an effort to help nonprofits suffering operationally from the coronavirus outbreak, the Whitefish Community Foundation will participate in the global Day of Giving and Unity by hosting an online donation campaig…
Kalispell declares state of emergency
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Bullock extends stay-at-home order until April 24
Gov. Steve Bullock issued a directive on Tuesday extending statewide stay-at-home orders for at least two more weeks.
Evidence of community spread emerges in Flathead County
Community spread of the coronavirus has officially been documented in Flathead County, according to a Tuesday press release from the Flathead City-County Health Department.