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State and federal officials welcome rain across Montana ahead of wildfire season
While recent rains are part of a reason for some optimism surrounding this year’s wildfire outlook, it could “turn…
Paul Cauthen returns to Flathead Valley to launch Majestic Valley Arena into new era
An elated Paul Cauthen might have been enjoying a motorcycle ride through Big Bend National Park last week, but he was already looking forward to returning to …
Nonprofits chart path for 1,100-acre addition to public lands near Herron Park
Flathead Land Trust bought a 1,131-acre property directly south of Herron Park last week, marking a milestone in a longstanding effort to secure a continuous p…
Planning Commission to consider rehab of trio of affordable housing complexes in Kalispell
The public on Tuesday can weigh in on a proposal to revamp three existing low-income apartment complexes off Two Mile Drive.
Whitefish High School student leader known for connecting with others
Cole Moses is a spirited Whitefish High School senior who seeks to lead through service and selflessness.
Kalispell Council to review state-mandated changes to zoning and subdivision regulations
Kalispell City Council on Monday will mull over land use regulation changes that would promote higher density housing and eliminate public hearings on proposed…
Warm winter challenges Northwest Montana timber industry
Soaring winter temperatures. An atmospheric river that washed out bridges and roads. A massive windstorm that scattered trees like pick-up sticks.
Skald Coffee’s new location a meeting place for all
The coffee shop first opened inside the Shield Arms building in Bigfork nearly two years ago.
Everybody finds a book: Traveling library service connects rural communities in Sanders County
Since the 1960s, the Sanders County Bookmobile has provided library access to the most rural parts of the county.
Efforts to loosen Lake Koocanusa selenium standards run dry in federal court
Lincoln County’s bid to loosen the selenium standard on Lake Koocanusa was blocked in federal court in Missoula this week.
Bar Association gives thumbs-down to Katie Lane’s District Court nomination
Katie Lane, the Bozeman attorney nominated to U.S. District Court by President Donald Trump, has become the first judicial nominee of Trump’s second term to be…
Look at Frosty go: Lakeside's winter decoration tradition melts away
For the first time in 26 years, the Lakeside “Frosties” will not be back again someday.
Eureka! Flathead Valley students have their moment at state science fair
Flathead Valley students displayed their fortitude for the scientific method at the Montana Science Fair with Kalispell Montessori School bringing home the fir…
Osprey monitoring project takes flight in Northwest Montana
There was definitely a bird in the old osprey nest above Old Steel Bridge. Jess Garby could see the arc of a small round head peeking over the tangle of sticks…
Developer seeks TIF funds for 24-unit affordable housing project in Kalispell
The developer behind a proposed affordable housing project in West Kalispell is seeking public funding to help finance the project.
A day to celebrate the importance of local news
Hagadone Media Group newspapers today are joining 1,300 news outlets across the United States to participate in the inaugural Local News Day as a founding part…