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Kalispell Council reviews $189M budget proposal, weighs public safety and infrastructure spending
Kalispell City Council took its first look at the municipality’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget last week.
Kalispell sheep farmers talk soil regeneration methods at Free the Seeds
John Steitz and Carol Treadwell Steitz specialize in selling clean, colored merino wool to spinners all over the world.
Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional, including a 20-week limit
HELENA (AP) — Three Montana laws restricting abortion access are unconstitutional, including a ban on abortions beyond 20 weeks of gestation, a state judge sai…
PHOTOS: Montana Special Olympics skiers hit the slopes at Whitefish
The Special Olympics Montana Glacier Area Winter Games at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Thursday, Feb. 29.
Glacier National Park officials seek public input ahead of fire management plan update
Glacier National Park officials are initiating public scoping for an environmental assessment necessary to update the park’s long-term wildfire management plan.
Legislative leaders, business groups file briefs supporting state in Montana climate case
Montana’s Republican legislative leaders and a host of think tanks, business organizations, other Republican-led states filed their briefs with the state Supre…
Disco skate nights on Whitefish Lake bring community together
When Gabriel Layton looks out across the ice at Whitefish’s City Beach, he sees the realization of his vision to bring a little slice of joy to the community.
Ahead of ospreys' return, Flathead Audubon raises alarm over bailing twine
Twine used to bind hay bales is incredibly dangerous to ospreys, according to the Flathead Audubon, which is boosting efforts this year to persuade residents t…
Kalispell counselor works to dispel stigma around eating disorders
When clients with eating disorders come to counselor Mary McRae, they know the advice she gives is from first-hand experience.
Kalispell City Council still waiting for answers on annulled elections
Kalispell City Council on Monday peppered city staff with questions about next steps following a judge’s decision to annul the elections of two of its members.
County Attorney’s Office turns to state for help prosecuting homicide cases
Struggling with a shortage of attorneys, the Flathead County Attorney’s Office received approval last week to draw on the state Department of Justice for help …
Spelling savant: Columbia Falls student wins county bee
Columbia Falls Junior High seventh-grader Lily Aveson is the 2024 Flathead County Spelling Bee champion. The winning word was “bereavement.”
Forever chemicals detected in Kalispell water, leading to surprise and action
In recent tests, the Environmental Protection Agency detected cancer-linked PFAS contaminants in Kalispell’s drinking water. It’s among the first detections of…
Rep. Matt Rosendale files for U.S. House run after brief Senate campaign
Rep. Matt Rosendale filed to run for re-election in his U.S House seat Saturday after suspending a short-lived campaign for Senate earlier this month.
Determination and compassion — A student leader’s perseverance through pain
As an aspiring neurosurgeon, the 4.0 student is prepared to be immersed in academia for at least the next decade with the end goal of obtaining a medical degre…
Kalispell City Council to discuss next steps after court order annulling elections
Kalispell City Council is expected to receive legal advice Monday on how best to move forward following a district court decision earlier this month annulling …