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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…
State halts permitting on weekend rallies at Capitol ahead of ‘No Kings’ protest
Organizers of the upcoming “No Kings” rally in Helena say that a new state rule banning permits for weekend rallies on the Capitol grounds violates their First…
Wind gusts near 100 mph, thousands lose power in winter blast
The Flathead Valley was spared from the worst of a winter storm that knocked out power in southern Lincoln County and buried mountains on the Montana-Idaho bor…
Kalispell Public Schools sets $1.1M elementary general fund levy
Kalispell voters will see a $1.1 million general fund levy issue on the ballot in May for Kalispell Public Schools’ elementary district.
Kalispell Planning Commission backs rule changes eliminating public hearings on subdivisions
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday night backed changes to subdivision regulations that would scrap public hearings on site-specific projects.
Blizzard forecast prompts school closures on Thursday
Schools across the Flathead Valley preemptively canceled classes for Thursday in anticipation of a major winter storm expected to hit the region overnight Wedn…
Flathead Valley Community College taps consultants to lead search for new president
Flathead Valley Community College will hire consultants to assist in its search for selecting President Jane Karas’ successor.
Kalispell Council voices concerns over proposed county septic rule changes
Kalispell city councilors voiced concerns Monday over proposed changes to county septic regulations striking the requirement that all septic systems use pressu…
Dems focus on affordability at Whitefish forum for congressional candidates
Democratic candidates for Montana’s western congressional district took center stage at Whitefish Performing Arts Center on Monday night.
Damaging winds, feet of snow target Northwest Montana mountains
Damaging wind and feet of mountain snow will blast Northwest Montana beginning late Wednesday as Old Man Winter gives it one last hurrah.
Zinke celebrates securing federal infrastructure funding for counties in Northwest Montana
Congressman Ryan Zinke symbolically delivered checks for infrastructure projects in Flathead, Sanders and Lincoln counties on Monday, his first public appearan…
Kalispell City Council to finish land use plan review, discuss county septic regulation changes
Kalispell City Council on Monday will wrap up its review of a new land use plan designed to guide development decisions for the next 20 years.
Flathead Valley journalist looks back on unique career in memoir
It was breaking news, so she had to spring into action.
Monarch meditation: Butterfly struggles to survive with loss of habitat
The monarch butterfly is iconic in North America — but in Montana, it is a rare sight. That’s why when landscaper Kathy Ross discovered monarchs breeding i…
Flathead County flushes out new biosolid restriction for landfill, Kalispell and Columbia Falls say rule could be tough to meet
Biosolids, commonly known as treated sewage sludge, are the solid organic materials derived from the treatment of wastewater. Kalispell, Columbia Falls and Whi…
Newly certified Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department fills gap in rural emergency services
Ferndale Fire Chief Shawn Devlin remembers the call coming in over the radio: Bigfork first responders dispatched to St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church for a possi…