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Whitefish examines plan to manage city’s deer population
Deer have long been a fixture of downtown and residential areas of Whitefish. But as the city has grown and the de…
Regional bridge tournament comes to Kalispell
More than 200 card players are expected to gather to enjoy the card game this week during the Glacier Regional bridge tournament, which begins Monday at the Hi…
Northwest Montana History Museum combs through collection for yard sale
Running low on storage, volunteers and staff at the Kalispell museum have spent the majority of the year sorting through the collection and finding items that …
Bigfork’s Swan River Gardens grows into 25th year
Though the dilapidated lot proved a challenging makeover, the young couple was undaunted. With a love for the community and sharing knowledge about plants, Swa…
Emails show Forest Service hoped to keep Columbia Mountain tram plans quiet
Newly revealed emails show that the Flathead National Forest under then supervisor Kurt Steele looked to keep a proposal of a tram up Columbia Mountain from pu…
Kalispell’s Ryan Busse announces bid for governor
Former firearms executive, author and Kalispell resident Ryan Busse tossed his hat in the ring for governor Thursday, likely pitting him against Republican Gov…
Flathead County inks deal on Lower Valley property for septage plant
Flathead County will purchase 36.9 acres in Lower Valley with the intention of developing a regional septage treatment facility on the site.
Former firearms executive Busse seeks Democratic nomination to challenge Montana Gov. Gianforte
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Former firearms executive turned gun industry critic Ryan Busse is seeking the 2024 Democratic nomination to challenge first-term Republic…
Kalispell-based A Ray of Hope nonprofit expands with education center project
Christian ministry and nonprofit A Ray of Hope in Kalispell is building an education center behind its men’s shelter that will serve as a place for people to l…
County planning board to vote on Bigfork subdivision, considers zoning for Lakeside
The county planning board meets at 6 p.m. in the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell. Recommendations from the planning board are forwarded to…
Indah Sushi menu thrives on creativity and freshness
Indah Sushi began in 2015 as a food truck, and in 2017, it manifested into a downtown Whitefish brick-and-mortar. Since then, the restaurant has become a culin…
Biden plan would overhaul 151-year-old mining law, make companies pay royalties for copper and gold
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is recommending changes to a 151-year-old law that governs mining for copper, gold and other hardrock minerals on U.…
Quilter’s fabric artwork tells a story
There’s a story behind every quilt that Linda Hanson has labored to make inside her studio in Marion.
Montana officials seek more control over judicial involuntary commitments
Before their legal case can proceed, people charged with crimes in Montana must understand the charges they face and participate in their own defense. But beca…
ImagineIF Libraries will forgo Banned Books Week celebrations under board guidance
Signage and displays marking Banned Books Week will be missing from ImagineIF Libraries this year after the library system’s board of trustees advised staff ag…
Montana man mauled by grizzly has long recovery
A Montana man who was mauled by a grizzly bear that bit off his lower jaw is doing well at a hospital in Salt Lake City but has a long recovery ahead, his fami…