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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…
Hearing held on Glacier National Park house while a lawsuit waits in the wings
The owners of a house in Glacier National Park made their case as to why it should be allowed to remain on the banks of McDonald Creek during a hearing last we…
Sprunger, Kalispell educators celebrate boost to intership effort
Emmery Schmidt knew she wanted to be a teacher when she was in elementary school. Now a junior in high school, Schmidt confirmed she was cut out for the job th…
Kalispell City Council discusses increasing demands on fire, emergency medical services
Kalispell City Council reviewed Monday a third-party report that found that the city’s fire and emergency medical services are understaffed.
Glacier National Park officials talk access, ticketed entry with visitors and stakeholders
Glacier National Park officials gave people a chance to voice their opinions about park access in person at two different open houses this week.
Fire prevention requires close and careful attention to conditions, utilities say
COEUR D’ALENE — The interaction of electrical lines and the landscape around them, especially trees, often ends badly — it can cause power outages any time of …
U.S. News ranks Whitefish third among Montana high schools
Whitefish High School ranked third among Montana public high schools for the second consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best …
County aims to curb jumping from Flathead River bridges
Flathead County plans to post new signs warning people that jumping from county bridges into the Flathead River is not allowed.
Author fishes his way to Montana
Originally from the Midwest, Zucker grew up fishing in Wisconsin and Minnesota with his brother. They would retreat from the south side of Chicago, home for mu…
Kalispell Council to review analysis of Fire Department
The report by consultant Center for Public Safety Management identifies recommendations in operations, staffing and facilities in accordance with industry best…
Aromatic beauty on display at Somers lavender farm
The family farm, Longview Lavender Farm, located on the north side of Flathead Lake just past Somers, is composed of thousands of plants surrounded by a white …
Federal money secured for second phase of Evergreen’s sidewalks projects
Ranking it as the top transportation alternative project of the year, the state Department of Transportation recently awarded the unincorporated community $999…
Children’s boutique grows into second shop in downtown Kalispell
Amber Roper has owned the business since 2016. The new store on First Avenue East opened in the former Bias Brewing building in May.
Kalispell boarding house offers affordable rent in community setting
Kalispell’s last remaining boarding house might not look like much, but the building is quietly playing an important role in providing affordable housing to pe…
School bells ring in the 2023-24 year next week
Most schools around the valley start the 2023-24 school year next week with some starting in September.
Despite rain stage 2 restrictions continue as crews battle fires
Restrictions are in place for Flathead, Lake, Lincoln and Sanders counties. The restrictions also affect Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservati…