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Flathead County Elections Administrator thrives on attention to detail
There’s never a dull moment in her world. From voter registration and candidate filings to mailing absentee ballot…
Regier family touts success on social issues during legislative session
The prominent political family, which includes Sen. Keith Reiger and his children, Rep. Amy Regier and Speaker of the House Matt Regier, all Kalispell Republic…
Sprunger bill increasing penalties for fentanyl trafficking signed into law
Gov. Greg Gianforte this month signed into law new penalties for convicted fentanyl dealers, an effort spearheaded by Rep. Courtenay Sprunger, R-Kalispell.
Airport applies for grant funding direct winter flight to Dallas
Glacier Park International Airport is seeking a federal grant to help underwrite a wintertime direct flight from the Flathead Valley to Dallas.
Bigfork history teacher gains perspective from travels
While Bigfork High School history teacher Cynthia Wilondek is passionate about the past, her own history is filled with interesting accounts of travels and job…
Commissioners look at KM Ranch proposal
A public hearing is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. before the commissioners at the Historic Courthouse, 800 S. Main St. in Kalispell.
Montana tourism officials say pandemic boom likely over
Tourism levels in Flathead County are expected to remain roughly the same as last year, with high costs and changing traveler attitudes putting the brakes on t…
Log by log, middle school students build history lesson
The log cabin build is part of a homesteading unit the students are learning.
Montana Supreme Court tosses permit for Creston water-bottling plant
The Montana Supreme Court has ruled that a state agency unlawfully granted an operating permit for a controversial water-bottling plant in the Creston area.
Blacktail backpacking event proposed for fall
A multi-day backpacking event around Blacktail Mountain is among the two dozen special-use permits under consideration by the Flathead National Forest.
Montana bans TikTok. But can the state enforce the law?
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed into law a first-of-its kind bill that makes it illegal for TikTok to operate in the state, setting up a potent…
Flathead legislators saw session as a success
Local lawmakers returning home after the 68th Legislative Session are describing it as a success, specifically in regard to improving infrastructure, investing…
Alberta fires send ‘wall of smoke’ into Montana
Air quality deteriorated across much of Montana on Wednesday as smoke from wildfires in Alberta, Canada infiltrated the region overnight.
Flathead man facing felony charge held box cutter to his throat, court docs say
Authorities have identified a Flathead Valley man already facing a felony stalking charge as the person who held a blade to his throat inside the Flathead Coun…
Bigfork student wins top writing awards
Bigfork High School student Wyatt Barnes is the 2023 Authors of the Flathead student writing competition winner for his poem “My Eyes Belong to Me.”
County on deck to explore library relocation to Gateway Center
Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday authorized a letter of intent that allows the county to explore the purchase of a portion of the Gateway Community Cen…