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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.
Bird flu kills backyard flock in Flathead
The case marks the 16th Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) affected flock in the state since the start of the outbreak in March and second case in the co…
Warming Center expands hours during arctic blast
The Flathead Warming Center in Kalispell will be open all day Wednesday and Thursday to take in members of the homeless population during the winter storm fore…
'Extreme cold' to ice Western Montana
Dangerously cold temperatures and significant snowfall will impact Western Montana overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning as a surge of arctic air intensifi…
Everything is up for debate to Columbia Falls student
Aiden Rohn grew up with three brothers. By high school, he was a state champion in debate.
Documentary looks at the life of railroad giant James J Hill
A newly-released documentary takes an in depth look at the life of builder of the Great Northern Railway.
New contract doesn't fix working conditions, say rail workers
A monthslong labor dispute between the Class I railroads and rail worker unions ended Dec. 2 with Congress’ intervention, subjecting workers to a new contract …
Izaak Walton Inn sold
The iconic Izaak Walton Inn has changed hands, with owner Brian Kelly selling it to Loge Camps, a hotel brand marketed toward outdoors adventure clientele, aft…
State superintendant visits Kalispell for community listening session
Getting more involved in schools was one of the takeaways an audience of parents, school board trustees, teachers and legislators received at a listening sessi…
New proposal outlines how state would manage grizzlies if delisted
In the event that the federal government delists grizzly bears, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks on Tuesday released a proposed plan for managing ursus arctos …
Lake County expresses intent to withdraw from Public Law 280
Public Law 280, a unique agreement that has shaped law enforcement in Lake County and on the Flathead Reservation for nearly 60 years, has reached “a breaking …
Mom starts school to meet the needs of neurodivergent children
A new private school geared to neurodivergent learners has opened in Kalispell.
Conservationist awarded for his work on the North Fork
In Northwest Montana, everything circles back to Glacier National Park. Especially for Michael Jamison, a Whitefish-based conservationist.
Orphaned Montana cubs find home with Pittsburgh billionaire
What happens to orphaned bear cubs rescued from the wilds of Montana?
County Commissioners: West Glacier should incorporate
In a 2-1 vote, Flathead County Commissioners voted against approval of the West Glacier Vision plan late last month.
Deep snow marks Whitefish Mountain Resort season opener
The powder was deep and the stoke was high as Whitefish Mountain resort kicked off its 75th anniversary ski season Thursday.