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Kalispell City Council moves forward on housing board, development standards along Parkline trail
City councilors narrowly agreed to move forward Monday on two housing-related initiatives championed by Kalispell …
Census shows growth in almost every corner of the Flathead
Results of the 2020 Census show Flathead County gained more than 13,400 residents over the previous decade, a nearly 15% increase that gave the county a popula…
Fire restrictions being lifted across Northwest Montana
Fire restrictions are being lifted across much of Northwest Montana as recent rain and cooler temperature have brought much-needed moisture to forest vegetatio…
FWP seeks to bolster declining bighorn sheep population on Wild Horse Island
Wildlife officials are seeking public input on a proposal to augment the bighorn sheep population on Flathead Lake's Wild Horse Island after the Montana Fish a…
State says Whitefish in compliance with Clean Air Act
Breathe easy, Whitefish. State regulators said Monday the city is in compliance with national air quality standards, nearly three decades after it was marked f…
National O-Mok-See champion an ambassador for equine sport
In addition to teaching math and parenting her three young children, Stephanie McLean makes time for a more unusual hobby: the horse-riding sport of O-Mok-See.
General project, goat and baking fair winners posted
More results from the Northwest Montana Fair
Market Livestock Sale has another record year
The Trade Center Building at the Flathead County Fairgrounds was buzzing with activity early Saturday morning as local 4-H and FFA students were busy preparing…
US 2 roundabout, interchange near Kalispell almost complete
The new $5.2 million roundabout on U.S. 2 at the Dern/Springcreek Road intersection west of Kalispell will open to motorists in October, state highway official…
New wolf hunting, trapping regs approved
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved several new wolf hunting and trapping regulations on Friday.
Mini-horse, swine and home culinary winners announced at fair
Northwest Montana Fair results
Fire restrictions still in effect in Northwest Montana
Fire danger remains high across Northwest Montana despite a week of precipitation and cooler temperatures, and officials are urging residents to continue abidi…
Montana only state to ban vaccine requirements for employees
While many large companies across the U.S. have announced that Covid-19 vaccines will be required for their employees to return to work in person, there is one…
Northwest Montana Fair winners announced
Results are rolling in from the various 4-H/FFA and Open Class competitions at the 2021 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo, which runs through Sunday at the Flat…
Sisters carry on family tradition of raising goats
The Brist family of Kila and Marion have ranched west of Kalispell for more than a century, and goats have been part of the operation for many decades.
It's time to seek Flathead Lake's tasty whitefish
Last week I had the privilege of going fishing with Jim Vashro. Many people know Jim because he was the Region 1 fisheries manager and fish biologist for Monta…