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Retiring Sister Judy Lund recognized with Spirit of Montana award for 'lifetime of service'
Students and teachers at St. Matthew’s Catholic School rose for a standing ovation as Gov. Greg Gianforte bestowed…
Students hone scientific ideas at annual Flathead County Science Fair
The Flathead County Fairground’s Trade Center was packed with dozens of tri-fold boards Thursday morning, each asking — and attempting to answer — a question r…
Montana Legislators offer utilities looser liability laws in exchange for increased wildfire mitigation strategies
The Montana House has unanimously passed legislation to enforce stricter wildfire mitigation standards and reduce liability for utility companies and cooperati…
Missing dog safe after spending winter in woods north of Whitefish
Baldone, the remarkable Great Pyrenees who was the object of a long search effort, decided to trust humans again and is safe and sound.
Miscommunication results in loss of funding for Flathead Valley arts programs
State legislators have stripped funds from five local arts nonprofits, accusing the organizations of showing disrespect for the legislative process by not atte…
Auto shop opens in Kalispell with charitable focus on providing affordable repairs
A costly car repair can be the tipping point in a person’s ability to have reliable transportation. Assurance Auto in Kalispell seeks to change that with a cha…
Flathead County health experts prepare as measles spreads across U.S.
Flathead County health officials and experts are preparing for measles as an outbreak rages in Texas and cases of the virus spread across the United States.
Kalispell City Council expected to vote on deal with homeless shelter on March 17
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote on an agreement struck between City Hall and the Flathead Warming Center at its March 17 meeting.
Kalispell mayor rebukes Legislature for 'antagonistic, vindictive approach' to cities
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson on Monday slammed the state Legislature after learning lawmakers were again considering a bill sunsetting levies after 10 years.
Habitat for Humanity turns toward building prefabricated homes
Habitat for Humanity’s Flathead chapter has repurposed part of its ReStore building for the production of prefabricated homes, boosting productivity and cuttin…
House and Senate make opposite decisions on partisan judiciary bills
Leaders in Montana’s Republican Party have made it clear that when the Legislature disbands at the end of the 69th session, the plan is to assign the judicial …
Subdivision consisting of prefabricated homes headed before Kalispell City Council
A proposal to ship in a slew of small, prefabricated homes to be tucked away off Two Mile Drive is up for approval from Kalispell City Council on Monday night.
New Audubon coordinator cultivates community through birding
These quiet moments are a little harder to find since Jess Garby became Flathead Audubon Society’s educator coordinator last fall. Now, she is often accompanie…
From the ashes: Noxon faces uncertain future
Kevin Johnson sidles up to the stretch of countertop by the entrance to his Noxon store and flashes a friendly, but tight smile. He knows what’s coming; he’s h…
Lower Valley landmark: Effort to restore Blasdel Barn comes forward
Built in 1908 by settler Frank W. Porter, the barn was such a design marvel that at the time valley residents threw a party upon its completion, according to D…
Speech and debate students qualify for national tournament
Speech and debate students from Flathead, Glacier, Columbia Falls and Whitefish high schools are headed to nationals following the Montana District Qualifying …