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Flathead Forest updates Round Star Project following court order
Flathead National Forest released an updated assessment for the 9,500-acre Round Star Project near Whitefish, fulf…
Webinar helps businesses handle customer conflicts
Nearly 150 people tuned into a Zoom videoconference Thursday to learn coping mechanisms for dealing with conflict in business settings, including customers’ reluctance to wear masks.
Long-term care facility in Kalispell reports six COVID-related deaths
As of Friday afternoon, six residents at Brendan House have died from COVID-19-related complications as the long-term care facility in Kalispell continues to b…
Sheriff IDs 2 children killed in Kalispell fire
Two young children have been identified as the victims of a fatal structure fire Wednesday in Kalispell.
Rabbit’s foot not lucky after cat comes calling
law roundup
FVCC Foundation announces new executive director
The Flathead Valley Community College Foundation welcomed Shannon Schumacher as its new executive director in early November.
Whitefish voters may decide resort tax changes
Whitefish leaders want to extend the city's resort tax and adjust how that money is spent on maintenance and improvements of streets, parks, bike and pedestria…
Negotiations for new health officer moving forward
The Flathead City-County Health Department is one step closer to bringing on a permanent leader after the Board of Health voted Thursday to move forward with c…
Yellowstone County sees more virus restrictions
HELENA (AP) — The health officer in the state's most populous county is implementing additional restrictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 because, he…
Grocery store rampage reportedly fueled by meth
A Columbia Falls man accused of driving through a grocery store and running naked in an assisted-living home last week allegedly told investigators he consumed…
Montana Supreme Court blocks permit for proposed copper mine
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Supreme Court has ruled that a proposed silver and copper mine must seek new permission from the state to continue pursuing a mineral deposit near Libby.
Lonepine’s Benson wins 2020 Fall Mack Days
Lonepine’s Benson wins 2020 Fall Mack Days
Man goes ballistic when denied ride
A Columbia Falls Police Department officer was allegedly accosted by a man at a gas station who was under the impression law enforcement is a free taxi service.
National Guard, federal personnel assisting KRH with COVID duties
Kalispell Regional Healthcare recently became one of a handful of hospitals in the state to receive COVID-19 support from the Montana National Guard and the fe…
Daines took part in COVID-19 vaccine trial
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines said Wednesday he took part in a trial for a COVID-19 vaccine developed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer and later tested positive for coronavirus antibodies without becoming sick, leadin…
Flathead businesses sue state over COVID claims
Five Flathead County businesses accused of flouting Gov. Steve Bullock's masking and social-distancing mandates have filed counterclaims against the Montana De…