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Flathead Valley cities feel financial strain of land use law
Representatives from each of the 10 cities required to comply with the law expressed support for its long-term goa…
Montana announced 2 COVID deaths; unemployment declines
Montana health officials have announced two more deaths due to COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to 57
Buffalo Hill Terrace resident tests positive for COVID-19
A female resident in the Buffalo Hill Terrace assisted-living facility in Kalispell has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation.
Blankenship river site barraged with campers
A free camping site along the Flathead River at Blankenship looks more like a small village than a wild and scenic river this summer.
Polson’s resort tax initiative tabled, for now
An initiative to have voters decide on a Polson resort tax in the November election has been put on hold.
Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies
Despite not having an emergency, someone on Kings Loop in Kalispell called 911 alleging a restaurant employee “tested positive” and other employees were not wearing masks. The caller confirmed with Flathead County …
New wildfire near Polson; Sanders Co. fire approaches 2,000 acres
Another wild fire was reported on the Flathead Reservation Tuesday afternoon southwest of Polson.
Montana announces 3 more COVID-19 deaths
Montana has announced two more deaths due to COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths related to the respiratory virus in the state to 54
Rowdy scene unfolds in Kalispell
Kalispell Police Department responded to a report of a “bunch of girls causing problems,” someone walking by and saying “shut the (expletive) up,” and a man with a knife being chased by two other men. Officers made…
School to replace fixtures with elevated lead levels
Thirty-six water fixtures in Hedges Elementary School in Kalispell that had elevated levels of lead are slated for replacement before school starts in August, …
Flathead exceeds 200 total COVID cases
Flathead County crossed the 200 cumulative case mark on Tuesday after the state’s COVID-19 Task Force announced 94 new cases statewide.
Fire danger now high in Northwest Montana
Hot, dry conditions across Northwest Montana have led fire managers to raise the fire danger rating to high.
Dems accuse Gianforte of coordinating with PAC
Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte is facing a campaign finance complaint filed by the Montana Democratic Party
Wisconsin man dies hiking in Glacier
A Wisconsin man died Monday afternoon while hiking on the Siyeh Pass trail.
Montana man hospitalized after being mauled by grizzly bear
A Montana man is hospitalized after being mauled by a grizzly bear in an abandoned barn
Montana announces 5 more COVID-19 deaths, 29 in last 3 weeks
Montana has announced five more deaths due to COVID-19