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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Emergency shelter to continue in Kalispell
The Flathead Emergency Shelter for unhoused individuals will continue to operate through the first phase of the governor’s orders to reopen the state.
National Guard flyover to include Flathead Valley
As part of the national Air Force Salutes flyover program, two C-130 aircraft with the Montana National Guard will perform flyovers throughout the state on Wed…
Whitefish council to weigh in on big condo project
The Whitefish City Council will look at awarding a conditional-use permit for a large condominium project at its remote meeting this evening at 6 p.m.
Whitefish fund assists 250 renters
An emergency rental assistance fund for Whitefish area workers impacted by COVID-19 assisted more than 250 renters in April.
Kalispell council to vote on readjusted utility rates
In a virtual meeting being held tonight through Zoom videoconference, the Kalispell City Council will vote on possible amendments to the city’s water and sewer rate schedules.
Man stirs up drive-thru hullabaloo
An angry man called Kalispell Police Department to air his grievances with drive-thru employees. He alleged the employees “were mean to him,” at the window and said he was cursing, which he adamantly denied. He the…
New Glacier Institute director navigating park closure, uncertain summer
When Anthony Nelson was a kid growing up in Minnesota, he already knew he wanted to retire in Northwest Montana near Glacier National Park.
Board to assess proposed West Valley concrete and asphalt plant
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment will look at modifying a conditional-use permit to allow an applicant to build a concrete and asphalt plant in West Valley during its teleconference meeting on Tuesday, May 5…
Former downhill racer starts mobile bike tune-up service
Tom Gibson knows his way around a bike.
Local retail shops, hair salons open to eager customers
The highly anticipated reopening of some local businesses began Monday after weeks of closures. Most retail shops, hair salons and the other businesses that we…
O’Neil challenging Garner in House District 7 primary
Republican Jerry O’Neil will challenge incumbent Frank Garner for the Montana House District 7 Republican nomination in the June 2 primary election.
Walk-in services resume at Kalispell city offices
The Kalispell City Hall and Parks and Recreation lobbies will reopen to the public beginning Monday, May 4, with respective safety measures for social distancing in place per guidance from the Governor’s Phase 1 Di…
New Town Pump OK’d for Whitefish’s south entrance
A Town Pump gas station and convenience store has garnered approval for the city of Whitefish’ south gateway, despite overwhelming public opposition to the pro…
‘Layered’ start-up expected in June
Glacier National Park officials say those planning a visit during the 2020 season should prepare for changes in some of the park’s day-to-day operations and of…
Art a lifetime pursuit for Plains octogenarian
Longtime artist Kenton Pies’ love for creating art and nurturing a love for art in others hasn’t diminished with the passage of time.