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Flathead County says it gets to appoint Planning Board members in lawsuit response
The conservation district filed a lawsuit against county commissioners and the Planning and Zoning Department afte…
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, The Carter Center says
ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, her family announced Tuesday.
Stillwater School senior embraces leadership
The commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 for Stillwater Christian School is Friday, June 2.
Law roundup: Woman misdials number but doesn't give up
A woman reportedly dialed 911 and said “wrong number” and hung up.
Whitefish High School senior finds opportunity in life’s challenges
The Whitefish High School holds its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 on Saturday, June 3.
Whitefish’s preliminary budget calls for increase in property taxes
Whitefish’s proposed budget is calling for an increase in property taxes after the previous year’s budget relied on an increase in resort tax collections to pr…
Law roundup: Woof, roof can't be hangout for dogs
A “welfare check” was purportedly requested for a white dog hanging out on the roof of a house. A Kalispell Police Department officer arrived find the dog in a second-story door that opened to the roof with no fenc…
Biden and McCarthy reach final deal on debt ceiling
With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement Sunday on a d…
Columbia Falls High School senior pushes through grief to find strength
Columbia Falls High School holds its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 on Saturday, June 3.
Story of a hero — new book chronicles distinguished Montana veterans
Army Chief Warrant Officer Manford Lloyd Kleiv had a dream of returning to his hometown of Whitefish following the Vietnam War.
Montana seltzers small, popular part of brewery market in state
Montana drinkers have pushed the state to high per capita beer consumption — most recently No. 3 per capita after North Dakota and New Hampshire, according to …
Transportation bill includes $1M for Evergreen sidewalks
Evergreen is slated to receive $1 million from the state to fund the construction of sidewalks along U.S. 2, an effort spearheaded by Rep. Tony Brockman, R-Kal…
Commissioners signal support for giving ImagineIF Libraries $2.5M for facilities projects
Flathead County commissioners gave their blessing to a request from the ImagineIF Board of Trustees for the library system to receive $2.5 million over 10 year…
Law roundup: Bicyclist collides with dog and crashes
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Whitefish residence when someone reported hearing about 30 minutes of gunshots that sounded too close to the house. Deputies
PHOTOS: Kayakers ride the Wild Mile at 48th Bigfork Whitewater Festival
Kayakers navigate the Wild Mile along the Swan River during the Expert Slalom event at the 48th annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival on Saturday, May 27.
Motorist accused of drunkenly crashing into cyclists takes plea deal
Prosecutors brought Kenneth Malcolm Stevenson, 34, up on one count of felony negligent vehicular assault following the Aug. 21, 2022 collision on Seventh Avenu…