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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…
Law roundup: Barefoot man shows up at police department in handcuffs
A man wearing handcuffs showed up in the Kalispell Police Department lobby asking for help with removing the bling.
Project aims to restore underpass leading into Glacier’s west entrance
A group of West Glacier residents are working to beautify and restore the underpass leading into Glacier National Park’s busiest entrance.
Grant aims to turn Flathead County Health Department into regional hub for overdose prevention
The Flathead City-County Health Department will become a hub for training resources and naloxone distribution for several Northwest Montana communities after receiving a $173,000 grant to combat opioid overdoses.
Bonjour Bakery combines French and Argentinian flavors into tasty treats
Bonjour Bakery and Bistro in Kalispell specializes in providing authentic dulce de leche and other Argentinian and French inspired treats to the Flathead Valle…
Whitefish Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations
The organizations represent projects and programs in Bigfork, Browning, Columbia Falls, Eureka, Evergreen, Hungry Horse, Kalispell and Whitefish.
Glacier Park International Airport adds summertime flight to Burbank, California
One hundred and twelve people and four small dogs got off a Boeing 737 at Glacier Park International Airport on Monday evening, the inaugural passengers on a b…
Case dropped against woman accused of passing fake bonds
Authorities brought Liane Maree Lovelace, 55, up on a forgery charge after bank officials determined several bonds she tried to cash on April 7 were fake, acco…
Relocated Libby Food Pantry still providing for its community
After moving out of the defunct Asa Wood Elementary School in 2022, volunteers running the Libby Food Pantry are more than pleased with their new home.
Hundreds of local students take part in Girls on the Run 5K
More than 450 girls, spectators, volunteers and community members gathered on Sunday, May 21 for the Girls on the Run Flathead Valley celebratory 5K event, the…
Commissioners reject zone change for KM Ranch Road property
Saying they agreed with neighbors who spoke against the plan, Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday denied a zone change for 155 acres along KM Ranch Road, …
Regier family touts success on social issues during legislative session
The prominent political family, which includes Sen. Keith Reiger and his children, Rep. Amy Regier and Speaker of the House Matt Regier, all Kalispell Republic…
Montana first to ban people dressed in drag from reading to children in schools, libraries
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana has become the first state to specifically ban people dressed in drag from reading books to children at public schools and librari…
Montana acts to protect Native American priority in adopting Native children
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed legislation giving Native American families preference in fostering and adopting Native children …
Kansas woman dies after falling into Glacier National Park's Avalanche Creek
A 28-year-old woman died after falling into Avalanche Creek in Glacier National Park on Monday afternoon, park officials said.
Gianforte vetoes bill that would provide funding for law enforcement on Flathead reservation
Last week, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed House Bill 479 which would have provided funding for law enforcement on the the Flathead Reservation and given a coalition of stakeholders from the state, Lake County a…