General News
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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…
Whitefish Housing names executive director
Housing Whitefish has named Daniel Sidder as the organization's executive director and first full-time staff member.
Kalispell's Besaw earns top Girl Scouts honor
Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming has recognized Kalispell resident Opal Besaw for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can…
Kalispell Council moves ahead with infrastructure financing program
Council approved a resolution of intent to establish a C-PACE, or Commercial Property Assessed Capital Enhancement, which is a financing program instituted in Montana by a law passed in 2021.
Gianforte asks Biden to end Covid public health emergency
Gov. Greg Gianforte and a consortium of Republican governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Monday asking him to end in April the COVID-19 public heal…
Glacier's east side reservation plan receives scrutiny
Glacier National Park will expand its vehicle registration program to limit access and reduce crowding during the busy summer months.
Bird flu kills backyard flock in Flathead
The case marks the 16th Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) affected flock in the state since the start of the outbreak in March and second case in the co…
Warming Center expands hours during arctic blast
The Flathead Warming Center in Kalispell will be open all day Wednesday and Thursday to take in members of the homeless population during the winter storm fore…
Suspect in decade-old rape case pleads not guilty
Accused rapist Jon Allen Wilson pleaded not guilty to a single count of sexual intercourse without consent in Flathead District Court on Thursday.
Redistricting commission amends tentative map ahead of public hearing
With the clock ticking to deliver a final legislative map to the legislature, redistricting commissioners made amendments Thursday to the tentatively approved House districts voted on in early December.
Flathead National Forest announces new deputy forest supervisor
Flathead National Forest officials announced Dec. 16 the selection of Tami MacKenzie as deputy forest supervisor.
Law Roundup: One person’s trash is another’s treasure
An assistant store manager ran into a spot of trouble after a clerk picked up what they deemed a bag of refuse left at the location and tossed it into the trash compactor.
FWP extends comment period on grizzly bear management plan
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks has extended the comment period on its proposed grizzly management plan from Jan. 5 to Feb. 4.
'Extreme cold' to ice Western Montana
Dangerously cold temperatures and significant snowfall will impact Western Montana overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning as a surge of arctic air intensifi…
Everything is up for debate to Columbia Falls student
Aiden Rohn grew up with three brothers. By high school, he was a state champion in debate.
Kalispell City Council to vote on state program aimed at energy efficiency upgrades
The meeting will be held at City Hall, 201 First Ave. E., at 7 p.m. It is also accessible via Zoom.