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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
Two Libby residents file write-in campaigns for county seats
The deadline for write-in candidates expired Sept. 6 and Lincoln County saw two candidates file for local races as declared write-ins for the 2022 general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Code Girls have the spirit
Two teams from Montana Code Girls United were presented with the Spirit of Montana Award by Susan Gianforte, first lady of Montana, on Sept. 15 in Kalispell.
Great Fish Community Challenge sets new fundraising record
The eighth annual Great Fish Community Challenge set a new fundraising record, with over $4.1 million in donations as of 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16.
Housing organizations say proposed Kalispell program should provide greater assistance
A proposal being considered by City Council would make tax increment financing (TIF) funds available to projects with workforce housing for those in the 80% to 120% or area median income or AMI range.
Convicted rapist given new sentence
A convicted rapist is headed back to Montana State Prison after Flathead County District Court Judge Amy Eddy last week revoked his sentence for a second time.
Law roundup: Couple harassed with welfare checks
A woman was very upset because family members were harassing her by calling in welfare checks. It took collaboration between the Kalispell Police Department and Flathead County Sheriff's Office to sort it out.
Suit claims commissioners applied spot zoning in West Glacier
Citizens for a Better Flathead and West Glacier resident Sharon DeMeester have filed suit in Flathead County District Court against the Flathead County Commiss…
Queen Elizabeth II mourned by Britain and world at funeral
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom and the world bade farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday with a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and p…
Kalispell schools nearing capacity — District to start long-range facility planning
Kalispell Public Schools will begin extensive long-range facility planning as more schools near capacity levels.
Montana to allow transgender people to change birth record
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — After months of defiance, Montana's health department says it will follow a judge's ruling and temporarily allow transgender people to cha…
Couple says serving customers center of dry cleaning business
When the couple purchased the Kalispell business 22 years ago, neither had any idea how to run it.
Kalispell Council to take input on workforce housing funding proposal
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the City Hall, 201 First Avenue East.
Transportation plan heads before Whitefish Council
Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall, 418 E Second St.
Montana’s first territory capital celebrates its past
Nestled along Grasshopper Creek, among the foothills of the Pioneer Mountains west of Dillon, lies what is now know as Bannack State Park.
Community stars showcase dance skills at Soles of the Flathead fundraiser for warming shelter
Local law enforcement and legal professionals will be kept on their toes at the inaugural “Soles of the Flathead” gala on Sept. 23, a “Dancing with the Stars” …