General News
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First Interstate, Federal Home Loan Bank awards Samaritan House $8,600
Samaritan House received an $8,600 donation this month from First Interstate Bank and Federal Home Bank of Des Moi…
Extended-stay hotel proposed for Columbia Falls
Flathead Valley developer Mick Ruis is proposing a new four-story hotel at the Glacier Inn Motel site in Columbia Falls.
Kalispell sets hearing for workforce housing financing plan
Kalispell City Council on Tuesday decided to hold a public hearing on a plan that would specifically allow for certain city funds to be used for workforce hous…
Man involved in Evergreen slaying receives sentence
A man accused of attempting to help cover up a January homicide in Evergreen was sentenced Sept. 1 to five years with the state Department of Corrections, all suspended.
Climate damage from oil leases on federal land gets second look
The Biden administration reached a legal settlement Tuesday that requires the government to reexamine potential climate damages from oil and gas leases put up …
Summer readers help Whitefish library earn donation
Because summer readers at Whitefish Community Library were up to a challenge set by the Whitefish Credit Union, the Whitefish Lake Institute has $1,503 more to further its mission.
Planning board takes up large development on KM Ranch Road
The planning board meets at 6 p.m. in the Expo Building at the Flathead County Fairgrounds, 265 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Glacier National Park visitation down again in July
Visitation in Glacier National Park continued its downward trend in July as the park saw nearly 75,000 fewer visitors in the month than it did a year ago.
Accused shooter pleads not guilty to multiple charges
Before a nearly full courtroom Tuesday, the man accused of shooting a young local couple — and killing one — during a disagreement involving a golf cart pleade…
Kalispell man killed in deadly holiday weekend collision
Officers with the Kalispell Police Department joined other emergency responders in heading to the scene at the intersection of East Idaho Street and Third Avenue East North about 5:47 p.m., Sept. 3 following report…
Law roundup: Woman hulks out on meth
A man’s 32-year-old daughter reportedly smashed a window out of his truck using her hand before going to her room.
Traffic delays expected in Whitefish as road project begins
Travelers and commuters using Spokane Avenue in Whitefish should expect delays beginning this week as the Spokane Avenue Water Main Replacement Project is set to begin.
Lemonade Fire slows in timber harvest areas
A wildfire burning near Marion slowed its progress over the weekend as it moved into timber harvest areas that were cleared of brush, fire officials reported T…
Logan Health donates land for new MSU nursing education building in Kalispell
BOZEMAN — Logan Health has signed a letter of intent to donate land for a new nursing education building in Kalispell to be built with a portion of a $101 mill…
Residency program benefits future educators, school districts
The Montana Office of Public Instruction is hoping to address teacher shortages and better prepare future educators by incentivizing traditionally unpaid stude…
Large-scale subdivision heads before Whitefish Council
Whitefish City Council on Tuesday is set to vote on a 92-acre subdivision proposed on East Edgewood Drive that would include industrial lots, multi-family deve…