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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…
Man accused of waving knife at dog walker charged with assault
A man who allegedly threatened a passerby with a knife after she asked him if he needed help faces an assault with a weapon charge in Flathead County District Court.
Planing board considers major project on KM Ranch Road
The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday will consider a proposal for about 155 acres at the south end of KM Ranch Road that could result in a housing and commercial project.
FVCC registration begins for fall semester
Registration is now open for Flathead Valley Community College’s fall semester.
NW Montana Fair and Rodeo opens registration for Mutton Bustin'
Registration is open for children for Mutton Bustin’ at this year’s Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo.
Habitat for Humanity holds dedications, groundbreaking this week
The community is invited to celebrate with Habitat for Humanity four Home dedications in Lakeside and Columbia Falls, and a groundbreaking for three new homes in Somers.
Museum of Mountain Flying program July 18
Northwest Montana Posse of Westerners history organization on Monday, July 18 presents the program “A Return to the Big Skies” by the Museum of Mountain Flying of Missoula, home of Montana’s most famous airplane —…
Bigfork church hosts presentation on Trust in Education
As part of its “Did You Know” monthly series, the Bigfork United Methodist church at 750 Electric Ave., presents Budd MacKenzie of Trust in Education, at 7 p.m. Monday, July 18.
Application deadline this month for FVCC culinary program
Application deadline this month for FVCC culinary program
C-Falls man accused of pharmacy robbery indicted by grand jury
A federal grand jury in late May indicted a Columbia Falls man arrested for allegedly knocking over a local pharmacy on multiple counts in two separate cases.
Law roundup: Easy riders need to take it easy
Two motorcyclists took matters into their own hands after allegedly getting cut off by a silver car in Somers. Officers with the Kalispell Police Department caught up with the pair on the east side of town after ot…
KALICO closing studio while undergoing restructuring
The art center opened its doors in downtown Kalispell in January 2020.
Recounts confirm Bukacek as winner of PSC primary
Ann Bukacek is still the Republican winner in the Montana Public Service Commission District No. 5 primary, according to recounts in three of four counties.
White House: To help salmon, dams may need to be removed
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday released two reports arguing that removing dams on the lower Snake River may be needed to restore salmon runs to historic levels, and that replacing the ene…
Man arrested after standoff pleads guilty to theft charge
Aaron Martin McGarry, 35, pleaded guilty to theft in Flathead County District Court on July 8. As part of the agreement, prosecutors will recommend he spend th…
Change could allow TIF funds to be used for workforce housing
Kalispell uses TIF funds within the boundaries of both plans as part of the “overall strategy to meet its needs of promoting economic development, improving area employment opportunities, improving area housing opp…