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Flathead Valley cities feel financial strain of land use law
Representatives from each of the 10 cities required to comply with the law expressed support for its long-term goa…
Glacier speech and debate wins Yeti Invitational
The Glacier High School Speech and Debate team won first-place at The Yeti tournament, which it also hosted, this weekend.
Seats up for election on FEC board
Three seats on Flathead Electric Co-op’s Board of Trustees are up for election this year.
Montana sports bettors wagered $46M in 2021
After a tumultuous start due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the emergent Montana sports betting market picked up in 2021, with Montana bettors wagering $46 million through Dec. 27.
Law roundup: These boots were made for walkin’ to jail
A business allegedly let a woman use the bathroom and she took that as her cue to put on a show in the parking lot where the woman, who was clad in a black and white puffy jacket, black leggings and boots, allegedl…
City looks to do away with residency requirements for first responders
City looks to do away with residency requirements for first responders
County employees to get 4% pay increase
Flathead County employees will get a 4% raise after the county commissioners voted Tuesday to approve the pay increase.
Blackfeet repeal decision to move to Phase 2 Covid regs
The Blackfeet Reservation entered Phase 2 Covid restrictions for almost 24 hours before repealing the decision Tuesday.
BNSF Railway taking over Montana Rail Link route
BNSF Railway has announced plans to resume operation of its mainline rail corridor through southern Montana, ending a lease with Montana Rail Link.
Smith Valley School closes due to Covid-caused staff shortage
Smith Valley School canceled classes Tuesday because of a shortage of staff as a result of Covid-19.
Overland assumes role of Whitefish Municipal Court judge
Whitefish Municipal Court Judge Caitlin Overland knew from a young age that she wanted to be an attorney.
Music teachers association hosts meeting, program
The Kalispell Area Music Teachers Association (KAMTA) will host its monthly business meeting and program Friday, Jan. 14.
Flathead finishes first at All-State Extravaganza virtual tourney
Flathead High School captured first place at the Montana All-State Extravaganza virtual tournament this weekend.
Bigfork author chronicles history of Montana disasters
Bigfork area author Butch Larcombe’s new book “Montana Disasters: True Stories of Treasure State Tragedies and Triumphs” is a fascinating dive into some of the…
Coram house salvageable after fire
A Coram house sustained considerable damage, but is not a total loss, after a fire broke out Sunday night, according to Coram-West Glacier Fire Department Fire Chief Walter Tabb.
Management plan selected for Flathead Lake islands
A management plan for public recreation on four popular Flathead Lake islands is moving forward.