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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Extreme Tactical develops loyal customer base
Noah McConnell, owner and operator of Extreme Tactical in Evergreen, knows his customers well.
Flathead River access in Evergreen a beloved sanctuary
The Old Steel Bridge Fishing Access Site has long been a popular spot for Evergreen locals to enjoy the river.
Interest high in The Woodlands condo community
At 80 years old, developer Curtis Lund knows firsthand what it takes to live comfortably as a senior in the Flathead Valley.
407-unit housing project planned off Foy's Lake Road
Two proposed housing projects top the Kalispell City Council agenda on Monday, including a 407-unit development off Foys Lake Road.
Whitefish council to enact Stage II fire restrictions, consider marijuana rules
New fire restrictions, affordable housing, recreational marijuana businesses and climate change top a busy Whitefish City Council agenda for Monday evening.
Law roundup: Suspect speaks loudly, carries a big stick
Kalispell Police officers were unable to located a man wearing mud boots and carrying a large walking stick who was suspected of trying to run over another man with his vehicle. The victim reported confronted the s…
Evacuations lifted as progress made against western fires
Firefighters in Oregon reported good progress in the battle against the nation's largest wildfire, while authorities canceled evacuation orders near a major bl…
Residents flee wildfire along Flathead Lake
Residents on Flathead Lake east of Polson were ordered to evacuate early Sunday morning as a wildfire in the Mission Mountains crossed Montana 35 and burned mu…
Evergreen sidewalk project now a waiting game
The quest to install sidewalks along the U.S. 2 corridor through Evergreen is now a waiting game.
Summer school enrollment doubled at local high schools
Although many school districts in the valley remained open with in-person learning when hundreds around the nation went fully remote during the pandemic — quar…
Evergreen Show 'N Shine revs up for a great year
The annual Evergreen Show ‘N Shine is the local show car and motorcycle buffs wait all year for.
Hoopers' beloved Mustangs to be displayed at car show
Those in Bob Hooper's wide circle of friends and acquaintances know he had a passion for old cars — Ford Mustangs in particular.
Nonprofit resumes work with Lakeside garden project
Architecture isn't a career that easily lends itself to working from home. After the disruption of the past year due to the pandemic, participants in a Lakesid…
Impressive finds continue for Whitefish-based fossil hunters
A smoky haze obscured the mountains while the morning sun already was baking the landscape as Aamon Jaeger began unloading tools from his truck.
Whitefish considers tightening short-term rental rules
The Whitefish City Council is exploring ways to further regulate short-term vacation rentals as they are blamed for contributing to a dearth of affordable housing in the city, among other issues.