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Updated 7 hours, 12 minutes ago

Shelter WF housing design competition showcases fresh ideas

Shelter WF, a community nonprofit concerned with affordable housing in Whitefish, was awarded the AARP Community C…

Updated 9 hours, 12 minutes ago
Timed ticketed entry for Glacier National Park next summer brings mixed reactions

Glacier National Park’s decision to implement timed ticketed entry next summer drew mixed reviews from visitors and stakeholders, though officials say it will …

Updated 9 hours, 12 minutes ago
Columbia Falls takes top spot at speech and debate tournament

Columbia Falls High School speech and debate swept up the competition on home turf this weekend.

Updated 9 hours, 12 minutes ago
Students put finishing touches on mural for Libby's Peace Officer Park

The mural in Libby’s Peace Officer Park has been completed.

Updated 9 hours, 12 minutes ago
Hecla seeking new permit for Montanore Mine in Cabinet Mountains Wilderness

Idaho-based Hecla Mining is ready for another shot at operating the Montanore Mine, located south of Libby in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness.

Updated 9 hours, 12 minutes ago
Neighbors unhappy with subdivision near Columbia Falls, but state says developer following law

Members of a rural Columbia Falls homeowners association are raising concerns about a subdivision near Meadow Lake Resort, but the developer says it’s followin…

Updated 9 hours, 12 minutes ago
Flathead Warming Center supporters take to the streets to show solidarity with homeless population

The Flathead Warming Center on Monday organized a welcome-back celebration for shelter guests after reopening for overnight stays last week.

Updated 9 hours, 12 minutes ago
Civil rights investigation into Kalispell Public Schools involves softball schedules, district officials say

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has sought information about girls' softball schedules from Kalispell Public Schools as part of a Ti…

Updated 21 hours, 12 minutes ago
Kalispell's Matt Regier elected Senate president

Senate and House Republicans, selecting leaders who will preside over the 2025 Legislature, chose Senator-elect Matt Regier, R-Kalispell, as Senate president a…

Updated 1 day, 9 hours ago
Dispute over allegedly stolen camper lands 40-year-old in court

A dispute involving an allegedly stolen camper in late October netted a 40-year-old man felony and misdemeanor charges in Flathead County District Court.

Updated 1 day, 9 hours ago
Election Day in Flathead County went smoothly despite high turnout, officials say

Despite overwhelming voter turnout again this year, the general election in Flathead County went smoothly with the final ballot cast at 1 a.m., Nov. 6, electio…

Updated 1 day, 9 hours ago
Four Flathead Valley veterans receive award from Gianforte

Four veterans from the Flathead Valley were among those honored by Gov. Greg Gianforte with the 2024 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation on Monday.

Updated 1 day, 9 hours ago
Kalispell Planning Commission begins work on new land use plan

The Kalispell Planning Commission will begin developing a new land use plan and regulations for the city on Tuesday.

Updated 1 day, 14 hours ago
News Now: Key election results and police chase in Flathead Valley

We cover the latest election results, including significant wins in Flathead Valley and the passage of a historic constitutional amendment on abortion rights.

Updated 1 day, 19 hours ago
Fire knocks out Flathead Valley radio station's transmitter building

A fire engulfed local radio station KOFI’s AM transmitter building early Saturday morning.