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Kalispell planners warn of impending parking crunch
Kalispell officials are warning that on-street parking is in jeopardy thanks to a bill awaiting the governor’s sig…
Plan for new Kalispell library branch hits funding snags
Funding worries have temporarily shelved the purchase of land near the Kalispell Center Mall for a future library branch.
Woman phones police, ends up with felony charge
A woman who called the police late last month over an argument with her husband ended up with multiple charges filed against her in Flathead County District Court.
Fines for aquatic invasive species violations increase under new law
When Tom Millett, a Republican state lawmaker from Marion, was working at a nuclear powerplant on Lake Michigan nearly 30 years ago, he routinely found himself…
Coram meth dealer pleads guilty, faces $10 million fine
A Coram man accused of possessing methamphetamine admitted to a distribution crime Monday, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.
Online cooking show aims to revive indigenous traditions in the kitchen
The beans bring nitrogen into the soil, a key ingredient for plant growth and development. The corn provides a stalk for the beans to climb and the squash acts…
Suspected criminal ringleader was once known as the 'cocaine fairy'
Michael Ray Downing of Hungry Horse, recently arrested and charged in connection with a burglary ring that targeted seasonal homes and local businesses, is no …
Presentation explores Eureka bootlegging and rum-running during prohibition
Based on research for his book, "Bootlegging Adventures in Northwest Montana," many of his tales come from first-hand accounts. It's part of a presentation for the Northwest Montana Westerners.
My Glacier Village holds events for Older American’s Month
The 2025 theme, "Flip the Script on Aging," focuses on transforming how society perceives, discusses, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptio…
Feds drop trademark claim against Range Riders
The federal government has dropped its complaint against the Glacier Range Riders baseball team's use of an arrowhead logo that is similar to the National Park…
Kalispell-based nonprofit sees federal funds pulled, then restored
Cassidy Kipp opened an email on March 6 to find out that federal dollars meant to help pay for renovating the Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana…
Kalispell Planning Commission to weigh new housing rules
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday is expected to weigh regulations intended to streamline residential development as part of the city’s preliminary …
Police deem Mother’s Day killings in Kalispell a murder-suicide
Investigators believe 33-year-old Nicholas Olson-Hartley shot his wife and two young children in their North Kalispell home on Mother's Day in an apparent murd…
Author’s love of the water fills the sails of his debut novel
The course to Kalispell author Steve Brady's debut novel was first charted in a class at Flathead Valley Community College.
Kalispell City Council to address alleged bad behavior in stadium overflow parking lot
Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to consider ways to crack down on disruptive and unsavory activity in the overflow lot by Legends Stadium.