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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Kalispell considers bonds for sewer project
Kalispell City Council on Monday will deliberate on a short but impactful agenda. The main item is the authorization of $14.4 million in bonds to pay for the Westside Interceptor Project.
CFalls proposes utility rate increases
The city of Columbia Falls plans to raise water and sewer rates and will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 2, to explain the changes and take public comments.
Land-use plan back on Whitefish agenda
A revamped plan that maps out future uses for a swath of vacant land fronting U.S. 93 along the south entrance to Whitefish will be considered by the Whitefish City Council on Monday, July 2.
Col. Falls Chamber director leads a growing city
There’s a tangible vibrancy in Columbia Falls these days.
Swan Lake forest provides natural cemetery
Cradled by two Rocky Mountain ranges deep in the forests between the Mission Mountain and Bob Marshall wildernesses, a graveyard connects the end of one life t…
Woman revives Swan Lake's Laughing Horse Lodge
Across the highway from the scenic Swan Lake, an old two-story wooden building with a cheeky sign and a classic Montana charm sits just out of reach of the nea…
Lakeside marina and restaurant on the auction block
Lakeside Marina and the attached restaurant are going on the auction block.
Bear scare prompts camping restriction
The Many Glacier Campground on the east side of Glacier National Park is temporarily limited to hard-sided camping after a grizzly bear entered the area.
Celebrate the Fourth
The Fourth of July is celebrated in grand style in Northwest Montana. So unfurl your American flag, gather up your friends and family, and head for one of thes…
Bigfork prepares for crowds at Fourth parade
In light of the chaos that accompanied last year’s parade, the Bigfork Chamber of Commerce has made some major changes this year in preparation for its annual …
Officials remind residents of fireworks laws
One size does not fit all when it comes to fireworks in the Flathead Valley.
Whitefish ski museum opens today
A new museum that showcases the history of downhill skiing on Big Mountain opens today in the historic Mountain Trails Saddle Club log cabin near the Stumptown…
Teacher launches club for young majorettes
About 20 girls toting metal batons arrive at Hedges Elementary on June 26. The Treasure State Twirlers have a week left to practice before their debut at Kalis…
Emergency closure along Swan River in Ferndale
An emergency closure is in effect along a section of the Swan River near the Montana 209 bridge in Ferndale due to hazards in the water.
Echo Lake water levels rise to causeway
Water levels continue to rise on Echo Lake and boaters are urged to safely and respectfully recreate on the lake.