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Home Instead provides comfort and security for seniors needing at-home care
Home Instead is a global network of independently owned franchises that started in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska.
New wellhouse paves a bright future for Evergreen
In late June, the district held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a brand new wellhouse, featuring two new, state-of-the-art well pumps and…
“911 for 911”: Montana Truck Works keeps fire departments rolling
Montana Truck Works serves Flathead Valley’s various firefighting agencies daily as well as apparatuses owned by state and federal agencies like Glacier Nation…
Hot dog! Montana Devil Dawgs serves up American staples
Stationed behind Montana Devil Dawg’s food cart on a rainy Tuesday afternoon, Jeremy Maynard of Evergreen knew what his next customer’s order was going to be.
As detainments ramp up, activists arm immigrants with knowledge
In April, Leonardo -- a 32-year-old from Venezuela in the United States legally -- received an email from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security notifying hi…
Flathead County struggles to fill dispatcher, custodial positions
Flathead County is struggling to find qualified applicants to fill positions in various departments, including among the men and women who answer 911 calls.
Giving Together: Great Fish Community Challenge
I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful Montana summer. The huckleberries are ripe, the air is clear — and the Great Fish Community Challenge is almost here!
Flathead County Library to look at alternative funding options for hotspots
After a loss of federal dollars for loanable internet hotspots, the Flathead County Library Board of Trustees is exploring ways to save the program.
Evergreen School District gets ready to head back to school
The Evergreen School District is eagerly preparing to welcome staff and students back for the 2025–2026 school year! Below is important information to help families and students get ready for a successful year.
Runway repairs timed around narrow weather window, says airport director
Glacier Park International Airport will significantly limit operations for four weeks during peak tourism season next year, but federal regulation and the proj…
Co-op’s Roundup for Safety program continues support of Spring into Safety event
Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program recently awarded $10,012 in grant funding to support two community safety projects.
18-year-old's attempt to evade deputies ends in wreck, felony charges
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Funding cuts leave Flathead Lakers paddling in rough water
White caps were beginning to take shape on Flathead Lake Saturday morning as participants in the Flathead Lakers annual Poker Paddle returned to Boettcher Park.
Kalispell Police recover stolen SUV with suspect found slumped over steering wheel
Checking in on a man slumped over in a vehicle along West Idaho Street in Kalispell earlier this month led police officers to an allegedly stolen SUV.
Man accused of breaking into ex-girlfriend's Kalispell home as she slept
A 43-year-old man is accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's Kalispell home earlier this month and entering her bedroom while she slept with her partner.
Northwest Montana History Museum hopes to acquire Central School building
The Northwest Montana History Museum wants to buy its historic downtown Kalispell building from City Hall.