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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
Whitefish sets open house for rail crossing study
Whitefish received a $400,000 grant from the Federal Rail Administration to fund the study.
Recycling brochure gets update
The WasteNot Project is a consumer education program that seeks to heighten awareness about solid waste issues while promoting ways to reduce the volume and toxicity of the waste stream.
U.S. Sen. Sheehy tours forestry project in south Lincoln County
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy was in south Lincoln County last week for a tour and to honor the Troy Power and Light crew for its work during the wind and flooding e…
Lake County commissioners vote to reassign jail administration duties
The Lake County Commissioners met Monday, May 4, to vote on a resolution of intent to reassign the administration of the Lake County Detention Center to a sepa…
Flathead County Planning Board reviews 13-lot subdivision, workshop for new Lakeside zoning district
Following the meeting is a workshop to discuss a proposal for a new 82-acre zoning district in Lakeside, initiated by a group of landowners within the area.
Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules
A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would disproportionately harm Native American and y…
Kalispell man killed in side-by-side crash near Stryker
Alcohol and speed are suspected factors in a side-by-side wreck near Stryker that killed a Kalispell man on Saturday, May 9.
Kalispell barbecue truck owner appears in new Food Network competition
“Chopped Castaways” combines reality TV-style games with classic Food Network cooking competitions. Battling the elements across two grueling cooking rounds ea…
Man suspected of knife attack pleads not guilty to felony charge
A 27-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges after he allegedly attacked a married couple while armed with a knife and an ax last month.
Meet the Democratic candidates for Flathead County commissioner
Two Democrats are vying for a chance to unseat incumbent Republican Flathead County Commissioner Brad Abel in the June 2 primary.
Kalispell seeks input on how best to notify residents of proposed developments
Residents on Tuesday can weigh in on changes to Kalispell’s public participation plan, which will determine how the public can offer comment on site-specific d…
One dead after Monday morning shooting near Columbia Falls
A Monday morning shooting near Columbia Falls left one person dead and another wounded, authorities say.
Keeper of the flame: Retired firefighter preserves Kalispell department’s history
Alan "Gus" Gustafson was on a mission.
Kalispell proposes $189M budget for fiscal 2027
Kalispell City Hall has released a proposed $189.2 million budget for fiscal year 2027.