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Sharp cold front to drop snow on Glacier Park
A winter weather advisory was issued for Glacier National Park beginning Wednesday night as a potent front out of …
State contractors holding convention in Kalispell
Montana contractors are converging on Kalispell later this week for the 2018 Montana Contractors’ Association annual convention.
Fire destroys cars, garage in Kalispell
A structure fire destroyed a garage and four cars on Santa Fe Street in Kalispell early Saturday morning, but left the home’s occupants unharmed.
Online pyramid scheme targets valley
Some Facebook users in the Flathead Valley have unwittingly become part of a pyramid scheme circulating via the social media site and group chats on the accompanying Facebook Messenger app, and the Montana State Au…
Board to decide district boundaries
The Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees is expected to vote Tuesday, Jan. 9, on a sixth option for redrawing the district’s elementary boundaries.
State compromises on bus-shelter advertising rules
Public transit bus shelters located in the state highway right of way will be able to post advertising signs to defray the cost of maintaining the shelters, bu…
Tester requests Capitol Christmas tree be used in Sperry Chalet rebuild
U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced Monday that he would like to see the Christmas tree that’s adorned the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the past month haule…
Glacier High School wins multi-state Spokane speech and debate meet
Glacier High School won the Gonzaga Conway Classic Speech and Debate Tournament in Spokane this weekend.
Deadline approaching to file Libby asbestos claims
People who were diagnosed with Libby asbestos-related disease prior to Feb. 25, 2015, have until Feb. 25 this year to file a claim against W.R. Grace & Co. as part of the company’s bankruptcy proceedings.
Constant planning keeps bus system rolling
Providing public transportation in a rural setting like the Flathead Valley is a complicated and challenging endeavor that’s a continuous work in progress.
Asthma can't stop Columbia Falls hiker
The outdoors always had a pull on Heather Johnson.
Groups offer crucial resources to homeless during winter months
The death of a man found in his van in the Kalispell Walmart parking lot last week has highlighted concerns about homeless people in the Flathead Valley trying…
FVCC hosts variety of safety workshops Monday
Monday kicks off Kalispell SafetyFestMT, a four-day event hosted by Flathead Valley Community College where members of the community can attend a variety of free classes that cover a range of safety topics.
Hydroponic farm, housing project planned near Pablo
A developer planning an ambitious housing project and hydroponic farm near Pablo believes his company is on the brink of realizing its goal after years of wrangling grants, permits and community support.
Ronan to open state's first co-op brewery
Main Street revitalization has become something of a trend in recent years. Most towns come up with a plan that guides zoning decisions, then try to draw entre…
Whitefish crowns carnival prime minister, duchess
The Whitefish Winter Carnival is off and running in Whitefish, where the first round of carnival royalty was crowned at the Merry Maker Saturday night at the W…