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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Changes made to Kootenai avalanche forecasts
The Kootenai National forest will provide two avalache forecasts this season.
Kayaker has close call with animal trap on shoreline
A local kayakers’ group is proceeding with more caution after one of its members got her foot caught in a shoreline animal trap.
Filing open for school trustee candidates
The filing period is open for people interested in becoming a school board trustee candidate.
Firefighters rescue dog from frozen Foys Lake
Local firefighters put their ice-rescue training to use Friday when they were called to save a family’s dog that had fallen through the ice on Foys Lake.
Illegal cutting, vandalism reported at Thompson Chain of Lakes
Investigations are underway into illegal firewood cutting and vandalism at Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park.
Bonsai Brewery geared for expansion
A plan to expand Bonsai Brewery Project into an adjacent building and add a parking lot tops the Whitefish Planning Board’s final agenda for 2017.
Winter wallop headed for Flathead
The recent winter-weather dry spell is about to come to a screeching halt, as the Flathead Valley is on the cusp of the largest winter storm system of the seas…
Columbia Falls takes top spot at Hamilton speech and debate meet
Speech and Debate teams from across the state converged in Hamilton this weekend for the two-day winter invitational. Columbia Falls took top honors overall, and Whitefish took second in the Class A category. Ronan…
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A life-long love of Flathead Lake took Rebekah King from one of Bigfork’s most well-known business managers to her new position as the Executive Director of th…
Loans available to businesses impacted by Rice Ridge Fire
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses economically impacted by the Rice Ridge Fire that occurred July 24 to Oct. 20, SBA Admi…
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Three years ago Mindi Thomas got a notion to do something nice for the Flathead Valley’s veterans.
Kalispell City Council to consider minor construction design standard changes
The Kalispell City Council will convene Monday evening at 7 p.m. in the council chambers to consider a fairly short agenda.
Ill tidings plague Christmas tree market
When a recession sets in, Americans make cuts. Industries that produce luxury items often bear the brunt of the market alterations, and during the Great Recess…
Teamwork focus of new strength-training gym
The energy is palpable inside Beast Athletes.
Christmas event tailored for children with sensory disorders
The lights were turned low, there was no music or crowds, because Sensory Santa was in town.