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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 $…
Japanese steakhouse chain coming to North Kalispell
One local restaurateur is banking that Kalispell has an appetite for more ethnic cuisine and is opening a new Kobe Steakhouse at 85 Treeline Road, near Cabela’s on the north end of Kalispell.
ScottiBelli's relocates to new site downtown
ScottiBelli’s, the well-known Italian restaurant in downtown Kalispell, is moving down the street to the former site of Genki restaurant.
Key figures in Big Mountain skiing honored
Family and friends of the men who pioneered skiing on Big Mountain gathered Thursday morning at Whitefish Mountain Resort to honor their legacy during the ski …
PHOTO GALLERY: Shop with a Cop
Local law enforcement officers participated in the annual Shop with a Cop program Dec. 14 at Target in Kalispell.
Group continues fight for McGregor Lake access
On Friday morning, a line of pickup trucks squeezed down a narrow dirt road along Marion’s McGregor Lake. Six members of Flathead Wildlife Inc., along with two…
Washington deputy denies driving drunk through crash
A Washington state sheriff’s deputy accused of drunk driving through a fatal accident scene on Thanksgiving night denied his charges in court Thursday.
Calendar fundraiser showcases pet-rescue stories
Two eighth-graders have collaborated a second time to create a desktop calendar to raise money for charity. This year, the pair was inspired by second chances.
Evergreen wins city bell-ringing fundraiser
Communities across the Flathead Valley raised more than $12,800 for the local Salvation Army in Thursday’s city bell-ringing competition.
Public outcry delays large Kalispell housing project
At the behest of a packed crowd Tuesday, the Kalispell Planning Board delayed a decision on annexing a 15-acre parcel of property and approving plans to conver…
Slow but steady growth in 2017
Enrollment in public, private and home schools has maintained a 2 percent growth level, according to a recent countywide enrollment report released this month.
Bigfork Chamber honors longtime resident Mike Shea
In recognition of his dedicated service to the community, the Bigfork Chamber of Commerce presented the 2017 Little Red Hen Award to Mike Shea, longtime resident and volunteer.
Man being arrested attempts to elude police
When a Flathead County deputy told Larry Jay Nelson he was under arrest and ordered him to step out of his vehicle, Nelson allegedly initiated car pursuit instead.
Regional Special Olympics set for March 5 on Big Mountain
The Glacier Area Management Team for Special Olympics Montana has unanimously voted in favor of hosting Regional Winter Games in lieu of the canceled State Winter Games.
Objection period begins for Flathead Forest plan
The U.S. Forest Service has released the draft record of decision and final environmental impact statement for the Flathead National Forest revised land and re…
FVCC adds solar energy course
Flathead Valley Community College has announced the addition of a new course on solar energy to the spring 2018 academic catalog.