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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Troy sawyer to cut Capitol Christmas Tree
On Wednesday, the Capitol Christmas Tree will begin its journey from the Kootenai National Forest to Washington, D.C. — with a cut from local sawyer Pete Tallm…
Newborn parents 'learn to earn'
Cassandra Hall and her husband, Seth, had talked it over: they’d have one more child and call it good. But fate had other plans for the young Kalispell couple.
Election results: Newcomer takes Kalispell's Ward 3 seat
Flathead Valley residents on Tuesday cast votes to decide the fate of 10 separate public offices, though only half of them were contested. Results weren’t anno…
Flathead youth center takes different approach to justice
Flathead Valley youths referred to the Center for Restorative Youth Justice program may dread carrying out the “punishment” for their crime, but many juveniles…
City elections underway today
The residents of Flathead County’s three incorporated cities head to the polls today to participate in municipal elections.
Congregation celebrates 125 years with renewed purpose
Before Charles Conrad built his mansion and before the creation of Glacier National Park, the First Baptist Church of Kalispell took its place as “a light on a…
Governor calls for special session
HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock called the Montana Legislature into special session next week to address a projected $227 million budget shortfall.
Mill fire delivers 'devastating' blow
A blaze that kept firefighters busy for 18 hours beginning Sunday afternoon destroyed two buildings in Libby’s Kootenai Business Park and has left about 18 to …
Glacier, Columbia Falls high schools win early speech meet
Flathead High School hosted the season’s one day Kalispell Kickoff speech and debate tournament on Saturday. The event drew competitors from five AA schools, as well as from A, B and C schools in the state.
Rotarians work to improve water supplies in Guatemala
Libby Rotarians are at the forefront of a collaborative humanitarian project in Guatemala that is providing one of life’s basic needs — clean water.
Special education director addresses goals
Sara Cole, 37, is growing a tree of student and family photographs on a wall of her Kalispell Public Schools Central Administration Office.
Council to hold first public hearing on downtown plan
The Kalispell City Council is holding its first public hearing on a list of proposed updates to the downtown plan at its next meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 6 in City Hall.
The Montana Scene opens in downtown Kalispell
A new shop has opened on Main Street in Kalispell.
Local teams looks at season ahead
Class A speech and debate state champion Columbia Falls High School is starting the season with 42 members who are looking to continue the dynasty of consecuti…
Boxer brings all-or-nothing attitude to the ring
Taylor Reed swayed back against the ropes as his coach Jesse Uhde leaned into him, delivering a fierce staccato of punches to his side. Reed pushed off and ret…