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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…
Park Service wants $70 entrance fee
The National Park Service Tuesday announced it was proposing to more than double entrance fees to several national parks, including Glacier National Park, to p…
Montana's Teton Pass Ski Resort not opening this season
GREAT FALLS (AP) — Teton Pass Ski Resort in Montana will be closed this winter.
Hunting check-ins down on opening weekend
Hunting turnout and results dipped on the first weekend of the 2017 general deer and elk season, with fewer hunters and kills coming through Northwest Montana’…
Voters approve Somers school bond
A $15.8 million bond issue was narrowly approved by voters in Somers-Lakeside School District Tuesday.
Glacier region tops state in tourist spending
Glacier Country got a bigger slice of the $3.04 billion non-resident tourism pie than any other region in the state in 2016, according to a recent report publi…
Teacher workshop packs up trove of expert knowledge
Trunks containing a treasure trove of educational materials were on display for a group of educators during a workshop at Lone Pine Thursday.
Closure orders lifted on Kootenai Forest
Fire closure orders within the vicinity of the West Fork, Moose Peak and Cub Creek fires of Northwest Montana recently were rescinded by Kootenai Forest Supervisor Christopher Savage.
Walking distance, safety top concerns
Kalispell Public Schools recently held forums to explain four elementary redistricting options as it adds a sixth elementary school to the map.
FVCC featured artist reinvents his work
Faced with a choice between retirement or adaptation, Michigan photographer Gregg Barckholtz was 59 when he chose to reinvent himself.
County moves closer to adopting corridor plan
The Flathead County commissioners last week unanimously approved a resolution of intent to adopt a corridor plan and overlay zone for properties along U.S. 93 south of Whitefish.
Appeals court OK's Montana's campaign contribution limits
HELENA — Montana’s limits on direct contributions to political campaigns are justified in trying to prevent corruption or the appearance of corruption while still allowing candidates to raise enough money to run a …
Forum to share ways to build Troy-area economy
A forum aimed at creating a better economy in the greater Troy area is planned by the Yaak Valley Forest Council Thursday, Oct. 26.
Fair's Exhibitor of the Year announced
Teagen Flint of Columbia Falls has been named the 2017 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo Exhibitor of the Year.
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Two deer scamper by Kay Lynn’s Kalispell art studio.
More services but crime rate not dropping
There have been many changes in the