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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…
Response outlined for wildfires at vermiculite mine site
A new emergency response plan for wildfires at or near the former W.R. Grace & Co. vermiculite mine got a test run during the recent fire season, even though t…
Sperry Chalet stabilization nearly finished
Glacier National Park construction crews were wrapping up a project this week to stabilize the Sperry Chalet for the winter. The main dormitory at the chalet c…
Bipartisan bill aims to prevent wildfires
WASHINGTON — As wildfires rage across California and the West, Democratic and Republican senators have joined forces to help rural communities better prepare f…
Bigfork man charged with sexual assault on a minor
A registered sex offender was arrested in Lake County Thursday for three counts of sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age.
City leaders get advice from Denver urban renewal director
As Kalispell city and business leaders begin tackling the redevelopment of Kalispell’s core, they got some good advice on Tuesday from an urban renewal director who has been entrenched in the revival of downtown De…
Kalispell couple adjusts to life after Las Vegas tragedy
It took Stephanie Franklin about a week before she could open the suitcase she brought home from Las Vegas.
Trevor Loudon speaks to Last Chance Patriots
On Tuesday evening, New Zealand-based author and filmmaker Trevor Loudon addressed a packed room at Kalispell’s Fairbridge Inn and Suites on the threats he claims face America from the left.
Karrow Avenue closed for water main work
Noble Excavating Inc. will have Karrow Avenue in Whitefish closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, through 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in order to perform water main work at the intersection…
Flathead students inducted into Honor Society
Nineteen Flathead High School students were recently inducted into the National Honor Society.
Montana gets another extension to comply with REAL ID
HELENA (AP) — The state of Montana has been given another year before it has to begin complying with the REAL ID Act.
Wind storm fans fires across region
Firefighters were battling a round of new wildfires in the Flathead Valley after high winds Tuesday downed power lines and fanned burn piles.
Firebrand seeks permit for full liquor license
A request by the Firebrand Lounge for a full liquor license at the downtown Whitefish hotel will be considered during a public hearing Thursday, Oct. 19, before the Whitefish Planning Board.
Wildfire preparation, smoke impacts focus of forum
Reducing wildfire risk in Whitefish and public health impacts from smoke are the focus of a forum on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Whitefish City Hall.
Efron brothers tackle Glacier for commercial shoot
Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron and his younger brother, Dylan Efron, paid a visit to Glacier National Park in June to shoot a commercial for Columbia Sportswea…
Huge hotel, Bigfoot museum planned
A well-known Bigfoot researcher and his investment company are on track to build a $25 million, multi-story hotel complex in East Glacier that will house the l…