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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…
Whitefish employees train for worst-case intruder scenario
The Whitefish City Hall was on a different kind of “lock down” last week during an all-day training course designed to teach employees how to respond in the event of an active intruder emergency.
Kalispell leaf pick-up underway
Kalispell city fall leaf removal began Oct.16.
Whitefish leaf pick-up begins Oct. 20
The city of Whitefish Construction and Maintenance Division will pick up bagged leaves on Fridays only, from Oct. 20 through Nov. 24.
Wind storm sparks new fires
A potent wind storm that was forecast to sweep across Northwest Montana on Tuesday toppled trees, knocked out power and sparked a handful of new wildfires.
Man killed in head-on crash identified
The name of the man killed in a head-on car crash in Evergreen on Friday afternoon has been released by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office.
All-State musicians selected
Several students who auditioned for a spot to perform at the Montana All-State Band, Chorus and Orchestra Festival have been selected.
Columbia Falls candidates talk jobs, growth
Columbia Falls voters are set to decide how to fill three City Council spots and the mayor’s office for the next four years.
Timber Tour to highlight local lumber industry
On Thursday, Oct. 19, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will lead tours to local lumber mills as part of Montana Forest Products Week.
Republican Fagg announces Senate run
Fourth-generation Montanan and 22-year District Judge Russ Fagg made a stop in Kalispell Monday to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.
New agreement in place for Libby cleanup
Lincoln County and the Environmental Protection Agency have reached a new cooperative agreement for managing the Lincoln County Asbestos Resource Program.
Type I diabetic raising funds for service dog
Tina Rhoades hasn’t slept through a single night the past year.
Gianforte raises $252K for 2018 race
BILLINGS (AP) — Republican Rep. Greg Gianforte raised $252,000 since July for next year’s election for Montana’s sole U.S. House seat, while two Democratic cha…
Providers allowed to file rate increases
HELENA (AP) — Federal regulators are allowing two companies offering health insurance through the individual market in Montana to file rate increases after President Donald Trump’s decision last week to end certain…
Dangerous winds forecast for Tuesday
Powerful winds are expected to hit the Flathead Valley on Tuesday afternoon, with gusts over 50 mph possible.
Whitefish still mulling curbside recycling plan
The Whitefish City Council has a light agenda on Monday, Oct. 16, but will dig into a few key issues during a work session from 5 to 7 p.m. that precedes the formal meeting.