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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…
'Seven Principles' speaker stresses importance of optimism
“Free people are not equal and equal people are not free.”
Man sentenced after tipping police off to crime
A Whitefish man who reportedly tipped law enforcement off to a meth lab in his vehicle while being arrested for another crime was sentenced earlier this week.
Housing, lake quality key issues in Whitefish election
The issues facing the Whitefish City Council in the coming years have familiar themes: affordable housing, Whitefish Lake quality and managing growth.
Flathead grad holds onto dream of becoming doctor
Hearing to examine higher stormwater impact fees
It’s the public’s chance to weigh in on a study that recommends a 10.3 percent increase in Kalispell stormwater impact fees.
Community-connectedness comes naturally to Judy Sommers
A person can say they care about something, and sometimes you can see it in their eyes.
Experienced law practitioners vie for judge seat
Two experienced Whitefish lawyers are vying to be elected Whitefish’s next municipal court judge. Longtime Whitefish attorney William Hileman is hoping to make…
New hospital leader eyes opportunities for growth
Progress is visible from Pamela Robertson’s second floor office at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Eclectic Animation Team of gamers hope to solidify place in the valley
The creators of Eclectic Animation, a small start-up company, began their venture with a goal of reviving their local economy by introducing a new and unexpect…
Stillwater grad makes peace with painful past
Discussion planned on downtown redevelopment
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to host a meeting followed by a luncheon on Oct. 17 to discuss the acceleration of investment in the downtown core area now that plans for the removal of the railroad …
Driver involved in Friday crash has died
One of the drivers involved in a Friday afternoon collision on U.S. 2 has died, according to the Montana Highway Patrol.
Montana provider says it will go broke without subsidy
HELENA — Two companies offering health insurance through the individual market in Montana cannot adjust their rates to take into account President Donald Trump’s decision this week to end federal subsidies for low-…
Council to move ahead with plan for downtown
Kalispell City Council appears ready to put its support behind plans to convert Main Street from four lanes to three lanes as part of the city’s vision for fut…
New option surfaces in redistricting process
A fourth option has been added to the