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Kalispell City Council supports license plate reader technology, higher fees to free up on-street parking
City councilors in Kalispell appeared willing to increase fines for parking violations and buy license plate reade…
Kalispell City Council won't pursue $25 million grant to redesign Main Street
Kalispell City Council parked its plans to reconfigure Main Street on Monday, passing up a chance at federal dollars to fund the effort amid surmounting public…
Suspected drunk driver allegedly attacked arresting police officers in Columbia Falls
Garrett Christopher Joubert faces a felony assaulting a peace officer charge and a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence, second offense, in Flathea…
Suspected drug dealers allegedly arrested with more than 47 grams of meth
A traffic violation in the Flathead Valley in March led to the arrest of a pair of suspected drug dealers and the seizure of more than 47 grams of methamphetamine, prosecutors say
Families celebrate fresh beginnings in newly built Habitat Flathead homes
With the birth of her second child, Leah Liebig’s one-bedroom apartment had rapidly become too cramped for her growing family.
Headlines: Kalispell mayoral race, Holland Lake Lodge update, and suspected drunk driver accident
Forest Service approves permit to operate Holland Lake Lodge, three candidates are vying to be elected Kalispell’s next mayor, and a suspected drunk driver fli…
Fire near Plains grows to 1,000 acres
A wildfire that cropped up Saturday in Sanders County quickly expanded its footprint to about 1,000 acres by Monday.
Clerk serves customers with a smile at Whitefish post office
Whether your parcel is large or small, going express or ground, heading to Madrid or Missoula, Angie Williams with the Whitefish Post Office will take care of …
Kalispell City Council to decide on pursuing grant for Main Street redesign
Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to decide whether to apply for a federal grant to reconfigure Main Street.
Whitefish works on upgrades to Armory Park
Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall, 418 E. Second St.
Exploring history: Fourth graders learn about Montana through hands-on experiences
Incorporating presentations, guest speakers and activities into school units, such as Montana history, can help information truly reach students.
Youth get chance to learn entrepreneurship through Lemonade Day
Participants will engage in a structured curriculum covering essential business concepts such as budgeting, marketing, product development, and customer servic…
PHOTOS: Flathead and Glacier high schools hold graduation ceremonies
Scenes from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held on Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31.
Jury finds former GOP strategist guilty of stalking
KALISPELL — A Flathead County jury on Friday found a former Republican political strategist guilty on two counts of stalking based on texts, emails and letters…
Flathead County Library board breaks with fundraising partner over Kalispell branch project
The Flathead County Library Board of Trustees voted last week to break with its nonprofit fundraising arm, the Flathead Library Foundation, as it prepares to l…
Samaritan House raises $2 million in donations for expansion amid a federal grant delay
The Samaritan House has raised $2 million through community donations, furthering its hefty expansion project and helping fill a funding gap created by a loss …