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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…
Sitting (not so) pretty: Faulty Council chairs in need of replacement
City Manager Doug Russell has proposed using $10,000 from the forthcoming fiscal year’s office supply budget to replace 17 chairs in Council Chambers.
Flathead County commissioners appoint new county Superintendent of Schools
Commissioners selected Marcia Stolfus, who has 18 years of experience in special education, to serve in the position.
Kalispell Planning Commission OKs casino inside forthcoming downtown steakhouse
The Kalispell Planning Commission gave the green light to a proposed accessory casino for a forthcoming downtown steakhouse.
Glacier Park officials kill one of two food-conditioned bears
Glacier National Park officials killed a black bear last week after the animal tried to enter vehicles and buildings near West Glacier.
Brief power outages planned for Lakeside area
Flathead Electric Cooperative plans brief power outages in the Lakeside area on Monday, June 23 at 9 a.m. and the afternoon of Thursday, June 26 at 3 p.m.
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Thompson Falls
A Hot Springs man died Tuesday in a motorcycle crash in Sanders County.
Young Polson resident says ducks deserve a hearing
Ducks face discrimination in the City of Polson, and Johnny Lapotka aims to change that. The 10-year-old resident of Ward 2 told Polson City commissioners that…
Bigfork Water and Sewer manager to retire
Bigfork Water and Sewer District’s longtime manager Julie Spencer is retiring at the end of June. Her successor will be Assistant District Manager Tyler Hantz.
Libby swim pond nearing completion
Libby’s new swimming pond is starting to take shape.
Kalispell Council appears likely to adopt hazard mitigation plan
Kalispell City Council appeared in favor of adopting a regional hazard mitigation plan after Monday night’s work session.
New forecast sinks summer lake level to historic low
Flathead Lake may fall as much as three feet below full pool by August.
Casino proposed for forthcoming downtown Kalispell steakhouse
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday is expected to chew on a proposed casino inside a forthcoming steakhouse in the city’s downtown.
Glacier Symphony executive director brings musical background to role
Tony Wise vividly recalls the day he picked the trombone as the musical instrument he would play.
Kalispell City Council mulls hazard mitigation plan during work session
Kalispell City Council on Monday will discuss adopting a state-approved hazard mitigation plan after previously postponing the vote to give Councilors time to …
Legislative session ends with varied success for local lawmakers
Despite public fissures among the state GOP, multiple investigations into lawmakers’ financial practices and a slew of bitter political debates, lawmakers from…