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Flathead Forest updates Round Star Project following court order
Flathead National Forest released an updated assessment for the 9,500-acre Round Star Project near Whitefish, fulf…
Feds join fight to reopen asbestos clinic in Libby
Center for Asbestos Related Disease officials are fighting back against railroad giant BNSF Railway’s effort to seize its assets and shutter operations.
Outdoor educator celebrates decades of service at Family Forestry Expo
The Trumbull Creek Educational Forest typically provides a peaceful respite, but last week saw the secluded patch of woods overflowing with the raucous energy …
Ruis assumes ownership of Outlaw Inn property
After over two years sitting in disrepair, the former Outlaw Inn is poised for a revival.
Kalispell Public Schools fills human resources, principal positions at two high schools and elementary schools
Kalispell Public Schools has named a new district human resources director and filled principal positions at Glacier and Flathead high schools and Elrod and Peterson Elementary schools.
CASA volunteers sworn in
Each will work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate/ Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children in the Flathead County foster care system.
Display showcases 1,000 flags for Memorial Day weekend
The free Kalispell Field of Honor includes a display of 1,000 American Flags. Community members may dedicate a flag to a hero of their choice, living or deceas…
Spring Mack Days total smashes record
Spring Mack Days ended on Saturday, May 10 with a total haul that smashed the 2019 Spring Event record of 40,362 lake trout with a total of 60,138 entries turn…
Kalispell man accused of drawing handgun in skatepark dustup
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Suspect allegedly took a shot at slowing down neighbor on dirt bike
Aiming to encourage a man riding a dirt bike to slow down earlier this month, a Kalispell man allegedly fired off a couple of rounds from a .44 Magnum revolver in front of him.
Oh baby! Oliver still reigns, Lainey leaps to No. 1 in Montana baby name rankings
Oliver was the most popular boys name for babies born in Montana last year, continuing its reign in the state.
Plan for new Kalispell library branch hits funding snags
Funding worries have temporarily shelved the purchase of land near the Kalispell Center Mall for a future library branch.
Woman phones police, ends up with felony charge
A woman who called the police late last month over an argument with her husband ended up with multiple charges filed against her in Flathead County District Court.
Kalispell planners warn of impending parking crunch
Kalispell officials are warning that on-street parking is in jeopardy thanks to a bill awaiting the governor’s signature that limits off-street parking require…
Fines for aquatic invasive species violations increase under new law
When Tom Millett, a Republican state lawmaker from Marion, was working at a nuclear powerplant on Lake Michigan nearly 30 years ago, he routinely found himself…
Coram meth dealer pleads guilty, faces $10 million fine
A Coram man accused of possessing methamphetamine admitted to a distribution crime Monday, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.