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Tribal groups join lawsuit seeking restoration of $127 million in canceled farm grants
In March, the USDA canceled 49 of 50 Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access Program grants designed to support…
Montana lawmakers approve $124M to revamp behavioral health system
HELENA — Montana’s frayed behavioral health care system, still recovering from the effects of past budget cuts, will get a shot in the arm after state lawmaker…
Kalispell proposes $182M budget for fiscal 2026
Kalispell City Hall has released a $182.2 million preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026.
High water leads to closure of Blankenship gravel bar area
High water levels prompted U.S. Forest Service officials to close a portion of the Blankenship Bridge area until further notice.
New fire chief takes over leading Kalispell department
He enrolled in the University of Montana in 1982 but soon discovered that forestry was not as much outside exploring as it was hard science.
Kalispell City Council to schedule public hearing on Main Street overhaul
Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to schedule an upcoming public hearing for its Main Street reconstruction project.
Whitefish looks at garbage rate increase
Whitefish City Council on Monday is finally set to discuss an increase in garbage collection fees after a previous Council meeting with the item was canceled.
Flathead County begins adopting out 20 dogs seized from Coram property
Twenty of the dogs removed from allegedly unsanitary conditions in March are now in the care of Flathead County and became available for adoption last week.
Police target noisy cruising in downtown Kalispell
As warmer weather arrives in Kalispell, so are motorists looking to flaunt their cars down Main Street.
ABS Park continues to expand opportunities for young athletes
In almost 80-degree weather, parents and spectators watch a high school baseball game on the park’s main field, cheering with every pitch and hit. A younger gr…
Large nail salon opens in Evergreen
The walls of the salon are covered in flowers, purple fabric, fairy lights and more to bring in a whimsical feel.
New director looks to lead Evergreen Chamber of Commerce
In recent years, the Evergreen population has continued to grow with the greater Flathead Valley, introducing new businesses and places for residents and touri…
Glacier Office Furniture opens in Evergreen
A new local office furniture provider has opened in Evergreen, offering full service from sales, design and installation.
Traveling back in time – Railroad display models historic Flathead Valley in miniature
Trains once chugged through the center of Kalispell, making the community a railroad hub and helping it to thrive as a commercial center. A spur line connectin…
New business aims to protect what matters
Unlike the flimsy safes he had perused before, the Champion-brand safes were hefty. According to the manufacturer, each one is hand-built with multiple layers …
Business customizes vehicles with specialty designed wraps
Wrap Hive can take a plain trailer and turn it into a creative slate, with straight lines, contrasting colors and high-quality images.