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Flathead County Library continues negotiations on property for new Kalispell branch
The northwest corner of the Kalispell Center Mall property, adjacent to Fifth Avenue West and Parkline Trail, is e…
Flathead County Library looks to build new Kalispell branch on mall property
Flathead County Library officials signed a letter of intent Thursday to purchase several acres of property at the Kalispell Center Mall for a future branch for…
Father accused of assaulting son with belt
A man accused of taking a belt to his son in 2020 is expected to be arraigned Thursday on one count of felony assault on a minor.
Emergency responder levy showing returns, say fire and police officials in Kalispell
Just shy of a year since voters approved a levy to boost Kalispell’s emergency services, the city’s Police and Fire departments are beginning to ramp up.
Alleged culprit in theft of ATVs faces felony charges
The man allegedly behind a string of thefts in the spring of 2024 is facing multiple felonies in Flathead County District Court.
Flathead County enacts seasonal weight restrictions on county roads
Flathead County commissioners on Wednesday approved seasonal weight restrictions for select county roads in response to recent rapid temperature fluctuations and precipitation.
Warming Center and Kalispell reach agreement
The Flathead Warming Center will be allowed to remain open if a settlement agreement struck with the city of Kalispell on Tuesday is authorized by city council…
Fabric and craft retailer Joann to go out of business and close all of its stores
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann Inc., which has been a destination for generations of quilters, knitters and lovers of crafts projects for more than 80 years,…
Dangerously warm temperatures create ‘magnificent’ avalanches
A drastic winter thaw has created dangerous avalanche conditions in Northwest Montana as temperatures rose to the mid-40s and rain and snow fell over the weeke…
Senators back Indigenous Peoples’ Day legislation
Salish and Kootenai Sen. Shane Morigeau said the conversation around recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Montana has changed over the years.
Next phase of large conservation easement up for review
The new easement would encompass forestlands in the Cabinet Mountains between Kalispell and Libby.
Gateway Community Center expands children’s library offerings
Formerly known as the Gateway West Mall, what was once a business epicenter for Kalispell’s west side sat mostly empty for several years until the United Way s…
Somers-Lakeside School District hires new superintendent
Alexander Ator is set to replace Somers-Lakeside School District Superintendent Joe Price, who retires at the end of the school year.
Annual Free the Seeds focuses on gardening and food
The event also includes information about seed saving, gardening and sustainable living.
Kalispell City Council poised to fast track sewage plant upgrades
Kalispell city councilors appeared in agreement Monday to adopt a plan to fast-track upgrades to the municipality’s wastewater treatment plant and could vote o…
House GOP passes bill restricting Montana voters of “unsound mind”
A House bill to impose new restrictions on voters of “unsound mind" could affect hundreds of patients in the Montana State Hospital and other state-run facilit…