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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…
Gianforte property tax relief proposal clears key vote in House
A relief measure touted by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte as a tonic for widespread frustration over Montana’s rising residential property taxes passed a key vote in the Legislature’s House Appropriations Committee…
National Park Service restores some jobs of fired employees, pledges to hire 7,700 seasonal workers
The Trump administration is restoring jobs for dozens of National Park Service employees fired amid government-wide reductions and hiring nearly 3,000 addition…
Cayuse Prairie School business manager earns prestigious designation
Cayuse Prairie School Business Manager and clerk Heather Mumby has earned the Association of School Business Officials International’s Certified Administrator …
Writing coaches needs volunteers for writing assessment workshop
Writing Coaches is conducting a research project that will assess the effectiveness of coaching on students’ writing outcomes.
Vandalism suspect allegedly threatened victim with a knife
A Kalispell man caught on camera vandalizing a car tire later threatened the victim with a knife for turning the evidence over to the authorities, prosecutors say.
Montana House votes down bill to ban mRNA vaccines
The Montana House on Wednesday voted down a bill that would have banned mRNA vaccines statewide, including the Covid-19 vaccine.
Kalispell Public Schools officials outline career exploration pathway
Kalispell Public Schools engaged local employers and employees in a discussion about its career development initiatives Tuesday at Flathead Valley Community College, emphasizing programs from elementary through hig…
Flood watch issued for Northwest Montana counties
A stretch of unseasonably warm days coupled with copious rainfall on top of a deep valley snowpack has meteorologists concerned about flooding potential this w…
Glacier National Park updates wildfire response plan
A new fire management plan for Glacier National Park will incorporate prescribed burning and other forest treatments into the park’s ongoing efforts to prevent…
Kalispell City Council OKs emergency well repair
Kalispell City Council on Tuesday decided to move ahead with emergency repairs to the municipality’s largest water well.
Man arrested after Evergreen shootout brought up on felony charges
The man arrested after a shootout with police officers in Evergreen on Feb. 14 is now facing multiple felonies in Flathead County District Court.
Trump's firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance and operating hours
The Trump administration has fired about 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees who maintain and clean parks, educate visitors and perform other fun…
Explosion at Weyerhaeuser plant rocks Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls firefighters and several other Flathead Valley fire departments responded Wednesday morning to a report of an explosion and fire at the Weyerhae…
Whitefish schools locked down as man arrested nearby
Whitefish schools were briefly locked down Wednesday afternoon while law enforcement officers took a man into custody at a residence near the high school.
Whitefish shop shakes up delicious joy with over-the-top drinks
On top of the shake is a mountain of sweet, whipped cream covered in caramel drizzle, topped with the star of the show: the Liege waffle.