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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…
Public hearing set for Lakeside wastewater treatment plan
The Lakeside County Water and Sewer District is seeking a Montana Ground Water Pollution Control System permit because its existing wastewater system is nearing capacity and in need of expansion and improved treatm…
Man arrested after allegedly shooting at Polson Police officer
A California man is facing a pending attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting at a Polson Police officer with a rifle on Valentine's Day.
Critics warn bills would let BNSF Railway off the hook in asbestos-related suits
The House passed legislation this week that could jeopardize hundreds of wrongful death and contamination lawsuits related to the Libby Asbestos Superfund Site.
Montana Senate votes down bill to require Ten Commandments in public school classrooms
The Montana Senate voted down a bill Saturday to require public schools to post the Ten Commandments in every classroom, albeit with an emotional debate about …
Kalispell City Council to vote on emergency well repairs
Kalispell City Council is expected to authorize emergency repairs to a public water well on Tuesday and likely begin its transition away from composting biosol…
Stillwater Christian School gets $1M grant from Gianforte Family Foundation for Early Learning Center project
Stillwater Christian School received a $1 million grant from the Gianforte Family Foundation for its Early Learning Center construction project slated to start…
Effort to let nontribal property owners hunt on Flathead Indian Reservation fails
The House Committe on Fish, Wildlife and Parks last week tabled a bill allowing some nontribal members to hunt deer and elk on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Headlines: Montana's bathroom bill, Glacier Park property ruling, and housing affordability
Bathroom bill poised to become law, judge rules a private home constructed in Glacier Park can stay, and what local experts say about housing affordability in …
The Dude abides (in the Flathead Valley)
Sitting against the back wall, dark sunglasses on despite the dim lighting, Joel Welle is eyeing a plate of nachos on the table in front of him.
Whitefish Council examines rescinding airport hangar permit
Whitefish on Tuesday will determine whether to revoke a permit allowing for a private hanger to be constructed as part of an expansion to the Whitefish Airport.
Forest Service lays off 360 Montana-based workers
In response to news this week that Montana’s largest land manager is laying off 360 Montana-based federal employees, a spokesperson for the U.S. Forest Service…
Senior service providers across state facing cutbacks
Beatrice O’Donnell lit up at the knock on the door.
Snow bikes make for a unique way to shred the mountain
“A SNO-GO,” I promptly smiled back to him. “Basically, a bike on skis.”
Proposed timber sale on Spencer Mountain, Beaver Lakes draws ire of local recreationists
The conservation group that helped create the Whitefish Trail says a proposed timber sale could damage or close some of the trail network's most beloved areas.
PHOTOS: Barstool Ski Races at Cabin Fever Days 2025
Scenes from the Barstool Ski Races at Cabin Fever Days in Martin City on Saturday, Feb. 15.