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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…
Zinke reintroduces efforts to regulate summer water levels on Flathead Lake
Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke has again introduced legislation that would require the Interior Department to maintain water levels in Flathead Lake during …
PHOTOS: Frigid Whitefish Winter Carnival Penguin Plunge raises money for Special Olympics
Participants jumped into the frigid waters of Whitefish Lake during the 24th annual Penguin Plunge as part of the Whitefish Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 8…
House Republicans in Montana pass resolution supporting the Trump administration
Republicans in the Montana House of Representatives carried a resolution supporting Donald Trump’s presidency on Feb. 5.
Bills altering mill levies will jeopardize public safety, critics say
Two bills designed to lower property taxes by changing the way mill levies work elicited opposition from local government officials, including those in Kalispe…
Vehicle reservations for Glacier Park open next week
Vehicle reservations for Glacier National Park’s upcoming summer season will be available starting Feb. 13, at 8 a.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Opponents warn bill will lead to racial profiling in Montana
Opponents of a bill that encourages local law enforcement to check people’s immigration status say the legislation amounts to little more than legalized racial…
Flathead Valley man given prison time for targeting aircraft with laser pointer
U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen handed down a two-and-a-half-year sentence to Nolan Wayne Hamman, 32, in federal court in Missoula on Feb. 6. His stint behind bars will be followed by three years of supervised…
Former Flathead County commissioner Bob Watne dies
Former Flathead County Commissioner Bob Watne died Feb. 2 at the age of 75.
Vehicle wreck in Kalispell sends one to hospital
Kalispell Police officers investigated a motor vehicle wreck near the intersection of Airport Road and U.S. 93 South on Thursday morning that sent one motorist to the hospital.
Student research showcased at FVCC for National History Day
Middle and high school history research projects will be showcased at Flathead Valley Community College Feb. 8 as part of the National History Day program.
Legislation provides “a clear path forward” for struggling police departments
As police departments across the nation report staff shortages, many Montana cities and towns are exploring new ways to provide law enforcement services. One c…
Kaleb Fleck pleads guilty to killing homeless man in Kalispell
A Flathead Valley man charged in the murder of a homeless man in the parking lot of a Kalispell gas station in 2023 has pleaded guilty to deliberate homicide i…
Plan to manage Flathead River recreation garners mixed reactions
A proposed set of rules aimed at regulating recreation on the Flathead River is generating more questions than answers for many residents.
Columbia Falls takes input on Gateway to Glacier transportation project
The Gateway to Glacier Safety and Mobility Improvement Project will use the $10 million RAISE grant funds awarded to Columbia Falls in 2022.
Washington man pulled off Amtrak train in Libby pleads guilty to federal gun charges
A Washington man convicted of indecent exposure in Lincoln County last year has pleaded guilty to illegal gun possession in federal court.