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Kalispell City Council to vote on federal grant for pedestrian safety upgrades
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote Monday on whether to pursue a federal grant to improve pedestrian safet…
Cribbage tournament winners
Northwest Montana United Way sponsored the annual day-long city cribbage tournament for students from Kalispell at the Gateway Community Center on March 17.
Loss of library service came as a surprise to Marion School District officials
Marion School District officials are criticizing Flathead County Library trustees for failing to involve the public in their decision to end book delivery serv…
Northwest Montana wraps up record warm winter
West Glacier recorded its warmest winter in more than 75 years, finishing the 2025-26 season with an average daily temperature 6.6 degrees above normal.
Flathead County finalizes owner's rep agreement for new jail construction project
The owner’s representative will advocate for the county’s interest during the project, ensuring all decisions are aligned with the county’s goals, budget and s…
Kalispell man picks up felony burglary charge for allegedly violating order of protection
A Kalispell man who entered his ex's apartment allegedly in violation of a court order last month is facing a felony charge in Flathead County District Court.
Mineral County commissioners grapple with unexpected $5K bill
Mineral County commissioners are upset with a $5,000 bill for surveying work they say was ordered without their knowledge or permission.
Man accused of raping girl in Kalispell park given 10-year prison sentence
Prosecutors initially brought Michael Lee Storfa Jr., 30, up on one count of felony sexual assault in 2020, but it would be another three years before he lande…
Man accused of barroom brawl given suspended jail sentence
Dakota Douglas Laverdure, 26, initially pleaded not guilty to a felony count of aggravated assault in Flathead County District Court following the April 22, 2025 beating.
Camas Road, Quarter Circle Bridge Road now open for the season
With virtually no snow at lower elevations, Glacier National Park announced Wednesday that the Camas Road and the Quarter Circle Bridge Road are open for the s…
Good Friday unites Bigfork area churches for more than six decades
The Bigfork Community Good Friday service hasn’t changed much since 1965, according to Ron Pierce.
FVCC holds open house for Honors Program
The Honors Program application deadline for first consideration is April 15 for the Fall 2026 cohort.
Cherry Growers meeting set for April 11
Attendees will also be able to network with experienced Flathead cherry growers to learn how others have developed successful orchard practices unique to this …
Students get a taste of school life in 1895
The students stood in rows, hands over their hearts, “My country tis of thee, sweet land of liberty ...” they sang as teacher Melissa Barker pointed at the wor…
Westslope cutthroat trout project planned for creek in the North Fork
State officials plan to eradicate fish in a tributary of the North Fork of the Flathead River this summer in a bid to expand the range of native westslope cutt…
Conservation easement secures wildlife habitat near Jewel Basin
A recently implemented 60-acre conservation easement north of Echo Lake will offer “a serene refuge” for local wildlife, according to the Flathead Land Trust.