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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…
Headlines: Tribal hunting bill, Republican Medicaid Expansion bills, and robotics teams advance to state
Tribal officials oppose proposed hunting bill on Flathead Indian Reservation, Republican Medicaid expansion bills advance in Legislature, and Flathead Valley r…
Flathead High School speech and debate finishes second at state, edged out of title by one point
Class AA speech and debate state runner-up, Flathead High School, was edged out of winning the championship title by one point, a bittersweet moment for head c…
Kalispell moving forward with well replacement despite funding uncertainty
Kalispell officials say they are still uncertain whether the city will receive federal dollars to replace two wells contaminated by forever chemicals but are f…
Four men detained by Border Patrol temporarily held in county jail
Four men held in the Flathead County Detention Center last week on immigration detainers were put there by the U.S. Border Patrol, officials say.
Happy Valley mobile home park seeks expansion
A mobile home park in Happy Valley is looking to expand by adding 30 home spaces.
Whitefish High School speech and debate captures state title
Whitefish High School had the last word this season, bringing home that state title by defeating the defending state champion, Columbia Falls High School.
Travel will be treacherous Tuesday as whiteout conditions hit the Flathead Valley
Heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions will target Northwest Montana on Tuesday as frigid air clashes with a plume of Pacific moisture.
Mental health center CEO aims to expand services
A fourth-generation Montanan, Bob Lopp was born and raised in Kalispell. Growing up, his parents were always involved in the community, a concept he brought in…
Whitefish votes on adding parkland along river
Whitefish City Council on Monday is set to consider accepting an additional chunk of parkland next to the Roundhouse Landing Park along the Whitefish River.
Kalispell City Council to vote on skybridge amendment
Kalispell may see more skybridges go up in the coming future.
Bigfork firearms manufacturer continues to grow
The Bigfork firearms manufacturer expects to carry a new pistol system, and company officials are looking forward to maximizing space, personnel and machinery …
Coram-West Glacier fire department receives safety grant
The Coram-West Glacier Volunteer Fire District received $10,000 toward replacing handheld radios critical to communications along the 55-mile swath of U.S. 2 that runs from Hungry Horse to Marias Pass and borders G…
Government shakeup hits National Park Service
As part of the Trump administration's government hiring freeze, hundreds of workers expecting to fill seasonal roles at the National Park Service saw their job…
Flathead Food Bank holds Mardi Gras Gala fundraiser
Featuring a Dixieland jazz band, street performers, and authentic Cajun cuisine.
Kalispell felon sought after violating terms of suspended sentence
Prosecutors are seeking the revocation of 40-year-old Troy Allen Hale's April 2024 suspended sentence in Flathead County District Court.