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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…
Polson explores options for second fire station
The Polson City Commission authorized city staff to explore a potential land transfer or purchase with Cougar Ridge Development that could provide property to …
Whitefish mulls deer management after chronic wasting disease found in Flathead Valley
Whitefish City Council at a recent work session discussed the city's robust urban deer population with the first case of chronic wasting disease detected in th…
Kalispell Public Schools calls for high school levy election, trustee elections
On Tuesday, the Kalispell Public Schools Board of Trustees formally voted to run a high school district general fund levy election and trustee elections May 6.
Libby man accused of pepper spraying man after harassing cashier over gender
A Libby man is accused of attacking a person with pepper spray last month after allegedly harassing a transgender cashier at a local business.
New bill promises harsher fines for boaters ignoring efforts to halt spread of invasive species in Montana
State wildlife officials examine over 100,000 boats annually at roadside inspection stations, searching for signs of hitchhiking critters that could harm local…
Flathead Valley teams dive into robotics challenge qualifying for state competition
Three West Valley teams and one Smith Valley team will test their robotics skills at the FIRST Lego League State Championship at Montana State University Feb.8.
Whitefish skier Townsend Reed sets sights on Freeride World Tour
Whitefish freeskier Townsend Reed competed in the YETI Freeride Junior World Championships in Kappl, Austria, Jan. 13.
Tribes, wildlife officials oppose proposed hunting bill for Flathead Indian Reservation
Tribal advocates argued during a Tuesday evening hearing in Helena that a proposed hunting bill could jeopardize tribal-state relations and result in years of …
UM’s 106th Foresters’ Ball honors firefighting history
Forestry students at the University of Montana are working hard this week to set up the 106th Foresters’ Ball, a beloved campus tradition and fundraiser for st…
Crystal clear ice awes skaters at Whitefish Lake
Hundreds of people flocked to City Beach over the weekend to enjoy the rare phenomenon of glassy ice-skating conditions on Whitefish Lake.
Overhaul of troubled state psychiatric hospital leaves lawmakers in limbo
Montana lawmakers are grappling with what they can do to improve patient care and operations at the state’s psychiatric hospital since realizing that the effor…
Five vie for seat on 20th Judicial District bench
Five candidates are seeking a two-year appointment as judge in Department 2 of the 20th Judicial District, which serves Lake and Sanders counties.
Montana Senate Judicial committee takes up bill that criminalizes care for transgender youth
The Senate Judiciary committee on Jan. 27 heard testimony on SB 164, which would make it a felony for a parent or medical provider to procure or provide treatment to alter the appearance of a child younger than 16 …
Kalispell officials concerned Trump's spending freeze could throw a wrench in plans to replace contaminated wells
President Donald Trump’s federal funding freeze left Kalispell officials uncertain whether the city will receive needed money to rid forever chemicals from its…
Kitchen fire breaks out in Kalispell duplex
The Kalispell Fire Department responded to a fire in a duplex on Seventh Avenue West about 10 a.m. Tuesday.