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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…
Influenza cases increasing in Flathead County
Flathead County continues to see an uptick of influenza cases and was home to a norovirus outbreak in December.
Whitefish School District puts athletic improvements on ‘fast-track’
The Whitefish School District approved a project delivery contract for the high school’s academic and athletic improvements at a board meeting Jan. 14.
Lawsuit alleges Kalispell Public Schools retaliated against parent and wrestling team member for reporting sexual assault
A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that Kalispell Public Schools retaliated against a former Glacier High School wrestling parent and team member for rep…
Kalispell amends fire code to address vacant properties
Kalispell City Council added new teeth to the municipal fire code allowing the city to abate vacant properties.
Mineral County man charged with stabbing his family enters not guilty plea
A man accused of stabbing family members in St. Regis earlier this month entered a not guilty plea Wednesday in Mineral County District Court.
Kalispell mayor will not seek reelection
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson will not seek reelection.
Retired FWP supervisor reflects on career protecting wildlife and lands
In the fall of 1995 Lee Anderson was hoping to get on with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks as a game warden.
Northwest Montana History Museum showcases Flathead Valley's timber industry
Did you know that in 1884 that John Foy’s mill between the Foys lakes was considered the first water-powered sawmill in the valley? Or that in 1914, the first …
Former Libby educator pleads not guilty to assaulting a minor
Former Libby Middle High School Principal Jim Germany Jr. pleaded not guilty to assault on a minor last week.
Kalispell lawmaker proposes tighter enforcement of worker verification laws
The House Business and Labor Committee will hear testimony on legislation related to work authorization verification on Jan. 22.
Outlaw Inn may see new owner following foreclosure
The former Outlaw Inn property may have a new owner before the year’s end.
Legislative records that shine a light on bill drafting process public again, judge orders
Back-channel communications between Montana lawmakers, lobbyists and stakeholders when drafting bills are once again open to the public under a court order issued Tuesday in Great Falls.
Headlines: Montana firefighters in LA, Kalispell housing debate and Flathead Warming Center updates
Kalispell mayor now opposed to state housing funding, Montana fire crews aid in California blaze, and Flathead Warming Center launches new initiatives.
Supreme Court rejects GOP-backed Montana case based on controversial election law theory
The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned back an election law case out of Montana that relied on a controversial legal theory with the potential to change the way e…
Woman accused of pulling out knife at hospital pleads not guilty to felony charge
Amber Rose Wenzl, 44, pleaded not guilty to the felony before Judge Danni Coffman in Flathead County District Court on Jan. 16.