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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…
Flathead High speech and debate victorious in Butte after intense competition
It was a fight to the finish in Butte this weekend with Flathead High School speech and debate team having the last word. Flathead prevailed by a difference of 6.5 points.
Columbia Falls speech team clinches win in Whitefish
The speech and debate competition was fierce at Whitefish tournament this weekend with just three points separating first-place finisher, Columbia Falls High School, from second place.
Kalispell City Council poised to address vacant buildings with tougher code
Nearly three years after the former Outlaw Inn was left vacant, Kalispell City Council may add teeth to the municipal code to address dilapidated properties.
Emerging talent: Singer showcases his talent in local, national competitions
The blues and country singer and songwriter from Woods Bay is the first winner of the inaugural Montana’s Got Talent competition held in October, performing an…
Transportation safety plan goes before Whitefish Council
On Tuesday, Whitefish is poised to adopt a transportation plan aimed at reducing crashes and improving overall safety.
Museum and education building coming to Glacier Park International Airport
Glacier Park International Airport could soon land an aviation museum.
All the small things: Searching for lichen in the winter world of Glacier National Park
Found on every continent, lichen is an extraordinary organism adapted to survive in every habitat except seawater.
Kalispell Public Schools will seek levy as it moves forward with plans to cut staff
Kalispell Public Schools plans to propose a high school levy on the May ballot while addressing a $2.7 million budget deficit by reducing teaching positions.
New medical imaging center opens in North Kalispell
The Montana Imaging Center, located just next to the water tower on U.S. 93, offers both magnetic resonance imaging, also called an MRI, and computerized tomog…
Pickerts to reign as Whitefish Winter Carnival king and queen
Whitefish residents Ross and Coco Pickert will reign as the Whitefish Winter Carnival King Ullr LXVI and Queen of Snows. They were crowned during a coronation …
Teen charged in connection with Christmas morning shooting in Polson
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in the Christmas morning shooting death of Sheldon Fisher in Polson.
Flathead High School plans Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Celebration
Flathead High School, in collaboration with the Crown of the Continent Choir, Flathead Folk Band, and International Baccalaureate (IB) English and music studen…
Whooping cough cases jump in Flathead Valley
Flathead County has seen a spike in pertussis, or whooping cough, cases in recent months.
Gianforte orders flags at full-staff for Inauguration Day
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has entered the Treasure State in an ongoing flag war between supporters of President-elect Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden, who for ordered the United States flag at half-…
FVCC Senior Institute registration begins Jan. 29
Classes will be held every Friday from Feb. 14 to March 21