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Primary delivers mixed results for Northwest Montana incumbents
Tuesday’s primary election delivered beginnings and endings to political hopefuls across Northwest Montana.
December Delights: Holiday Events You Can't Miss in Northwest Montana
No bah humbugs here. Northwest Montana is bursting with holiday cheer this December, and we’ve got the ultimate guide to help you sleigh the season.
Kalispell resident learns to put health first following stroke
When Marit Bridger suffered a stroke, she wondered if she’d be confined to a nursing home for the rest of her life.
Growing population prompts Kalispell City Council to explore wastewater, biosolids options
Kalispell City Council will review Monday options for upgrading the city’s wastewater treatment facility and new biosolids disposal methods to keep up with a g…
Montana media organizations petition to join right-to-know lawsuit
At stake is public access to “junque files” containing back-channel communications between legislators, lobbyists and stakeholders during the drafting of bills.
Kalispell kicks off season with Christmas stroll
Kalispell hosted its Downtown Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 6. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
Ski patrol union frustrated with negotiation timeline
Contract negotiations between the recently formed Whitefish Mountain Resort ski patrol union and resort executives remained unfinished as the ski season opened…
A band of frustrated neighbors, homeless people tidy up Kalispell's defunct Outlaw Inn
A few frustrated neighbors and homeless residents have grabbed drills and garbage bags to clean up the decaying Kalispell building previously known as the Outl…
Flathead County's participation in state housing program uncertain
Flathead County is eligible for $4.5 million in funding through a state program aimed at addressing workforce housing.
Hand-carved, hand-painted and hand-printed: Whitefish artist captures life scenes
Four years and hundreds more sheets of linoleum later, Tarke Penser’s creative outlet has become his livelihood, a way to hand-create the iconic scenes of Nort…
Mother-daughter duo open new barbershop in Kalispell
Owners Amanda Scarlett and Katrina Harris — mother and daughter — both licensed barbers, want that atmosphere to feel evident. The pair opened the shop on Firs…
Gianforte appoints Christy Clark to lead Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Gov. Greg Gianforte has appointed Montana Department of Agriculture director Christy Clark as the new director of the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the governor’s office said in a news release on Friday.
Students address global issues with diplomacy at Model UN
Success in Model United Nations hinges on negotiating with adversaries and allies alike through effective debates, speeches, caucuses and drafted resolutions.
Kalispell FFA does well at nationals
Kalispell FFA attended the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis this year with 36 students making up five teams, the most in the chapter’s his…
Judges needed for Kalispell speech and debate tournament
Volunteers are needed to judge the Western Regional Speech and Debate Tournament scheduled Dec. 13 and 14 at Flathead and Glacier high schools in Kalispell.
Low turnout at public hearing intended for low-income residents
A handful of representatives from local nonprofits attended a public hearing on Wednesday intended to gather input from low-income city and county residents.