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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Kalispell man suspected of stealing from a helicopter faces a new felony case after allegedly strangling mother
Authorities have held Darin Darold Zick, 54, of Kalispell in the county jail on $175,000 bond since his May 16 arrest. He pleaded not guilty to one felony coun…
Kila man hit with felony charge for allegedly threatening hospital worker with knife
Clifford Daniel Joseph, 48, faces a felony intimidation charge in Flathead County District Court following the May 17 confrontation in Kalispell.
Kalispell Middle School teacher wins History Teacher of the Year Award
All the work tanning hides, building log cabins, panning for gold and garnets, grinding wheat and churning butter, has paid off for Kalispell Middle School tea…
Flathead Valley cities feel financial strain of land use law
Representatives from each of the 10 cities required to comply with the law expressed support for its long-term goal of streamlining housing development, while …
Flathead County says it gets to appoint Planning Board members in lawsuit response
The conservation district filed a lawsuit against county commissioners and the Planning and Zoning Department after its spot was left vacant on the county plan…
Environmental groups sue Flathead Forest over West Reservoir Project
Environmental groups Swan View Coalition and Friends of the Wild Swan are suing the U.S. Forest Service for allegedly sidestepping Endangered Species Act requi…
Habitat for Humanity proposes 95-home development in North Kalispell
Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley is looking to build a large neighborhood in North Kalispell.
Making the grade — Kalispell Public Schools leader named regional superintendent of the year
Wrapping up his second school year leading Kalispell Public Schools, Matt Jensen has been named regional Superintendent of the Year by the Northwest Montana As…
Kalispell Council to weigh Mayor Ryan Hunter’s housing priorities
Kalispell City Council on Monday will discuss several housing-related proposals raised by Mayor Ryan Hunter during his successful election campaign last year.
Kalispell mulls Safe Haven Baby Boxes amid public lobbying effort
Kalispell City Council is weighing whether to install Safe Haven Baby Boxes at fire stations after lobbying from members of the public.
Home Instead provides comfort and security for seniors needing at-home care
Home Instead is a global network of independently owned franchises that started in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Coram woman dies in T-bone crash
A 74-year-old woman has died and a 19-year-old woman was injured in a crash on U.S. 2 in Coram Wednesday.
PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier class of 2026 graduation ceremonies
Photos from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
Headlines: Grizzly attack at Glacier, primary election results, and airport closures
Hiker injured in Glacier grizzly bear mauling suffered broken arm, primary delivers mixed results for Northwest Montana incumbents and summer travel concerns o…
Flathead Forest updates Round Star Project following court order
Flathead National Forest released an updated assessment for the 9,500-acre Round Star Project near Whitefish, fulfilling a court order to reanalyze potential i…