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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…
Hearing for Swan Lake wake zone petition postponed
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will no longer review a petition to extend the no wake zone on Swan Lake during their April 16 meeting.
Eureka! Flathead Valley students have their moment at state science fair
Flathead Valley students displayed their fortitude for the scientific method at the Montana Science Fair with Kalispell Montessori School bringing home the fir…
Osprey monitoring project takes flight in Northwest Montana
There was definitely a bird in the old osprey nest above Old Steel Bridge. Jess Garby could see the arc of a small round head peeking over the tangle of sticks…
Developer seeks TIF funds for 24-unit affordable housing project in Kalispell
The developer behind a proposed affordable housing project in West Kalispell is seeking public funding to help finance the project.
Montana GOP financially backs Wilson for state Supreme Court
A new law passed by the Montana Legislature last year opening the door for political parties to become more directly involved in judicial elections has begun to financially pay off in the state Supreme Court race.
Flathead County looks at change for cannabis businesses
County zoning regulations prohibit cannabis business owners from growing product in business zones, which can force cultivation to occur in a separate facility.
Flathead County Treasurer needs space for estate items, commissioners say it's out of their hands
Five black boxes filled with cremains sit on the floor of the Flathead County Treasurer’s office.
'It’s an experience’: 60th annual Creston Auction this weekend
In six decades, Creston Fire Chief Gary Mahugh has seen some strange items pass through the annual Creston Auction, but one in particular stands out: a live go…
Bail raised for man who allegedly hit Columbia Falls teen with stolen truck
Flathead County District Court Judge Danni Coffman increased bail for a man who allegedly ran a red light and rammed his stolen pickup truck into a vehicle dri…
Valley Neighbors holds fundraising meal
Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully prepared menu crafted by a local Syrian chef.
State to host free seminar on avoiding fraud in Kalispell
A representative from the office of Montana State Auditor James Brown will lead a free, public seminar on how to protect against fraud as part of the fifth annual Senior Fraud Summit in Kalispell on Saturday.
Kalispell woman suspected of shooting at ex-boyfriend and his friends
Erin Gail Gravelin, 45, is expected to appear before Judge Dan Wilson in Flathead County District Court on May 7 for her arraignment on a felony count of assault with a weapon.
Motorist spat on law enforcement after March police chase through canyon, prosecutors say
The chase began when a Montana Highway Patrol trooper attempted to pull Roxie Joy LaRocque over on U.S. 2 near Hungry Horse about noon, according to court docu…
Mezze: Flathead Valley Community College culinary students host lunch pop-up
The restaurant is open for lunch Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Applications open for Great Fish Community Challenge
The Great Fish Community Challenge is a charitable giving campaign running Aug. 11 through Sept. 11.