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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 afte…
Governor honors state employees for assisting with I-90 crash
Gov. Greg Gianforte last week honored Corporal Emily Verbanac and Corporal Megan Vinyard of the Montana Department of Transportation’s Motor Carrier Services D…
Updated stormwater plan identifies system shortfalls in Kalispell
Public Works staff on Monday presented Kalispell City Council with new data they say will help upgrade the stormwater system to prevent flooding.
Zinke looks to zip up western congressional race in favor of Flint
It was the talk of every town in western Montana in early March: Ryan Zinke had dropped out of the race for Congress, just two days before campaign filings off…
New coalition details effort to support Kalispell’s downtown
Kalispell’s Downtown Foward Coalition has identified parking and walkability as some of its long-term goals to strengthen the business district.
Mexican man who led deputies on high-speed chase in Kalispell receives federal prison sentence
A Mexican national arrested after a high-speed chase through Kalispell in June 2025 received an 18-month sentence for illegal reentry in federal court last wee…
Dedicated Polson senior earns leadership award
Polson High School senior Raya Lucas was recently presented the Winslow Nichols Leadership Award for being “committed and community-minded.”
'We know we can do the job:' Smith Valley Fire Department deploys all-woman volunteer shift
Smith Valley Fire Chief Amy Beick walked into the station one December day and saw something she’d never encountered in her two decades at the department.
Kalispell City Council reviews updated stormwater plan
Kalispell City Council on Monday will review the city’s updated stormwater facility plan.
Spoonful of magic: ‘Mary Poppins’ floats onto stage in Homeschool Theatre Club production
The stage adaptation combines the elements from P.L. Travers’ books and the Disney film, featuring unforgettable songs and dazzling choreography.
Surface and Stone Tile Co. brings selection from around the globe to Northwest Montana
Owner Kristin Kivela saw an opportunity to cater to the many people building in the Flathead Valley.
Months after the floods, a Libby family struggles to resume everyday life
A muddy 4x4 trail behind the Cernicks’ home outside Libby is the only way the family can leave their property after December’s flooding wiped out a chunk of a …
Developer details massive overhaul planned for Kalispell Center Mall, seeks tax increment dollars
The developer behind the Kalispell Center Mall’s impending transformation has shared its concept designs, outlining an overhaul of the mall’s west side to make…
Headlines: Old oil well to be plugged, $1.1 million levy before voters, experts discuss backcountry flying risks, Libby’s health advisory lifted
Old oil well to be plugged in Glacier, Kalispell Public Schools sets $1.1 million levy before voters, aviation experts discuss risks of backcountry flying and …
CFAC Damage Assessment Plan finalized; could test for 'forever chemicals'
The final natural resource damage assessment plan for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. Superfund site has been released, a plan that will take another and perha…
Pinewood Derby cars fly to the finish in Ronan
Fourteen Polson and Ronan Cub Scouts brought their creativity and innovation to a block of wood and wheels, creating a speedy and colorful car to race down the…