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Senior Spotlight: Graduating senior cultivated spirit and community at Whitefish High School
Her natural charisma and tenacious optimism made Anna Shestak an easy choice for the student council’s first stude…
Kalispell City Council to put local government review before voters
During a short meeting Monday, Kalispell City Council unanimously approved a slate of resolutions, including one putting a possible review of local government …
Humane Society of Northwest Montana seeks donations following burst pipes
The Humane Society is holding a Boiler Blues Fundraiser from Thursday, Feb. 8 through Thursday, Feb. 22 to mitigate the repair costs.
Gianforte talks internships, work experience at Glacier High School
Gov. Greg Gianforte talked career and technical education with Glacier High School students and faculty Tuesday, highlighting Kalispell Public Schools for its …
Economic forecast predicts slow growth for state
This was the summary offered by Patrick M. Barkey, the director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana, at the 49th annua…
Flathead County sees rise in syphilis cases, mirroring national trend
Flathead City-County Health Department officials say the area is seeing an increase in cases of syphilis over the last several years, falling in line with a na…
Former Montana Supreme Court justice joins other top judges in support of keeping Trump off ballot
Another notable Montana leader has joined a group of retired state Supreme Court justices throughout the country to urge the United States Supreme Court to uph…
Lawmakers want more info about Medicaid redeterminations
Health care providers, patient advocates and state lawmakers continue to hammer the administration of Gov. Greg Gianforte for removing more than 120,000 people from state Medicaid programs between April and Novembe…
Suspect in chase, standoff inks pretrial diversion agreement
Prosecutors brought Hayes Goggles III, 37, up on a felony criminal endangerment charge following his April 28 arrest. He initially pleaded not guilty in Flathe…
Alleged stabbing in Kila under investigation
A Sunday evening stabbing in Kila left multiple people wounded, authorities said.
Bigfork residents, businesses raise concerns about closure of unsafe bridge
Bigfork is no closer to a solution for the closing of the downtown Bridge Street Bridge despite a meeting between Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, Montana Depa…
Foundation board member nurtures the gift of giving
Alanna Weibert, a certified public accountant and one of three new board members of the statewide philanthropic organization, described it as perfect timing.
Kalispell City Council to take public input on infrastructure projects
Kalispell City Council will open Monday a public hearing spanning multiple meetings to give residents a say on what infrastructure projects to prioritize if th…
Whitefish considers affordable apartment project
Whitefish City Council on Monday will consider approving a plan that looks to create 18 affordable apartments as part of the second phase of a complex on Edgew…
Montana Pediatrics utilizes telehealth to close gaps in state’s health care system
When parents aren’t sure if they need to drive to the emergency room, they can call Montana Pediatrics care line and be connected with a pediatrician via a tel…
Takes two at Kalispell tango nights
Outside the Kalispell South Campus building on a chilly January night, the large windows frame a portrait of a brightly lit room of dancing couples in the clos…