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Habitat Flathead moves forward with townhomes on Whitefish Avenue
Habitat for Humanity Flathead Valley will receive funds from the city of Whitefish to purchase two lots on Whitefi…
Resident-owned community poised to hook into Kalispell's water and sewer
A resident-owned manufactured home community in Kalispell is poised to begin building water and sewer connections to the city after securing $2.15 million in f…
Montana exceeds national averages for median home prices
Finding a place to live in Montana is still out of reach for many Montana residents, exceeding national averages for home prices and growing 105% since 2017, a…
Flathead County increases collection of school property tax mills
Flathead County property owners will soon see increased tax bills in their mailboxes.
Recovery Centers of Montana will remain open after state inspections
A company that operates 86 treatment beds between two addiction treatment centers in Northwest Montana will stay open following state investigations into poor …
Lawsuit challenges education bill for students with disabilities as unconstitutional
A bill proposed to help children with disabilities actually represents a “staggering” loss of funding to public schools in the form of a “blank check,” would b…
Kalispell Public Schools trustee board narrows superintendent search
The Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees narrowed applicants for its superintendent position to four finalists they want to interview the week of Feb. 5.
Whitefish City Council hears proposed changes to Depot Park Townhomes project
At a recent work session, Whitefish City Council heard from the Whitefish Housing Authority and the city’s housing planner, Luke Sponable, about potential changes to the Depot Park Townhomes project.
Aging Columbia Falls high school needs a new roof over classrooms
The Columbia Falls School District 6 Board recently voted to bring an emergency bond measure to fix the failing roof at the high school.
Forest Service extends public comment on outfitter permits
After some feedback, the U.S. Forest Service has extended the deadline to comment on renewing the outfitter and guide permits for the next 10 years until Feb. …
ImagineIF Board of Trustees change to collection development policy draws criticism
The ImagineIF Libraries Board of Trustees amended its collections policy regarding potentially obscene materials Thursday despite pleas from the public and emp…
Montana man convicted of killing eagles is sentenced to 3 years in prison for related gun violations
BILLINGS (AP) — A Montana felon previously convicted of killing eagles to sell their parts on the black market was sentenced to three years in federal prison o…
Justice of the Peace Paul Sullivan files for Flathead County District Court judge seat
Justice of the Peace Paul Sullivan launched his campaign for the position of Flathead County District Court judge earlier this month.
House Speaker Matt Regier has Republican challenger for Senate seat
Montana House Speaker Matt Regier will face off with Kalispell businessman Marquis Laude in a Republican primary campaign for the Flathead Valley’s open Senate…
Democrat Busse outlines policy priorities in campaign for Montana governor
Ryan Busse, the Kalispell Democrat running for governor this year in Montana, made a series of promises Tuesday about how he would conduct himself in office an…
Jilted girlfriend fired gun in ex’s home, court docs say
Irate after getting dumped, a Kalispell woman allegedly fired a handgun inside a Fifth Avenue East North home earlier this month.