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Flathead County Library continues negotiations on property for new Kalispell branch
The northwest corner of the Kalispell Center Mall property, adjacent to Fifth Avenue West and Parkline Trail, is e…
Cayuse Prairie IT director a ‘multidimensional gal’
Throughout her life, Kiki Moses has been an explorer in search of new pursuits and skills.
Kalispell Public Schools looks to create charter schools
Kalispell Public Schools plans to submit an applications to the Montana Board of Public for Education for approval to create public charter schools.
Liquid gold — honey bees produce precious gift
The Flathead Valley has 270 registered beekeepers and as we enter fall many are now preparing to winterize their hives. There are about 650 registered beekeepe…
Timber tour highlights wood products industry
As a part of manufacturing month in October, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce hosted a tour of F.H. Stoltze’s facility on Wednesday, providing the opportunity…
Experts optimistic about efforts to curtail invasive lake trout
Competition from lake trout in Montana waters continues to cut into the population of native fish, but experts are optimistic that ongoing efforts will manage …
Solving septic contamination comes down to convincing homeowners to replace systems
Contamination from failing septic tanks for roughly 50 years has been well-documented as a contributor of pollution in the Flathead Basin. The key to addressin…
Explore Whitefish doubles funding to housing nonprofit
A nonprofit working on affordable and workforce housing issues in Whitefish is set to receive a substantial increase in funding from an optional fee collected …
Fish and Wildlife Commission votes to support purchase of Lower Yellowstone River property
Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously voted Oct. 19 to approve the acquisition of a new wildlife management area proposed for the Lower Yellowstone …
Old bell from Talbott School returned, on display at Gateway
In 1973 the Talbott School, first built in 1909, was torn down on Fourth Avenue West in Columbia Falls after it was deemed too expensive to repair, rather than…
Scorsese's epic 'Killers of the Flower Moon' is sweeping tale of greed, richly told
There tends to be lots of fast talking and fast moving in Martin Scorsese films, often from shifty types trying to get away with something.
Wildlife officials hopeful about decline of chronic wasting disease in Libby
The prevalence of chronic wasting disease in Libby continues to slowly decrease since the outbreak was detected in 2019, according to state wildlife officials.
Lions Club’s 2023 ornament sale dates set
The Kalispell Lions Club’s sixth annual Christmas ornament fundraiser will begin Friday, Nov. 3.
Lily Gladstone eyes the future after breakout role on Scorsese epic 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
Last February, Rene Haynes was standing in line at a Los Angeles Costco when her phone buzzed. She didn’t recognize the number, but as a Hollywood casting dire…
Wastewater leaks ‘far in excess’ at Holland Lake: DEQ
State regulators flagged a wastewater system that serves Holland Lake Lodge and the public campground as leaking “far in excess” of the amount allowed as the p…
State wildlife commissions moves forward with restrictions on Half-Moon Slough
The state Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to move forward with the process of enacting a no-wake zone at Half Moon Slough, but denied a similar petition reg…