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Home Instead provides comfort and security for seniors needing at-home care
Home Instead is a global network of independently owned franchises that started in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Fifth Avenue West in Kalispell to close for paving project
A portion of Fifth Avenue West will again close to traffic this week as the Kalispell Street Department paves the busy stretch of roadway as part of a sewer and water main relocation project.
Hiring of Flathead hoops coach tabled by board
In another left turn in Flathead High School’s search for its next boys basketball coach, the hiring of Dan Trageser has been tabled by the Kalispell School Bo…
Yellowstone baby bison put to death after visitor picks it up, leading herd to reject it
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park officials killed a newborn bison because its herd wouldn't take the animal back after a man pi…
Hearing date set for Glacier National Park inholder case
The Flathead Conservation District Board on Monday set Aug. 25 as the hearing date for a home that it believes was illegally built on the shores of McDonald Cr…
Lake County poised to withdraw from PL 280 after governor's veto
Gov. Greg Gianforte last week vetoed House Bill 479 – the only bill regarding Public Law 280 to make it through the 2023 Legislature. And this Thursday, the Lake County commissioners will vote on whether to withdra…
Abortion providers, state attorneys spar over new restrictions
A Helena district court judge on Tuesday barred the state from enforcing five new abortion restrictions while litigation over their constitutionality continues.
Glacier National Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks begin grizzly monitoring
Glacier National Park is participating in an effort led by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to monitor the grizzly bear population in the Northern Continental …
Project aims to restore underpass leading into Glacier’s west entrance
A group of West Glacier residents are working to beautify and restore the underpass leading into Glacier National Park’s busiest entrance.
Grant aims to turn Flathead County Health Department into regional hub for overdose prevention
The Flathead City-County Health Department will become a hub for training resources and naloxone distribution for several Northwest Montana communities after receiving a $173,000 grant to combat opioid overdoses.
Bonjour Bakery combines French and Argentinian flavors into tasty treats
Bonjour Bakery and Bistro in Kalispell specializes in providing authentic dulce de leche and other Argentinian and French inspired treats to the Flathead Valle…
Whitefish Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations
The organizations represent projects and programs in Bigfork, Browning, Columbia Falls, Eureka, Evergreen, Hungry Horse, Kalispell and Whitefish.
Glacier Park International Airport adds summertime flight to Burbank, California
One hundred and twelve people and four small dogs got off a Boeing 737 at Glacier Park International Airport on Monday evening, the inaugural passengers on a b…
Case dropped against woman accused of passing fake bonds
Authorities brought Liane Maree Lovelace, 55, up on a forgery charge after bank officials determined several bonds she tried to cash on April 7 were fake, acco…
Relocated Libby Food Pantry still providing for its community
After moving out of the defunct Asa Wood Elementary School in 2022, volunteers running the Libby Food Pantry are more than pleased with their new home.
Hundreds of local students take part in Girls on the Run 5K
More than 450 girls, spectators, volunteers and community members gathered on Sunday, May 21 for the Girls on the Run Flathead Valley celebratory 5K event, the…