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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 North closed again for repaving
Fifth Avenue West North between Center and Railroad streets in Kalispell is closed again to through traffic until Thursday while the street is repaved following an emergency water main relocation.
Authorities searching for missing 19-year-old in Glacier National Park
Officials are searching for a missing 19-year-old man who was last seen near the trailhead of Huckleberry Lookout in Glacier National Park on Friday.
Bill sponsor pushes for veto override after Gianforte rejects popular marijuana tax bill
The sponsor of a popular initiative seeking to divvy up more than $50 million of marijuana tax revenue is requesting that lawmakers be given an opportunity to override a veto Gov. Greg Gianforte issued in the final…
Retiring Kalispell Police Chief reflects on law enforcement career
Growing up in nearby Seeley Lake and going to college in Missoula, Doug Overman found his calling to public service during the summer of his college years.
Kalispell City Council to review proposed fiscal year 2024 budget
Kalispell City Council opens budget season on Monday with a first look at its proposed financial roadmap for the coming fiscal year.
Evergreen security company protects the world
The security company handles the installation and maintenance of hundreds of security systems for critical infrastructures around the world.
Couple devotes time to assisting veterans
The Ericksons, the founders of the Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry, have been in the valley for 45 years. Married since 1977, the pair has worked for de…
Hooper’s founders prepare to hand over business to new owners
The couple has been searching for the perfect person to sell the business in order to ensure it goes to someone who wants to keep their hard work alive.
New restaurant expected to open this summer in Evergreen
Two Brothers Cafe, owned and operated by Nick and Esmeralda Aliu, is set to be open seven days per week from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Northwest Truck owner has longtime passion for working on vehicles
The Flathead Valley native is now only 33, but has already turned his automotive passions into two thriving businesses, with his recent acquisitions of Northwe…
New establishment focuses on historical brews
Other brews include Independence, the popular hazy New England IPA, Honor, a Kentucky common made with corn, Patriot, and D.T.O.M. (Don’t tread on me).
Sacred Waters looks forward with new expansion
Sacred Waters Brewing Company was born out of Jordan Van Eimeren’s childhood memories of her family ranch in the Bob Marshall Wilderness which served as the ba…
Roller derby skates to its return after three-year hiatus
Roller derby, a fast-paced, full-contact sport played on quad roller skates, has grown in popularity across the world. In the Flathead, though, it is also a co…
Evergreen students lead the way with pitches designed to improve their schools
In the Evergreen School District, we understand that student leadership is powerful, and for the past 10 years, we have been offering students opportunities wi…
PHOTOS: Montana Spartan Trifecta 2023
Scenes from the Montana Spartan Trifecta in Bigfork on Saturday, May 6.