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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Bipartisan bill seeks to ban ‘killer robots’ in Montana
A bipartisan group of Montana lawmakers wants to be sure no one in the state can use robots affixed with guns, swords or other weapons to kill people under a bill that was heard Friday that would establish the “Kil…
Suspect in high-speed chase enters not guilty plea
Bryan Patrick Doyle, 40, of Kalispell pleaded not guilty to felony criminal endangerment and assault on a peace officer as well as misdemeanor driving under th…
ImagineIF downsizes Marion branch
ImagineIF Libraries has downsized its Marion branch in response to a slew of changes at the community’s elementary school, which houses the facility, but will …
Bill banning children from drag shows passes the House
A local legislator’s bill limiting drag performances in public spaces passed the Montana House of Representatives in a 64-32 vote Friday.
2-alarm fire displaces 17 residents
A two-alarm fire in a converted apartment building in Kalispell on Sunday night displaced 17 residents and two dogs, though no one was injured in the blaze.
Veteran prosecutor now sits on the bench of Kalispell Municipal Court
The veteran prosecutor has stepped into the role of Kalispell Municipal Judge.
Glacier Park begins digital reservations for backcountry campsites
The digital system, first floated earlier this year, comes as park officials report a marked increase in applications for backcountry campsites in recent years.
Kalispell City Council to review panhandling ordinance
Kalispell City Council will discuss strengthening a local panhandling ordinance at its Monday work session as well as a recent report on the affordable housing crisis in the Flathead Valley.
Injured trooper faces long recovery process
Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson made a brief public appearance to thank supporters and well-wishers at Logan Health Medical Center on Sunday, 10 d…
Few shocked by GOP's break with Racicot
State legislators in the Flathead Valley are — like the former governor himself — unsurprised by the Montana Republican Party’s public break up with Marc Rac…
Life and art: FVCC instructor marks 50 years of teaching
A special exhibition at the Wanda Hollensteiner Art Gallery honors Karen Leigh’s five decades of teaching art.
ImagineIF board pledges to spend $70K on materials for Bigfork branch
The ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees is pledging to buy $70,000 in materials for the system’s Bigfork branch once its renovation project is complete.
Community briefs
Organization holds discussion on climate change; Churches combine; Whitefish seeks volunteers to serve on committees;
PHOTOS: Flathead Classic Sled Dog Races at Dog Creek Lodge & Nordic Center
Around 40 teams from the United States and Canada hit the trails for the annual Flathead Classic Sled Dog Races at Dog Creek Lodge & Nordic Center in Olney…
Glacier to reopen Avalanche campground
Glacier National Park will reopen the Avalanche Campground this year after being closed since 2020.