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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…
Kalispell man charged with making threats to kill Sen. Tester
A Kalispell man accused of threatening to injure and murder Montana U.S. Senator Jon Tester was arraigned on Feb. 23 on an indictment, according to information…
Program offers students opportunity to explore law enforcement
A dedicated group of nine local high school students were sworn in by Sheriff Brian Heino last week as the first members of the new Flathead County Sheriff’s O…
FVCC class focuses on live storytelling
A new non-credit class at Flathead Valley Community College wants to help both experienced and inexperienced students perfect the craft of live storytelling.
Affordable housing advocates push to put state dollars toward price-controlled housing
Housing affordability advocates are working to drum up support in the Montana Capitol for a pair of bills that would put state resources into supporting the construction of more price-controlled housing for middle-…
Columbia Falls Planning board votes down another high density housing project east of river
The Columbia Falls City County Planning Board last week voted against a proposed 180-unit subdivision east of the Flathead River, citing a host of concerns including traffic, wetlands, the high water table and effe…
Bill to fund Public Law 280 advances in Senate
After a hearing that included testimony from several local officials, legislation that could help Lake County fund law enforcement under Public Law 280 is advancing in the Senate.
Newly resurrected Lakeside Community Council sees candidates file for May election
Eight candidates are running for seven open seats on an advisory council in Lakeside resurrected by popular demand in part because of a controversial alpine coaster development project launched over the summer.
Suspect in drunken crash that injured deputy arraigned in district court
Auburn Bee Flores, 22, was arraigned before Judge Heidi Ulbricht in Flathead County District Court on the felony charge.
Flathead officials, advocates study bill to bolster workforce housing
Flathead Valley officials and housing advocates are mulling over a proposal to allow local governments to subsidize rents for residents using a small tax on sh…
Amid dire suicide rates in Montana, governor expands student mental health screening
Montana, which perennially has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation, also has a youth suicide rate twice the national average, according to a study released last year by the state Department of Public Hea…
Linderman Education Center pilots mental health screenings for students
Linderman Education Center is piloting universal screening for mental health for its student population to connect them with care as needed.
July Glacier Park reservations open March 1
The next round of Glacier National Park vehicle registrations begins next week on Wednesday, March 1 at Recreation.gov.
State wildlife commission says no to boating restrictions on Church Slough
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission voted against placing boating restrictions on Church Slough on Wednesday, denying a resident work group’s petition and…
Kalispell Middle School pilots teacher-created check-in program
Kalispell Middle School sixth-grade health and physical education teacher David Baker wants kids to know they are seen. So he created a daily check-in tool of the same name.
Conservation district to investigate home in Glacier Park for possible violations
The Flathead County Conservation District will investigate a private home in Glacier National Park after more than 14 people filed complaints against the owner…