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Tribal groups join lawsuit seeking restoration of $127 million in canceled farm grants
In March, the USDA canceled 49 of 50 Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access Program grants designed to support…
Whitefish High School expansion options revealed
The cost will likely range from $26.5 million to just over $34 million depending on the concept recommended by the committee.
Businesses press county on energy efficiency program
The Flathead County Commissioners reiterated last week that they prefer a “wait and see” approach to implementing an energy efficiency-focused financing program after receiving a letter from local businesses urging…
Man hospitalized, another arrested after shooting in Kalispell
One man was hospitalized with a gunshot wound, and another was arrested Friday night after a shooting at Town Pump on West Reserve Drive in Kalispell.
Benedict XVI, reluctant pope who chose to retire, dies at 95
VATICAN CITY (AP) — He was the reluctant pope, a shy bookworm who preferred solitary walks in the Alps and Mozart piano concertos to the public glare and majes…
State senators from the Flathead Valley looking to restrict gender affirming care
Flathead Valley legislators are expected to introduce bills restricting gender-affirming care in the fast approaching state legislative session.
Young students learn about community through volunteering
For their latest six-week project, students visited the North Valley Food Bank.
Suspect in deaths of Idaho students arrested in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A 28-year-old criminal justice graduate student was arrested in eastern Pennsylvania on Friday as a suspect in the mysterious stabbing d…
Snow Ghost Express chairlift open for business on Whitefish Mountain Resort
The Snow Ghost Express, the newest chairlift at Whitefish Mountain Resort, opened to skiers and snowboarders Friday.
Suspected thief admits to stealing SUV, sodas
Barah Zebariah Wood, 23, pleaded guilty to amended misdemeanor charges in the latter case and felony theft in the former at a Dec. 15 hearing before Judge Heid…
Kalispell FFA excels at competitions
Kalispell FFA had a standout competitive season this fall with student Ethan Bay placing second in the nation in Farm and Agribusiness Management.
Gianforte to appoint next Commissioner of Political Practices from open field
The field is wide open for Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte to select the next Commissioner of Political Practices after a Nomination Committee failed to find consensus Wednesday on applicants who interviewed for the jo…
Montana to hold hearing on proposal to change requirements for Medicaid abortions
Patients who need an abortion paid for through Montana Medicaid will need to provide personal information in advance of the service, such as last menstrual period, to prove “medical necessity,” according to a new r…
Transportation improvement initiatives forge ahead
The $115 million airport expansion will include the addition of two restaurants, a runway viewing lounge area, and a new gate.
Bigfork Food Bank sees uptick in use, while increasing its outreach
The Bigfork Food Bank feeds about 300 families per month.
Electrical failure stranded several hundred skiers, says resort
Whitefish Mountain Resort spokesperson Chad Sokol blamed failures in the electrical and backup electrical systems for the chairlift, also known as Chair 1, for…