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Flathead National Forest clears way for salvage projects following winter windstorms
More than 500 acres of trees downed in December’s windstorms are slated for salvage, say Flathead National Forest …
Lawsuit over Whitefish subdivision dismissed, while second regarding property continues
A lawsuit filed against the city of Whitefish and a developer over a commercial subdivision has been dismissed.
Motorist brought up on charges after allegedly fleeing deputies, resisting arrest
A Marion man accused of fleeing law enforcement during a traffic stop and later being uncooperative with sheriff’s deputies pleaded not guilty to multiple char…
Evicted Outlaw Inn renters still seeking home
When Joan Corbin and her daughter Michaela see paper notices on their door, it gives them flashbacks. They can’t help but recall a cold day in January when the…
Nursing homes continue closing, leaving residents, families stressed
In Montana, nine nursing homes have closed or are projected to in 2022, and one transitioned from a nursing home to an assisted living facility, according to the state Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Foundation awards more than $25,000 to teachers
Kalispell Education Foundation awarded $25,009 in Great Opportunities grants to help educators fund projects to engage and inspire students in Kalispell Public…
Holiday railroad strike possible as unions reject tentative contract
A sense of deja vu is overtaking the U.S. railroad industry this week as labor leaders and major railroad representatives try to figure out how to avoid a strike that could bring freight and passenger trains to a h…
Flathead Forest rejects Holland Lake Lodge expansion
A Utah-based developer is going to have to go back to the drawing board after the Flathead National Forest rejected its initial plan to expand and upgrade the …
PHOTOS: Light Up Evergreen & Pie Auction
Photos from the annual Light Up Evergreen & Pie Auction held at Glacier Ace Hardware on Tuesday, Nov. 22.
Admitted drunk driver sent to state treatment program
Donald Douglas Houtonen, 35, had pleaded guilty to felony driving under the influence, fourth of subsequent offense, on Sept. 26.
Man convicted in murder that rocked Libby seeks parole
A convicted child killer whose crime shocked Libby nearly 40 years ago is seeking parole.
House GOP leadership finalizes committee assignments
Newly elected Republican leadership in the Montana House of Representatives finalized committee assignments for the 2023 Legislature Monday, placing both relative moderates and more stringent ideologues in committe…
Stillwater student earns second place in Constitution contest
Stillwater Christian School seventh-grader Kendra Wolf won second place in the middle school category in the Montana Secretary of State’s U.S. Constitution Contest.
Town Pump offers matching funds for food banks
Over 100 food banks statewide are participating this year in the “Be A Friend in Deed” campaign, which began in 2001.
Kalispell puts stormwater treatment facilities project out to bid
The Kalispell Department of Public Works is accepting bids from contractors to install new stormwater treatment facilities at several city locations.
Kalispell City Council returns Bette Albright to urban forestry committee
Kalispell City Council voted Monday to approve the appointment of Bette Albright to the urban forestry committee, also known as the tree board.