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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…
Kalispell sets hearing for workforce housing financing plan
Kalispell City Council on Tuesday decided to hold a public hearing on a plan that would specifically allow for certain city funds to be used for workforce hous…
Man involved in Evergreen slaying receives sentence
A man accused of attempting to help cover up a January homicide in Evergreen was sentenced Sept. 1 to five years with the state Department of Corrections, all suspended.
Climate damage from oil leases on federal land gets second look
The Biden administration reached a legal settlement Tuesday that requires the government to reexamine potential climate damages from oil and gas leases put up …
Summer readers help Whitefish library earn donation
Because summer readers at Whitefish Community Library were up to a challenge set by the Whitefish Credit Union, the Whitefish Lake Institute has $1,503 more to further its mission.
Planning board takes up large development on KM Ranch Road
The planning board meets at 6 p.m. in the Expo Building at the Flathead County Fairgrounds, 265 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Glacier National Park visitation down again in July
Visitation in Glacier National Park continued its downward trend in July as the park saw nearly 75,000 fewer visitors in the month than it did a year ago.
Accused shooter pleads not guilty to multiple charges
Before a nearly full courtroom Tuesday, the man accused of shooting a young local couple — and killing one — during a disagreement involving a golf cart pleade…
Kalispell man killed in deadly holiday weekend collision
Officers with the Kalispell Police Department joined other emergency responders in heading to the scene at the intersection of East Idaho Street and Third Avenue East North about 5:47 p.m., Sept. 3 following report…
Traffic delays expected in Whitefish as road project begins
Travelers and commuters using Spokane Avenue in Whitefish should expect delays beginning this week as the Spokane Avenue Water Main Replacement Project is set to begin.
Lemonade Fire slows in timber harvest areas
A wildfire burning near Marion slowed its progress over the weekend as it moved into timber harvest areas that were cleared of brush, fire officials reported T…
Logan Health donates land for new MSU nursing education building in Kalispell
BOZEMAN — Logan Health has signed a letter of intent to donate land for a new nursing education building in Kalispell to be built with a portion of a $101 mill…
Residency program benefits future educators, school districts
The Montana Office of Public Instruction is hoping to address teacher shortages and better prepare future educators by incentivizing traditionally unpaid stude…
Large-scale subdivision heads before Whitefish Council
Whitefish City Council on Tuesday is set to vote on a 92-acre subdivision proposed on East Edgewood Drive that would include industrial lots, multi-family deve…
Kalispell Council considers transportation planning grant apps
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the City Hall, 201 First Avenue East.
Lucy Smith — A heart for lifelong service
From saying yes to countless local community projects to teaching English as a second language to standing in as a birth attendant and driving an ambulance in …