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Kalispell Council seeks $25M grant for roundabouts, crosswalk upgrades along Main Street
Kalispell City Council on Monday voted unanimously to pursue a federal grant to improve pedestrian safety on Main …
Whitefish Council set to OK budget
City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall, 418 E Second St.
ALERT medical rescue helicopter marks milestone
For 47 years, the bright red chopper synonymous with Logan Health has been on call, day and night, rain, snow or sunshine, providing rescue for those in need o…
When mental illness leads to dropped charges, patients often go without stabilizing care
For seven years, Timothy Jay Fowler rotated between jail, forced psychiatric hospitalization, and freedom.
DEQ presses developers of an alpine coaster on possible building violations
The developers of a proposed alpine coaster just north of Lakeside are violating Montana’s Sanitation in Subdivisions Act by moving ahead with construction on …
PHOTOS: The 4-H Horse Show at the Northwest Montana Fair
Scenes from the 4-H Horse Show at the Northwest Montana Fair on Saturday, Aug. 13.
Church Slough Work Group to meet Aug. 18
A group of citizens tasked with discussing recreational boating on Church Slough south of Kalispell is scheduled to meet for the second time on Aug. 18.
FWP secures new home for orphaned grizzly cubs
A pair of local bear cubs are headed to a Pennsylvania wildlife sanctuary after officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks euthanized their mother following repeated attempts to break into human food sources a…
Community groups prepare for Ukrainian refugees
Through the Uniting for Ukraine Sponsor Circle program, community groups in Kalispell and Whitefish are preparing for the arrival of two Ukrainian refugee families fleeing the violence of war.
PHOTOS: The 4-H Dog Show at Northwest Montana Fair
Scenes from the 4-H Dog Show at the Northwest Montana Fair at the Flathead County Fairgrounds on Friday, Aug. 12.
Court: Proposed judicial election changes unconstitutional
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Supreme Court on Friday ruled that a proposal to change the way state Supreme Court justices are elected is unconstitutional and cannot appear on the November ballot.
Kalispell Public Schools to operate on a $77.8 M budget
Kalispell Public Schools will operate on $77.8 million for the 2022-23 school year.
KPS superintendent earns raise over residents' objections
Prior to the Kalispell Public School board of trustees' approval of a $77.8 million budget for the 2022-23 school year Tuesday, members of the public objected to a recommendation to give the district’s top administ…
Project would bring back westslope cutthroat to Lincoln County lake
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public input on the removal of non-native Yellowstone cutthroat trout and re-establishing native westslope cutthroa…
Flathead High grad lent helping hand to Afghan refugees
Flathead High School grad and U.S. Air Force Maj. Chad Everett oversaw efforts to process refugees from Afghanistan at Ramstein Air Base during last year's cri…
Flathead County commissioners won't seek opt-out vote on retail marijuana
One day after inviting public input on the issue, Flathead County commissioners say they won’t take action on an opt-out vote regarding retail marijuana sales …