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Kalispell Council reviews $189M budget proposal, weighs public safety and infrastructure spending
Kalispell City Council took its first look at the municipality’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget last week.
Fourth of July weekend offers a wide range of fun activities around the Flathead
There are plenty of festivities and fun community events planned on and around the Fourth of July weekend. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Flathead Va…
Longtime conservationist honored with lifetime achievement award
If you have one takeaway from reading her profile, Kathy Ross wants it to be that she has native plants in her garden. You don’t win a Conservation Lifetime Ac…
Airport expansion to accommodate 20-plus years of growth
A $115 million expansion project underway at Glacier Park International Airport is an indication of the region’s growing population and popularity as a tourist…
Two World War II-era aircraft set to land at Glacier International Airport
Two iconic veterans of World War II will fly into Glacier International Airport this week, giving aviation enthusiasts a chance at an up close and personal loo…
Weed Rodeo helps restore landscape along Flathead River
When one knapweed plant has 30,000 seeds that will remain viable for up to 25 years, ridding the shoreline of them and other noxious weeds is a daunting task.
For Kalispell's Priscilla, Elvis is always within reach
Priscilla French is not, by any means, “obsessed” with Elvis Presley. She doesn’t have nearly enough memorabilia in her collection of Elvis records, Elvis book…
Glacier's Native America Speaks program marks 40th year
Dozens of spectators filled the wooden benches in the shadow of Red Eagle Mountain at the Rising Sun picnic area in Glacier National Park on Wednesday evening.
Property tax initiative doesn’t get enough signatures
A constitutional initiative to put a cap on residential property taxes will not appear on the November ballot.
ImagineIF Foundation not invited to participate in Great Fish Challenge
Officials with the Whitefish Community Foundation said Thursday they will not be inviting the ImagineIF Foundation to participate in their 2022 Great Fish Chal…
Book challenger tapped to fill library board seat
Flathead County Commissioners voted for Carmen Cuthbertson, who gained notoriety after seeking the removal of a now controversial book from library shelves, to…
Fireworks rules vary in Flathead Valley
Fourth of July holiday revelers are gearing up for celebrations but when it comes to fireworks there are several restrictions which must be observed.
Today's Achievers, Tomorrow's Leaders: Racing toward her goals
When Julia Martin sets her sights on a goal, she achieves it through diligence and a positive attitude
Red, white and boom: Inflation isn't deterring local fireworks sales
Fireworks seem to remain a necessary part of Montana’s Independence Day festivities as many local vendors haven’t seen sales drop despite rising prices caused …
Blackfeet awarded $50k to restore rodeo arena
The Blackfeet Nation, the Chippewa Cree (Rocky Boy’s), and the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe will share $118,957 in Tribal Tourism Grants, the Montana Department of Revenue announced Thursday.
Whitefish garbage rates go up with new bear-proof cans
Whitefish residents will see their monthly fee for garbage service rise from its current rate of $10.78 to $17.25 along with the arrival of new bear-resistant …