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Making the grade — Kalispell Public Schools leader named regional superintendent of the year
Wrapping up his second school year leading Kalispell Public Schools, Matt Jensen has been named regional Superinte…
Whitefish Council takes on contested rezone
Whitefish City Council on Monday will consider a rezone for a 7-acre piece of property near the end of Pheasant Run. The request has drawn opposition from resi…
Kalispell Council considers small fee for Evergreen sewer customers
The change is in response to the Evergreen Water and Sewer District instituting a new meter fee of $3 per account monthly for meter data from each of the sewer…
Phone troubles leave Essex residents feeling isolated, especially in times of emergency
For the better part of a decade, CenturyLink customers in Essex have dealt with everything from dropped calls and excessive static to ignored repair requests a…
Abortion rights supporters hold Kalispell rally
Women and men, young and old, students and children, gathered at Depot Park in Kalispell on Saturday to join the national Women’s March — Bans off our Bodies r…
‘Come Home Montana’ push collides with housing angst
Since Gov. Greg Gianforte took office, the commerce department has embarked on a massive “Come Home Montana” promotional campaign, launching a website last sum…
Census undercount threatens federal food and health programs on reservations
The 2020 census missed nearly 1 of every 17 Native Americans who live on reservations, an undercount that could very well lead to insufficient federal funding for essential health, nutrition, and social programs in…
Whitefish to require bear-resistant garbage containers
Whitefish residents will slowly transition to using animal-resistant trash containers over the next few months. The new contract between the city and Republic …
PHOTOS: Flathead Valley Community College's 54th commencement ceremony
Flathead Valley Community College held its 54th commencement ceremony on the school's campus in Kalispell on Friday, May 13. A total of 304 graduates earned 31…
Two Medicine, Bowman roads open in Glacier
Glacier National Park this week opened the Two Medicine Road and Bowman Lake Road to motor vehicles for the season.
Flathead High awards its first varsity letters in science
Three students recently received the first varsity letters awarded for excellence in Science Club at Flathead High School.
FVCC honors graduates during 54th commencement ceremony
Flathead Valley Community College will honor nearly 300 students at its 54th annual commencement Friday. All graduation activities take place on the FVCC cam…
Parce stresses community involvement in bid for commissioner seat
After years in uniform, Jason Parce looks at potentially joining the Flathead County Commission as the natural extension of his career, particularly given his …
Man who allegedly threatened to kill dispensary employee pleads not guilty
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Kalispell Public Schools asks county to handle future election
Flathead County’s largest school district — Kalispell Public Schools — is formally requesting the county handle its election in 2023.
Absentee ballots for primary election sent out
Absentee ballots for primary election sent out