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Kalispell City Council to vote on federal grant for pedestrian safety upgrades
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote Monday on whether to pursue a federal grant to improve pedestrian safet…
PHOTOS: St. Patrick's Day Parade marches through downtown Kalispell
Scenes from the St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Kalispell on Thursday, March 17.
Recent data spell trouble for Koocanusa fish
If recent data from peamouth chub and other fish hold valid insight — and at least, biologists in Montana believe they do — selenium levels at Lake Koocanusa r…
FEC program awards safety grants
FEC program awards safety grants
Glacier High alum committed to criminal justice reform
Glacier High School 2018 graduate Abigail Roston is pursuing her education with excellence, guided by her faith in pursuit of criminal justice reform.
Students qualify for geo bees
Kalispell Middle School’s Griffin Ingersoll was named the sixth-grade Montana Geography Bee champion Sunday at the University of Montana.
Bukacek resigns from Flathead County health board
Dr. Annie Bukacek on Thursday told the Flathead City-County Board of Health that she intends to resign from her position on the board.
Glacier Park plows get to work
The annual plowing of Glacier National Park’s roads is set to start this week.
Hospital foundation donates 15 AEDs
The Logan Health Foundation recently purchased 15 Automatic External Defibrillators to be donated to local sports organizations in time for their spring season…
Victim shot in back during Kalispell confrontation
A Columbia Falls man allegedly shot another man in the back during a confrontation at the victim’s Kalispell home last weekend, new court documents reveal.
Mountain Climber sees leadership change with eye on future growth
A transition is underway at Flathead County’s public transportation system, the Mountain Climber.
Montana Health Department reduces number of children in state care
Montana Health Department reduces number of children in state care
Canada to drop Covid tests for vaccinated visitors
Canada will no longer require a pre-arrival COVID-19 test for vaccinated travelers as of April 1.
Libby seeks 3% tax on recreational marijuana
Libby city councilors last week formally petitioned the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners to pursue an additional 3% local tax on recreational marijuana sa…
Class-action suit alleges Whitefish’s impact fees unlawful
A class-action lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court of Montana against the city of Whitefish alleging that the city has been charging “unreasonable, u…
Flathead High students medal at regional science fair
Three inquiring minds from Flathead High School won awards at the Montana Tech Regional Science and Engineering Fair in Butte.