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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
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.
Kalispell council discusses possible housing solutions
The Kalispell City Council mulled several avenues for increasing affordable housing in the city, including establishing a housing authority and loosening zoning restrictions, during a work session Monday evening.
Groups sue for records in Montana mine pollution case
Conservation groups are suing Gov. Greg Gianforte's administration to obtain records related to its decision to drop legal claims against a mining executive ov…
Columbia Falls man charged in Kalispell shooting
A Columbia Falls man has been arrested in connection with an alleged shooting that injured one man in Kalispell over the weekend.
Survey gauges attitudes toward Montana tourism
A recent University of Montana survey found state residents still generally support tourism. However, there are growing worries about overcrowding, quality of …
Retiring assistant superintendent highlights career, opening Glacier High
Callie Langohr, outgoing Kalispell Public Schools assistant superintendent and Glacier High School’s first principal, is retiring June 30 after nearly three de…