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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…
Calendar set for 2022-23 in Kalispell Public Schools
Kalispell Public Schools has finalized the 2022-23 school calendar.
Advocacy group forms in wake of library trustee decisions
Responding to actions it says are threatening the quality of the ImagineIF Libraries system, a citizens group has formed to advocate for the future direction o…
'Freedom Convoy' rally planned Saturday at Port of Roosville
The so-called “Freedom Convoy” movement that has swept through Canada over the past few weeks will make its way to Eureka on Saturday as several hundred people…
Displaced hotel residents receive checks from Whitefish businessman
Four days before the lights were set to be turned off at the FairBridge Inn, Suites & Outlaw Convention Center, the remaining guests of the extended-stay hotel…
Judge restores protections for gray wolves
A judge restored federal protections for gray wolves across much of the U.S. on Thursday after they were removed in the waning days of the Trump administration.
Experts share mixed outlook on housing
The future of local housing is murky, according to presenters at the 2022 Economic Outlook Seminar presented by the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business …
Holmquist, Heino file for re-election
A list of Flathead County elected officials have filed in recent weeks seeking re-election, according to the county election department.
Planning board OKs massive Kalispell housing project
The Kalispell Planning Board is recommending approval of Spring Creek Park, a massive subdivision proposed between Two Mile Drive and Three Mile Drive.
Kalispell council reluctantly approves FairBridge permit
The Kalispell City Council on Monday approved a controversial conditional-use permit request to turn the FairBridge Inn & Suites and Conference Center into…
State trapping-education workgroup meets Friday
The six-member panel charged with developing Montana's new trapping education requirement will meet Friday in Polson.
Weyerhaeuser reports record profits in 2021
The year 2021 was a very good one for Weyerhaeuser. The company last week reported record net earnings of $2.6 billion.
Dixon's Hamel, Polson museum headed to Cowboy Hall of Fame
Dixon cowboy Gerald Lee “Jerry” Hamel and the Miracle of America Museum in Polson are among the 14th class of inductees into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Project to address dangerous rockfall along U.S. 2
The Montana Department of Transportation is proposing a project to mitigate the potential of dangerous rockfall along a half a mile of U.S. 2 about 12 miles west of Libby.
Police department responds to increased demand
Local population growth is adding to the demand for Kalispell Police Department services, but Police Chief Doug Overman feels confident his crew is on the righ…
Today's Achievers, Tomorrow's Leaders: Flathead senior leads with kindness
Flathead High School senior Marley Miller is someone who leads and mentors with kindness, empathy and maturity.