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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…
FWP launches public planning for Somers Beach
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hosting an informational meeting this month on Somers Beach State Park development.
Glacier Gateway opening pushed back to December
Students and staff at Glacier Gateway Elementary School will have to wait a few more months to move into the new building that’s under construction.
Eureka appoints retired doctor to county health board
Eureka Town Council added a fresh face to the Lincoln County Health Board last month, likely realigning the panel’s outlook on the pandemic and public health i…
Gianforte solicits applications for judicial vacancy in Lake and Sanders Counties
Gov. Greg Gianforte is soliciting judicial applications for a newly vacated bench spot in the Twentieth Judicial District, which encompasses Lake and Sanders counties.
Mountain lions likely trimmed island sheep herd to lowest number in decades
The three mountain lions recently killed on Wild Horse Island had unfettered access to a herd of bighorn sheep that has produced some of the biggest rams in th…
State recommends lower speed limit on Montana 82
The Montana Department of Transportation is recommending that the speed limit on Montana 82 be reduced to 60 mph. The speed limit on the highway now is 70 mph.
Grab your gear; Spring Mack Days are nearly here
While winter struggles to hang on, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are preparing to launch the 40th Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake, which…
Project would improve Flathead pedestrian paths
The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a project to seal multiple shared-use paths in Flathead County.
County planning board considers subdivision south of Whitefish
The Flathead County Planning Board is set tonight to consider a request to turn vacant land east of U.S. Highway 93 south of Whitefish into a subdivision described as similar to the Whitefish Hills.
State doubles funding for Somers Beach project
The cost increase covers initial development of the new state park, including basic items like a parking lot, signage, bathrooms and trash receptacles.
EPA says CFAC cleanup will protect water supply
Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency met via Zoom last week with the Columbia Falls City Council to give an update on where the agency is with it…
Man accused of driving high after vehicle nearly hits Kalispell home
A Flathead Valley man is accused of nearly hitting a house in Kalispell while driving high on fentanyl-laced drugs.
Flathead Venture Crew offers Easter egg services
The Easter Bunny is comin’ to town, this year with the help of Boy Scout Venture Crew 2920.
Kalispell council approves massive housing subdivision
Council approves Spring Creek Park
Kalispell man gets 100 years for killing wife
Family and friends of Amanda Hillious exhaled with relief Tuesday afternoon as her convicted killer and husband was handed the maximum sentence for deliberate …