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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…
Local snowpack holds steady despite dry February
With its northwestern river basins still making par for snowpack by the start of March, natural resource officials say last month overall proved “disappointing…
Empire Builder debuts new locomotives
For the first time in a generation, a brand-new locomotive will lead Amtrak’s Empire Builder across the prairies and mountains of Montana.
Whitefish man sent to prison for fraud scheme
A Whitefish man who admitted to defrauding wealthy Whitefish businessman Michael Goguen out of millions of dollars was sentenced to six years in prison on Friday.
Tronstad Road housing development up for discussion
Tronstad Road development up for discussion
Artist Karen Leigh is 'always looking for the light'
When well-known, and prolific, artist Karen Leigh was in the hardware store this winter to pick up some ice melt, the gentleman who carried it out to her car a…
Spring Creek Park project up for council vote
A large subdivision in North Kalispell will come before Kalispell City Council for a vote on Monday.
Whitefish takes second look at new zoning district
Whitefish City Council tonight will revisit its discussion regarding creating a new zoning district that would apply to the area south of U.S. Highway 93 and M…
The future of learning in Kalispell Public Schools
Kalispell Public Schools is beginning a yearslong process with the objective to transform “how school is done.”
Conservation study sights recreational boating on Flathead River
The Flathead Conservation District hopes to start an erosion study this year centered on recreational boating on the lower Flathead.
Natural rhythm — Mission of Rain or Shine 'forest school' in Somers is to get children outdoors
No matter the weather, children attending Rain or Shine School are ready to explore, play, learn and grow.
Kalispell looks at school climate in staff, student survey
Staff and student climate survey results were the focus of a recent Kalispell Schools board meeting and come at a time when the district is looking at ways to improve or change “how school is done” on a systematic …
Flathead Business Newsmakers
Flathead Business Newsmakers
Flathead Business Watercooler
Flathead Business Watercooler
Volunteers needed for Creston Auction
Volunteers are needed for the 56th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair.
Nonprofit seeks land for housing project
Nonprofit seeks land for housing project