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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…
Cub Scouts celebrate Winter Day
Nearly 40 Cub Scouts from around the Flathead Valley came together Feb. 19 to learn about the Montana ecosystem at Lone Pine State Park.
MDT decides not to pursue reconstruction project in downtown Whitefish
MDT decides not to pursue reconstruction project in downtown Whitefish
Authorities search for Bigfork bank robbery suspect
The suspect of an attempted armed bank robbery in Bigfork remained at large Tuesday afternoon, authorities warned.
Activism grows nationwide in response to school book bans
Until a year ago, Stephana Ferrell's political activism was limited to the occasional letter to elected officials.
Convicted killer Hillious seeks new trial
Attorneys for a Kalispell man convicted of killing his wife in 2020 are requesting a new trial on the grounds that prosecutors made improper comments during cl…
Warming Center receives $30k grant to fix roof
Whitefish Community Foundation has awarded a $30,000 emergency grant to Flathead Warming Center in Kalispell to replace the shelter’s failing roof.
Co-op energy savings totaled $1.7 million in 2021
Co-op energy savings totaled $1.7 million in 2021
Filmmakers examine Unabomber in movie ‘Ted K’
The remote wilderness near Lincoln where Ted Kaczynski, the infamous Unabomber, lived still has signs of his presence.
Columbia Falls approves covenants for junior high
The Columbia Falls School District 6 board has approved the covenants on the old junior high school, assuring that it will be senior housing.
Polson to consider $50M in school bonds
Citing a need to accommodate school enrollment, address student safety and enhance educational options through facility improvements, the Polson School Board will seek a pair of school bonds totaling nearly $50 mil…
Board considers Lower Valley event venue
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment will consider tonight a request to operate a recreation facility south of Kalispell, and separately an appeal from neighbors regarding a previously approved short-term rental…
Volunteer instructors rekindle lost connections with school
Fair-Mont-Egan School is hoping its volunteer instructor electives program will revive connections lost with community and family members during the pandemic w…
Spring opening burning season begins Tuesday
Spring open burning season begins March 1 and concludes April 30.
Avalanche warning issued; rivers expected to rise
Heavy, blowing snow and rain prompted a backcountry avalanche warning Monday for mountain ranges across Northwest Montana.
Extension agent focuses on agricultural education
After 13 years sowing the seeds of knowledge to Flathead County growers, gardeners, farmers, property owners and students — a bountiful harvest awaits Montana …