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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…
Kalispell sets hearing for floodplain ordinance update
The Kalispell City Council set a public hearing for March 7 to review an updated floodplain ordinance during its meeting Tuesday.
CSKT secures $1B-plus allocation this year to settle water rights
The Interior Department announced a more than $1 billion allocation for the 2022 fiscal year to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to settle water rig…
CSKT increases recreation fees, closes areas for tribal use only
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have hiked camping and conservation fees to help preserve tribal lands and activities, as well as bring in addition…
Scouts return to Klondike Derby Winter Camporee
After a two-year hiatus, young men and women from across the Flathead Valley were back to compete in the snow and test their winter skills during the Northwest…
Republican Women announce Chocolate Extravaganza winners
Flathead County Republican Women celebrated 35 years of chocolate earlier this month at their annual Chocolate Extravaganza.
March Women Who Wine gathering benefits symphony
The next gathering of Women Who Wine will be Tuesday, March 1, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the offices of this month’s featured beneficiary, Glacier Symphony and Chorale, 69 N. Main Street, Kalispell.
Challenger enters commissioner race
A Republican challenger has filed in the race for Flathead County Commissioner.
Three alternatives proposed for Bypass intersection
Three alternatives proposed for Bypass intersection
West Valley's Ketchum resigns to run for county superintendent
West Valley School District will be searching for a new administrator following Superintendent Cal Ketchum’s resignation.
Haaland: 16 tribal water settlements will get $1.7 billion
The Biden administration will use $1.7 billion from the recently enacted federal infrastructure bill to fund 16 tribal water rights settlements, U.S. Interior …
Extreme wind chills grip the Flathead
Local wind chill values dipped into dangerous territory Tuesday morning as an arctic air mass enveloped much of Montana.
New director leads agency aimed at serving older adults
Growing up, Carla Dyment had a wonderful relationship with her grandparents.
Olney-Bissell teacher honored with prestigious presidential award
When President Joe Biden named the most recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching — Olney-Bissell School teacher…
Inter Lake to stop Saturday print delivery
In response to ongoing challenges related to home delivery, alongside a growing appetite for online news, the Daily Inter Lake will no longer publish a Saturday print edition beginning next month.
Kalispell Public Schools hires new finance director
Denise Williams was set to be appointed Tuesday as the district clerk for Kalispell Public Schools Tuesday after being hired as the new finance director.