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Kalispell Council reviews $189M budget proposal, weighs public safety and infrastructure spending
Kalispell City Council took its first look at the municipality’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget last week.
Water rights board faces urgent task list
The Flathead Reservation Water Management Board held its inaugural meeting this past week.
Local initiative wins Rotary grant with global reach
A consortium of Montana Rotary Clubs has joined forces to win a $39,000 grant from Rotary International to fund ongoing clean water initiatives in Guatemala.
Red bus sells for $1.3M at Florida auction
A red bus sold at auction Jan. 15 for $1.3 million in Kissimmee, Florida.
Workforce housing developer buys third property
The developer seeks to strike a balance between luxury accommodations and affordable pricing.
Law roundup: White and brown dog goes for its own walk
A white and brown long-haired dog had been walking around a neighborhood for about four hours, a caller told the Kalispell Police Department.
Omicron resistance prompts Logan Health to halt antibody program
Logan Health’s monoclonal antibody program that has successfully treated thousands of Covid-19 patients ended last week after emerging guidelines indicate that…
Logan Health to comply with Covid vaccine mandate
Logan Health is once again requiring its entire staff to get the Covid-19 vaccination in order to comply with a federal rule that was upheld by the U.S. Suprem…
High court closes oral arguments on water-bottler case
The Montana Supreme Court opened oral arguments Wednesday on an appeal challenging an exemption for Montana Artesian to operate within a voter-approved expansi…
Wings Radiothon: Annual fundraiser benefits nonprofit cancer support
The 26th annual Wings radiothon fundraiser is Thursday, Jan. 20 and Friday, Jan. 21.
Co-op offers scholarships for local students
Co-op offers scholarships for local students
Safety grants assist projects in Creston, Whitefish
Safety grants assist projects in Creston, Whitefish
Law Roundup: Cart attack sends man to emergency room
A man was hit by a shopping cart in the back of his knees at a store, and the altercation landed him in the emergency room. His friend told the Kalispell Police Department he suspected the cart attack was intention…
Kalispell council mulls affordable housing issues
The issue of affordable housing dominated the conversation at the Kalispell City Council meeting Tuesday evening, but no solutions emerged during the discussio…
Whitefish bumps decision on Big Mountain Road housing project
Following a continued deluge of public comment on a large mixed-use development proposed at the southern end of Big Mountain Road, Whitefish City Council on Tu…
Authorities investigating Big Arm shooting deaths
Lake County deputies responded to a residence in the Big Arm area early Wednesday morning following a report of a possible homicide/suicide, according to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office.