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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…
Experts share mixed outlook on housing
The future of local housing is murky, according to presenters at the 2022 Economic Outlook Seminar presented by the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business …
Holmquist, Heino file for re-election
A list of Flathead County elected officials have filed in recent weeks seeking re-election, according to the county election department.
Planning board OKs massive Kalispell housing project
The Kalispell Planning Board is recommending approval of Spring Creek Park, a massive subdivision proposed between Two Mile Drive and Three Mile Drive.
Kalispell council reluctantly approves FairBridge permit
The Kalispell City Council on Monday approved a controversial conditional-use permit request to turn the FairBridge Inn & Suites and Conference Center into…
State trapping-education workgroup meets Friday
The six-member panel charged with developing Montana's new trapping education requirement will meet Friday in Polson.
Weyerhaeuser reports record profits in 2021
The year 2021 was a very good one for Weyerhaeuser. The company last week reported record net earnings of $2.6 billion.
Dixon's Hamel, Polson museum headed to Cowboy Hall of Fame
Dixon cowboy Gerald Lee “Jerry” Hamel and the Miracle of America Museum in Polson are among the 14th class of inductees into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Project to address dangerous rockfall along U.S. 2
The Montana Department of Transportation is proposing a project to mitigate the potential of dangerous rockfall along a half a mile of U.S. 2 about 12 miles west of Libby.
Police department responds to increased demand
Local population growth is adding to the demand for Kalispell Police Department services, but Police Chief Doug Overman feels confident his crew is on the righ…
Today's Achievers, Tomorrow's Leaders: Flathead senior leads with kindness
Flathead High School senior Marley Miller is someone who leads and mentors with kindness, empathy and maturity.
Photographer talks dark sky conservation during presentation
Photographer Imma Barrera’s “Under the Night Sky” series and the importance of dark sky conservation will be the topic tonight as the Glacier National Park Con…
Kalispell man surrenders following SWAT response
Kalispell man surrenders following SWAT response
Whitefish rebuffs large housing project for Big Mountain
Saying one of the largest residential developments in the history of the town feels out of place at its proposed location, Whitefish City Council on Monday tur…
Shelter gets $45k grant to assist with displaced hotel guests
Whitefish Community Foundation has awarded a $45,000 grant to Samaritan House to support deployment of a temporary shelter for individuals displaced by the clo…
Water rights board selects fifth member
Salish Kootenai College instructor Georgia Smies has been appointed to the Flathead Reservation Water Management Board.