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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.
Kila cancels in-person classes due to Covid
Kila School District canceled in-person classes among all grade levels for Thursday and Friday due mounting Covid-19 cases.
FVCC students achieve 100% pass rate on national exam
A cohort of nine individuals who studied to become physical therapist assistants at Flathead Valley Community College achieved a 100% pass rate on their national licensing exams.
Law roundup: Goose on the loose threatens traffic
A Canada goose was spotted flying above traffic, and someone below the goose was worried it would cause an accident, they told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office.
State to address erosion at Somers beach
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking to curb erosion on the north shore of Flathead Lake at a new public park in Somers.
Subdivision approved near Grouse Mountain park
A 56-unit residential subdivision planned off Fairway Drive near the Grouse Mountain soccer fields was recently approved by Whitefish City Council.
Flathead leads state in new business starts
Flathead County led the state in the number of new businesses registered in the state in 2021.
Polson man charged after truck crashes into Idaho home
A Montana man has been charged with felony driving under the influence after prosecutors say he crashed into an eastern Idaho home, injuring a woman who was inside.
New record set for births at Whitefish hospital
A new record for the number of babies delivered at Logan Health Whitefish was set in 2021.
Glacier speech and debate wins Yeti Invitational
The Glacier High School Speech and Debate team won first-place at The Yeti tournament, which it also hosted, this weekend.
Seats up for election on FEC board
Three seats on Flathead Electric Co-op’s Board of Trustees are up for election this year.
Montana sports bettors wagered $46M in 2021
After a tumultuous start due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the emergent Montana sports betting market picked up in 2021, with Montana bettors wagering $46 million through Dec. 27.
City looks to do away with residency requirements for first responders
City looks to do away with residency requirements for first responders
County employees to get 4% pay increase
Flathead County employees will get a 4% raise after the county commissioners voted Tuesday to approve the pay increase.
Blackfeet repeal decision to move to Phase 2 Covid regs
The Blackfeet Reservation entered Phase 2 Covid restrictions for almost 24 hours before repealing the decision Tuesday.
Smith Valley School closes due to Covid-caused staff shortage
Smith Valley School canceled classes Tuesday because of a shortage of staff as a result of Covid-19.