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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.
Overland assumes role of Whitefish Municipal Court judge
Whitefish Municipal Court Judge Caitlin Overland knew from a young age that she wanted to be an attorney.
Music teachers association hosts meeting, program
The Kalispell Area Music Teachers Association (KAMTA) will host its monthly business meeting and program Friday, Jan. 14.
Flathead finishes first at All-State Extravaganza virtual tourney
Flathead High School captured first place at the Montana All-State Extravaganza virtual tournament this weekend.
Bigfork author chronicles history of Montana disasters
Bigfork area author Butch Larcombe’s new book “Montana Disasters: True Stories of Treasure State Tragedies and Triumphs” is a fascinating dive into some of the…
Coram house salvageable after fire
A Coram house sustained considerable damage, but is not a total loss, after a fire broke out Sunday night, according to Coram-West Glacier Fire Department Fire Chief Walter Tabb.
Management plan selected for Flathead Lake islands
A management plan for public recreation on four popular Flathead Lake islands is moving forward.
Holmquist to serve as chair of county commission
Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist has been voted chairperson of the Flathead County Commission.
Pedestrian killed on U.S. 2 in Martin City
A Butte woman was killed Sunday when she was struck by a vehicle while walking in the roadway near Martin City.
Industrial arts teacher prepares next generation for workforce
The sound of hammers hitting nails, intensifying whir of saws chewing through lumber, tape measures snapping back into coils and booted feet thudding against s…
City considers repealing residency requirements for first responders
On Monday, the newest members of the Kalispell City Council will hold their first work session.
Two big housing projects up for consideration
The need for housing has become one of the most critical challenges facing the Flathead Valley, and builders are racing to meet the demand.
Winter Carnival names Prime, Duchess
The Whitefish Winter Carnival officially got underway Saturday with the crowning of the first round of royalty, the Duchess of Lake and Prime Minister, at the …
Former racetrack eyed for housing project
The owners of the former Raceway Park have returned with a proposal that could turn the property into housing.
Woman accused of cancer fraud scheme pleads not guilty
A Flathead Valley woman is denying charges that she stole tens of thousands of dollars from donors in an alleged cancer fraud scheme.
Trego man pleads guilty to mitigated deliberate homicide
A Trego man accused of killing his adult son last year pleaded guilty Dec. 20 to a single count of mitigated deliberate homicide.