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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.
Tests show lead levels a problem in many Montana schools
Of the Montana schools that have met the state's program deadline, most show high levels of lead in school drinking water.
Fyant, Gillin voted out of CSKT Tribal Council
Shelly Fyant, chairwoman of the Tribal Council of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, is one of two Tribal Council incumbents who was defeated in the …
The Salvation Army has struck gold, again
Salvation Army volunteer Red Kettle counters were delighted to discover the half ounce Gold American Eagle coin that turned up recently in a Red Kettle manned …
Bitter cold, snow on tap for Christmas weekend
It’s beginning to look a lot like winter in Northwest Montana, with bitter cold, heavy snow and dangerous winds in the forecast for Christmas Day and beyond.
Third act of vandalism committed on Kalispell mural
Following the third incidence of vandalism on a Kalispell mural, a concerned citizens group is upping its reward from $500 to $750 for information that leads t…
Flathead construction company owner admits wire fraud
A Flathead Valley construction company owner accused in a scheme to defraud customers by spending money intended for projects on unrelated business and personal expenses admitted to a wire fraud crime Wednesday in …
FVCC names new reception hall after college president Jane Karas
Flathead Valley Community College will name the reception hall of its new college center in honor of longtime college president Jane Karas.
FWP finalizes purchase of 772 acres near Columbia Falls
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks closed a deal Tuesday afternoon to purchase 772 acres of prime wildlife habitat along the Flathead River just east of Columbia …
Code Girls United receives Spectrum Digital Education grant
Code Girls United is the recipient of a $10,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for its educational coding, technology, and business program.
Whitefish taking applications for Health Board seat
The city of Whitefish is taking applications for the city’s seat on the Flathead City-County Health Board.
Flathead Electric's Gift of Light brightens holiday season
Flathead Electric Cooperative's Gift of Light program, established in 2010, allows donors to support anonymous members struggling to pay their electric bills.
Kalispell joins opioid settlement agreement
The Kalispell City Council on Monday opted to join a statewide settlement agreement against major opioid distributors.
Whitefish man charged in brutal attack pleads not guilty
A Whitefish man accused of tying up and brutally assaulting a woman entered a not guilty plea Monday in Flathead County District Court.
Man charged following high-speed chase near Whitefish
A high-speed pursuit near Whitefish last week reportedly hit 100 mph and ended with the suspect fleeing on foot before being subdued with a Taser.
Montana's maple syrup producers face climate change challenges
David Knudson of Missoula is the only licensed maple syrup producer in Montana. He tapped 200 trees last year, sugaring the old-fashioned way.