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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.
Montana advances grizzly bear plans that could allow hunting
Montana wildlife officials on Tuesday advanced plans that could allow grizzly bear hunting in areas around Glacier and Yellowstone national parks, if states in…
Wreaths Across America local ceremonies planned
The annual Wreaths Across America will unfold this week with two separate wreath-laying events.
Whitefish Christian Academy seeks to make temp classrooms permanent
Whitefish Christian Academy is asking the city of Whitefish to allow temporary classrooms at the school to be made permanent.
Kalispell man charged with 4th DUI after crash
A repeat DUI offender convicted of leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase last year is behind bars once again for allegedly driving drunk and crashing his car near Whitefish.
Health experts worry Covid vaccination rates inflated
The CDC's online vaccine tracker shows virtually everyone 65 and older has received at least one dose of the Covid vaccine, but health experts worry COVID vacc…
Local students find success in diplomacy
In an interconnected world, addressing global challenges to maintain international peace and security takes a significant amount of negotiation and collaborati…
Interest building in downtown Kalispell parking garage
The Kalispell City Council anticipates voting on a proposed downtown parking structure during its first meeting of the new year, on Jan. 3.
FVCC names theater in honor of longtime faculty member
Flathead Valley Community College is renaming its campus theater in honor of retired Performing Arts Department Chairman Joe Legate. The Joe Legate Black Box …
New master plan calls for more firefighters, equipment
The Whitefish Fire Department needs to bring on additional firefighters and plan for future equipment purchases, according to a plan that examines the operations of the department.
Bonner knife makers stand test of time
Bonner knife company stand the test of time.
Melting Glaciers will produce new salmon habitat, study suggests
In a new study involving researchers from the University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station, scientists discovered warming trends may offer one silv…
Evergreen Chamber awards dedicated community members
Evergreen Chamber awards four dedicated community members
Glacier speech and debate grabs 'wild' win
In a win described by Glacier High School head coach Greg Adkins as one of the wildest finishes at a speech and debate tournament, the Wolfpack squeaked by Flathead High School by a mere half a point this weekend.
Kalispell woman charged in alleged cancer fraud scheme
A Flathead Valley woman accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from donors in an alleged cancer fraud scheme has been charged in Flathead County Dist…
Glacier Park plans ticketed entry at Polebridge
Glacier National Park formally announced Monday it will require a ticketed entry to gain entrance to the Going-to-the-Sun Road this summer and has added a tick…