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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
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.
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.