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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.
State seeks to increase archery range at Lone Pine State Park
The Lone Pine State Park archery range is the only developed, outdoor public archery range in the Flathead Valley.
State commission considers changes to bull elk permits
The most controversial proposal is one that would change the number of limited-entry bull elk permits in some hunter districts where elk numbers exceed the sta…
Officers investigate body found in burned camper
After the fire was extinguished, crews found a body inside the trailer, which was destroyed in the blaze.
Glacier National Park names interim superintendent
Kate Hammond will take over the reigns of Glacier National Park as a temporary detail in early January.
Timber harvest planned near Star Meadows; new ski trails proposed
The Flathead Forest is taking public comment on a substantial forest project planned for the Star Meadows area west of Whitefish.
Creston subdivision proposals top Planning Board agenda
Two proposed subdivisions in the Creston area top the Flathead County Planning Board agenda for Wednesday’s meeting.
Whitefish downtown parking permits on sale
Permits are on sale now for Whitefish’s downtown parking permit pilot program.
Former Kalispell councilman Rod Kuntz appointed to Health Board
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson selected former Kalispell City Council member Rod Kuntz as the city’s representative for the Flathead City-County Health Board at …
Students plan an escape fundraiser for suicide awareness
Who can escape to save Christmas in Whoville?
District superintendents critical of Arntzen's performance
Asserting that Superintendent Elsie Arntzen’s leadership is “creating serious deficiencies” and undermining public education as a central tenet of democracy — …
Former school employee, first responder sentenced for rape
A former private school employee and Flathead Valley first responder charged with rape has been sentenced to state prison.
Montana election critics push for special legislative committee
Two Republican state lawmakers spoke to Montana’s Legislative Council Monday to reiterate an appeal made earlier this fall for the formation of a special legis…
Whitefish veteran’s sacrifice memorialized in film
The story of Whitefish veteran Norbert Herriges, who died in 1944 when he was shot down by a German fighter pilot during World War II, is the focus of a French…
Salish Plant Society aims to help native people learn about traditional food sources
The Salish Plant Society aims to help native people learn about traditional food sources.
Glacier High continues speech season undefeated
Glacier High School speech and debate team bested the competition in Bozeman this weekend, continuing an undefeated season.