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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.
Kalispell mural targeted by vandals, again
A mural inside a pedestrian tunnel by the MyPlace hotel in North Kalispell was hit with a second wave of vandalism days after offensive graffiti was discovered…
Evergreen Chamber tops red kettle bell ringing competition
The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce topped the Salvation Army red kettle bell ringing competition last Thursday by bringing in a whopping $5,074.57 for the day.
Whitefish ski resort postpones opening day
For the first time in 10 years, Whitefish Mountain Resort has decided to delay its stated opening day.
Gianforte petitions to have grizzly bears delisted
Gov. Greg Gianforte said Monday the state will petition the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist the grizzly bear in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosys…
Authorities ID pedestrian who died in Evergreen crash
The crash is being investigated by the Montana Highway Patrol.
Gianforte allocates $5M in federal funds to cover child care costs for medical workers
Montana will disperse $5.5 million in federal funding to assist health-care workers with the cost of child care, Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office announced Monday.
Charlo woman dies in crash after striking moose
A moose entered the roadway and the vehicle struck it, causing heavy damage to the front of the car.
Poker pro shares her love of wilderness by giving to local nonprofits
Poker pro shares her love of wilderness by giving to local nonprofits
Kalispell council to finalize redistricting, consider numerous development projects
The Kalispell City Council on Monday will vote to redistrict its four wards, and will tackle a long list of development proposals.
Whitefish council to vote on curbside recycling, short-term rental rules
The Whitefish City Council has packed its final meeting agenda for the year with a number of big decisions, ranging from a proposed mandatory curbside recycling program to a reconsideration of where marijuana may b…
Think snow: Ski areas prep for opening day
It has felt like spring lately, but the 2021-2022 ski season is almost here. Whitefish Mountain Resort is scheduled to start spinning its lifts on Tuesday, Dec…
‘The Bag Lady’ helps keep homeless warm
Barbara St. John has been distributing specially made coats that double as sleeping bags to homeless individuals in the Kalispell area.
Recent study aims to estimate lynx population in Glacier Park
For the first time ever, scientists may finally be able to determine the population of lynx inside Glacier National Park.
Christmas Stroll returns to Whitefish Dec. 10
Downtown Whitefish will be in full holiday regalia for the annual Whitefish Christmas Stroll this Friday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., with the lighting of the Depot Park Christmas trees, the arrival of Santa Clau…
Town hall meeting to address homelessness, poverty
Collaborative Housing Solutions of Northwest Montana will host a Homeless Town Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the Gateway Community Center in Kalispell.