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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.
Dahlman confirmed winner in Kalispell Ward 3 recount
Jessica Dahlman was confirmed as the winner after the recount for Kalispell City Council Ward 3, narrowly defeating Rod Kuntz by eight votes, 451 to 443 — the …
Accused wife killer free on bail
Bradley Jay Hillious, 35, accused of killing his wife in December 2020, was released from the Flathead County Detention Center Monday after posting $100,000 ba…
Damaging winds knock out power to Northwest Montana
More than 10,000 Flathead Electric Cooperative members were without power overnight Monday into Tuesday morning as damaging winds battered the region.
Glacier chalks up another win at Missoula tourney
The Glacier High School speech and debate team captured its second consecutive win of the season in Missoula over the weekend.
Nonpartisan forum to address affordable-housing challenges
A panel of local professionals working to provide affordable housing in the Flathead Valley will take the stage at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.
Slash generates electricity; heats Stoltze mill
A massive, but surprisingly quiet machine recently was working in the woods in the Crystal-Cedar area, grinding up a huge slash pile into wood chips.
Block grant hearing to identify community needs
A public hearing to address community needs that could be met through a community development block grant will be held Thursday.
Whitefish to pursue river trail connection
The Whitefish City Council has agreed to pursue the construction of a missing section of trail along the Whitefish River.
Construction underway for 192 apartments on Stillwater Road
Developer Jason Evans is spearheading Stillwater Crossing, a market-rate housing complex located at 430 Stillwater Road.
Kalispell man killed in accident near Creston
A 45-year-old Kalispell man was killed Monday afternoon after he was struck while attempting to secure a load on a trailer.
Recount scheduled for Kalispell Ward 3 council seat
A recount for the Kalispell City Council Ward 3 election will take place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, in the South Campus Building conference room in Kalispe…
Fatal house fire being investigated for arson
Two men died in a massive house fire Sunday near Columbia Falls that is now being investigated by an arson team.
Nonprofit leader reflects on year of growth
Mandy Anderson was eight months pregnant when she took over as the executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country last winter.
Two Mile Drive housing project on Kalispell agenda
Final plat approval for the first phase of a planned development for 324 apartments on Two Mile Drive will be considered by the Kalispell City Council on Monday evening.
Whitefish proposes stiff fee increase for short-term rentals
A city proposal to increase the business license fee for a short-term rental unit in Whitefish is the focus of a public hearing at the Whitefish City Council meeting on Monday.