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Tribal groups join lawsuit seeking restoration of $127 million in canceled farm grants
In March, the USDA canceled 49 of 50 Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access Program grants designed to support…
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.
Antibody infusions a 'game-changer' in fight against Covid
The first wave of Covid-19 peaked in the Flathead Valley exactly a year ago this week. Active cases in the county climbed to nearly 2,500 — the highest of the …
Tech startup provides internet alternative
Jeff DuPuy, a local tech enthusiast, is spearheading the deployment of a radio system called Helium that acts as an alternative to traditional internet service…
School enrollment rebounds from pandemic decline
Public school enrollment is on the rebound in Flathead County following a decline brought on by the pandemic.
Historic Whitefish home being restored to original grandeur
The 1905 home that Dr. Hugh E. Houston had built on Central Avenue in Whitefish is being restored to its original grandeur.