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Flathead High School student competes in national Trig-Star competition
Representing Montana, Flathead High School junior Jacob Braach awaits the results of the national Trig-Star math c…
Proposed change to on-the-job training regs rankles Montana labor
Trade unions and state officials are at odds over a proposed rule that would increase the number of apprentices who can work under a journeyman tradesman, with directors of union training programs warning that the …
In the Flathead, civic leaders struggle with a worsening housing ‘crisis’
An affordable housing forum in Whitefish on Nov. 17 featured representatives from local government, nonprofits and the business community.
Whitefish School Board to revisit mask policy in December
Although the Covid-19 vaccine was approved for emergency use in children ages 5 through 15 in early November, the Whitefish School District is sticking with th…
C-Falls School Board ditches membership in national association
The Columbia Falls School District has joined the Montana School Board Association in dropping its membership to the National School Boards Association.
Law roundup: Thirsty woman suspected of excessive drinking
A woman who had already been asked to leave a business took two wine bottles into the store’s bathroom.
Kids' Covid vaccine clinic planned Dec. 1
A Covid-19 vaccine clinic for children ages 5 to 11 is planned Wednesday, Dec. 1 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
Forest project near Lakeside to begin next spring
The Flathead Forest has approved a 1,200-acre project west of Lakeside aimed at stopping the spread of insects and diseases affecting forest health.
Glacier Park historical architect has no shortage of projects
With more than 700 historical buildings and structures in Glacier National Park, historical architect Kim Hyatt has his hands full.
Kalispell council to redistrict city's four wards
The Kalispell City Council will consider redistricting its four wards at a work session Monday evening.
Evergreen alumni retain special bond with school district
Many students who attend Evergreen schools follow in the footsteps of their parents and grandparents and maybe even their great-grandparents, and retain a clos…
Light Up Evergreen is annual holiday favorite
Evergreen is getting ready to deck the halls with its annual tree-lighting ceremony and pie auction.
Boys and Girls Club restarts Evergreen program
Since becoming the executive director of Boys and Girls club of Glacier Country a year ago, Mandy Anderson has racked up leadership accolades, steered the orga…
Kalispell man dies in Ferndale rollover
A 52-year-old Kalispell man died Thursday evening in a one-vehicle rollover near Ferndale, the Montana Highway Patrol said.
Board rebukes accusation of 'rogue' health officer
The Flathead City-County Board of Health on Thursday voted to update its by-laws to reflect a new inter local agreement that gives Whitefish and Columbia Falls…
Man killed in Creston accident ID'd
Brandon Eric Roberts has been identified as the man who died in an accident Monday near Creston.