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Kalispell Council seeks $25M grant for roundabouts, crosswalk upgrades along Main Street
Kalispell City Council on Monday voted unanimously to pursue a federal grant to improve pedestrian safety on Main …
Covid vaccine clinic at fairgrounds by appointment only
The Flathead City-County Health Department will hold a Covid-19 vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Flathead County Fairgrounds, but reminds people that the clinic is by appointment only due to …
Helena man missing near Polebridge located
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday evening that a Helena man who was reported missing Sunday near Polebridge has been located.
Sheriff: 1 dead in Evergreen shooting
Flathead County law enforcement officers are investigating an apparent homicide Sunday night in Evergreen.
'Unite the Right' rally's planners accused in civil trial
The violence at the white nationalist "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville shocked the nation, with people beaten to the ground, lighted torches thrown a…
Zoltek celebrates 25 years with the Glacier Symphony and Chorale
Maestro John Zoltek has seen a lot of changes and fostered significant growth in the Glacier Symphony and Chorale in the last 25 years as its music director.
Kalispell looks at recreation requirements along Parkline Trail
Ongoing questions regarding the Kalispell Parkline Trail will be the subject of a Kalispell city council work session on Monday evening.
Whitefish firm named in Barron’s Top 100 list
Stack Financial Management has been ranked No. 36 on Barron’s 2021 “Top 100 Independent Advisors” list.
Horse sense: Whitefish students take the reins in horsemanship class
Filled with anticipation, Whitefish Christian Academy seventh-graders followed horsemanship instructor Chanel Olson and a horse named Hammer, into an outdoor a…
Local small businesses generally less affected by price increases
Independent business owners in the Flathead Valley are reporting less of an impact from the rising cost of goods compared to their larger corporate counterpart…
Kalispell architectural award winners announced
The Cottages at Immanuel Lutheran and Cushing Terrell’s new Main Street building have been honored as the Kalispell Architectural Review Committee’s 2021 award…
New sensory gym caters to children with different abilities
Play place fills a need for fun
Local steinholder continues to dominate sport despite illness
Even Covid could not slow David Sturzen down as he recently won three competitions to keep his three-year winning streak alive.
Citizens group forms to oppose Mountain Gateway project
A new nonprofit group called Flathead Families for Responsible Growth has formed in response to the proposed Mountain Gateway development at the base of Big Mo…
Bigfork Senior Center on track for upgraded facility
The Bigfork Senior Center is relocating with the goal of being able to offer more programming and accessibility to patrons.
After-school group helps teens push pause to reflect and connect
The Undaunted Collective is seeking middle and high school students from around the valley to join the new after-school program, which meets in Kalispell and Bigfork.