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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 …
Whitefish Municipal Judge Hileman dies
Whitefish Municipal Judge William Hileman has died.
Judge rules ARCO responsible for 35% of Columbia Falls aluminum plant cleanup
A federal judge has ruled the the Atlantic Richfield Co. is at least partially responsible for the cleanup of the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. site just …
Lincoln Theatre a coming attraction in Troy
Following a roughly six-year hiatus, Lincoln Theatre is scheduled to reopen next month, bringing the old-school, big-screen experience back to Troy.
Lakeside highway project wraps up for season
Crews from the Montana Department of Transportation are putting a pause on their construction work along U.S. 93 between Somers and West Shore State Park until 2022.
Blood donors sought as supply dips critically low
Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant has a critical blood and platelet shortage and is urging all eligible donors to make an appointment now.
Kalispell awarded $4.78M for affordable housing
Kalispell’s Junegrass Place will receive $4,780,000 to build 24 new homes for families and individuals.
Hearings Thursday for big housing project in Whitefish
One of the biggest housing projects ever proposed in Whitefish, along with a request for accompanying commercial development — all at the base of Big Mountain …
Great Fish Challenge nets $4.2M for 61 nonprofits
Whitefish Community Foundation awarded more than $4.2 million to 61 Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations during the Great Fish awards event Monday evening.
Inter Lake hosts online forum with Kalispell candidates
The Daily Inter Lake is hosting an online forum tonight with candidates vying to serve on the Kalispell City Council.
Former girlfriend testifies in Kalispell man's murder trial
Testimony from a murder victim’s former girlfriend highlighted the second day of a homicide trial Tuesday in Kalispell.
Glacier High announces National Honor Society inductees
Fifty-nine students were inducted into the Glacier High School chapter of the National Honor Society on Oct. 4.
Community support keeps Swan River Hall open
The Swan River Hall has been renovated, thanks to a community fundraising effort.
UM resumes study program abroad
With many universities across the nation continuing to forgo study abroad due to Covid, it’s something of a triumph for the University of Montana to place nine…
Kalispell board named state School Board of the Year
Following another challenging year for school boards across Montana under the strain of the pandemic, one board stands out for its dedication to education and excellence for students.
Crews fighting wildfire in Patrick Creek area south of Kalispell
Crews responded early Monday morning to an 8-acre wildfire in the Patrick Creek area south of Kalispell, and a pre-evacuation notice for nearby homes has been …