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Glacier Park transportation plan calls for more parking, more shuttles
Glacier National Park officials revealed preliminary plans for a permanent transportation plan for the Going-to-th…
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 …
Scapegoat Wilderness goes to Stage 1 restrictions after human-caused fires
Following two new human-caused fire starts, the Rocky Mountain Ranger District, and the entirety of the Scapegoat Wilderness on the Lincoln Ranger District, re…
United Way a natural fit for executive director
Nonprofits have played a lifelong role in Roxanna Parker’s life.
Kalispell marijuana rules up for final decision
The Kalispell City Council is poised to make a final decision on marijuana dispensaries Monday.
Whitefish council to vote on two hotel projects
The Whitefish City Council will decide the fate of two hotel projects at Monday’s meeting, and is poised to potentially deny approval of an 85-room hotel plann…
New tackle shop drops a line in Evergreen
At Chancy and Dave’s Fish Camp, you don’t have to fish around to find what you need.
As enrollment surges, district begins planning for expansion
As the population continues to grow, so does enrollment in Kalispell Public Schools with no signs of slowing down based on anticipated residential development over the next decade.
Popular pumpkin patch marks 20th year
Sweet Pickin's Pumpkin Patch is celebrating its 20th anniversary this season.
Kalispell crews complete flood control project on Spring Creek
Crews with the city of Kalispell last month updated a flood control structure on Spring Creek.
Purple Heart recipient recounts serving in Korea after joining Army at 14
Jack Pettitt lied about his age and joined the Army at 14 having no idea he would earn a bronze star and two purple hearts for his service during the Korean Wa…
Rare grizzly bear confirmed in northern Idaho forest
Wildlife managers in northern Idaho are warning people to be on the watch for grizzly bears after one was recently reported in the Coeur d'Alene National Fores…
Columbia Falls considers overlay zone for marijuana businesses
The city of Columbia Falls plans to restrict where marijuana shops can set up their businesses in the city.
Wild Rockies group sues Forest Service over logging planned in Cabinet-Yaak range
Earlier this month, the Alliance for the Wild Rockies filed a lawsuit against the United States Forest Service’s Kootenai National Forest over a logging projec…
New Samaritan House facility clears first hurdle
The Kalispell Planning Board gave a recommendation of approval Tuesday for a new Samaritan House facility near Peterson Elementary School.
$100,000 gift will support Whitefish Trail development
Whitefish Legacy Partners has received a $100,000 donation from the Hall-Halliburton Foundation in support of recreation development on the Whitefish Trail, co…