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Flathead National Forest clears way for salvage projects following winter windstorms
More than 500 acres of trees downed in December’s windstorms are slated for salvage, say Flathead National Forest …
Ski resort sets season pass sales record, again
Whitefish Mountain Resort set a new record for season pass sales for the upcoming ski season.
Kalispell's 'Shoedog' collects sneakers for those in need
Kalispell’s Ron Mallery is using his love of shoes to help those in need.
Law roundup: Stalking leaves couple feeling uncomfortable
A man wearing a black cap, blue shorts and gray hoodie was seen staggering around for about an hour before he found a picnic table to rest on.
Lawsuit: Columbia Falls subdivision threatens to pollute river
Several groups are suing to stop a large subdivision from being developed just outside Columbia Falls, alleging the state Department of Environmental Quality d…
Ski resort CEO Dan Graves to retire at end of season
Whitefish Mountain Resort CEO Dan Graves plans to retire at the end of the 2021-22 ski season, the resort announced Wednesday.
Prescribed burns planned on Lolo National Forest
Frequent, low-intensity fire is essential for improving habitat conditions for wildlife by regenerating fire-adapted vegetation and encouraging the growth of n…
Kalispell restricts marijuana sales to industrial areas
The Kalispell City Council has opted for a more restrictive approach to recreational marijuana sales in the city.
Bigfork man sentenced for sexual assault
John Paul Wehrman, 66, received a 20-year sentence to the Montana State Prison on Thursday, Sept. 20 in Flathead District Court by Judge Amy Eddy.
$21M listing tops record month for Flathead Lake sales
The sale of a luxury estate in Lakeside capped off a record month for the Flathead Lake real estate market in September.
Early voting for municipal election starts in mid-October
Ballots for the Nov. 2 municipal elections will be mailed to voters on Oct. 13, according to the Flathead County Election Department.
Project would improve drainage on U.S. 2 near Marion
The Montana Department of Transportation is taking public comments on a plan to repair or replace eight culverts on U.S. 2, southwest of Marion.
Montana VA begins flu shot clinics
The Montana VA Health Care System will hold flu shot clinics beginning Oct. 5 at clinics across the state.
Prescribed burns planned near Big Mountain today
Prescribed burns planned on Big Mountain today are expected to produce smoke that will be visible across the Flathead Valley, forest officials warned.
Judge tosses permit for Creston water bottling plant — again
A district judge in Helena has again sided with neighboring landowners and conservationists in a five-year fight over a water bottling facility in the Creston …
Fairgrounds hosts flu shot clinic Wednesday
The Flathead City-County Health Department’s annual flu clinic is on Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.. at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.