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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 …
Injury leads to opportunity for new nonprofit leader
Greg Theis has ridden a twisting trail into his new role as executive director of Flathead Area Mountain Bikers.
Kalispell council ready to vote on dispensary regs
Marijuana dispensaries could get the green light from the Kalispell City Council during a meeting Monday evening.
Whitefish may stop licensing vacation rentals for 90 days
The Whitefish City Council on Monday will consider imposing a 90-day moratorium on the processing and issuing of new licenses for short-term vacation rentals, …
Town hall starts discussion on suicide prevention
Listen, be vigilant, work together and join efforts underway to address suicide, a national public health problem that has become a local crisis.
Flathead natives building cars for the stars
A group of Flathead natives has a plan to sway the future of their hometown.
Major renovations underway at Kalispell thrift store
Flathead Industries is in the midst of renovating its Kalispell thrift store at the intersection of Main and Idaho streets.
Master engraver translates microscopic world into art
Laura Brazan is fascinated by the microscopic patterns that appear in the world.
Nonprofits pitch idea of food resource center for Whitefish
To address issues related to food insecurity, North Valley Food Bank and Farms Hands — Nourish the Flathead have come forward with a concept to create a Food R…
Officials alarmed about rise in work-zone reckless driving
Police chases have become more frequent in the Flathead Valley this year, and not even construction zones are immune from seeing reckless drivers.
Public Q&A planned for Big Mountain Road project
A team of developers seeking to build hundreds of housing units at the base of Big Mountain Road will host a public meeting to gather feedback and answer quest…
Prescribed fires planned across Flathead National Forest
Prescribed burns will be conducted across the Flathead National Forest this fall when weather, fuel conditions and air quality permit, officials said Friday.
Private home in Glacier National Park for sale at $12M
One of the few remaining private properties within the bounds of Glacier National Park is up for sale with an asking price of $12 million.
Late comments delay decision on U.S. 93 corridor plan
After 11th-hour public comments mostly regarding housing needs, the Whitefish City Council last week chose to push back a decision on the U.S. Highway 93 South Corridor Plan.
NW Montana man a celebrity on 'Mountain Men'
CHARLO — When Jake Herak went to school in Dixon and Charlo, he didn’t even like school.
Flathead march for reproductive rights planned in Whitefish
A number of anti-reproductive health laws are set to take effect in Montana today, Oct. 1, and in response, on Saturday, Oct. 2, five communities across Montana will be hosting marches to defend reproductive rights…