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Headlines: Fishing regulation amendment considered, can downtown reckless driving be curbed, and Lake County jail admin duties reassigned
Montana FWP looks to amend fishing regulations for 2027, Kalispell coalition and cruisers seek to curb reckless dr…
Whitefish council to consider 95 Karrow project
An amended proposal for a large mixed-use development at the site of a shuttered timber plant is expected to receive final approval from the Whitefish City Cou…
Morisaki tackles Flathead housing crunch with business expertise
As the new executive director of the Northwest Montana Community Land Trust, Kim Morisaki is on a mission to help solve the Flathead Valley's shortage of affor…
Bigfork man dies in crash near Ferndale
A Bigfork man died Sunday morning after being ejected from his vehicle in a crash near Ferndale.
New Kalispell restaurant offers authentic ramen
John E. Watson hopes to bowl people over with the soup at Hokkaido Ramen House.
Big housing project proposed at base of Big Mountain
A team of developers has submitted plans to the city of Whitefish to build 318 housing units and a small "island" of commercial space at the base of Big Mounta…
Kalispell schools offer counseling, resources amid suicide cluster
Following the suicide deaths of multiple Flathead and Glacier high school students, Kalispell Public Schools, counselors, psychologists and social workers are …
Families, students left reeling after several deaths by suicide
Seven local teens ages 15 to 19 have died by suicide since May 2020, tragedies that mirror a major public health issue nationwide.
Interior Secretary signs Montana tribes water rights compact
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland signed the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes water rights compact on Friday, settling a decades-long battle over thousands…
West Valley School District keeps masks optional
Masks will remain optional for students and staff at West Valley School District following a long discussion about Covid-19 protocols at Wednesday’s school boa…
Officials ID Kalispell man who died in shooting
The shootings at Fuel Fitness in Kalispell also left two others injured. They were taken to Logan Health in Kalispell.
Pacific storm to bring mountain snow this weekend
The coldest temperatures of the season are expected across Western Montana this weekend, along with a good chance of mountain snow.
Local pastor to talk with astronaut on space station
A Flathead Valley pastor will broadcast a live interview this Sunday with an astronaut on the International Space Station.
Proposed zone change for marinas would affect Bigfork development
The Flathead County commissioners will consider a zone change regarding the use of marinas that affects Bigfork Bay during a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
Therapy goats on the mend following dog attack
Therapy goats at the Farming for the Future Academy in Columbia Falls are recovering after being attacked by dogs last month.
Convicted rapist headed to prison after probation violations
Convicted rapist Kaleb James Arends had more than one opportunity at reform, but after his latest probation violation he will now spend time in prison.