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Columbia Falls Planning Commission gives Teakettle Heights positive recommendation
The Columbia Falls Planning Commission on Wednesday sent a positive recommendation for the Teakettle Heights subdi…
WWII soldier's medals presented to family in Kalispell
John T. Mulder had just graduated from Oregon State College when he joined the U.S. Army in 1942. A basketball player from the small town of Raymond, Washingto…
Study finds Whitefish High School nearing capacity
The Whitefish High School building is nearing its student capacity level based on current enrollment figures, according to a draft facilities plan being develo…
Commissioners weigh in on congressional redistricting
The Flathead County commissioners have recommended to the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission that Flathead County be kept within a Western Montana congressional district.
Extended-stay hotel proposed in Whitefish
A second new hotel could be coming to Whitefish. Last month, Averill Hospitality unveiled plans to build a three-story boutique hotel at the northwest corner o…
West Reserve upgrades come with $68M price tag
A cost summary of the full slate of recommended improvements on West Reserve Drive between Hutton Ranch and U.S. 2 estimates intersection improvements at $20.7…
Unsecured garbage in Whitefish a smorgasbord for bears
Following recent reports and sightings of 19 black bears getting into garbage and eating fruit in Whitefish, and the capture and relocation of a grizzly bear f…
Bonus incentive extended for Kalispell subs
Kalispell Public Schools is looking to fill up its substitute pool as it experiences another shortage at the start of another school year operating during the …
Rural solar access is focus of Columbia Falls meeting
The Montana Renewable Energy Association is hosting a meeting this month about small-scale solar development in Columbia Falls.
Forest conservation planned near Bigfork
Several conservation groups have joined forces to protect 236 acres of forestland and open space, and build more than 4 miles of publicly accessible trails, a …
Evergreen awarded $1M grant for sidewalk project
The Montana Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $1 million for the construction of new sidewalks in Evergreen, the largest source of funding for th…
Oktoberfest reshaped and ready to go in Whitefish
The 2021 Great Northwest Oktoberfest show will go on after all in Whitefish.
Sportsman’s Bridge open house events planned
Bigfork residents and nearby travelers can expect a wider, safer Sportsman’s Bridge in the coming years.
Covid shuts down Eureka elementary school
Eureka Elementary School closed Monday due to a large number of Covid-19 positive or symptomatic staff, Eureka Superintendent of Schools Jim Mepham said.
Local quilter finds inspiration in myriad places
Local quilter finds inspiration in myriad places
Kalispell board considers rules for legal marijuana
The Kalispell Planning Board looks to clear the smoke surrounding legal marijuana during its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14.