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Flathead Forest updates Round Star Project following court order
Flathead National Forest released an updated assessment for the 9,500-acre Round Star Project near Whitefish, fulf…
Health department offers 3rd vaccine dose for people with weak immunity
The Flathead City-County Health Department is taking online request forms from people with weakened immune systems for third doses of the Pfizer or Moderna Cov…
National O-Mok-See champion an ambassador for equine sport
In addition to teaching math and parenting her three young children, Stephanie McLean makes time for a more unusual hobby: the horse-riding sport of O-Mok-See.
Kalispell council to develop Parkline Trail design standards
As the Parkline Trail continues to take shape through downtown Kalispell, the City Council is expected to discuss design standards for the trail at a work sess…
Market Livestock Sale has another record year
The Trade Center Building at the Flathead County Fairgrounds was buzzing with activity early Saturday morning as local 4-H and FFA students were busy preparing…
West Reserve Drive study to be unveiled Sept. 9
The Montana Department of Transportation will host two online open-house sessions regarding a study of West Reserve Drive in Kalispell at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.…
US 2 roundabout, interchange near Kalispell almost complete
The new $5.2 million roundabout on U.S. 2 at the Dern/Springcreek Road intersection west of Kalispell will open to motorists in October, state highway official…
Flathead posts 3.4% jobless rate, strong workforce growth
Flathead County posted an unemployment rate of 3.4% in July, just a shade lower than the statewide jobless rate of 3.6%, according to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
New wolf hunting, trapping regs approved
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved several new wolf hunting and trapping regulations on Friday.
Mini-horse, swine and home culinary winners announced at fair
Northwest Montana Fair results
Whitefish man accused of pointing gun at neighbor
An 82-year-old Whitefish man was jailed last weekend after allegedly pointing a gun at his neighbor and threatening to kill him.
A whole lot of bull at the Northwest Montana Fair
My flirtation with the cowboy way continued Thursday afternoon at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo in Kalispell.
Fire restrictions still in effect in Northwest Montana
Fire danger remains high across Northwest Montana despite a week of precipitation and cooler temperatures, and officials are urging residents to continue abidi…
Northwest Montana Fair winners announced
Results are rolling in from the various 4-H/FFA and Open Class competitions at the 2021 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo, which runs through Sunday at the Flat…
Marion man accused of striking woman with vehicle
A Marion man is behind bars after he allegedly struck an ex-girlfriend with her vehicle.
Polson man accused of impersonating fire official as Boulder Fire raged
A Polson man accused of impersonating a public servant in the Boulder 2700 Fire zone has been charged with two crimes, including a felony.