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Kalispell City Council supports license plate reader technology, higher fees to free up on-street parking
City councilors in Kalispell appeared willing to increase fines for parking violations and buy license plate reade…
Kalispell man killed in ATV crash
A Kalispell man died in an ATV crash Thursday evening in a remote area east of Helena.
Kalispell launches GIS hub for city maps, documents
The city of Kalispell on Wednesday launched its new Geographical Information System Hub, a website that houses all of the city's maps and applications in one place.
Traffic delays expected during work at Hungry Horse Dam
Traffic will be slow-moving across the Hungry Horse Dam for about 11 days next month, as crews conduct an inspection of a fixed-wheel gate that's part of a pla…
Murder trial will remain in Flathead County
The trial of a Kalispell man accused of murdering his wife in December 2020 will remain in Flathead County.
Bigfork bridge owner sues county for 'taking'
In the latest legal chapter of the embattled "bridge to nowhere" that connects the north shore of Flathead Lake to Dockstader Island, the property owner who bu…
Logan Health reopens COVID unit amid rising cases
In preparation for what experts believe will be a large and lingering wave of COVID-19-related hospitalizations, Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell has r…
Big music festival strained Whitefish city services
Whitefish felt the impacts of the Under the Big Sky music festival that recently drew thousands of people to the Flathead Valley.
Weather aids firefighting effort in Northwest Montana
Intermittent light rain this week has helped firefighters gain ground on a few wildfires burning in Northwest Montana.
Motorcycle accidents prompt plea for awareness
Area motorcyclists are preaching a message of increased awareness and more attentive driving after recent fatal and serious crashes in Northwest Montana.
Steve Stanley to replace Dave Stipe on Lake County Commission
Lake County Commissioners Bill Barron and Gale Decker on Wednesday appointed Steve Stanley of St. Ignatius to replace former Commissioner Dave Stipe, who resigned this month for health reasons.
National park overcrowding subject of Senate hearing
Lawmakers and key experts searching for ways to alleviate overcrowding at national parks suggested upgrading smartphone applications for visitors, increasing p…
Weather, lack of resources exacerbate NW Montana fires
Wildfire activity has worsened significantly in recent days across Sanders and Lincoln counties, where a lack of resources and dangerous fire weather have cont…
Child sex offender back in jail for alleged parole violation
A man convicted of seeking sex with a 12-year-old girl is locked up in the Flathead County Detention Center after authorities say he violated his probation by …
Free air filters available to those with health conditions
Low-income Flathead Valley residents at risk of serious health problems from wildfire smoke may be eligible to receive portable HEPA air cleaners at no cost.
Restoration aims to preserve legacy of Werner Peak Lookout
Fire lookouts have a story shaped by the memories of people and events of the past. The Werner Peak Lookout is among the fire lookouts in Northwest Montana sti…