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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…
Growth concerns loom over Evergreen sewer proposal
The Evergreen Water and Sewer District wants to move the boundary of its service area in order to serve potential new developments and grow its customer base. …
New theater company reimagines classics in relatable way
When thinking of classic theater such as Shakespeare’s many works or the ancient Greek dramas of Euripides and Sophocles, the idea of it can seem archaic and e…
Senior living complex to be built in Libby
The American Covenant Senior Housing Foundation on Monday announced plans to build a senior retirement home in Libby that will be operated by Immanuel Lutheran Communities.
Browning woman sentenced to 8 years for fatal stabbing
Danielle Marie Marceau, also known as Danielle Marie Comesatnight, 35, of Browning, was sentenced last week to 97 months in federal prison for fatally stabbing another individual during an argument.
Body of missing teen found in Kootenai River
Searchers have found the body of a 17-year-old boy who fell into the Kootenai River nearly two weeks ago.
Kalispell records 2nd hottest July
Last month will go down as one of the hottest and driest Julys on record for Kalispell.
Evacuation orders remain in place for Boulder Fire
Evacuation orders remained in place Monday for residents displaced by a wildfire burning in the Mission Mountains along the east shore of Flathead Lake.
Extreme Tactical develops loyal customer base
Noah McConnell, owner and operator of Extreme Tactical in Evergreen, knows his customers well.
Flathead River access in Evergreen a beloved sanctuary
The Old Steel Bridge Fishing Access Site has long been a popular spot for Evergreen locals to enjoy the river.
Interest high in The Woodlands condo community
At 80 years old, developer Curtis Lund knows firsthand what it takes to live comfortably as a senior in the Flathead Valley.
407-unit housing project planned off Foy's Lake Road
Two proposed housing projects top the Kalispell City Council agenda on Monday, including a 407-unit development off Foys Lake Road.
Whitefish council to enact Stage II fire restrictions, consider marijuana rules
New fire restrictions, affordable housing, recreational marijuana businesses and climate change top a busy Whitefish City Council agenda for Monday evening.
Residents flee wildfire along Flathead Lake
Residents on Flathead Lake east of Polson were ordered to evacuate early Sunday morning as a wildfire in the Mission Mountains crossed Montana 35 and burned mu…
Evergreen sidewalk project now a waiting game
The quest to install sidewalks along the U.S. 2 corridor through Evergreen is now a waiting game.
Summer school enrollment doubled at local high schools
Although many school districts in the valley remained open with in-person learning when hundreds around the nation went fully remote during the pandemic — quar…