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Tribal project farmers in Hot Springs protest fee increase amid diminishing water supply
Farmers in the Hot Springs area of Sanders County are protesting their third fee increase from the Flathead Indian…
Hungry Horse Dam visitor center opens Memorial Day weekend
The Hungry Horse Dam will be open to visitors beginning Memorial Day weekend.
Kalispell's Turner takes Spring Mack Days' title
After nine weeks of lake trout fishing on Flathead Lake, Kolton Turner, a Kalispell resident, boated a total of 1,856 lake trout. Turner also boasted an 18-day…
Kalispell sells out Old School Station
The Kalispell City Council on Monday put the final Old School Station lot under contract.
Daines, Tester call for reopening of U.S.-Canada border
Both of Montana's senators have called on the Biden administration to work with Canadian officials to fully reopen the northern border, which has been closed t…
Kalispell police warn of rampant rental scams
The Flathead Valley’s red-hot rental market is rife with scams, according to the Kalispell Police Department.
Gianforte signs bill deregulating gravel pits
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a bill easing regulations on open-pit gravel mining after opponents warned it could have severe effects on water quality…
Hospital system officially rebrands as Logan Health
Kalispell Regional Healthcare has officially transitioned its name and brand to Logan Health, the health care system announced Wednesday.
Kalispell Regional unionized nurses vote to strike if contract not reached
Kalispell Regional Healthcare/Logan Health nurses affiliated with the Service Employees International Union Healthcare 1199NW have voted to authorize a three-d…
Permit sought for wine and beer bar at former Stumptown Marketplace
The Whitefish Planning Board on Thursday will hold a public hearing to consider a request from Spilled Milk LLC and Marissa Keenan for a conditional-use permit…
County to raise fees for tree stump disposal
The Flathead County commissioners have endorsed raising fees for disposal of tree stumps at the county landfill from $31.05 to $90 per ton.
County allows outdoor park zoning process to proceed
The Lake County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 Tuesday afternoon to allow planning for a proposed outdoor recreation park near Rollins to advance, against th…
Local man dies in UTV crash in North Fork
A Flathead Valley man died in a utility terrain vehicle accident last Thursday in the North Fork.
Growth Summit tackles tough issues of housing, workforce
Growth Summit covers complex web of local development
Kalispell to host transportation plan open-house sessions
City hosts Transportation Plan Open House
New group looks to help rivers, improve relations
A group of locals with a stake in the future of the three forks of the Flathead River system have formed a new nonprofit called the Flathead River Alliance.