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Making the grade — Kalispell Public Schools leader named regional superintendent of the year
Wrapping up his second school year leading Kalispell Public Schools, Matt Jensen has been named regional Superinte…
United Way donors meet challenge grant
Northwest Montana United Way successfully completed a $300,000 matching grant challenge for its capital campaign, raising $325,750 by the March 31 deadline.
Centerline rumble strip construction to begin
The Montana Department of Transportation will begin installing low noise centerline rumble strips on highways in western Montana this spring.
Ferndale Sewing Circle binds community together for 87 years
Ferndale Sewing Society has been going strong since 1934.
Library board considers polling voters on funding
The board of Flathead County's ImagineIF Libraries is mulling next steps to secure more funding and maintain library services.
Local group offers support, education for those living with Parkinson’s disease
Local group offers support, education and positivity for those living with Parkinson’s
County to hold hearing on West Glacier work camps
The Flathead County commissioners are scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday morning on a proposal to allow "work camps" for seasonal employees in the West…
6-pack lift planned at Whitefish ski resort
A new six-person chair lift is in the works at Whitefish Mountain Resort, officials announced Monday.
Authorities ID Kila crash victim
A 39-year-old Kalispell man who died Friday night in a traffic accident in Kila has been identified as David Espinosa, according to Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino.
Former Montana Gov. Stan Stephens dies at 91
HELENA (AP) — Former Montana Gov. Stan Stephens has died. He was 91.
A life well-lived despite hard work and hard times
By the time Grace Larson was 25, she had five children, had been divorced twice and was on her way to filing for a third.
Land-use changes proposed along Airport Road
Land use changes possible around Airport Road
Whitefish council to consider traffic concerns, marketing plan
Tourism marketing, accessory dwellings, traffic concerns and a request for a food bank donation are on the agenda for the Whitefish City Council's Monday meeting.
Glacier struggles to teach park values to 'selfie generation'
Influencing the influencer generation
Real estate couple introduces cutting-edge franchise
Real estate couple introduces cutting-edge franchise
Bill to deregulate accessory dwellings dies in Montana Senate
Despite bipartisan support, a bill that would prohibit cities and counties from limiting construction of accessory dwelling units appears unlikely to advance after its first hearing before a Montana legislative com…