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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…
Interest continues in Old School Station lots
Development continues to dominate discussion with the Kalispell City Council, half of tonight’s agenda dedicated to the topic.
Whitefish council to consider parking program
The Whitefish City Council will hold a work session Monday evening to consider a proposed pilot program that would offer $20 parking permits to employees of businesses downtown, where many spots are limited to two …
Columbia Falls man dies after being ejected from vehicle
A 35-year-old Columbia Falls man died after being ejected from his vehicle in Lincoln County Saturday.
Firefighters battle early morning blaze near Blue Moon
Columbia Falls firefighters battled a blaze early Sunday morning near Falcon Lane off Highway 2 just east of the Blue Moon. An RV and a doublewide trailer caug…
Former agents honor FBI service martyr in Kalispell
Terry Hereford was killed in a plane crash in 1982.
Butcher shop to replace laundromat at popular Whitefish market
Butcher shop going in at popular Wisconsin Ave. market
FVCC student selected for Newman Civic Fellowship
Campus Compact has selected Flathead Valley Community College student Mara Hanks to participate in the 2021-2022 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows.
Expect plenty of roadwork on U.S. 2 this summer
Folks visiting Glacier National Park or just trying to get around the east side of the valley can expect traffic delays this summer and a portion of the west side Going-to-the-Sun Road will close entirely on Oct. 1…
Study: Flathead County has most short-term rentals statewide
Flathead County boasts most short-term rentals statewide, per UM study
Rental cabins proposed in remote area near the Bob
Forest Service officials propose adding four rental cabins to remote Bunker Park
Library board ponders solutions for budget crunch
In need of technology upgrades, better accessibility and additional staff, the board of Flathead County's ImagineIF Libraries is considering asking voters to a…
Facility meetings set at Smith Valley School
Smith Valley School invites community members to attend facility planning meetings scheduled on Monday.
State alleges woman stole thousands of dollars from nursing home-bound parents
She was supposed to make sure they were cared for, but state investigators allege all Kathy Ann Lewis did was take advantage of the situation.
Proposed bill aims to assuage some of the pain of bagging animal with CWD
Dallas Carr had one thought running through his mind when he put his crosshairs on the bull moose.
One more Flathead COVID death reported
Health officials announce additional virus-related death in Flathead County