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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…
New plan IDs asbestos control for Libby railroad corridor
New plan identifies asbestos control measures for railway corridor in Libby
Kalispell man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend
A Kalispell man was arrested and jailed after an alleged violent assault involving his ex-girlfriend.
Sewer project could cost unexpected $6 million
Rehab project could cost unexpected $6 million
Local clinic hours will expand to meet vaccine demand
Flathead City-County Health Department to expand clinic hours to meet vaccine demand
New easement south of Kalispell to benefit migratory birds, waterfowl
A new conservation easement south of Kalispell aims to benefit migratory birds, waterfowl
Northwest Montana career criminal goes to prison
An area man with a criminal record spanning at least 17 years and involving several counties in Montana was sentenced recently in Flathead County District Cour…
Extraordinary sniffers: Sheriff's Office K-9 unit demonstrates smelling ability at Stillwater School
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies Charles Pesola and Matt Vander Ark visited Stillwater Christian School recently to demonstrate dogs' amazing smel…
Man arrested after refusing to wear mask at Whitefish gym
A Kalispell man was arrested and charged with misdemeanor trespassing last week after refusing to wear a face covering at a gym in Whitefish.
Hospital announces $11M in pay raises, benefits
Kalispell Regional Healthcare announces nearly $11 million in wage increases, benefit enhancements
Whitefish man accused of attempted murder faces trial
COEUR d’ALENE, IDAHO — A Whitefish man accused of firing into a crowd outside a downtown bar last summer will face a jury trial next month.
Man arrested following high-speed chase
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office helped arrest a man involved in a high-speed chase early Sunday morning.
Forest Service tweaks documents for Bigfork project
Flathead National Forest Service officials update documents on large project near Bigfork
Kalispell sewer system under review
Kalispell sewer system under review
Local engineer climbs to top of male-dominated field
Local engineer climbs to top of male-dominated field
Protest planned at Whitefish Mountain; organizers allege ‘culture of racism’ at resort
Protest planned at Whitefish Mountain, organizers alleges ‘culture of racism’ at resort