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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…
All Montanans will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine April 1
HELENA (AP) — All Montana residents will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 1, Gov. Greg Gianforte said Tuesday.
Man pleads guilty again for father's death; freed on bail
Less than five months ago, Kalispell resident Jason David Weldele was lodged in the Flathead County Detention Center after being charged in the arson death of …
Report: COVID was No. 3 cause of death last year in Montana
State report: coronavirus was the No. 3 cause of death in 2020 in Montana.
Whitefish leaders testify against housing bill
A bill that would eliminate Whitefish's affordable-housing program drew spirited opposition from city leaders during its first hearing in the Montana Senate la…
Dayton woman dies in unusual pool accident
An elderly woman from Dayton died in an odd and tragic accident last week in Lakeside.
County OKs Echo Lake rezoning over objections
The Flathead County commissioners have approved a request to rezone about 62 acres along the west shore of Echo Lake over objections from neighbors who voiced concerns about boat traffic, water quality, lakeshore e…
Forest fuels reduction project to begin near Seeley Lake
Large forest management project near Seeley Lake to begin this spring. Project area encompasses nearly 5,000 acres.
United Way capital campaign in full swing
United Way campaign matching grant will expire at the end of March
Glacier hosts community meeting on park challenges
Community invited to talk on upcoming Glacier National Park season
Theater enthusiast finds leading role as teacher
Life's a stage for Flathead High School social studies teacher Kyla Niva whose outgoing personality and affinity for theater and speech and debate make for a l…
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.