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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Local speech and debate students added to national team
Six local speech and debate students were added to the Western Montana National Speech and Debate team in World Schools Debate.
Planning Board supports changes to lakeshore regs
A lawsuit over a controversial cabin development in West Glacier has prompted the Flathead County Planning Board to recommend tightening the county's lakeshore…
Bigfork School Board extends mask mandate until April 9
The Bigfork School Board on Wednesday voted to extend the campus-wide mask mandate until Friday, April 9, to give teachers and staff an opportunity to get vacc…
Forest Service seeks input on Lion Lake Dam repairs
Forest Service officials believe an environmental assessment is not required in order to proceed with Lion Lake Dam repairs
Bird of the Month: Clark's Nutcracker
A recent sighting of a flock of Clark’s nutcrackers in my neighborhood in Bigfork sparked my renewed interest...
Five snowmobilers injured in four area crashes
Four snowmobile crashes since Saturday in Northwest Montana have sent five people to area hospitals with injuries.
Blackfeet launches next phase of reopening on Monday
The Blackfeet Nation will launch the next phase of COVID-19 reopening plan on Monday
Missoula man who killed Flathead man admits drug trafficking crimes
A Missoula man who shot and killed a Flathead Valley man last fall pleaded guilty to drug trafficking in federal court Tuesday.
Kruise Kalispell steps up to host local parades
The Kruise Kalispell organization is stepping up to continue the tradition of downtown parades after the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce recently announced it wo…
Glacier eyes reservation system for Sun Road travel this summer
Glacier National Park could institute a ticketed entry system for the Going-to-the-Sun Road this summer, Superintendent Jeff Mow said last week during the Nort…
Developers withdraw application for massive Kalispell subdivision
Developers withdraw application for massive Kalispell subdivision
Glacier Bank leader to retire after long career in banking
Glacier Bank leader to retire after 46 years
Man accused of raping woman after dinner date
A night out for dinner reportedly devolved into an alleged rape, according to the victim and law officers.
Local man jailed for allegedly assaulting girlfriend
Haley pleaded guilty on Sept. 30, 2021 to a charge of felony tampering with witness/informant and to a reduced charge of misdemeanor partner family member assa…
City to budget money for Lawrence Park trail completion
Council generally supports Lawrence Park trails