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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…
C-Falls Planning Board rejects apartment project
The Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board last week denied a 36-unit apartment complex planned by developer Toby Gilchrist of Whitefish and landowner Thomas Hyon Su of Washington.
Affordable housing developer to launch Kalispell project
Highline developer to start Kalispell project in May
Zombie survival camp spotlighted in national publication
Spotlight on unique Kalispell camp
Kalispell schools set special board meeting on masks
The Kalispell School Board will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday to discuss and take public comments on the topic of requiring masks in Kalispell schools after Gov. Greg Gianforte recently lifted a statew…
Teen arrested in Kalispell following police chase
Kalispell Police Department officers apprehended a male juvenile following a pursuit on Idaho Street late Sunday evening.
Kalispell council gets refresher on communication policies
The Kalispell City Council’s lines of communication have undergone significant upheaval over the past year, prompting a work session tonight to review the council’s communication policies.
Kalispell crash victim identified
Authorities released the name of a Kalispell man who died in a one-vehicle crash on Airport Road last Thursday as Todd Dowen, 59.
Interest in concealed weapons 'skyrocketing' in Flathead County
Mirroring a national trend, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office processed a record 2,605 applications for concealed weapons permits in 2020, a 39% increase ov…
States remain split on guns in capitols
HELENA (AP) — In the past year, insurrectionists have breached the U.S. Capitol and armed protesters have forced their way into statehouses around the country.
Kalispell dealership to host in-house boat show
Kalispell dealership launches in-house boat show
Free the Seeds to feature drive-up giveaway, Zoom sessions
Free the Seeds returns to the Flathead Valley March 6-8 for a sixth year of workshops and free seeds.
Volunteers rescue dad, daughter from Cabinets
BONNERS FERRY, IDAHO — A 16-year-old girl and her father from Bonners Ferry are back home after becoming separated in the Cabinet Mountains in Montana, thanks …
Mission Valley man accused of driving drunk with toddler in vehicle
A Mission Valley man was arrested and jailed after he was allegedly drunk with a toddler in his vehicle in Kalispell.
JetBlue, more American Airlines routes coming to GPIA
JetBlue coming to GPIA, plus new American Airlines flights
Harold Tutvedt Memorial ag scholarship available to Flathead and Glacier students
A new college scholarship established in memory of Harold Tutvedt, a notable West Valley farmer and rancher, is available to Flathead and Glacier high school s…