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Kalispell City Council to vote on federal grant for pedestrian safety upgrades
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote Monday on whether to pursue a federal grant to improve pedestrian safet…
Sheriff candidate Evie Cahalen shares priorities ahead of June primary
Marion resident and retired law enforcement officer Evie Cahalen, 65, is running against incumbent Brian Heino, 47, in the Republican race for Flathead County …
Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino gears up for primary election in bid for third term
Seeking a third term, Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino, 47, faces Republican challenger, Evie Cahalen, 65, in the June 2 primary election.
Flathead Basin fish free of forever chemicals
Testing by state wildlife officials in 2023 found no evidence of so-called forever chemicals in the Flathead River and Flathead Lake.
Neighbors file appeal of West Glacier work camp
A group of neighbors opposed to a Pursuit “work camp” in West Glacier have filed an appeal on the project to the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.
Polson City Commission appoints police chief as interim city manager
The Polson City Commission appointed the City of Polson Police Chief George Simpson as interim city manager during a special meeting on Thursday, April 23.
Federal judge rejects Kalispell Public Schools' request for summary judgment in hazing lawsuit
A federal judge denied a request to end a Title IX lawsuit against Kalispell Public Schools — stemming from sexual assault allegations involving the Glacier Hi…
Ninth Circuit rules state has no jurisdiction to order private home removed in Glacier National Park
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling in the case of a private home that was built on the bank of lower McDonald Creek in Glacier Nati…
Plans to repair Two Mile Bridge in Kalispell pick up steam after insurance money comes through
Flathead County has received its first insurance payment to begin repair work on Two Mile Bridge in Kalispell after it was damaged in November.
Widespread power outage snarls traffic in Kalispell
A patchwork of nearly 23,000 Flathead Electric Cooperative customers were without power on Wednesday afternoon.
Kalispell motorist sentenced for fatal 2025 wreck near Bigfork
As officers led a weeping Kala Renee Knaus out of the packed Flathead County District Court courtroom Tuesday, she gazed at the father of the woman she killed …
Kalispell Council scraps road diet plan, but embraces roundabouts
Kalispell City Council appeared willing Monday to pursue a federal grant for pedestrian safety improvements on Main Street but decided against reducing it from…
Flathead Valley Community College library earns national excellence award
The national award recognizes academic librarians and staff who work together as a team to develop academic libraries that are outstanding in furthering the ed…
Flathead Electric Cooperative conducts aerial inspections of power lines
The co-op has partnered with Voltair, a certified utility inspection contractor, to assess equipment across its service territory in Northwest Montana.
Students hit a high note at the 2026 District Music Festival
Northwest Montana’s students didn’t miss a beat at the District Music Festival hosted by Flathead and Glacier high schools.
Logan Health raises over $750,000 at ALERT Banquet
ALERT leaders have identified the Bell 429 as the program’s next helicopter.