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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…
Two Medicine River Bridge to undergo repair work in 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation is planning repairs on the Two Medicine River Bridge.
New mural goes up at Flathead Industries Thrift Store in Kalispell
Flathead Industries has unveiled a new community mural at its Kalispell Thrift Store, created through a collaboration with Park Side Credit Union and My Glacie…
Noxon Bridge replacement project nets $950K from state coffers
The state is contributing $950,000 to the estimated $35 million effort to replace the failing Noxon Bridge in Sanders County.
Helicopter tour outfit near Glacier Park referred to county attorney
The Flathead County Planning Office has referred Mule Shoe Outfitters to the county attorney’s office for a zoning violation in West Glacier concerning a helic…
Drunk driver involved in U.S. 2 collision given partially suspended sentence
Kelsey Lee Malsam, 37, initially pleaded not guilty in Flathead County District Court to felony counts of negligent vehicular assault and criminal endangerment, but struck a deal with prosecutors in April.
Headlines: Plane crash findings, lake level lobbies, and flight impacts discussed
Investigators blame pilot for plane crash, Flathead County Commissioners pen letter to DOI about Flathead Lake, and GPIA sees minimal impacts from government s…
Board of Adjustment OKs permit for new Bigfork hotel
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment last week unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a new hotel in Bigfork.
Ranchers call for free markets as feds attempt to corral rising beef prices
The Trump administration’s efforts to drive down beef prices are raising concerns for Montana ranchers, who say market meddling will only hurt producers in the…
Woman accused of wielding brass knuckles in fight later given three-year sentence
A Kalispell woman accused of attacking a teenager with brass knuckles at a 2023 party later received a three-year sentence to the state Department of Corrections.
Flathead County examines creating independent Elections Department
Elections administrator is one of five hats Clerk and Recorder Debbie Pierson wears as the county clerk and recorder, an elected position she's held for more t…
Hecla officials say Libby Creek Mine opening still years away
The hope to see Libby Creek Mine open soon is high among many residents of south Lincoln County.
A clean sweep: Longtime Polson School District janitor Marvin Bjorge retires
After sweeping and mopping acres of floors, and scrubbing, dusting, painting, vacuuming and mowing his way across Linderman Elementary School and Polson Middle…
Somers condominium project gets favorable recommendation
The condominiums include 28 commercial units and an additional 18 live-work residential units, serviced by shared wells and septic systems. A live-work unit co…
Planning Commission backs ordinance change letting Kalispell revoke conditional use permits
Residents warned the Kalispell Planning Commission on Wednesday that giving City Council authority to revoke conditional use permits would stymie economic deve…
Second case of zombie deer disease found on Flathead Indian Reservation
Tribal officials have identified a second case of chronic wasting disease on the Flathead Indian Reservation.