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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Winter storm elevates avalanche danger
The avalanche hazard is elevated across Northwest Montana due to a series of winter storms that continue to impact the region.
Weekly roundup: Lincoln Co. Health Board won’t support tighter rules
Asking for community backing to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Lincoln County’s top doctor got plenty of praise from Lincoln County Health Board members on Dec. 9, but no endorsement for future measures.
Developer's appeal, water system upgrades top Kalispell agenda
At its final meeting of 2020, the Kalispell City Council tonight will consider a developer’s appeal in a sidewalk matter and talk about system upgrades to the city water utility.
Expert horseman reflects on lifetime love of equines
Dave Gamble strides across the arena with purpose, guiding a red roan in a circle with the movement of his body and a flick of the rope.
Blessings Box goal is neighbors helping neighbors
One of Santa’s most dedicated helpers lives in Kalispell on Third Avenue East.
Holiday homecoming: Naval officer gets warm welcome after year in East Africa
Colby Lenz’s face lit up with a gigantic smile as he walked through the revolving doors of the arrival gates at Glacier Park International Airport shortly afte…
Montana medical dispensaries will be first in line to sell recreational pot
After voters approved two legalization measures in November, many of Montana's medical marijuana dispensaries are expected to seek licenses to sell their produ…
Alcohol and speed suspected in fatal Columbia Falls crash
A 38-year-old Flathead County man died after his truck hit a tree on Friday night.
Montana Artesian Water Co.: Judge rules ballot initiative was lawfully enacted
A Flathead District Court judge has issued a final order in a years-long legal battle between the owners of a water bottling plant in Creston and its neighbors, ruling that a ballot initiative to expand a zoning di…
Local Code Girls team wins state app challenge
The Code Girls United team “Tech Trio” has won the Montana Congressional App Challenge.
Ex-convict pleads not guilty to assaulting probation officer
Two probation officers ended up in a life-and-death struggle recently when they encountered a wanted man in a local motel.
Hospital, nurses union still working toward contract
It’s been nearly 18 months since Kalispell Regional Healthcare management, nurses and union representatives entered into negotiations, and the parties have yet…
Interior nominee draws praise from conservationists, Indigenous leaders
Some Montana conservation groups and Indigenous leaders, including the chairwoman of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, are celebrating the nomination of New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to lead the U.S. Depar…
Feds reduce Montana's shipments of COVID vaccine
Montana will receive fewer doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine than state officials had anticipated by the end of the year, Gov. Steve Bullock said Friday, as t…
Kalispell council gets update on core trail
The design phase of the Parkline Trail planned through Kalispell’s core is nearing 100% completion, and by this time next year the trail on the old railroad bed is expected to be completed, the Kalispell City Counc…