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New owner begins renovating former Outlaw Inn, details plan for extended-stay rentals
Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis has begun renovating the former Outlaw Inn after its previous owner left the bu…
Officials investigating illegal killing of female grizzly
Officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and game wardens with Montana, Fish, Wildlife and Parks are investigating the illegal killing of a grizzly bear near the Yaak.
Boat inspections remain steady on Whitefish Lake
About 1,600 boats were inspected for aquatic invasive species this summer at two check stations on Whitefish Lake.
People's Center moving forward with fresh start
When The People’s Center, a cultural museum and gift shop in Pablo that provides education about traditional lifestyles and histories of the Salish, Pend d'Ore…
Landowners petition state to keep Tepee Lake non-motorized
A group of landowners and stakeholders last week formally petitioned the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks commission to restrict a remote and fishless lake in …
Flathead Community Foundation disbanding, moving assets to Whitefish
The Flathead Community Foundation is disbanding after 15 years and transferring its assets to the much larger Whitefish Community Foundation, a move both organizations say will strengthen local philanthropic effort…
Woman charged with poaching elk near Swan Lake
A woman has been charged with poaching a cow elk on private property in the Swan Lake area Sunday night.
Trial halted for woman accused of hitting girl with vehicle
The trial of a Fortine woman accused of striking a little girl while driving on U.S. 93 more than one year ago has been halted as the case has moved into media…
Woman injured after driving into Whitefish Train Depot
The driver drove the vehicle into the front of the...
Called to serve: Local Highway Patrol trooper promoted to sergeant
Many law enforcement officers have a variety of stories to share and Montana Highway Patrol Sgt. Jerry Ren is no exception.
Weekly roundup: Hungry Horse Fire Dept. gets new leaders
The Hungry Horse Volunteer Fire Department underwent a changing of the guard late last month when Jared Lako and Tyler Lentz took over as fire chief and assistant chief, respectively, for the department’s previous …
The gift of life: Kidney recipients thankful for donors
Les Costel and Ty Shanks will be having a happy Thanksgiving this year.
Input sought on Lake Five forest management proposal
The Flathead National Forest is seeking public input on a new forest management project that’s been proposed between Coram and West Glacier.
Rising from the ashes: St. Matthew's restoration completed
Today marks a new beginning for St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Kalispell.
Proposed industrial rezoning draws opposition from Kalispell
The owner of an RV dealership along U.S. 93 proposes to rezone about 14 acres of neighboring land to allow for light industrial use – a proposal that has drawn opposition from the city of Kalispell.
County health officer to resign at end of year
Flathead City-County Health Department Interim Public Health Officer Tamalee St. James Robinson resigned from her position Friday, citing inaction and a genera…