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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…
Salvation Army adapts giving programs to lessen virus exposure
Salvation Army holiday news
Man found guilty of vandalizing Ten Commandments monument
A man accused of vandalizing a Ten Commandments monument at the Flathead County Courthouse in Kalispell earlier this summer was found guilty Monday in Flathead…
Lawsuit expanded against Whitefish Care and Rehab
A lawsuit that recently was brought against Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center, alleging the long-term care facility failed to protect its residents from…
Marion woman dies in two-vehicle crash
A 20-year-old Marion woman died Monday morning in a two-vehicle accident on Montana 82, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office said.
New judge assigned to Flathead business lawsuits
A new judge will oversee lawsuits involving the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and five Flathead County businesses over COVID-19 masking and social-distancing requirements.
Pandemic prompts changes to holiday shopping
Black Friday probably won’t be much of a big deal this year.
Nonprofit architecture firm working on new home
It isn’t just local commercial construction that’s been thrown into a building frenzy lately.
Montana state trust land revenue down compared to last year
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Revenue produced by Montana's state trust lands decreased over the last fiscal year that ended in June because of fluctuations in commodity prices and weather, officials said.
State seeks new judge in Flathead business lawsuits
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has requested a new judge in its lawsuits against five Flathead County businesses, which call into question the state's ability to enforce masking and soci…
Contract health workers arrive in Montana to aid virus fight
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — More than 100 contracted medical staff have arrived in Montana to assist hospitals in responding to the spike in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Steve Bullock announced Monday.
State and local health officials urge small holiday gatherings
In agreement with Gov. Steve Bullock’s new directive implementing tighter COVID-19 restrictions, the Flathead City-County Health Department is advising against gatherings or events that include more than 25 people.
Chronic wasting disease detected at Flathead game farm
The Montana Department of Livestock on Nov. 19 received notification that a single game farm animal in Flathead County was confirmed positive for chronic wasting disease.
Weekly roundup: Whitefish School Board OKs staff stipend
The Whitefish School District plans to give all teachers in the district a lump-sum stipend in recognition of the time they've spent planning and adjusting operations to reopen schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orchestrator of learning: Lifelong musician named Montana's Outstanding Music Educator
Jenanne Solberg of Whitefish started playing piano at age 5 to keep occupied, at the urging of her teachers.
Business owner, former pro athlete hopes for slam-dunk with Evergreen sidewalk project
Before Daren Engellant moved to the Flathead Valley with his wife nearly two decades ago, his life was largely centered around playing basketball professionall…