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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…
Gravel bike race to debut in Whitefish next summer
Registration opens Tuesday, Nov. 10, for “The Last Best Ride,” a new gravel bike race coming to Whitefish on Aug. 22, 2021.
Local veterans groups struggling with COVID-induced isolation
At a time reserved to honor those who have served our country in war or peace, Northwest Montana’s veterans find themselves facing uncertainty this Veterans Da…
Honor & Duty: Air Force veteran found sense of purpose in serving
Rob Gambino is no stranger to wearing a uniform.
Columbia Falls named Montana’s ‘most courageous city’
Columbia Falls has been named Montana’s “Most Courageous City” in 2020 by insurance website Insurify.
Peterson students organize virtual program, donation drive for veterans
Peterson Elementary students didn’t miss a beat in organizing a virtual Veterans Day program in light of COVID-19 restrictions.
Columbia Falls Junior High goes to remote learning
Columbia Falls School District 6 announced Tuesday the junior high would go to remote learning at least temporarily after 10 staff members either tested positive to coronavirus or were under quarantine due to a clo…
Warming Center’s temporary location to open soon
As Montana rounds into what is expected to be a long, cold winter, the Flathead Warming Center is quickly working to establish a temporary location at Faith Lutheran Church in Kalispell, with hopes to be moved into…
Historic Kalispell Grand Hotel gets new owners
New changes are coming to one of downtown Kalispell’s oldest historic buildings.
Bigfork cancer survivor shares story, reflects on importance of regular check-ups
Rae Marie “Ree” Jones went in for her regular mammogram, just like millions of American women do each year.
Big Hat awards honor Bigfork locals for community work
The Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork is honoring Bigforkers who wear big hats—and many of them.
Veterans Day program planned in Kalispell
The United Veterans of the Flathead Valley will host their annual Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Depot Park in Kalispell.
Kalispell Planning Board still mulling relaxed rules for accessory dwellings
The Kalispell Planning Board meets tonight to discuss a potential zoning change that would relax restrictions on accessory dwelling units.
Pedestrian dies after being struck on Montana 40
A 22-year-old Great Falls man died Tuesday, Nov. 3, after being struck by a vehicle on Montana 40.
Kalispell long-term care facility sees 40 COVID cases
Kalispell Regional Healthcare’s Brendan House is experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19 that has infected 40 residents to date, ending the long-term nursing faci…
EPA closes Libby field office after 20 years
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