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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…
Retired center's director spent career sharing science of Glacier Park
You could say that Tara Carolin’s career in Glacier National Park was one of service to science and discovery.
Kalispell City Council to consider annexing proposed county jail property
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider annexing property that could host a new county jail.
Whitefish hotel expansion goes before City Council
A hotel along the Whitefish River is looking to expand by converting an office building on the same property into lodging.
Ideas into opportunities: FVCC's entrepreneurship center to support future leaders
Billed as a place to cultivate solutions while fostering business innovation, Flathead Valley Community College on Thursday opened the doors to the Wachholz In…
Columbia Falls dentist values patients in providing oral care
Today, she is the owner of Three Rivers Dental in Columbia Falls, where she strives to be known for quality dental care.
Damming evidence: Citizen scientists track beavers through Lolo National Forest
Beavers are an excellent tool in water storage, something Montana wildlife researchers have taken great interest in, when it comes to repairing water systems.
Woman convicted of drunkenly killing Columbia Falls teen denied parole
Every day is a struggle, a tearful Mike Hanson told the Montana State Board of Pardons and Parole earlier this month.
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Judge dismisses couple's $36.7 million lawsuit against EPA, for now
A federal judge has dismissed without prejudice a $36.7 million suit filed by a Columbia Heights couple against the Environmental Protection Agency.
Headlines: Local food banks prep for SNAP expiration, Meals on Wheels receives boost, and update on Martin City homicide trial
Local food banks prep for SNAP expiration, state funding boost keeps Meals on Wheels program moving and first responders testify in Martin City homicide trial.
Judge orders Kenneth Floyd into custody after testimony in negligent homicide trial
Kenneth James Floyd was taken into custody Friday evening after testifying at his negligent homicide trial in Flathead District Court.
The survivor: World-class mountaineer climbs toward UM graduation
Before University of Montana student Justin Willis ever stepped foot on campus, he was a professional mountain climber. A Billings native, he grew up finding r…
Whitefish City Council slays proposed townhome project on castle property
The Whitefish City Council voted against the Taylor Hill project after a nearly two and a half-hour-long public hearing.
Speech and debate teams talk shop about the season ahead
Kalispell’s high school speech and debate teams have a lot to say about the upcoming season with a mix of returning and new competitors — and a new head coach …
Greater Valley Health Center opens new centralized clinic
What began as the Flathead Community Health Center in 2007 has provided family health care, including medical, dental and behavioral health services.