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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…
Unmasked attendees prompt Kalispell School Board to adjourn meeting
A Kalispell School Board meeting was adjourned shortly after it began Tuesday when a group of people showed up refusing to wear masks in accordance with Gov. Steve Bullock’s statewide mask mandate.
Whitefish council rejects ordinance restricting demonstrations
The Whitefish City Council on Tuesday night rejected a proposal that aimed to place restrictions on gatherings and demonstrations.
Crews battling fire near Lost Trail Wildlife Refuge
Firefighters and aerial crews worked a wildfire Tuesday afternoon at the Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge.
Four COVID-19 cases reported in Flathead County schools
Flathead City-County Health Department is reporting four active COVID-19 cases among school-aged children.
One injured in Bigfork shootout
A shootout in Bigfork Sunday morning has not resulted in any arrests. According to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, at 11:03 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, deputies were called to the 500 block of Alpine Drive for a r…
Weather, car crash factors in holiday weekend congestion in Glacier
A sharp spike in Glacier National Park visitation, combined with a car crash and inclement weather at Logan Pass, prompted a series of temporary closures at th…
Man dies in fire he is suspected of starting in Pablo
A Pablo man died in an arson fire he is suspected to have started Sunday at the People's Center in Pablo.
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Tobacco Valley man faces felony arson charges
A Tobacco Valley man who expressed extreme views about the world ending was arrested Aug. 29 on suspicion of intentionally setting fires, the Tobacco Valley News reports.
Whitefish woman builds life around passions for photography, music
Kathy Sullivan is at home on the banks of the Flathead River.
Kalispell council looks at more development projects
The Kalispell City Council will meet remotely on Tuesday evening via Zoom videoconference to discuss a few budget amendments, development proposals and a street connection for the downtown Core trail.
Whitefish considers raising affordable housing prices
A proposal to increase the city of Whitefish’s affordable home purchase and rental prices through the Legacy Home Program is the focus of a public hearing Tuesday before the Whitefish City Council.
Historic Schafer Meadows airstrip restored
The remote Schafer Meadows airstrip located deep in the Great Bear Wilderness is being restored through a collaborative effort.
Show 'n Shine moves to virtual platform this year
The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce and the Show 'n Shine Committee are excited to see everyone at the revamped 2020 Show 'n Shine on Sept. 12.
Stoltze and partners to build cross-laminated timber plant
F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber, builder Pat Clark and other investors last week announced a joint venture to create a new mass timber production facility to build large format, cross-laminated timber panels in Columb…
Art and his autos
Art Olson walks past decades of automotive history each time he passes through his shop.