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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…
Arizona man accused of DUI homicide pleads not guilty
An Arizona man accused of killing a Kalispell resident while allegedly driving drunk pleaded not guilty Thursday afternoon in Flathead County District Court.
Flathead Marines take ‘Best Food of Fair’ title
The Flathead Marines know a thing or two about chicken. In fact, as many fairgoers can attest, you’re likely to smell their booth before you see it. Under the …
Whitefish workshop destroyed by fire
A workshop located behind a residence on Fifth Street West in Whitefish was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon.
Plan OK’d to buy aluminum company land
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission in an unanimous vote last Thursday endorsed a plan for the Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area along the F…
Ronan man arrested in alleged shooting at party
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a party early Sunday morning in St. Ignatius.
Glacier visitation down overall
With half of Glacier National Park closed due to COVID-19, visitation is down sharply over last year, with one exception — Polebridge.
Forest project north of Whitefish approved
A sizable forest management project encompassing about 51,000 total acres just north of Whitefish in the Tally Lake Ranger District was recently green-lighted by Flathead National Forest officials.
Man arrested in Evergreen incident that involved cologne bottle, not gun
A 52-year-old Kalispell man is being charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest following a Sunday evening incident in front of Super 1 Foods in Evergreen, where he was pointing what was thought to be a g…
Perseverance pays off for graphic novelist with themed comic book
Zachary Block knows a thing or two about the virtues of perseverance.
Phillips County Fair likely contributed to COVID-19 outbreak along Hi-line
About three weeks ago, Montana’s longest, continuous fair unfolded once again in the small town of Dodson on Montana’s Hi-line with most of the offerings attendees would usually expect — a ranch rodeo, AMX races, a…
Zoning changes in highway corridor considered
The city of Whitefish proposes to add another layer of planning oversight for some businesses in the secondary business district along the U.S. 93 South corridor by changing them from permitted to conditional uses.
T-Mobile expands 5G network to rural Flathead areas
T-Mobile recently expanded its 5G wireless network in the Flathead Valley to include Hungry Horse, Little Bitterroot Lake, Marion, Martin City and Olney.
Flathead County opts for poll election
Flathead County has made the decision to proceed with a poll election for the upcoming general election on Nov. 3, as opposed to using an all mail-ballot election that several Montana counties have opted for amid t…
Lake County opts for mail-ballot election
The Lake County commissioners voted unanimously last week to direct Election Administrator Katie Harding to prepare to conduct the Nov. 3 general election by mail ballot.
Whitefish stepping up law enforcement on drunk driving
In an effort to crack down on drunk driving, Whitefish will experience an increase in law enforcement patrols starting Wednesday, Aug. 19, and continuing through Labor Day.