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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…
Building, real estate bright spots in Montana economy
At the mid-point of the year, the national and state economies look predictably bleak as businesses continue to contend with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandem…
Kalispell man accused of assault at restaurant
A Kalispell man is facing a felony charge of burglary after a violent incident at a local taco restaurant.
COVID-19 among the many reasons students seek additional help
High school students participating in summer school may come in with a variety of circumstances, but all share the same reason to recover enough credits to gra…
Kalispell council OKs development projects in virtual meeting
The Kalispell City Council held its first meeting of the month via Zoom video conference Tuesday night after the City Council chambers were inundated by unmasked protesters Monday evening.
North Fork camp and retreat proposals denied
North Fork residents showed up en masse to Tuesday’s Flathead County Board of Adjustment meeting to speak against three separate proposals for conditional-use permits that would allow for multiple camp and retreat …
Whitefish’s Depot Park renovation completed
Depot Park is the open space at the heart of downtown Whitefish. The park plays host to family gatherings, lunchtime picnics and major events, and is often the…
Libby restaurants bear brunt of mask ire
It started a couple of weeks ago with occasional insults from tourists. By Aug. 4, the abuse from customers refusing to wear masks had reached such a horrifyin…
On Flathead Lake’s islands, trespassing, improper use are growing concerns
This week’s fire on Bird Island has rekindled trespassing and unauthorized land-use concerns among landowners on Flathead Lake’s islands.
Polson selects new city manager
The city of Polson has offered its city manager position to Livingston’s former City Manager Ed Meece.
Neighbors aim to change name of Lost Coon Lake
A group of neighbors who live around Lost Coon Lake, along with the city of Whitefish, are expected to soon file a petition in court to change the name of the …
Flathead County sees more than 300 total cases
Montana’s COVID-19 Task Force reported more than two dozen new cases in Flathead County Thursday morning, pushing the county’s cumulative case count past 300 as the area, along with much of the state, continues to …
PHOTOS: Community-minded mural pops up on West Center Street
Artist Thomas Valenica, of Creston, is in search of a few helping hands. Valencia is in the process of creating a mural along West Center Street at Fifth Avenu…
Commission to consider proposed Flathead wildlife area
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to acquire a chunk of forest land along the Flathead River near Columbia Falls for a new wildlife management area.
Columbia Falls apartment building catches fire again
Columbia Falls firefighters were back on the scene Wednesday morning at an apartment building on Fourth Avenue West that caught fire, again.
Whitefish Police seek man in VFW death
The Whitefish Police Department is working with California authorities to find a man allegedly involved in the death of a Flathead Valley resident.