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Curiosity for cuisine: Whitefish Chef Earl Reynolds lets twists on classics drive the menu
There are many hallmarks of success in Earl Reynolds' career, but earning a second James Beard Award nomination fo…
Local woman tapped for hospital administration job
Following a nationwide search, officials with North Valley Hospital in Whitefish recently hired Julia Drishinski as the organization’s new senior director of quality, risk and process improvement.
Whitefish antique boat show canceled
Whitefish Woody Weekend 2020, presented by the Big Sky Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society and hosted by the Lodge at Whitefish Lake, has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, organizers announced in …
‘Play in your backyard’ program urges people to explore locally
Members of the local tourism industry hope to see a lot more Montana license plates at restaurants, trailheads and other local attractions this summer. Since t…
Person shot dead after firing at deputies
Law enforcement officers shot and killed a man during a standoff Sunday evening after the man fired his weapon at officers, according to information from Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino.
A career of caring for veterans
After a career of caring for wounded soldiers in the U.S. Army Reserve, Joren Underdahl is continuing his care of veterans as the Administrator of the Montana …
Land committee to take second look at Bigfork farm proposal
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee will review three applications for amendments or zone changes to Bigfork-area properties at their May 28 meeting, including a request for a conditional use permit to operate …
New bar approved for 93 in Whitefish
Whitefish City Council on May 4 approved the operation of a bar in an existing commercial building on Highway 93 South.
Gone but not forgotten: Cemetery association maintains historic graveyard
One hundred twenty-one years of Bigfork history is laid to rest in Lone Pine Cemetery.
Col. Falls considers resort tax on June 2 ballot
Columbia Falls voters will have the final say on the city’s proposed resort tax June 2 as part of the state’s mail-in primary election.
Flathead veterans to honor acclaimed military officer with flag ceremony
Maj. Gen. Neil Van Sickle was the oldest living West Point graduate when he left this world at 104 years old on Sept. 29, 2019, and while it’s a marvel to reac…
Commissioners table scenic sign reg changes
Flathead County Commissioners last week unanimously voted to table a change to sign regulations in the scenic corridor, citing concerns about the public’s ability to comment on the changes.
Commissioners approve 3% salary increase for elected officials
The Flathead County commissioners unanimously voted to increase salaries of elected officials at the commissioners meeting Tuesday morning.
Veterans group presents military honors on Memorial Day
The United Veterans of the Flathead Valley will present military honors at various locations and cemeteries around the valley on Memorial Day, May 25.
An uncertain future for the iconic Blasdel barn
There are very few structures still standing today that give nod to the Flathead Valley’s rich farming history. And throughout the decades, as society and deve…
West Valley Board denounces plan for asphalt plant
In the face of heated public opposition, the West Valley Land Use Advisory Board voted unanimously Thursday evening to recommend denying a modification to a conditional-use permit that would allow for asphalt produ…