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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…
Area high schools plan outdoor graduation ceremonies
Columbia Falls and Whitefish high schools, along with Stillwater Christian School, are moving ahead with plans for outdoor commencement ceremonies that adhere …
University of Montana posts spring graduates
The University of Montana has 1,863 students who are degree candidates for spring semester 2020.
Candidates discuss affordable housing, new jail in virtual forum
Three of the four candidates for Flathead County commissioner made their case in a Wednesday morning virtual forum hosted by Flathead Area Young Professionals.
Most local gyms opt to reopen Friday
Gyms and fitness centers have the option of reopening Friday, but as a public space with a lot of shared surfaces and potential for transmission of COVID-19, e…
Fishing access site at Elmo to remain open
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and Lake County recently reached an agreement on a temporary five-year license to keep the Elmo Fishing Access on Flathead Lake open for public use.
Man gets prison time for killing Evergreen teen
A Flathead Valley man who drove drunk and killed a 15-year-old Evergreen girl last spring while she slept in her bedroom received a lengthy prison sentence Wed…
County aims to tweak sign regs in scenic corridor
Flathead County is taking another stab at sign regulations in the scenic corridor of area highways.
Valley thrift stores deluged by donations, challenged by logistics
Throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, grocery stores have emerged as an oasis of much-needed goods. But many local shoppers also depend on thrift stores for everyt…
Hearings on tap for residential, commercial subdivisions
The Flathead County Planning Board will hold public hearings and review multiple subdivision proposals and assess a zoning text amendment in the Upper Canyon area during its virtual meeting this evening at 6 p.m.
Firefighters save Willow Glen home
A Monday morning fire in Kalispell destroyed a garage, several vehicles and caused one person to be treated for smoke inhalation.
ImagineIF Libraries to reopen with new hours
ImagineIF Libraries will reopen its three Flathead County locations Tuesday, May 19, with new operating hours in accordance with guidance from the Flathead City-County Health Department.
High court upholds stolen valor ruling
The Montana Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Whitefish businessman who was defrauded of about a quarter-million dollars in a stolen valor case involving a Virginia man.
3 grizzlies relocated from Swan Lake area
Three subadult grizzly bears were trapped along the northwestern edge of Swan Lake on May 7, after the siblings spent weeks roaming the area, ravaging garbage,…
Young Professionals group hosts online commissioner candidate forum
Attention young professionals in the Flathead
State board endorses Somers beach project
The Montana State Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously Monday to allow the Flathead Land Trust, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks and other partners to continue their evaluations of whether the popular Somers…