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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…
Blackfeet Tribe receives EPA grant to assess contaminated property
The Blackfeet Tribe is one of three Northern Montana tribes selected to receive a sizable grant that will assist with costs associated with the assessment, cleanup and revitalization of brownfield properties identi…
Salvation Army in Kalispell plans virtual food drive
The Salvation Army in Kalispell will host a virtual food drive May 11–16 to collect money to purchase items for its food bank. The donations will be used to purchase food for the grocery boxes given to local famili…
Columbia Falls man allegedly sold meth to pay for trip
A 73-year-old Columbia Falls man is facing charges of selling methamphetamine.
Bars, restaurants report slow start to reopening
Bars and restaurants in the Flathead Valley got the go-ahead to reopen May 4 after weeks of closures due to Gov. Steve Bullock’s directive in response to the C…
Out-of-state person tests positive for COVID-19 in Lake County
An out-of-state individual tested positive for COVID-19 in Lake County this week, according to a press release from the Lake County-CSKT COVID-19 Incident Command System.
Health Board member resigns amid Bukacek controversy
Flathead County Board of Health member Michael Nicosia recently stepped down from his board position, citing concerns related to Dr. Annie Bukacek, a Kalispell…
Despite dry April, mountain snowpack remains healthy
Weather patterns during the first two weeks of April, while cooler than average, didn’t yield much precipitation across the state of Montana. However, the belo…
Kalispell Farmers Market adapts to new restrictions
On a sunny Saturday morning last weekend, vendors at the Kalispell Farmers Market assembled their booths while accepting a hopefully temporary new normal.
Day of Giving campaign raises over $500k in 28 hours
Donations poured in on Giving Tuesday — the Day of Giving and Unity — generating $561,707 for local nonprofits in just 28 hours.
Whitefish campaign raises money for graduate banners
A GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the creation of banners featuring Whitefish High School graduates to be displayed downtown has surpassed a $4,500 goal.
Area farmers markets ready to open
Farmers markets throughout the Flathead are coming back to life, taking precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Driver accused of trying to drown passengers
A Kalispell man with several DUI convictions is accused of driving his truck into Smith Lake in what authorities allege was an effort to drown himself and two …
Montana census resumes operations
Montana census workers are some of the first in the nation able to resume on-the-ground operations, as the U.S. Census Bureau scrambles to get an accurate coun…
Crow leaves thousands without power in Flathead Valley
Nearly 9,000 people were without electric service Thursday morning in the Flathead Valley.
Kalispell Chamber offers free cleaning supplies to business owners
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will offer free cleaning supplies for small business owners from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8, at the Chamber office, 15 Depot Park, in downtown Kalispell.