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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Kalispell child killer denied parole
A former Kalispell man who murdered his two children nearly three decades ago was denied Tuesday morning at the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge.
Bullock discusses reopening economy, out-of-state visitors
Gov. Steve Bullock said Montana is in better shape than most other states as it begins to reopen its economy, but said “we’re certainly not out of the woods” during a virtual discussion with the Kalispell Chamber o…
Annual challenge returns to Whitefish Trail
The second annual Hit the Trail Challenge returns this May to help raise money for the Whitefish Trail.
Co-op urges members to reach out about payment problems
Flathead Electric Cooperative is encouraging members who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are having trouble paying their electric bills to stay connected with the co-op.
Whitefish board votes to continue distance learning
Whitefish Schools will continue with their remote learning plan through at least the end of the current school year.
More National Guard soldiers on standby for Kalispell
Kalispell is one of three locations where teams of Montana National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have been prepositioned in order to assist with the state’s ongoi…
Kila man dies in motorcycle crash, young boy injured
A Kila father is dead and his 5-year-old son is in critical condition after the motorcycle they were on collided with a deer Sunday night in Kila.
Flathead Electric Co-op won’t raise rates this year
The Flathead Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees announced Monday they have decided against any increase in the total rate revenue collected from members for the coming year. It’s the second year in a row the co…
Job Service directs self-employed workers to benefits
Self-employed workers and others who are not traditionally eligible for unemployment insurance were able to begin filing for benefits last week, and Job Service Kalispell remains as busy as ever trying to help the …
Kalispell driver charged with insurance fraud
Ronald Lee Glover, 22, of Kalispell, is facing one felony count of criminal insurance fraud after a traffic accident last summer.
Valley goes two weeks with no new virus cases
Monday marked two weeks since Flathead County has reported a new positive case of the novel coronavirus — a milestone in controlling the outbreak that comes as many local businesses begin to reopen under state guid…
Whitefish, Glacier make top 10 best high schools in the state
Whitefish and Glacier high schools are among Montana’s top 10 high schools, according to a U.S. News & World report.
Whitefish condo project gets favorable nod
The Whitefish Planning Board last week gave a favorable recommendation for a large condominium project planned south of U.S. 93 West directly across from Whitefish Lake Golf Course.
Kalispell musician plays Navy tribute in Italy
Kalispell native and United States Navy musician Matthew Jones is bringing his talents from the Flathead Valley to Italy in support of the people that have bee…
Future management of Owen Sowerwine natural area uncertain
Montana Audubon and the organization’s local Flathead Valley chapter are working with several organizations and state agencies to secure a long-term management…