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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 $…
Libby history museum gets National Register listing
The Heritage Museum in Libby has been listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Local businesses eager, but cautious to restart
As the first phase of the state’s plan to reopen some sectors of the economy rolls out in the wake of the coronavirus restrictions, some local business owners …
Kalispell Salvation Army has new leaders
The Salvation Army Northwest Division this week announced the appointment of Maj. Larry and Capt. Julie Feist to its location in Kalispell.
Buffalo Hill residents serenade the neighborhood
Buffalo Hill Terrace residents Dorothy Donahoe and Lynda Collins recently decided to add some fun to the facility’s shelter-in-place directive during the COVID…
Survey measures virus impacts on local businesses
Just over a month ago, LC Staffing’s job board evaporated.
Boards to decide next week on restarting schools
As part of the first phase of the state’s phased reopening, Gov. Steve Bullock announced that in-classroom learning could begin on May 7 in a limited fashion. But local superintendents are leaning toward finishing …
Area high schools get iGraduate grants
Polson High School, Troy High School and Ronan School District are each recipients of a $10,000 iGraduate Montana grant to promote high school graduation and workforce development. Libby Middle High School was awar…
Trial set for case involving war veteran, Kalispell police officers
A trial date has been scheduled in the case of a Kalispell war veteran who sued after he was shot by two Kalispell Police Department officers inside his home more than four years ago.
Park Side Credit Union provides free online course for students
COVID-19 has transformed the living room into the classroom for most students, and to help with this remote learning Park Side Credit Union has provided an online financial literacy course to students at 19 schools…
Timeline for Glacier reopening unclear
While federal, state and local governments prepare to reopen the United States economy, officials with Glacier National Park say it is uncertain when park gate…
Kalispell man charged with sex assault
A Kalispell man is accused of rape after the alleged victim came forward to report the incident more than a year later.
Bigfork man accused of hatchet assault
A Bigfork man was accused of attempting to harm a woman with a hatchet during a recent altercation at their residence.
ImagineIF Libraries to provide curbside pickup starting May 4
ImagineIF Libraries will offer curbside pickup starting May 4 in response to state and local plans to progressively reopen Montana. In the meantime, Imagine IF will retrofit its facilities throughout the county in …
Vermiculite find highlights dispute over cleanup costs
Renovation work in Lincoln County last month uncovered vermiculite, and the property owner notified Lincoln County’s Asbestos Resource Program.
Three candidates vie for two FVCC trustee positions
Three candidates are running for two positions on the Flathead Valley Community College Board of Trustees, including incumbents Kelly Dowling Stimpson and Pete…