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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 $…
Forest seeks comments on races, guiding permits
The Flathead National Forest is asking for public input on the issuance of temporary permits for outfitting and guiding activities and recreation events for th…
Daines talks reopening Montana, Washington relief
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., outlined the importance of a phased reopening of the Montana economy while discussing COVID-19 relief efforts on Capitol Hill …
No time-line yet for restarting elective surgeries
In an effort to combat major profit losses, Kalispell Regional Healthcare recently announced the start of a “COVID-19 furlough” that has cut hours and/or wages for some 600 hospital employees and reduced salaries f…
WIC program reaching out during pandemic
Montana’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children is providing vital services for pregnant women, new mothers and others who have temporarily lost their jobs or earnings as a result o…
Tickets go on sale for Bibler Garden tours
Tickets are now available for self-guided tours of the Bibler Gardens outside of Kalispell. Hosted by the Flathead Valley Community College Foundation in partn…
Firefighters douse blaze near Grandview Park
Firefighters from West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue extinguished a blaze near Grandview Park near Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell Monday nig…
Blacktail wildfire burns 8 acres
Multiple fire agencies responded to a wildfire near Blacktail Mountain Ski Area above Lakeside on Tuesday afternoon.
Churches unite to feed front line workers
Pastor Randy Passons of CrossRoads Christian Fellowship had his arms full Thursday afternoon outside the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office. Donning a cloth mask…
Cherry growers have hope for fruitful season
COVID-19 social distancing concerns may have caused the cancellation of the annual Flathead Lake Cherry Growers spring cooperative meeting, but growers are moving full-speed ahead with this year’s crop.
Swan River Hall seeks funding to repair floor
The Swan River Community Hall has served as an anchor for the people of the greater Bigfork area for 87 years.
Virtual Earth Day celebration planned locally
This year environmental protection advocates in the Flathead Valley and beyond will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day virtually through an online event organized by the Citizens’ Climate Lobby.
Animal shelter director credits staff, county and donors for facility’s success
Perched on a wall above Clifford “Cliff” Bennett’s work desk is a faded photo of him and his former companion, Dodger. The picture shows a younger Bennett spor…
State reports no new COVID-19 cases on Monday
On Monday morning, Montana’s coronavirus task force announced there were no new confirmed cases of COVID-19. This is the first time the state has shown zero new positives since officials announced Montana’s first f…
Kalispell council considers support for 911 district
In the ongoing saga of how to provide adequate funding for the consolidated 911 dispatch center, the Kalispell City Council tonight will consider a resolution in support of a voter election to determine the establi…
Prep work starts on Glacier lodges
Xanterra Parks and Resorts is still getting the lodges in Glacier National Park ready for opening this summer, Marc Ducharme, general manager for the Glacier division said last week.