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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Proposed Town Pump wins narrow approval
The Whitefish Planning Board on Thursday narrowly recommended approval of a conditional-use permit for a Town Pump gas station and convenience store at the nor…
Vet gets medal, 68 years later
Longtime North Forker Lee Downes got a surprise on Sunday — a medal for his military service in post-war Europe, 68 years after the fact.
New gallery a place for artists to connect
From the look of Tammy Phillips’ artwork, it’s easy to tell the local artist was born and raised in the Flathead Valley.
Details emerge about local positive COVID-19 cases
One physician with Kalispell Regional Healthcare and an Illinois resident are currently in self-isolation in Flathead County after testing positive for coronavirus on Friday, according to local health-care leaders.
Kalispell council approves Two Mile Drive zone change
The Kalispell City Council met virtually Monday evening to discuss a few items of business via conference calls. The city postponed its vote on updates to city utility rates and impact fees for tentative considerat…
Libby school board hires superintendent
After a public questioning lasting more than an hour March 12, the Libby Public School Board offered former Principal Ron Goodman the position of superintendent.
Blood donors asked to help out during crisis
The novel coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a shortage of blood supplies in the Flathead Valley and throughout the country.
De Kort honored with conservation award
Linda de Kort recently was honored with a Flathead Audubon Lifetime of Conservation Achievements Recognition March 9 at the organization’s monthly meeting.
Hospitals in prep mode for ‘extremely likely’ onslaught
Extensive preparatory measures, including the temporary cancellation of elective surgeries, are underway at local hospitals as health-care workers brace for th…
Flathead Electric offers ‘social distancing’ scholarships
Flathead Electric Cooperative holds a scholarship drawing each year for high school seniors who attend the co-op’s annual meeting. The meeting was canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Flathead Elect…
COVID-19 changes continue
• Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks closed its offices around the state to the public on Friday until further notice, including Region 1 with headquarters in Kalispell.
2 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Flathead
Flathead County now has two positive cases of coronavirus, according an announcement from the Flathead City-County Health Department late Friday.
State warns of COVID-19-related scams
Montana’s Aging Services Bureau is warning residents about a number of COVID-19 related scams circulating across the state.
Flathead National Forest plans prescribed burns
Flathead National Forest officials are planning spring prescribed fire projects when weather and air quality are favorable.
Governor closes dine-in service, bars statewide
To curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Montana, Gov. Steve Bullock today announced measures to close dine-in food service and alcoholic beverage businesses statewide, along with other activities that pos…