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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Stores reserve hours for at-risk shoppers
Albertsons and Safeway grocery stores are reserving special shopping hours for those at high risk of the COVID-19 virus, such as senior citizens, pregnant women or people with compromised immune systems.
Flathead County issues state of emergency
The Flathead County commissioners on Wednesday morning unanimously approved a declaration of emergency for Flathead County in order to gain access to emergency funding that will allow the county to prepare for and …
Kalispell Regional eyes affiliation with Cut Bank hospital
Northern Rockies Medical Center in Cut Bank and Kalispell Regional Healthcare announced today a pending affiliation of the two facilities, and the signing of a…
Governor announces emergency aid for businesses, uninsured people
Gov. Steve Bullock has announced measures to help individuals and businesses address the economic fallout of the COVID-19 outbreak, in addition to covering testing and treatment for uninsured Montanans.
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Glacier National Park will close Apgar Visitor Center and bookstore Saturday, March 21.
Coronavirus dampens Montana’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration
BUTTE (AP) — The Irish flag flew over the Montana Capitol on Tuesday, keeping alive one St. Patrick’s Day tradition even as celebrations and parades were canceled across the state because of the coronovirus outbrea…
National Forest offices limit access to public
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Flathead and Kootenai National Forest officials are limiting access to their offices.
Airport operations unaffected by virus
Many travelers are seeing plans disrupted by the COVID-19 outbreak, but planes, trains and automobiles are still coming in and out of the Flathead Valley.
Flathead County has 30 submitted tests to state
As of Tuesday afternoon, Flathead County health-care officials had submitted 30 tests to the state health department in Helena to be checked for coronavirus.
Glacier Park to close Apgar Visitor Center
Glacier National Park will close Apgar Visitor Center and bookstore beginning Saturday, March 21.
Sheriff’s Office, courts announce virus-related changes
Workers at the Flathead County Justice Center aren’t immune from the effects of COVID-19, or coronavirus, as they have implemented several measures to minimize potential exposure.
Schools serve free meals; assess remote learning opportunities
Meal sites for children and teens are open for the remainder of the week as schools are closed by the Gov. Steve Bullock’s order in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
2 children, 1 man found dead in Polson
Two young children and a man were found dead inside a Polson home on Monday in what law officers said was a possible murder-suicide.
County urges businesses to prepare for virus impacts
The Flathead County commissioners and City-County Board of Health are urging all businesses, including restaurants, bars and casinos, to begin immediate preparations for alternate ways of performing day-to-day acti…
Whitefish foundation activates emergency fund for nonprofits
Whitefish Community Foundation’s Board of Directors announced today the activation of a Community Emergency Response Fund to support local nonprofits that are helping those directly impacted by COVID-19.