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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…
North Valley Food Bank sees big jump in service
North Valley Food Bank last October expanded its service hours, hoping to serve more working people who couldn’t come by during the day, and that’s exactly wha…
New Scout troop focuses on youth with special needs
A new Boy Scout troop for youth with special needs was recently established in Kalispell.
Open house today on potential Batavia roundabout
The Montana Department of Transportation will hold an open house from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Smith Valley School gymnasium for the Batavia intersection improvement project. The state is considering inters…
Local races set as filing deadline passes
The stage is set for the 2020 primary elections after the final day of candidate filings on Monday produced a twist in a Kalispell house district.
3 Dems drop out of Montana Senate race with Bullock joining
It didn't take long for the fallout to begin after Gov. Steve Bullock announced he was going to seek the Democratic nomination in Montana's U.S. Senate race
U.S. to hire two grizzly specialists in Montana amid conflicts
BILLINGS (AP) — The U.S. Department of the Interior is providing money for two specialists to help it manage grizzly bears in Montana following conflicts with …
Planning director on front line of land-use issues
Nearly 20 years into his career as a planner, Mark Mussman realizes how emotional people can become over land use in a place like Flathead County.
Locomotive, utility rates on work agenda
Potential changes to the city’s utility rates and impact fees continues at the Kalispell City Council work session tonight.
Ice arena still planned in Polson
Several years ago a group of Mission Valley locals put a plan into action to bring an ice arena to Polson.
Ice arena still planned in Polson
Several years ago a group of Mission Valley locals put a plan into action to bring an ice arena to Polson.
Planning director on front line of land-use issues
Nearly 20 years into his career as a planner, Mark Mussman realizes how emotional people can become over land use in a place like Flathead County.
Locomotive, utility rates on work agenda
Potential changes to the city’s utility rates and impact fees continues at the Kalispell City Council work session tonight.
Neighbors in Need works to 'refocus its mission'
When dialing the main phone number for Neighbors in Need, there’s a good chance you’ll hear a recorded voice after the fifth ring telling you the organization is unable to provide any services “until further notice…
Whitefish ski museum gets grant for multi-media exhibit
The Whitefish Ski Heritage Center Museum recently was awarded a grant to help fund a new multi-media exhibit honoring the 10th Mountain Division from World War…
Cultivating five years of Free the Seeds!