Local News
Your source for reliable, in-depth reporting on Northwest Montana’s communities, government, and daily life—delivering the stories that matter most to you.
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…
Standout skier training at Olympic center
Thousands of miles from home, standing in the starting gate atop an East Coast mountain, Whitefish’s Mikaela Daniels recites her mantra — “Just ski.”
ATV vehicle track is approved in Olney
Action Rentals of Olney has received approval from the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to hold events at an all-terrain vehicle track on state forestland north of the Olney green-box garbage …
County science fair results highlight skills of local students
The scientific method was on display through 215 projects at the 2020 Flathead County Science Fair.
Hundreds of housing units proposed
Development proposals that would add hundreds of housing units in Kalispell and more than two-dozen commercial lots in North Kalispell are the focus of several public hearings before the Kalispell Planning Board on…
Kalispell having near-record warmth this winter
February in Kalispell was warmer than normal with scant snowfall that didn’t stick around, continuing a trend that has made this winter one of the warmest on r…
State mandates schools to test drinking water for lead
Montana schools are now mandated to test drinking water for lead, following state rule changes related to school health.
Whitefish council to discuss advancing Depot Park project
The Whitefish City Council will consider awarding the bid for the final phase of the Depot Park improvement project at its meeting this evening at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
Recording major milestones
Deputy clerk’s work has widespread
Hearing set tonight on utility rate increases
The Kalispell City Council will hold a public hearing this evening on proposed increases to the city’s utility rates.
Recording major milestones
Duana DeReu is quietly responsible for some of the most important documents in Flathead County.
Whitefish council to discuss advancing Depot Park project
The Whitefish City Council will consider awarding the bid for the final phase of the Depot Park improvement project at its meeting this evening at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle
A pedestrian is dead from injuries sustained after he was hit by a vehicle south of Pablo.
State mandates schools to test drinking water for lead
Montana schools are now mandated to test drinking water for lead, following state rule changes related to school health.
North Valley Hospital tallies numbers from a busy 2019
North Valley Hospital last year recorded more than 45,600 outpatient visits.
Flathead Classic sled dog race Mush! Hike! Let's go!