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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…
Contested races emerge as more Dems vie for legislative seats
The latest crop of local candidates filing for political office has set up a Democratic primary battle in one district and guaranteed a general-election contest in two other districts.
Grant jump-starts new program for at-risk foster teens
Eighteen is often an uncertain age for teens, and it can be an exceptionally frightening time for youth in foster care.
Popular car raffle celebrates 10th anniversary
Loyalty has paid off in Kalispell Automotive Group’s annual fundraiser for local schools.
Kalispell Police launch camera registration project
The Kalispell Police Department wants to partner with businesses and homeowners in the Kalispell area to participate in a camera registration project in which homeowners and businesses can voluntarily register thei…
Local nurse named FVCC’s 2020 Distinguished Alumnus
Ryan Pitts was one of four medical professionals selected to speak at the 11th annual Alumni and Friends spring luncheon at Flathead Valley Community College. …
Contested races emerge as more Dems vie for legislative seats
The latest crop of local candidates filing for political office has set up a Democratic primary battle in one district and guaranteed a general-election contest in two other districts.
Finalists named for Whitefish superintendent vacancy
The Whitefish School Board has selected four finalists to be interviewed for the superintendent of schools position. The successful candidates came from an initial pool of 39 candidates from across the United State…
Finalists named for Whitefish superintendent vacancy
The Whitefish School Board has selected four finalists to be interviewed for the superintendent of schools position. The successful candidates came from an initial pool of 39 candidates from across the United State…
Columbia Falls resort tax goes to voters June 2
Columbia Falls city residents will vote on a proposed 3% resort tax in the June 2 primary election, the Columbia Falls City Council has decided.
Browning woman gets prison time in DUI crash
A Browning woman who admitted she had been drinking and driving when she crashed a truck on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and injured two passengers, was sentenced Tuesday to 27 months in prison and three years …
Finalists picked for Kalispell superintendent position
Four candidates will be interviewed for the Kalispell Public Schools superintendent position.
Columbia Falls resort tax goes to voters June 2
Columbia Falls city residents will vote on a proposed 3% resort tax in the June 2 primary election, the Columbia Falls City Council has decided.
Browning woman gets prison time in DUI crash
A Browning woman who admitted she had been drinking and driving when she crashed a truck on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and injured two passengers, was sentenced Tuesday to 27 months in prison and three years …
County OKs permit for Lake Five vacation rentals
The Flathead County commissioners on Wednesday unanimously voted to grant a major land-use permit for guest cabins at a Lake Five vacation rental retreat, but …
County OKs permit for Lake Five vacation rentals
The Flathead County commissioners on Wednesday unanimously voted to grant a major land-use permit for guest cabins at a Lake Five vacation rental retreat, but …