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Kalispell Middle School teacher wins History Teacher of the Year Award
All the work tanning hides, building log cabins, panning for gold and garnets, grinding wheat and churning butter,…
Where Flathead Valley revelers can and can't use pyrotechnics
Authorities are sounding the alarm when it comes to fireworks use in the Flathead Valley.
City of Whitefish to hold downtown parking forums
The city of Whitefish is developing a Parking Action Plan to address current and future parking challenges in the downtown and adjacent residential neighborhoods, and will host two public forums July 16 to get inpu…
Celebrate July 4 at one of many Flathead events
The Fourth of July is all about fireworks, festive parades and farmers markets. So unfurl your American flag and go find a spot to celebrate America’s birthday with your family and friends.
Kalispell proposes $78M budget for 2020
The Kalispell City Council will hold a public hearing tonight to consider a $78 million preliminary budget for fiscal year 2020.
Whitefish plans ahead for next economic downturn
Because the current growth spurt in Whitefish won’t last forever, the Whitefish City Council is planning for the next economic downturn with a Financial Sustainability Plan that addresses how the city can handle th…
Life historian preserves people's personal stories
At Life Histories by Helen, every project is as unique as the business itself.
Longtime East Glacier outfitters know the lay of the land
Shaylea Tatsey eases herself onto her horse Houdini, bareback, with just a rope to hold onto. They moved around a small round pen with ease as she gestured him…
$3 million upgrade planned at county landfill
Flathead County is embarking on a $3 million upgrade of the county landfill that includes an overhaul of the grounds and scale system.
East Glacier's Spiral Spoon celebrates 20 years of quirky craftsmanship
Stepping inside the Spiral Spoon is like entering another dimension.
Burger Box buoys lunchtime fare in East Glacier
It’s hard to miss the Burger Box when driving through East Glacier Park.
290 Main Street
For the first time in over 20 years, the former CenturyLink property at 290 Main St. is available for lease.
New center to focus on integrated behavioral health
As the adage goes, when one door closes another opens, and on July 1, that sentiment will be realized as the Flathead County Chemical Dependency Clinic reopens its doors not as the facility residents have long-been…
Kalispell plans build-out of City Hall's top floor
The city of Kalispell plans to spend about $200,000 in the coming budget year to build out the top floor of Kalispell City Hall to provide more office and conference-room space.
Columbia Falls to ask voters for $37 million school bond
The Columbia Falls School Board this week approved a $37 million 20-year bond election to renovate Ruder Elementary School and build an entirely new school at Glacier Gateway.
Shortage of rental cars linked to increased flights
Car-rental agencies in the Flathead Valley are scrambling to accommodate an earlier and heavier influx of seasonal visitors than the area has seen in past year…