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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
Choir, orchestra join forces to help St. Ignatius church
For the past couple of months, dedicated vocalists and musicians have been traveling regularly to St. Ignatius for rehearsals in all kinds of weather with a co…
Bottling plant still minimally operating
A spokesman for Montana Artesian Water Co. said a recent court ruling that overturned a state water-use permit for the Creston bottling plant won’t “kick the p…
Flathead National Forest plans spring burns
Flathead National Forest announced Tuesday its plans for prescribed fire projects this spring and noted the work will begin when weather, fuel conditions and air quality are deemed favorable.
'Respite home' proposed near Kalispell hospital
Plans for a facility for families dealing with extended hospitalization of a child will be considering during a public hearing at the Kalispell Planning Board …
State Supreme Court to hear Kalispell case
MISSOULA – The Montana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the City of Kalispell versus Thomas Salsgiver case at 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 5, in the Dennison Theatre at the University of Montana.
Grass fire burns 31 acres, multiple outbuildings
Bone-dry fuels and a light wind fed a rapidly moving grass fire Tuesday evening that charred 31 acres and burned structures off KM Ranch Road south of Whitefis…
Montana trooper regains consciousness after shooting
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Officials say a Montana Highway Patrol trooper is conscious and his condition is stable more than two weeks after being shot three times w…
Ski resort announces new pass prices; super seniors no longer free
Whitefish Mountain Resort on Tuesday rolled out its 2019-20 winter season pass rates with a few changes.
Opposition to vintage market expected
A large turnout is expected at tonight’s Flathead County Board of Adjustment public hearing as the board considers an administrative conditional-use permit that would allow J&J Ranch near Whitefish to host a one-da…
Meet-and-greet set with candidates for interim principal
Columbia Falls Junior High School invites the community to meet candidates being considered to fill an interim principal position.
Trinity Lutheran School announces science fair winners
Trinity Lutheran School students recently participated in both the Regional Science Fair in Butte and the Montana State Science Fair in Missoula.
FVCC poised to open new library this spring
Flathead Valley Community College’s two-phase ONE Campaign is surging ahead, with the first phase — a new library and learning commons — nearly complete and se…
Creston Auction: Annual event raising money for new fire hall
The 53rd Annual Creston Auction & Country Fair plus Auto, Marine, RV & Equipment Sale will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7 in Creston, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35.
Whitefish developer offers cash in lieu of affordable housing
The developer of a workforce housing project off U.S. 93 S. has asked the Whitefish City Council to consider accepting cash in lieu of 10 affording housing units that were to be included in the development.
Local musician gains insight from social media challenge
For a man dreaming of someday becoming a teacher, what insights can be gained from engaging with a social media hashtag? The surprising answer is quite a few.