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Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules
A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would …
Whitefish considers northside subdivision
A proposal to develop a 12-lot residential subdivision on just over 1 acre at the corner of Colorado Avenue and Denver Street will be considered by the Whitefish City Council during a public hearing tonight.
Deep freeze settles over Flathead
An extreme cold weather warning was issued for the Flathead Valley through 11 a.m. Monday morning, with thermometer readings expected to crash as low as 15 to …
Lakeside Marina transforming into Flathead Harbor
The new owners of the former Lakeside Marina are working diligently to have everything ready for the summer season on Flathead Lake.
Whitefish proposes fireworks ban
The city of Whitefish plans to put the kibosh on the use of fireworks — except for one big public show on July 4 — and will use a City Council work session on Monday to talk about the proposed restrictions.
Skijoring called off Saturday due to frigid weather
The skijoring event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell was canceled Saturday due to frigid weather impacting the area.
Impassable roads prevent delivery of Inter Lake in some areas
Due to extreme winter weather and impassable roads, some Inter Lake subscribers will not receive their Saturday edition.
Fair-Mont-Egan School completes lighting upgrade
Fair-Mont-Egan School has completed a two-year, phased project that replaced the school’s indoor and outdoor lighting with energy-efficient LED fixtures.
Salvation Army Thrift Store undergoing renovation
The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Kalispell will be closed for several weeks for renovations.
Creston on track to build new fire hall
The 53rd year of the Creston Auction, the region’s largest spring event each April, brings with it this year the goal of funding the Creston Fire Department’s …
Flathead County Science Fair results
Third Grade
Swank wins bid for final upgrade of Vo-Ag Center
Swank Enterprises has been selected as the general contractor for the second phase of construction at the H.E. Robinson Vocational Agriculture Center.
Whitefish science teacher gets STEM grant
Todd Spangler, a science teacher at Whitefish High School, has received a $3,000 STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) research grant from th…
Officials discuss permit system for North Fork
The Flathead National Forest is eyeing the prospect of the possibility of a permit system or other crowd controls for the scenic section of the North Fork of t…
Woman dies in Martin City fire
A Martin City woman died in a house fire Thursday afternoon. Her name has not been released.
Weekend events
Skijoring at Rebecca Farm