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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…
Major lakeshore variance approved
The Flathead County Commissioners moved to approve a request for a major variance to the Flathead County Lake and Lakeshore Protection Regulation last week following a public hearing.
Code Girls program gets financial boost
Whitefish philanthropists Michael and Jamie Goguen have given Code Girls United a boost with a $50,000 donation.
Fire damages Blue and White Motel
An attic fire at the Blue and White Motel in Kalispell on Friday night caused thousands of dollars worth of fire, smoke and water damage and displaced about 20 motel tenants, none of whom were injured.
Princess Ball prep Organizers of annual fundraiser hope to top $500,000 mark
Ball gowns, tiaras and tuxedos are being prepped this week in anticipation of one of the Flathead Valley’s social events of the season — the annual Valicity’s …
Kalispell sets record low temp on Monday
Dead batteries. Frozen pipes. Aching fingers. Wind-burned faces. Breath riming eyebrows white.
Forest Service seeks input on Van Lake improvements
Van Lake’s popularity with campers and others bent on recreation presents a common dilemma.
120 new apartments planned near Gateway Center
A 120-unit apartment project near Gateway Community Center is the focus of a public hearing before the Kalispell City Council during its regular meeting tonigh…
Polson student's study of geology also includes astronomy
Growing up with the Mission Mountains as the backdrop of his youth, Caden Howlett became captivated with geology.
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.