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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…
Powell helped shape Whitefish Mountain Resort over four decades
Chester “Chet” Powell Jr. dropped out of college in 1975 and became what used to be called a ski bum.
Upcoming Making Montana event taps into innovation
Makers young and old from across the state will gather to showcase their skills in a variety of industries for the 2019 Making Montana innovation fair Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15-16.
C-Falls growth policy meeting tonight
The Columbia Falls Planning Board will hold its third public workshop tonight as it continues the process of updating the Columbia Falls growth policy.
Board tables updated trails plan
Speaker after speaker emphasized Monday morning that moving the updated trails plan forward would not obligate Flathead County to spend anything to build or maintain new trails.
Apartments planned near Gateway Community Center
A conditional-use permit request for a 120-unit apartment complex north of Gateway Community Center will be considered during a public hearing at tonight’s Kalispell Planning Board meeting.
Major lakeshore variance sought for Bigfork beach
A request for a major variance to the Flathead County Lake and Lakeshore Protection Regulations tops a full agenda for the Flathead County Planning Board’s Wednesday meeting.
Blacksmith offers self-reliance skills in New Agrarian School workshops
At an age where many of his friends are retiring, blacksmith Jeffrey Funk is opening a school.
Pedestrian killed in Canyon collision
A pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night on U.S. 2 near Coram has been identified as Derek Perez, 29, of Columbia Falls.
Plans in the works to widen Montana 40
The Montana Department of Transportation plans to widen a segment of Montana 40 near Whitefish.
Mismanagement alleged throughout state system
Montana’s Child and Family Services Division is tasked with safeguarding the wellbeing of some of the society’s most vulnerable citizens, but in recent months …
Valley digs out from Arctic blast
Northwest Montana was hunkered down Saturday as another push of Arctic air brought sub-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills to the region.
MISMANAGEMENT ALLEGED THROUGHOUT MONTANA’S CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Montana’s Child and Family Services Division is tasked with safeguarding the wellbeing of some of the society’s most vulnerable citizens, but in recent months …
PHOTOS: Barstool Ski Races at Cabin Fever Days
Photos from the Barstool Ski Races at Cabin Fever Days in Martin City on Saturday. Qualifying runs continue at 1 p.m. on Sunday with the finals starting at 3 p…
Whitefish woman accused of stealing thousands in jewelry
A Whitefish woman is being held in the Flathead County Jail on charges she allegedly stole tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry.
Equity initiative aims to include diverse mix of students
Flathead High School is looking to cast a wider net over students of diverse backgrounds to enter the International Baccalaureate program.