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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 …
Director switches roles in helping veterans
Following eight years of growth and development, the Kalispell Veteran Center recently bid farewell to its inaugural director, Dr. Jeff Heider, as he traded in…
Soroptomists to host human trafficking awareness event
Soroptomist International of Whitefish, which aims to improve the lives of women and girls, is hosting a free workshop Tuesday, Jan. 8, in Kalispell, to provide law enforcement, educators, therapists and other prof…
U.S. 93 S. corridor workshop planned in Whitefish
The U.S. 93 South Corridor Plan Steering Committee and the city of Whitefish have scheduled a public visioning workshop from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Hampton Inn, 6340 U.S. 93 South in Whitefish. Snac…
Finalists named in Kalispell's search for new police chief
Kalispell is getting closer to selecting a new chief of police.
County attorney asks judge to dismiss homicide charge
The Flathead County Attorney’s Office filed a motion Monday to dismiss the homicide charge against James Quen of Martin City in the shooting death of Bradley Allen Winters, citing a lack of forensic evidence and a …
Polar Plunge still going strong after quarter-century
People of all ages start out the new year by running into chilly waters
Cities focus on downtown strength
In 1964, singer Petula Clark turned the song “Downtown” into an unlikely international hit. A downtown booster group could have penned the lyrics.
Sunriser fishing derby a family favorite
Hundreds of hardy anglers, young and old, were out in force Saturday on Smith Lake at the Sunriser Lions Club’s 48th annual ice fishing derby.
Internet, phone outages wreak havoc again
For the second time in the span of a little more than a week, internet outages involving different service providers have wreaked havoc across the country for people trying to do business or enjoy some entertainmen…
Flathead Electric project gives boost to solar-energy usage
While hydroelectric power likely will always be the top source of electricity in the Flathead Valley, solar energy is something that some denizens of Northwest…
Timber industry still a driving economic force
After being with F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Co. for more than four decades, Chuck Roady is encouraged about the future of the timber industry more than he has …
Landowners: What they don't know can hurt them
Last year, Pat McGlynn and a host of other presenters taught a small acreage landowner seminar for landowners who wanted to learn best practices for their properties.
A room with a view - of another roof Growth pains continue in Flathead Valley
Debbie Street recalls a childhood lived along Rose Crossing in Flathead County that included riding her pony into town for ice cream. The pony occasionally buc…
Skiers stuck on lift at Whitefish Mountain
More than 100 skiers were stranded after a lift malfunctioned at Whitefish Mountain Resort Saturday afternoon.
Filing period now open for area school trustee candidates
The filing period is open for people interested in becoming school board trustee candidates.