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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 …
Group to discuss proposed change in permit reviews
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting Thursday to address whether or not its members should be allowed to make conditional-use permit recommendations to the Flathead County Board of Adj…
Vietnam War keepsake stolen from local VFW
Members of the Glacier Park VFW Post 2252 in Kalispell are wondering why someone would steal a keepsake commemorating the Vietnam War.
Driver injured after car goes airborne, hits house
A bizarre crash on Foy’s Lake Road Tuesday afternoon sent one man to the hospital.
PHOTOS: Community celebrates South Fork bridge
The South Fork Bridge on U.S. 2 in Hungry Horse opened to traffic Tuesday afternoon following a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Officials ID man who died in Hungry Horse car fire
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a Dec. 8 car fire near Lion Lake in the Hungry Horse area as Conrad Peak, 77.
Developer proposes wellness facility for 95 Karrow
The developer of the 95 Karrow mixed-use project on the former Idaho Timber property in Whitefish is asking for an amendment to accommodate a wellness facility on the site.
Flathead rebounds, takes first at Helena tourney
Flathead High School Speech and Debate prevailed at the Helena City of Gold tournament over the weekend.
Fire destroys camper, damages home
A large camper all but melted into a puddle and an adjacent home was heavily damaged in a fire on First Avenue South in Hungry Horse Monday afternoon.
Judge gives county deadline for decision
Flathead County officials have until Dec. 31 to decide whether Montana Artesian Water Co. is in violation of the Egan Slough Zoning District regulations for op…
New South Fork bridge to be unveiled
Motorists and bicyclists heading through Bad Rock Canyon on U.S. 2 will soon likely enjoy safer, smoother passage over the South Fork of the Flathead River at …
Chief ALERT pilot draws from wealth of experience
As a pilot flying helicopters all over the world, Matt Weller has a few stories to share.
Tax-increment district, parking zone on agenda
A proposed tax increment Financing district and the second reading of an extension to a parking zone near Flathead High School are the main agenda items for tonight’s Kalispell City Council meeting.
Sheriff wraps up long career in law enforcement
This time, it’s for good.
Student needs increasing in face of dwindling outside resources
When asked if the mental-health needs of their high school students are being met, Flathead County principals, counselors and school-based therapists answered …
Groundwater origins are focus of Eureka meetings
Mike Cuffe spoke first about the sort of conflict Monday’s meetings near Eureka hope to avoid.