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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Agency on Aging meeting to shape new area plan
The Flathead County Agency on Aging will hold a public meeting today to discuss which challenges facing the county’s older population should be prioritized in the agency’s 2019 to 2022 area plan.
Senator seeks traction for highway deicer bill
For state Sen. Dee Brown, the word “slurry” begets “worry” and propels her each legislative session to try to reduce the state’s use of salt-brine deicers on p…
Report: Kalispell building should be strong in 2019
Residential contractors should enjoy a busy 2019 building season in Kalispell.
Bigfork grabs 10th consecutive divisional win
Bigfork Speech and Debate captured its 10th straight Class B-C divisional win in Malta over the weekend with 93 overall points.
Whitefish upsets rival C-Falls for divisional win
Whitefish High School Speech and Debate turned the tide on rival Columbia Falls with a first-place finish on home turf at the Class A divisionals over the weekend.
Fulfilling and challenging work
Flathead County Jail Commander Jennifer Root has worked with Northwest Montana’s most troubled citizens for nearly 20 years, but it’s clear she still loves her…
Zoning changes, TIF district on Kalispell agenda
Kalispell City Council will hold a first reading for the planned tax increment finance district at its meeting on Tuesday.
It's decision time for big apartment project in Whitefish
The Whitefish City Council will pick up where it left off Jan. 7 with a proposal to build seven apartment buildings on the former North Valley Hospital site at Tuesday’s meeting.
Col. Falls considers elementary school proposals
Columbia Falls School District is zeroing in on facility plans for its two elementary schools, which are facing aging infrastructure, building security concerns, and, in some years, overcrowding.
Contrasting rallies held in downtown Kalispell
Kwen Shirley and Braxton Shewalter are clearly on opposite sides of the fence when it comes to their politics, but both have sought or want to seek office. On …
Local long-term care centers under new management
Three Flathead County long-term care centers are now under new operational ownership.
Woman accused of DUI with toddler in vehicle
A Flathead Valley woman is facing charges after authorities allege she drove drunk with a toddler in the vehicle.
Evergreen gets grant for classroom breakfast program
Evergreen Junior High is one of 18 schools to receive grant funding to serve breakfast in the classroom with the goal of addressing child hunger and food insecurity.
Flathead jobless rate up in December
Flathead County’s unemployment rate rose half a percentage point in December, to 5.2 percent. The county had been at a 4.7 percent unemployment rate in November and 4.1 percent in October.
Biomedical, engineering courses give students 'transportable skills'
Project Lead the Way programs in Flathead and Glacier high schools have reached milestones.