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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
Whitefish Mountain set to open with 5 lifts, 19 trails
A winter storm that lingered through last weekend has boosted snow depths on Big Mountain just in time for Whitefish Mountain Resort to open for its 71st seaso…
Kalispell OKs urban renewal plan
The Kalispell City Council unanimously approved the Downtown Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan on Monday, setting the stage for the creation of a tax-increment fina…
Kalispell names new interim police chief
The Kalispell Police Department has a new interim police chief as of Friday, Nov. 30, when Patrol Capt. Tim Falkner accepted the temporary assignment after Int…
Paws to Play honored for dog-park work
The Montana Trails Recreation and Parks recently awarded Paws to Play a Citation of Merit for its continued support of Kalispell Parks and Recreation and Kalis…
Kalispell schools zero in on raising math scores
Kalispell Public Schools are focused on increasing math achievement among elementary students within the next three to five years by putting in place a strategic plan, starting with professional development.
Montana lawmakers advance new sexual misconduct policy
HELENA — The Montana Legislature’s rules committee on Tuesday advanced a proposal to prohibit discrimination, harassment and retaliation and set a confidential process to report and investigate complaints. The full…
Senator visits Kalispell-based troops in Afghanistan
Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., visited Kalispell-based National Guard troops in Afghanistan during a whirlwind weekend trip.
Shelter Island estate sold to anonymous 'world traveler'
Shelter Island, a 22-acre luxury island estate on Flathead Lake near Rollins that most recently was listed for sale at $13.95 million, has been sold.
Bush called 1983 trip to Glacier 'sheer pleasure'
Glacier National Park had some very high-profile visitors in August 1983 when then Vice President George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara spent a short vacation …
Special care packages comfort kids in transition
The holidays mark the most popular time of year for gift giving, but for the children entering Montana’s foster care system, one clear box without paper or bow…
2 injured in head-on crash Sunday
A two-vehicle head-on collision in Kalispell Sunday night left both drivers badly injured, according to Kalispell Police.
Kalispell doula coaches mothers through childbirth
Birth remains one of the most celebrated parts of life, but in the moments leading up to and following that first cry, some mothers find comfort in reaching fo…
Hearing is next step in Whitefish annexation proposal
The city of Whitefish is moving forward with the annexation of 22 acres of contiguous land that includes Park Knoll Estates, and the next step is a public hearing tonight before the Whitefish City Council.
Kalispell council to vote on urban renewal plan
Tax-increment district would fund improvement projects
Northwest Montana ski areas ready for Old Man Winter
Montana skiers and snowboarders are gearing up for another great season on the slopes with opening day at resorts across the region within sight.