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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
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.
Glacier, Conservancy address increasing visitation
Fifteen hikers within a span of roughly two weeks during the summer of 2017 required emergency “carry-outs” from the popular Loop Trail in Glacier National Par…
Glacier's red buses headed for an overhaul
Glacier National Park announced plans Friday for a major overhaul of the park’s 33 iconic red buses, products of the White Motor Co.
Flathead tree-lighting honors fallen law officers
The Montana Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) is hosting its annual tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, outside the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office.
Local students perform well at mock UN conference
In a global world, local students showed a keen understanding of international relations with several top winners at the recent Model United Nations Conference…
Shooting suspect has long criminal history
A Kalispell man behind bars for his alleged involvement in a Thursday morning shooting and burglary has an extensive criminal past in the Flathead Valley.