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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 $…
Hospital announces leadership restructuring
Kalispell Regional Healthcare announced Friday there will be a “redesigning of leadership structure,” that will include modified titles, roles and responsibili…
Kalispell siblings help California fire victims
Kalispell native Devin Rich discovered a vase amid the ashes and debris of a home consumed by the Woolsey Fire in California.
Bigfork bonfires bring community together
Bigfork locals will head back to the basics to help fight the chilly winter weather, gathering for community bonfires Friday nights on Dec. 7, 14 and 21 in downtown Bigfork.
Gravel-pit expansion proposed in West Valley
Owners of a gravel pit in the West Valley have submitted a proposal to amend their current mining permit, requesting the company be allowed to operate 80 acres at a time, up from its current 40 acres.
Former Inter Lake reporter honored for conservation pursuits
Stevensville author, outdoorsman and former journalist Dale Burk, who got his start in the newspaper business at the Daily Inter Lake, is one of 16 people who …
Pertussis cases confirmed at Kalispell Middle School
Two cases of pertussis, known as whooping cough, have been confirmed at Kalispell Middle School, the latest cases in what has been an active year for the infectious disease in Flathead County.
Man charged after shooting incident
A man has been charged with several felonies after he was allegedly involved in an early-morning burglary and shooting in Flathead County.
Medical program challenges traditional weight-loss methods
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Bigfork mulls options for playing fields
Limited by the stipulations that come with Flathead County ownership of their ballfields, Bigfork Youth Baseball has begun a hunt for their own playing fields, according to the league’s vice president, Alex Olson.
NorthWestern warns of imposter utility scam in Montana
NorthWestern Energy is warning customers about reported incidents in Montana of scams involving imposter callers fraudulently claiming to be representing the utility company and threatening to shut off service unle…
'When the Night Comes' puts homelessness in spotlight
For some teens experiencing homelessness, nighttime brings uncertainty in meeting basic needs — sleep, shelter and warmth.
Land group hosts ag forum in Kalispell
The Montana land Reliance will host the eighth annual Flathead Valley Agricultural Forum on Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell. The half-day program starts at 8 a.m.
Group on mission to preserve wildland-urban interface
Located on the edge of the Buffalo Hill Golf Course, its easternmost corner kissing the Stillwater River, Lawrence Park is a central hot spot for local gatheri…
MOD Pizza plans Friday grand opening
MOD Pizza, the latest eatery to open in the North Kalispell area, will hold its grand opening at noon on Friday, Nov. 30. The restaurant is located at 2244 U.S. 93 N., Suite 103, in the Spring Prairie commercial di…
Kalispell woman charged with promoting prostitution
A Kalispell woman is incarcerated in the Flathead County Jail on a charge of promoting prostitution after authorities alleged she attempted to arrange a sexual encounter.