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Curiosity for cuisine: Whitefish Chef Earl Reynolds lets twists on classics drive the menu
There are many hallmarks of success in Earl Reynolds' career, but earning a second James Beard Award nomination fo…
Kalispell Planning Commission OKs casino inside forthcoming downtown steakhouse
The Kalispell Planning Commission gave the green light to a proposed accessory casino for a forthcoming downtown steakhouse.
Glacier Park officials kill one of two food-conditioned bears
Glacier National Park officials killed a black bear last week after the animal tried to enter vehicles and buildings near West Glacier.
Brief power outages planned for Lakeside area
Flathead Electric Cooperative plans brief power outages in the Lakeside area on Monday, June 23 at 9 a.m. and the afternoon of Thursday, June 26 at 3 p.m.
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Thompson Falls
A Hot Springs man died Tuesday in a motorcycle crash in Sanders County.
Young Polson resident says ducks deserve a hearing
Ducks face discrimination in the City of Polson, and Johnny Lapotka aims to change that. The 10-year-old resident of Ward 2 told Polson City commissioners that…
Bigfork Water and Sewer manager to retire
Bigfork Water and Sewer District’s longtime manager Julie Spencer is retiring at the end of June. Her successor will be Assistant District Manager Tyler Hantz.
Libby swim pond nearing completion
Libby’s new swimming pond is starting to take shape.
Kalispell Council appears likely to adopt hazard mitigation plan
Kalispell City Council appeared in favor of adopting a regional hazard mitigation plan after Monday night’s work session.
New forecast sinks summer lake level to historic low
Flathead Lake may fall as much as three feet below full pool by August.
Casino proposed for forthcoming downtown Kalispell steakhouse
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday is expected to chew on a proposed casino inside a forthcoming steakhouse in the city’s downtown.
Glacier Symphony executive director brings musical background to role
Tony Wise vividly recalls the day he picked the trombone as the musical instrument he would play.
Kalispell City Council mulls hazard mitigation plan during work session
Kalispell City Council on Monday will discuss adopting a state-approved hazard mitigation plan after previously postponing the vote to give Councilors time to …
Legislative session ends with varied success for local lawmakers
Despite public fissures among the state GOP, multiple investigations into lawmakers’ financial practices and a slew of bitter political debates, lawmakers from…
Flathead County seeks to expand landfill for future needs
Flathead County is looking to expand its landfill operations in the future, which is expected to allow it to accept waste for another eight decades beyond its …
Family and friends of missing paddleboarder continue to seek answers
More than a thousand hours of searching for missing West Glacier resident Emily Rea has yielded few clues to her whereabouts. Nearly a year after her disappear…