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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 $…
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…
The spot less photographed: Andy Austin uses lens to capture Montana’s beauty
The 288-page coffee table read is separated into six chapters for Montana’s six official tourism regions and “depicts the state’s diverse landscapes, from the …
Headlines: Whitefish residents seek answers, DUI arrest turns violent, and Kalispell construction site vandalized
Whitefish residents push city to investigate police call to Border Patrol, suspected drunk driver allegedly attacked police and vandals accused of $48K in dama…
Couple will drive rig to Alaska, then send it off a cliff
Anthony and Amy Dorazio expect to have one of the most unique Fourth of July experiences in the United States.
Bigfork Fire Department asking for up to $15 million for new station and upgrades
Bigfork Fire Department is putting a 20-year bond for up to $15 million before voters this fall for a new fire station and upgrades to its current facilities, …