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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Friends, family reflect on the legacy of Flathead Valley conservationist 'Lex' Blood
William “Lex” Blood had only lived in the Flathead Valley a few years when the first Cabinet Creek mines threatened to poison Northwest Montana waterways, but …
Whitefish teacher receives kidney from local parent
After seven and a half years of battling polycystic kidney disease, Whitefish Middle School teacher Sean Duff was donated a kidney by local parent Janelle Hans…
Columbia Falls could add another police officer for DUI patrols
Columbia Falls will look to add another full-time DUI and patrol officer to its ranks.
Montana Legislature green lights Medicaid expansion
A Republican proposal to leave current levels of Medicaid coverage in place in Montana is headed to the governor's desk as Congress considers billions of dolla…
Flathead County Library looks to build new Kalispell branch on mall property
Flathead County Library officials signed a letter of intent Thursday to purchase several acres of property at the Kalispell Center Mall for a future branch for…
Father accused of assaulting son with belt
A man accused of taking a belt to his son in 2020 is expected to be arraigned Thursday on one count of felony assault on a minor.
Emergency responder levy showing returns, say fire and police officials in Kalispell
Just shy of a year since voters approved a levy to boost Kalispell’s emergency services, the city’s Police and Fire departments are beginning to ramp up.
Alleged culprit in theft of ATVs faces felony charges
The man allegedly behind a string of thefts in the spring of 2024 is facing multiple felonies in Flathead County District Court.
Flathead County enacts seasonal weight restrictions on county roads
Flathead County commissioners on Wednesday approved seasonal weight restrictions for select county roads in response to recent rapid temperature fluctuations and precipitation.
Warming Center and Kalispell reach agreement
The Flathead Warming Center will be allowed to remain open if a settlement agreement struck with the city of Kalispell on Tuesday is authorized by city council…
Fabric and craft retailer Joann to go out of business and close all of its stores
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann Inc., which has been a destination for generations of quilters, knitters and lovers of crafts projects for more than 80 years,…
Dangerously warm temperatures create ‘magnificent’ avalanches
A drastic winter thaw has created dangerous avalanche conditions in Northwest Montana as temperatures rose to the mid-40s and rain and snow fell over the weeke…
Senators back Indigenous Peoples’ Day legislation
Salish and Kootenai Sen. Shane Morigeau said the conversation around recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Montana has changed over the years.
Next phase of large conservation easement up for review
The new easement would encompass forestlands in the Cabinet Mountains between Kalispell and Libby.
Gateway Community Center expands children’s library offerings
Formerly known as the Gateway West Mall, what was once a business epicenter for Kalispell’s west side sat mostly empty for several years until the United Way s…