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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…
Forest Service terminations cut deep on Flathead National Forest
Fischer Gangemi never really considered a career outside of the Forest Service.
Influenza numbers remain high across Flathead Valley
Seasonal influenza activity remains high across the country and within Flathead County.
PHOTOS: Skijoring returns to the Flathead Valley with Whitefish Skijoring 2025
Skijoring made its return to the Flathead Valley, held by the non-profit organization Whitefish Skijoring, at 1530 W. Springcreek Road on Saturday, Feb. 22. Ac…
St. Mary project moving ahead; Daines says Interior has approved the project
Funding for the St. Mary project was held up and in limbo until early Thursday evening when U.S. Sen. Steve Daines of Montana said that he had worked with the …
Gianforte property tax relief proposal clears key vote in House
A relief measure touted by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte as a tonic for widespread frustration over Montana’s rising residential property taxes passed a key vote in the Legislature’s House Appropriations Committee…
National Park Service restores some jobs of fired employees, pledges to hire 7,700 seasonal workers
The Trump administration is restoring jobs for dozens of National Park Service employees fired amid government-wide reductions and hiring nearly 3,000 addition…
Cayuse Prairie School business manager earns prestigious designation
Cayuse Prairie School Business Manager and clerk Heather Mumby has earned the Association of School Business Officials International’s Certified Administrator …
Writing coaches needs volunteers for writing assessment workshop
Writing Coaches is conducting a research project that will assess the effectiveness of coaching on students’ writing outcomes.
Vandalism suspect allegedly threatened victim with a knife
A Kalispell man caught on camera vandalizing a car tire later threatened the victim with a knife for turning the evidence over to the authorities, prosecutors say.
Montana House votes down bill to ban mRNA vaccines
The Montana House on Wednesday voted down a bill that would have banned mRNA vaccines statewide, including the Covid-19 vaccine.
Kalispell Public Schools officials outline career exploration pathway
Kalispell Public Schools engaged local employers and employees in a discussion about its career development initiatives Tuesday at Flathead Valley Community College, emphasizing programs from elementary through hig…
Flood watch issued for Northwest Montana counties
A stretch of unseasonably warm days coupled with copious rainfall on top of a deep valley snowpack has meteorologists concerned about flooding potential this w…
Glacier National Park updates wildfire response plan
A new fire management plan for Glacier National Park will incorporate prescribed burning and other forest treatments into the park’s ongoing efforts to prevent…
Kalispell City Council OKs emergency well repair
Kalispell City Council on Tuesday decided to move ahead with emergency repairs to the municipality’s largest water well.
Man arrested after Evergreen shootout brought up on felony charges
The man arrested after a shootout with police officers in Evergreen on Feb. 14 is now facing multiple felonies in Flathead County District Court.