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New owner begins renovating former Outlaw Inn, details plan for extended-stay rentals
Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis has begun renovating the former Outlaw Inn after its previous owner left the bu…
Flathead Valley Community College holds motivational talks
Flathead Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center is offering one-hour midday sessions to explore valuable topics that support both personal and professional growth during Motivational Mondays.
Repairs planned this spring for flood-damaged Thompson Pass road in Sanders County
The road running through Thompson Pass in Sanders County is tentatively scheduled to undergo repair work this spring, weather permitting, according to state transportation officials.
Man arrested for shooting at ex-girlfriend given five-year sentence
A 63-year-old man accused of pulling a gun on his ex-girlfriend in early 2025 received a five-year sentence in October.
Kalispell City Council debates future development along US 93
City councilors shared their visions Monday for future development along U.S. 93 in North Kalispell during a review of the new land use plan meant to guide the…
Columbia Falls standoff ends after arrival of SWAT team
A Columbia Falls man is in custody after allegedly threatening family members with a sword and rifle over the weekend.
Whitefish approves boat launch fee increase for City Beach
The Whitefish City Council voted unanimously to approve an increase in the City Beach boat launch fees.
Flathead Valley Community College president to retire at end of year
Flathead Valley Community College President Jane Karas will retire at the end of year, marking the end to her 27-year career with the school.
Avalanche warning issued for Northwest Montana mountain ranges
The Flathead Avalanche Center reports a rash of close calls in the backcountry over the last week as dangerous avalanche conditions persist in Northwest Montan…
Flathead City-County Health Board to vote on proposed septic regulation changes
Flathead-City County Health Board members will decide whether or not to pass along a recommendation to the county commissioners, who will give the final approval.
Keep ‘roadless rule’ in place, say former Forest Service officials
ROCK CREEK — Punch more roads through the forest, and you’ll get more people starting fires, fewer bull trout and an even heftier maintenance bill.
Knife-wielding suspect receives suspended jail sentence
Brought up on a felony count of assault with a weapon, Amber Rose Wenzl, 45, who has no address listed in court documents, initially maintained innocence before Judge Danni Coffman.
Early candidate filings prep multiple primaries in Northwest Montana
Midway through the candidate filing period, a handful of races in Northwest Montana have emerged as hotbeds of intraparty competition.
Affordable housing advocate running for Flathead County commissioner seat
Focused on addressing Flathead County’s growing pains, Whitefish resident Nathan Dugan launched his bid to unseat incumbent Commissioner Brad Abell over the we…
Headlines: Glacier Park unveils new shuttle system, construction closures as Flathead economy holds steady
Glacier National Park debuts major changes to shuttle service and parking at Logan Pass, long-term construction closures are set to reshape popular areas, Flat…
Longtime Cayuse Prairie administrator takes educator’s approach to running school
Before becoming superintendent and principal of Cayuse Prairie School, Amy Piazzola’s passion for education began in the classroom.