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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…
Kalispell Planning Commission backs wide-ranging zoning reforms to boost housing
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday backed a slew of reforms to the city’s zoning rules to promote higher density development.
Mineral County commissioners calculate how to approach updates to courthouse, jail
Mineral County commissioners calculate approach to reconstruct courthouse, jail
Council reviews Kalispell's 2.5% population growth projection
Kalispell city councilors on Monday night asked planning staff how they determined a projected 2.5% annual growth rate for the city’s population and what would…
Opposition raised to change in Flathead County septic tank regulations
But not everyone agrees with the proposed change — many residents and advocacy organizations argue that allowing gravity systems is a step backward for septic …
Special youth turkey hunt planned in Flathead Valley
This spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is organizing a special youth turkey hunt in the Flathead Valley.
Planning Board to review residential clustering proposal
Flathead County planning staff are holding a workshop Wednesday to discuss additional incentives for residential clustering in agriculture, sub agriculture and…
Woman accused of wielding menu board in attack avoids prosecution
A Kalispell woman brought up on multiple charges last year for allegedly throwing a menu board at another person received a deferred prosecution agreement in December.
Felon sees suspended sentence revoked after probation violations in California
A former Flathead Valley man earned a three-year sentence to the state Department of Corrections after violating his probation while living in California last year.
Daines, Zinke start election year with plenty of cash on hand
Initial campaign finance filings show Montana’s incumbents with a hefty lead on the competition heading into the 2026 congressional race.
Kalispell Planning Commission to weigh zoning changes aimed at boosting housing supply
The public on Tuesday can weigh in on a slew of proposed zoning ordinance changes meant to boost housing supply in Kalispell.
Majestic Valley Arena under new ownership
Majestic Valley Arena is under new ownership for the first time since opening its doors in 2002.
Man found dead in Kalispell’s Depot Park over weekend
Authorities say foul play is not suspected in the death of a man found in Kalispell’s Depot Park on Sunday morning.
New Kalispell City Councilor Dustin Leftridge hopes to leave Kalispell better than he found it
The 40-year-old outdoorsman, environmental lawyer and father was appointed last month to the open Ward 3 Kalispell City Council seat.
City Council to review first chapters of Kalispell’s new growth plan
Kalispell City Council on Monday will review the first two chapters of the new land use plan meant to guide the city’s growth for the next 20 years.
Winter storms drive surge of property damage, shoreline erosion on Flathead Lake
Jeremy Newell felt relief when he saw the weekly forecast called for near-50-degree days in the first week of February.