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A vanishing community: Spring Creek Mobile Home Park residents celebrate holidays with eviction looming
For Thanksgiving, John Wallace would throw a ham on the barbeque and let it smoke for the day while his wife cooke…
Glacier National Park officials detail coming construction work
Glacier National Park officials expect construction on the Going-to-the-Sun Road and the Upper McDonald Creek Bridge to end this year while other projects, lik…
Kalispell’s re-do election scheduled for May 7
The re-do election for two Kalispell city council seats is scheduled for May 7.
Montana Supreme Court rewrites abortion ballot language
The Montana Supreme Court released its revised ballot language on Monday to describe a constitutional abortion rights amendment that voters may consider this f…
Retiring pastor recalls journey leading Kalispell’s First Presbyterian Church
After serving as pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Kalispell for 25 years, Glenn Burfeind is retiring.
Flathead leaders lobby for election reform ballot initiatives
Montanans could see two constitutional amendments on the November ballot, twin initiatives that supporters argue will improve election integrity and empower vo…
Flathead County Library trustees open search for a new logo to the public
Have an idea for the new Flathead County Library logo? Library board trustees are taking submissions and suggestions on designs leading up to their next board …
County board considers Evergreen RV park, event venue near Whitefish
A new RV park in Evergreen and a property wanting to host large events southwest of Whitefish have both applied for approval with Flathead County.
Fishing his way from Montana to Mongolia
Throughout his early life, Thane Melton went fishing with his family quite often across the state. It was a hobby that they all shared, from Michigan to Montan…
Whitefish looks at Karrow Ave. construction contract
Whitefish City Council on Monday is set to approve a $2.39 million construction contract for the reconstruction of a section of Karrow Avenue.
Rose Nelson hops into 90th birthday in Easter Bunny costume
This year, Easter falls on Rose Nelson’s 90th birthday and she, once again, is celebrating in a new outfit.
An Easter egg hunt for everyone — pediatric therapy center creates inclusive event
The youngster was among several who spent the morning on March 23 having fun collecting brightly colored eggs and getting toys at the Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt…
Flathead County plans to sell property to Lakeside sewer district
Flathead County is looking to sell its 36.9 acres in Lower Valley originally purchased for a regional septage treatment facility to the Lakeside County Water a…
Coalition sues education agency for ‘interfering’ with charter school openings
The Montana Quality Education Coalition filed a lawsuit Thursday against state Superintendent Elsie Arntzen and the Office of Public Instruction related to an ongoing dispute over the agency’s implementation of a n…
Glacier High coach wins speech and debate coach of the year
Glacier High School’s Kerrie More is the 2024 Assistant Speech and Debate Coach of the Year for the Montana West District.
Five state law enforcement academy graduates headed to Flathead County
The Montana Law Enforcement Academy graduated 61 new officers Tuesday, including five bound for agencies in Flathead County.