Transformation of Kalispell Center Mall aims to make it a downtown destination

Showing a mockup featuring the redesign of the 7 acres of the west side of the site at the May 8 Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Growth Summit, giving a glimpse into the future of what the property along the Parkline Trail might look like.

Bigfork uses big 3rd to beat Whitefish

BIGFORK — Mason Lewis drove in a pair of runs on a third inning double as Bigfork defeated Whitefish 9-2 in high school baseball Saturday.

Legals for May, 11 2025

Property owners' coalition is taking fight against Happy's Inn RV park to state Supreme Court

A coalition of property owners in the Thompson Chain of Lakes area is not giving up its fight to stop a developer from building a large RV park in Happy’s Inn.

Letters to the editor May 8

Letters to the editor May 8

Truck crossed center line in crash with tour van that killed 7 near Yellowstone, police say

A pickup truck that collided with a tour van near Yellowstone National Park last week, killing seven people, crossed the highway's center line and hit the van, according to Idaho State Police.

Gianforte vetoes bill that would phase out styrofoam use in food industry

Gov. Greg Gianforte went beyond the regular duties of his office — sending a letter to lawmakers informing them of the reasons he vetoed a bill — and shared a video on social media explaining why he didn’t sign a measure that would have phased out the use of styrofoam in the food industry.

Whitefish looks at garbage rate increase

Whitefish City Council on Monday is finally set to discuss an increase in garbage collection fees after a previous Council meeting with the item was canceled.

Former smokejumper creates gear business for firefighters

Sewing backpacks and duffels on a sawhorse in his Missoula apartment, Crone launched Nargear in the early 2000s. Demand for the bags designed for wildland firefighters and used for those with an action-adventure lifestyle grew, and as the years went on, he started seeing his packs used by fellow firefighters all across the country. Now based in Kalispell, but in many ways, it started during Crone’s time in Alaska.

Evergreen students share their opinions during board work sessions

These annual meetings now incorporate our ACE Expo (student-chosen projects) and speeches (students presenting persuasive essays for school improvement to align with English language arts standards).

Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings related to business

Montana Department of Agriculture awards grants to advance ag businesses

From Opheim to Stevensville, a total of 25 agricultural businesses throughout the state were awarded funds to advance Montana’s agricultural economy.

Japanese consul general visits business class at Montana State University

Students in the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship learned more about the relationship between Montana and Japan when a Japanese consul general visited Montana State University’s campus.

May newsmakers

Announcements regarding businesses in Northwest Montana

Legals for May, 4 2025

Traveling back in time – Railroad display models historic Flathead Valley in miniature

Trains once chugged through the center of Kalispell, making the community a railroad hub and helping it to thrive as a commercial center. A spur line connecting the city with Somers provided a connection point to a sawmill on the north shore of Flathead Lake.

One-of-a-kind act, Collision of Rhythm, to perform in Whitefish

Whitefish Theatre Company presents musical duo and all-around entertainers, Collision of Rhythm, as the final installment of their 2024-25 music series.

Legislative victories

As the 69th Montana Legislature enters its final days, several major policy victories are headed to the governor’s desk.

Leonard Joseph Hogan, 73

Leonard Joseph Hogan, 73, of Kalispell passed away Nov. 13, 2024, after a short, fierce battle with thyroid cancer, and is now in the arms of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

Pack blasts Polson

Gibbons, Grady homer in Glacier's 15-5 win

Glacier’s Olivia Gibbons and Ava Grady homered during a 10-run second inning, and the Wolfpack went on to put away Class A Polson 15-5 in non-conference softball Tuesday at Glacier’s field.