Local agencies prepare for rapid response plan to invasive mussels

An alliance of local organizations came together at the North Flathead Yacht Club on Somers Bay Thursday morning as part of a three-day, multi-agency rapid response training exercise in the event of invasive mussel detection in Flathead Lake.

Legals December 16, 2017

No. 25007 NOTICE OF BOARD POSITION VACANCIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Flathead County is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in their community by filling vacancies on various Boards. Letters of interest are being accepted for a limited number of openings on the following Boards: Flathead County Board of Adjustment, Flathead County Planning Board, Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board and Zoning Commission, Whitefish City Planning Board, Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee, LaBrant-Lindsey Land Use Advisory Committee, Little Bitterroot Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Riverdale Land Use Advisory Committee, Rogers Lake Land Use Advisory Committee and the West Valley Land Use Advisory Committee. All positions are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THESE POSITIONS: Letters of interest (please specify which board/committee you are applying for) including name, physical address, mailing address, daytime phone number and qualifications should be submitted to: Mary Fisher Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office South Campus Building 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901 All letters of interest should be received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. For additional information and specific qualifications please call 751-8200 or visit our website: flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning December 16, 20, 24, 27, 31, 2017 MNAXLP _________________________

Forest proposal could add 40 miles of new trails

The proposed alternative would sanction construction of nearly 40 miles of new trails in the Flathead National Forest in the vicinity of Whitefish, an outcome that would probably please many in the regional mountain biking community.

Well-known Flathead Valley appraiser Jim Kelley dies

Jim Kelley, a longtime Kalispell appraiser whose real estate statistical data was a vital resource for local business and real-estate leaders, died unexpectedly Monday in Kalispell from complications of pneumonia. He was 67.

Child abuse, neglect cases double in local counties

The number of child abuse or neglect cases in Flathead County has doubled since 2011 and the number is on track to climb even higher in 2016, mimicking a statewide trend.

Today

3 Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m., in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

Cultivating options: Ag luncheon discusses fate of Flathead's cropland

Imagine the Flathead Valley without its amber waves of grain.

Today

Rake Up the Flathead. Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 752-7266.

Glacier, Flathead lose to Helena High, Helena Capital

HELENA - Helena High held Glacier scoreless in the third quarter en route to a 50-42 Western AA boys basketball victory Saturday afternoon.

Food banks ramp up for holidays

Families and food banks alike are preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday. Fortunately for many families, the food organizations have been hard at work preparing to help them.

Sentinel surprises Flathead

It's been a long time.

Delano 'Laney' Anthony Hanzel, 87

Delano “Laney” Anthony Hanzel, 87, died of natural causes Oct. 1, 2022, at Buffalo Hill Terrace.

Delano 'Laney' Anthony Hanzel, 87

Delano “Laney” Anthony Hanzel, 87, died of natural causes Oct. 1, 2022, at Buffalo Hill Terrace.

Kubi, Bravettes grow into Western AA power

Akilah Kubi, when asked how tall she is, replied: “Five-foot-9.” Then she added, “But you can write 5-10.”

Legals for February, 23 2022

Pack hosts Helena Capital; boys tie, girls win

The Glacier Wolfpack finished its season series with Western AA rival Helena Capital with a 0-0 tie at Glacier High School on Saturday.

Legals February 20, 2019

No. 25886 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a change in the zoning designation in a portion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to I-1H (Light Industrial Highway). The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-10 Suburban Agricultural to I-1H Light Industrial Highway is Lot 1 of Warner Hills in Section 01, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and more specifically described as follows: Lot 1 of Warner Hills, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-10 to I-1H zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations, on file for public inspection at the Office of the Flathead County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office's website at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/zoning.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Commissioners' Office and at the Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 27th day of February, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Highway 93 North Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office prior to the hearing. DATED this 2nd day of January, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman February 13, 20, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

Big fourth quarter carries the Pack

The Glacier Wolfpack had its issues shooting the ball at the noisy Flathead High School gym, with fans packed to the rafters and the Braves playing in-your-dish defense.

Flathead wins in OT

Braves pull out a 71-65 victory over rival Glacier Crosstown hoops

The last time Flathead beat Glacier in boys basketball, Tanner Salois was a sophomore and George Sherwood was an eighth grader.

Street, Perrin, Deck state track leaders for all classes in track

Angellica Street of Columbia Falls, Ben Perrin of Flathead and Drew Deck of Glacier top the latest edition of Elite Track and Field Lists for Montana, which is compiled by Jeff Hedstrom, a montanatrack.com representative.