Whitefish parking plan calls for better enforcement

The Whitefish City Council tonight is poised to adopt a parking management plan that maps out the details about how the city can better manage its existing downtown parking resources before needing to construct new parking garages.

LOCAL ROUNDUP: Abbie Shelter marks 40 years

The Abbie Shelter celebrates its 40th anniversary and 40 years of providing safety, independence and empowerment to women and families in the Flathead Valley with “Flashback 1976” a dance and costume party, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Glacier View Lodge in Whitefish.

MountainFilm tour stops in Whitefish

On March 10, the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation will bring the MountainFilm on Tour to Whitefish for the 10th straight year.

Bigfork bridge repair options discussed at open house

The Montana Department of Transportation and Flathead County are in the final stages of determining how to keep Bigfork’s iconic, yet decaying, Swan River Bridge. 

Forest hoping for stimulus funding

The U.S. Forest Service has announced it will receive about $1.15 billion in federal stimulus funding, with immediate plans to disburse about $9.5 million for projects in Montana.

C. Falls to discuss Kiser sewer-extension request

Columbia Falls property owners along 12th Avenue WN likely will be interested in a sewer-extension request that will be up for discussion May 15 at the City Council meeting.

Don't just ignore the dust on North Fork Road

County proposes dog licensing consolidation

A proposal to enable Flathead County to administer dog licensing for the cities of Kalispell and Whitefish is in the formative stage and will need approval from both cities and the county commissioners to move forward.

Growth policy process could go into next year

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Polson man accused of slitting man's throat

Flathead boosters sponsor Vegas night

The Flathead Booster Club is bringing Las Vegas to the valley on Jan. 11.

Little evidence of political argument before teen's death in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — There is little indication that an 18-year-old who died after being struck by an SUV in North Dakota was a political extremist like the driver claimed.

Whitefish mulls extending services south of MT 40

The Whitefish City Council is taking public input on whether to allow for extending city services south of Montana 40, which would also allow for annexation of property in the area.

Swing your partner round and round…

Square dancing was a rite of passage in middle school.

Protect your small business from ransomware attacks

The Better Business Bureau offers tips for keeping small businesses secure from ransomware attacks.

State seeks to increase archery range at Lone Pine State Park

The Lone Pine State Park archery range is the only developed, outdoor public archery range in the Flathead Valley.

Dads launch video series to support local restaurants

To support locally owned restaurants, Winston Walters and Jesse Klotz are putting their money where their mouths are — alongside some of the tastiest meals offered in the Flathead Valley.

Work on U.S. 93 by Lakeside nears completion

Work on U.S. 93 near Lakeside and Somers is nearing completion.

Early wildfire a surprise to veteran ranger

Forest fuels east of the Continental Divide are already drier than a typical August and are driving the rapid growth of a 1,000-acre wildfire in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

Pin & Cue ready for a busy season

When Mac McCracken purchased the Pin & Cue in 1998, he described the facility as being “tired.”