Somers-Lakeside schools to review policy on sex offenders

A parent on the Montana sex-offender registry who volunteered in a Lakeside Elementary classroom to help with a holiday activity has raised concerns and led the Somers-Lakeside School District to review its policy.

Jamie Wyman Band releases debut album

The Jamie Wyman Band will release its debut album “Road Less Traveled” with a listening party at Slow Burn Records beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 29.

Legals for June, 14 2022

Legals for January, 17 2023

PHOTOS: Firefighters battle blaze at Quality Inn in Kalispell

Firefighters from Kalispell Fire Department, with support from South Kalispell, West Valley, Evergreen and Whitefish fire departments battled a fire at the Quality Inn on U.S. Highway 2 West on Wednesday, April 10.

Benefits of Libby Dam, others up for debate as U.S. and Canada prepare to renegotiate the Columbia River Treaty

Day and night, five turbines hum at the base of Libby Dam. Spun by water from its reservoir, Lake Koocanusa, each one can generate 120 megawatts of power — enough for 87,600 homes.

If 'threatened' status goes, do grizzlies gain?

For four years, research ecologist Tabitha Graves has studied grizzly bears at the U.S. Geological Survey’s NOROCK West Glacier Field Station.

Over 800 families served at Flathead Food Bank's Thanksgiving distribution

Dozens of volunteers helped distribute turkeys, hams and bags of food to more than 825 families at Flathead Food Bank's Thanksgiving distribution on Friday, Nov. 17 in Kalispell. Many local businesses and groups assisted with donations and volunteering time.

Nate Chute races draw stacked field of shredders

Kyle Anderson took home the top prize in the mens open division the Nate Chute banked slalom and boardercross races last weekend at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

Health department overwhelmed with vaccine requests

Staff working on backlog of 8,000 voicemail messages

Flathead City-County Health Department officials say those looking to be vaccinated may wait weeks for call back.

Kalispell OKs alcohol permit amendments

Businesses can now apply for permits to serve alcohol at special events in downtown Kalispell.

Coding team named semifinalists in international challenge

Isabelle Ashley, Makayla Davenport and Taylor Pooton’s spelling app “Word Keys” has entered the world stage.

Agency moves to delist grizzlies

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has taken the first step toward removing Northwest Montana’s grizzly bears from the “threatened” species list.

Legals October 18, 2019

No. 26578 REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT The City of Kalispell is proposing the Glacier Rail Park and Kalispell Trail Project. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is providing partial funding for construction of the Project through a grant under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and FRA's NEPA procedures, the City and FRA have prepared a Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) to evaluate potential impacts of proposed changes to the Project, specifically the trail portion, on the human and natural environment since the original EA was approved by FRA in 2017. The SEA is being made available for a 30-day public review and comment period that will begin October 21, 2019 and end November 19, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. The SEA is available online on the City's website at https://www.kalispell.com/164/Community-Development and FRA's website at https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P1038. The SEA is also available for viewing in hardcopy at Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 (request at Water Department Desk) or ImagineIF Libraries Kalispell, 247 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 (request at Reference Department). Interested persons may submit comments on the SEA to the City of Kalispell via U.S. Mail to Katharine King, City of Kalispell Community and Economic Development Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 or via e-mail to kking@kalispell.com. Please call (406) 758-7713 for information or assistance. FRA and the City will consider comments received during the public comment period before FRA makes a final NEPA decision. October 18, 20, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

Flathead ski resorts make up for slow start

While vehicles were slogging through the snow in the valley, skiers and snowboarders were carving up fresh powder at both Flathead ski resorts.

Proposals for future of Somers Beach State Park up for review

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is asking for feedback on a draft development plan outlining future potential upgrades for Somers Beach State Park, which formally opened to the public in May 2022.

Survey gauges attitudes toward Montana tourism

A recent University of Montana survey found state residents still generally support tourism. However, there are growing worries about overcrowding, quality of life and newcomers flooding the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

Nurturing Center remains a vital child-care resource during pandemic

As families and providers wait to see what will happen with child-care funding in President Joe Biden’s proposed coronavirus relief plan, The Nurturing Center is available to help at its new location, 322 Second Ave. W. in Kalispell.

UM study: Montanans share common love toward grizzly bears

Small wonder, then, that Montanans, though likely never to have seen a grizzly, hold strong opinions about the legendary bruins.