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

PHOTOS: Bobcats take on Bison in FCS Championship

North Dakota State won their record 10th Football Championship Subdivision title, beating top-seeded and previously undefeated Montana State 35-32 on Monday night.

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.

Montanans with weak immune systems eligible for 3rd vaccine dose

An estimated 22,000 Montana residents with weakened immune systems are eligible to receive third doses of the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines, the state health department said Wednesday.

Legals for December, 12 2020

Steve Lavin

Flathead Lakers hold annual meeting

The Flathead Lakers will host their annual State of the Lake meeting on Wednesday evening.

Brewery hosts 'Science on Tap' tonight

Glacier National Park Superintendent Jeff Mow will discuss the increasing challenges in managing Glacier National Park during tonight’s

Whitefish plans surplus auction on Wednesday

The city of Whitefish will hold an auction on Wednesday to liquidate office furniture, a few vehicles and other equipment.

Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits features Dr. Bob's Jazz Trio

A special night of jazz music will be featured from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits, located in a new facility at 2134 U.S. 2 E, Kalispell.

Conrad Mansion Museum hosts Ghost Tours

The Conrad Mansion Museum will hold Ghost Tours from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 21.

Crown Choir begins fall season Sept. 6

The Crown of the Continent Choir will begin rehearsals for the fall season from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Flathead High School.

Museum to screen 'Timberjack'

The Miracle of America Museum will show the historic movie “Timberjack” on its free “Night at the Museum” program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.