Kalispell City Council digs into solid waste master plan effort

Kalispell City Council began digging through the municipality’s trash disposal services Monday as part of an ongoing effort to develop a solid waste master plan.

Board of Public Education approves first wave of Montana charter schools

Montana’s Board of Public Education unanimously approved applications for 19 new charter schools across the state Friday, giving the 11 public school districts that submitted them the green light to proceed with standing up the new institutions.

Cold snap fuels Montana’s coal power debate

The record-breaking cold snap Montana saw this month brought days of below-zero temperatures across the state — and with them what major Montana utility NorthWestern Energy said was record-high electric demand from its customers.

Kalispell school board to review applications for superintendent

Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees will review seven applications submitted for the superintendent position in selecting finalists to interview during its Tuesday, Jan. 23 meeting.

Kalispell City Council talks garbage collection plan

Kalispell City Council on Monday is set to discuss the details surrounding a master plan for its garbage collection service that reflects the city’s growth and expanding disposal needs in years to come.

Opposing abortion rallies take place in Kalispell

Flathead Valley residents who want abortion rights enshrined in the state constitution and those who would like to see restrictions placed on access held respective rallies Saturday in Kalispell.

Thrift store reopens with goal of being community hub again

There is a yard where she sees a future community garden and there are upstairs rooms where she hopes to host art activities and provide tutoring space.

Flathead Business Watercooler

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Phyllis Anne Ausk, 86

Phyllis Anne (Faber) Ausk passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2024, after a five-year battle against cancer. She was a strong, spunky woman.

Legals for January, 21 2024

Montana mining history — Kalispell eighth-graders pan for gold and garnets

A sign above history teacher Kris Schreiner's classroom alerted Kalispell Middle School eighth graders they were entering Alder Gulch to mine for gold and garnets.

Flathead County Sheriff's Office adding more K9 teams

Sounds of a prolonged, one-sided skirmish echoed in a large warehouse recently, where Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies were taking part in a selection process for a new K9 handler.

Glacier boys finish strong to knock off Flathead

Liam Ells scored 15 points including some big free throws down the stretch as the Glacier boys picked up the win 60-50 against crosstown rival Flathead Friday.

Pack pounce on Flathead for first Crosstown win since 2021

Reese Ramey knocked down three 3-pointers and scored 16 points as the Glacier Wolfpack defeated Flathead 44-31 Friday.

PHOTOS: Glacier sweeps crosstown hoops at Flathead

Photos from crosstown basketball between Flathead and Glacier at Flathead High School on Friday, Jan. 19. The Wolfpack boys topped the Braves, 60-50, and the Glacier girls beat the Bravettes, 44-31.

Crosstown Duals: Flathead sweeps

The top-ranked Flathead Braves and the always threatening Bravettes each picked up a dual victory on Thursday’s Crosstown at Glacier High School.

Attorney general blocks constitutional abortion proposal

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has blocked a ballot proposal seeking to create a constitutional right to abortion, labeling the initiative “legally insufficient” after a required review by his office.

Blizzard buries Flathead Valley in over foot of snow

Residents across the Flathead Valley were digging out Thursday morning from a blizzard that dumped over a foot of snow in some locations.

Daily Inter Lake delivery notice

Due to severe road conditions, the Daily Inter Lake will not deliver the Thursday print edition until Friday.

Legals for January, 18 2024