Tester bill aims to restore daily Amtrak service

A massive drop in ridership due to the COVID-19 pandemic prompted Amtrak to cut service on most of its long-distance routes to just three days a week in October.

Developers withdraw application for massive Kalispell subdivision

Developers withdraw application for massive Kalispell subdivision

Forest Service seeks input on Lion Lake Dam repairs

Project involves partially draining the lake

Forest Service officials believe an environmental assessment is not required in order to proceed with Lion Lake Dam repairs

Last Best Outdoors Fest comes to C. Falls

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Business for Montana’s Outdoors and the Montana Brewers Association announced they will be hosting the Last Best Outdoors Fest in Columbia Falls to celebrate the jobs and businesses that power Montana’s outdoor economy.

Facebook founder visits Glacier, Blackfeet reservation

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg toured Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana over the weekend as part of his personal challenge to visit every state this year.

Flathead braces for blizzard

Blizzard conditions with near-zero visibility are expected to persist through Monday as an extreme winter storm bears down on the Flathead Valley.

Library kiosks set up in rural communities

The rural communities of Stryker, Fortine and Trego — all located northwest of Whitefish — have joined the ranks of cities around the world that have tapped into the Free Little Library movement to provide book exchanges for readers of all ages.

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Economic outlook seminar Feb. 7

Listening sessions announced to address substance abuse disorders

As a way to address Montana’s growing number of people with substance abuse disorders, state and health agencies will host a series of listening sessions scattered throughout the state this summer.

Project yields 43% reduction in energy use

With a few light bulbs left to be changed, Kalispell Public Schools wraps up roughly $4 million in energy-saving projects that began in 2013 and resulted in reduced electrical, heating and water usage, even with the district expanding its footprint.

RoboScouts earn spot in national competition

Third time’s a charm for the Kalispell RoboScouts, a robotics team made up of Girl Scout Troop 3709 members, who are the Montana State FIRST Lego League champions. The win earned them a spot to compete on the world stage in April.

Lawmakers cancel session, Pritzker seeks sick-time relief

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Both houses of the Illinois General Assembly announced Wednesday that they have canceled legislative sessions in Springfield next week because of the threat of the spread of the new coronavirus.

Wuhan soccer team leaving Spain to escape virus

MADRID (AP) — The Chinese soccer team that was originally stuck in Spain because of the coronavirus outbreak is going back home to try to avoid its rapid spread in Europe.

Tester wants more border personnel

Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., is co-sponsoring a bill to increase staffing at America’s border crossings.

Summer calendar, June 25

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Water Cooler: Travel writer features Bigfork, Flathead Lake

The Bigfork area recently was featured in a New York Times travel article written by Freda Moon, whose grandmother Frances Evans was raised near Flathead Lake. Moon, her husband Tim and their 13-month-old daughter stayed at the Islander Inn in Woods Bay and an Airbnb apartment in Big Arm, among other places, during their time in the Flathead.

Businesses take the lead in recycling

To promote recycling and extend the life of the landfill, Flathead County - in partnership with Evergreen Disposal and Valley Recycling - will approach area businesses with recycling options.

Former Kalispell man breaks world mark for hands-free cycling

The key to a record-breaking, no-handed bicycle ride is simple: You have to be comfortable sitting for a long time.

Zombie survival camp spotlighted in national publication

Spotlight on unique Kalispell camp

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