Multi-family development gets green light in Whitefish

A large development that would provide 146 rental apartments, including some deed-restricted as affordable, was recently approved by the Whitefish City Council in a unanimous vote.

Wildcats falter late in loss to Hamilton

COLUMBIA FALLS — Hamilton pulled away late to down Columbia Falls 61-48 in a nonconference boys basketball matchup on Saturday.

Wildcats beat Pirates, again

Jace Hill scored 21 points and Columbia Falls pulled away over the final five minutes Saturday to beat Northwest A rival Polson 64-48.

Bigfork students take a look at summer work opportunities

With the promise of summer in the air, many students have begun looking for part-time or full-time jobs.

Arctic weather targets the Flathead; snow, single-digit temps likely

Beginning Saturday night into Sunday, Northwest Montana’s first major winter storm of the season is expected to bring moderate to heavy snowfall, plummeting temperatures and windy conditions throughout the region.

Whitefish girls beat C-Falls, will play for 3rd place

The Whitefish Lady Bulldogs broke a 13-year long losing streak to the Columbia Falls Wildkats on Friday at the State A girls’ basketball tournament by beating the Wildkats 46-38 in the consolation semifinals.

Kalispell council tables project permit over apartment design

The city of Kalispell is reflecting the cautiousness brought by south-side neighborhood residents in permitting a new 55-unit apartment complex that will alter the neighborhood’s character.

Snowfall eases, but conditions still treacherous

Arctic weather continued blasting Northwest Montana Saturday.

No. 5 Tech holds off Rocky on the road

BILLINGS — Rocky Mountain scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter but it wasn’t enough to overcome a potent Montana Tech attack as the No. 5 Orediggers held on for a 34-28 Frontier Conference victory.

Wolfpack Theatre wraps up season with wacky farce

Madcap predicaments meet the macabre in Joseph Kesselring’s classic black comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace” presented by the Wolfpack Theatre Co. May 20, 22 and 23. Curtain time is 6:33 p.m. in the Wolfpack Theatre at Glacier High School.

Syracuse basketball roster in flux

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim likely will end up losing four guards from his roster.

Crooked River road may become scenic bikeway

CAMP SHERMAN, Ore. (AP) — One of the prettiest stretches of highway in the state may be soon getting a little more attention.

Class AA Football: Glacier visits Sentinel

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Protecting water is legitimate priority

It should go without saying that one of the Flathead Valley’s most important natural resources is its pristine waters. We treasure our water, use our water, watch over our water.

Essex on alert as fire grows near

Pre-evacuation notice in effect

A pre-evacuation notice is in effect for Essex and the surrounding area as increased activity on the Sheep Fire — burning about 2 miles due south of the community — was expected to pick up significantly Wednesday night and today.

Kalispell parking structure tops council work session agenda

A major component of The Charles Hotel, a boutique hotel proposed in downtown Kalispell, is up for review at the Kalispell City Council work session Monday evening.

Saturday Boys Tip-Off: Whitefish now 2-0

Carson Gulick scored 14 points to lead three Whitefish players in double figures, and the Bulldogs moved to 2-0 with a 62-21 win over Livingston at the Frenchtown Tip-Off boys basketball tournament.

County wants to streamline ag zoning

Reflecting the downsizing of farmland acreage in Flathead County, a proposal is in the works to eliminate agricultural tract zoning for larger tracts and replace it with one district: agricultural zoning with a minimum lot size of 20 acres.

Stakeholders support redesignation of busy road

Stakeholders throughout Flathead County have signed resolutions of support to redesignate West Reserve Drive from a state urban route to a state primary route, which many hope will hit the fast-forward button toward widening the congested two-lane road.

Road volleyball wins for C-Falls, Flathead and Libby

The Columbia Falls Wildkats volleyball team stymied the Whitefish Lady Bulldogs with hard serving and tough defense to earn a road win at Whitefish High School on Tuesday night.