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County approves bid for new animal shelter building
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday awarded a $446,900 contract for the construction of a new multipurpose building at the county's animal shelter.
Forest Service approves large project near Tally Lake
The U.S. Forest Service has approved a large logging and tree-thinning project near Tally Lake.
State seeking public input after purchase of Somers Beach
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks said Thursday it has completed the purchase of a 106-acre swath of land on the north shore of Flathead Lake.
Flathead County moves ahead on redistricting, health board agreement
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday took another step toward setting new district boundaries based on population figures from the 2020 Census, and ratified an agreement that will change the makeup of the Flathead City-County Health Board.
Lawsuit: Columbia Falls subdivision threatens to pollute river
Several groups are suing to stop a large subdivision from being developed just outside Columbia Falls, alleging the state Department of Environmental Quality didn't properly assess how dozens of new septic systems might contaminate the Flathead River.
Judge tosses permit for Creston water bottling plant — again
A district judge in Helena has again sided with neighboring landowners and conservationists in a five-year fight over a water bottling facility in the Creston area, saying the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation erred when it issued a water-use permit to the Montana Artesian Water Co. in 2017.
Whitefish may stop licensing vacation rentals for 90 days
The Whitefish City Council on Monday will consider imposing a 90-day moratorium on the processing and issuing of new licenses for short-term vacation rentals, which are often cited as one of many factors contributing to a severe shortage of workforce housing.
Public Q&A planned for Big Mountain Road project
A team of developers seeking to build hundreds of housing units at the base of Big Mountain Road will host a public meeting to gather feedback and answer questions before the proposal goes to the Whitefish Planning Board.
Private home in Glacier National Park for sale at $12M
One of the few remaining private properties within the bounds of Glacier National Park is up for sale with an asking price of $12 million.
FWP wraps up busy season fighting invasive water species
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is wrapping up another busy season working to prevent invasive mussels, snails, clams and aquatic weeds from overrunning lakes and rivers across the state.