Whitefish looks to move forward on viaduct project
March 17, 2025 midnight

Whitefish looks to move forward on viaduct project

Improvements to the viaduct in Whitefish over the BNSF Railway tracks have long been identified as a way to improve the link between the north side of Whitefish and downtown.

March 12, 2025 midnight

County planning board looks at zone change in Evergreen

The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday will consider a zone change for a roughly 7-acre property in Evergreen.

Whitefish looks to rezone Central Avenue property
March 3, 2025 midnight

Whitefish looks to rezone Central Avenue property

A lot that had been planned for a hotel on Central Avenue in Whitefish is set to be rezoned after the hotel never came to fruition.

Pianist returns to Flathead Valley sharing music with students
February 24, 2025 midnight

Pianist returns to Flathead Valley sharing music with students

Jordan Neiman has been waiting roughly two decades to play the Yamaha grand piano that now sits to the back of his music studio.

Whitefish Council examines rescinding airport hangar permit
February 17, 2025 midnight

Whitefish Council examines rescinding airport hangar permit

Whitefish on Tuesday will determine whether to revoke a permit allowing for a private hanger to be constructed as part of an expansion to the Whitefish Airport.

February 7, 2025 midnight

Former Flathead County commissioner Bob Watne dies

Former Flathead County Commissioner Bob Watne died Feb. 2 at the age of 75.

February 4, 2025 midnight

Happy Valley mobile home park seeks expansion

A mobile home park in Happy Valley is looking to expand by adding 30 home spaces.

Whitefish votes on adding parkland along river
February 3, 2025 midnight

Whitefish votes on adding parkland along river

Whitefish City Council on Monday is set to consider accepting an additional chunk of parkland next to the Roundhouse Landing Park along the Whitefish River.

January 20, 2025 midnight

Transportation safety plan goes before Whitefish Council

On Tuesday, Whitefish is poised to adopt a transportation plan aimed at reducing crashes and improving overall safety.

January 14, 2025 midnight

Lakeside wastewater treatment project up for review

Lakeside is seeking approval of upgrades and expansion of its wastewater treatment plant as it nears capacity.

Young violinist flourishes on any stage
January 13, 2025 midnight

Young violinist flourishes on any stage

Violinist JiaJia Farr thrives when she’s performing for an audience. It’s her opportunity to connect with the community whether its playing at local farmers markets or on stage at the Wachholz College Center.

Steamboat Landing subdivision heads back to county planning board
January 8, 2025 midnight

Steamboat Landing subdivision heads back to county planning board

A large-scale housing subdivision in Somers known as Steamboat Landing is headed back to the Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday.

Whitefish to approve legislative priorities
January 6, 2025 midnight

Whitefish to approve legislative priorities

Whitefish City Council on Monday is expected to set its legislative priorities on the same day the 2025 legislative session begins.

Holmquist to chair county commissioners
January 3, 2025 midnight

Holmquist to chair county commissioners

Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist has been voted chair of the three-member commission.

Flathead County eschews state housing program
December 31, 2024 11 a.m.

Flathead County eschews state housing program

Saying it’s not a fair use of taxpayer funds or to future homebuyers, Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday quashed implementing a state housing program here.

Housing program goes before commissioners for vote
December 29, 2024 midnight

Housing program goes before commissioners for vote

NeighborWorks Montana has applied to carry out the program, which provides homebuyers with a loan to assist in lowering the purchase price of a home. Those loans then roll back into the program to help future homebuyers.

State sues Flathead County over prerelease center decision
December 25, 2024 midnight

State sues Flathead County over prerelease center decision

The Montana Department of Corrections is suing Flathead County for refusing to allow a prerelease center to operate in Evergreen.

Residents implore county commissioners to approve housing program
December 22, 2024 midnight

Residents implore county commissioners to approve housing program

Funds available to Flathead County through a state program are desperately needed to address a shortage of workforce housing, advocates say, but with the clock ticking county commissioners appear unlikely to approve it.

December 11, 2024 midnight

Flathead County Planning Board looks at changes to Canyon plan

The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday will look at updates to the plan that regulates development in the Canyon area.

Flathead County's participation in state housing program uncertain
December 8, 2024 12:05 a.m.

Flathead County's participation in state housing program uncertain

Flathead County is eligible for $4.5 million in funding through a state program aimed at addressing workforce housing.

December 3, 2024 midnight

County board looks at vet clinic in Evergreen

The Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Tuesday will consider allowing a veterinary clinic to operate in an existing commercial building in Evergreen.

Whitefish considers pond dredging contract
December 2, 2024 midnight

Whitefish considers pond dredging contract

The last dredging effort took place more than 20 years ago.

Shoppers can enter 12 Days of Evergreen Christmas to win
November 24, 2024 midnight

Shoppers can enter 12 Days of Evergreen Christmas to win

The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce is hosting, with the help of participating chamber members, the 12 Days of Evergreen Christmas. The program encourages folks to stop into businesses and earn a chance to win during 12 days of drawings in December.

Whitefish to vote on lobbyist contract
November 18, 2024 midnight

Whitefish to vote on lobbyist contract

Whitefish City Council on Monday will look at hiring a lobbyist ahead of the Montana Legislature session next year.

Brodehl retains seat as county commissioner
November 7, 2024 midnight

Brodehl retains seat as county commissioner

A retired fire chief, Brodehl was elected to the Montana Legislature serving until 2018 before first running for county commissioner.

Voters in Flathead County head to polls for Election Day
November 5, 2024 midnight

Voters in Flathead County head to polls for Election Day

Election Day is Nov. 5.

Whitefish City Council talks housing
November 4, 2024 midnight

Whitefish City Council talks housing

Whitefish City Council on Monday will hold a discussion regarding community housing as it provides feedback to the municipality’s housing committee.

County commissioners pick design firm for new jail
October 24, 2024 1 p.m.

County commissioners pick design firm for new jail

Flathead County commissioners on Thursday selected a firm to design a potential new jail facility for the county.

Whitefish Council talks growth policy update
October 21, 2024 midnight

Whitefish Council talks growth policy update

Whitefish City Council on Monday will hold a work session regarding the city’s growth policy update.

Whitefish author creates characters to bring readers through the story
October 14, 2024 midnight

Whitefish author creates characters to bring readers through the story

When John Zaiss submitted his first novel, a financial thriller, to publishers the rejections came back with a lesson he took to heart.

Democrat Jim Lockwood wants to improve health care services in the county
October 13, 2024 midnight

Democrat Jim Lockwood wants to improve health care services in the county

Democrat Jim Lockwood places health care at the top of his priority list in his run for Flathead County commissioner.

Republican Randy Brodehl wants to keep serving community by making the tough calls
October 13, 2024 midnight

Republican Randy Brodehl wants to keep serving community by making the tough calls

Republican Randy Brodehl says he’s at a position in life where he wants to keep serving the public, even when that means making difficult decisions.

Whitefish collects less in impact fees as construction slows
October 7, 2024 midnight

Whitefish collects less in impact fees as construction slows

Impact fee collections in Whitefish have decreased by 21%, which the city says is the result of less construction activity.

Flathead County board rejects prerelease center
October 2, 2024 11 a.m.

Flathead County board rejects prerelease center

The Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Tuesday shot down a proposal by the state to open a prerelease center in Evergreen.

Evergreen residents offer mixed opinions on prerelease facility plans
September 27, 2024 midnight

Evergreen residents offer mixed opinions on prerelease facility plans

Neighbors of a proposed prerelease facility in Evergreen are showing strong opposition to the center, while some business owners said such a facility could provide an opportunity to hire employees who are in short supply.

Ballot error shuts down Montana online absentee voting system
September 20, 2024 1 p.m.

Ballot error shuts down Montana online absentee voting system

When Max Himsl opened his electronic ballot on Friday, he was dismayed to see a candidate missing from the list of options.

Flathead Valley groups sue state over analysis of new wells
September 18, 2024 midnight

Flathead Valley groups sue state over analysis of new wells

Claiming that the state agency continues to use an internal memo to avoid state law when permitting new wells, two Flathead Valley nonprofits are suing the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

Whitefish looks at agreement for trail section
September 16, 2024 midnight

Whitefish looks at agreement for trail section

Whitefish City Council on Monday is poised to sign off on the next step in the quest to complete a long-planned section of the Whitefish River Trail.

September 11, 2024 midnight

RV park proposed north of Somers along Montana 82

The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday will look at a proposal for a recreational vehicle park near Somers.

Flathead County commissioners sign off on final budget
September 7, 2024 midnight

Flathead County commissioners sign off on final budget

Flathead County commissioners have approved a $129.7 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Prerelease facility proposed for former hotel site in Kalispell
September 5, 2024 midnight

Prerelease facility proposed for former hotel site in Kalispell

The Montana Department of Corrections is eyeing a property in Kalispell as the future location of a 90-bed prerelease facility.

Taking aim: Flathead Valley native makes name for herself in professional archery
September 2, 2024 midnight

Taking aim: Flathead Valley native makes name for herself in professional archery

When Emily McCarthy steps up to the target she only has a minute to assess her shot before pulling back on her bow and firing.

Flathead County budget shows slight increase for taxpayers
August 28, 2024 midnight

Flathead County budget shows slight increase for taxpayers

Flathead County taxpayers are expected to see a modest increase in their county tax bill.

August 22, 2024 midnight

Flathead County landfill fees increasing

Fee increases are going into effect for the Flathead County Solid Waste District this fall.

Whitefish’s final budget includes tax increase
August 19, 2024 midnight

Whitefish’s final budget includes tax increase

City Council on Monday is expected to approve the final budget for fiscal year 2025 totaling $53.5 million.

Flathead County landfill rates set for increase this fall
August 18, 2024 midnight

Flathead County landfill rates set for increase this fall

Flathead County landfill rates could be increasing by 15% beginning this fall.

Next phases of luxury development near Whitefish up for consideration
August 14, 2024 midnight

Next phases of luxury development near Whitefish up for consideration

A luxury estate in rural Whitefish is seeking approval from Flathead County for 24 homesites in its next phases of development.

Meals on Wheels program seeks support through livestock purchase
August 7, 2024 midnight

Meals on Wheels program seeks support through livestock purchase

The Flathead County agency that distributes meals for seniors is hoping the upcoming market livestock sale at the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo could be an avenue for stocking its freezer.

Fair Parade makes return to downtown Kalispell
August 6, 2024 midnight

Fair Parade makes return to downtown Kalispell

Horses walking the route, chickens on floats and shiny cars driving along to the delight of youngsters and adults gathered in downtown Kalispell. The Northwest Montana Fair Parade returns Friday, Aug. 9.

Whitefish looks to settle federal class action suit
August 5, 2024 midnight

Whitefish looks to settle federal class action suit

Whitefish is signaling its intention to settle a class action lawsuit filed against the city involving impact fees.