Kalispell planners warn of impending parking crunch
Kalispell officials are warning that on-street parking is in jeopardy thanks to a bill awaiting the governor’s signature that limits off-street parking requirements on new construction.
Kalispell to close stadium parking lots early over late-night disturbances
Hoping to curb the horde of rowdy motorists that descend upon Legends Stadium’s parking lots at night, Kalispell City Council on Monday curtailed the lots’ hours of operation.
Kalispell-based nonprofit sees federal funds pulled, then restored
Cassidy Kipp opened an email on March 6 to find out that federal dollars meant to help pay for renovating the Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana’s headquarters had abruptly been pulled.
Kalispell Planning Commission to weigh new housing rules
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday is expected to weigh regulations intended to streamline residential development as part of the city’s preliminary draft land use plan.
Kalispell City Council to address alleged bad behavior in stadium overflow parking lot
Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to consider ways to crack down on disruptive and unsavory activity in the overflow lot by Legends Stadium.
Kalispell Council takes look at $182.2 million budget
Kalispell City Council took its first look at the municipality’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget this week.
Kalispell Council OKs fee hikes for parks and rec programs
Public youth programs, pool fees and park reservations in Kalispell will undergo price hikes in the near future.
Kalispell proposes $182M budget for fiscal 2026
Kalispell City Hall has released a $182.2 million preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026.
Kalispell City Council to schedule public hearing on Main Street overhaul
Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to schedule an upcoming public hearing for its Main Street reconstruction project.
New fire chief takes over leading Kalispell department
He enrolled in the University of Montana in 1982 but soon discovered that forestry was not as much outside exploring as it was hard science.
Police target noisy cruising in downtown Kalispell
As warmer weather arrives in Kalispell, so are motorists looking to flaunt their cars down Main Street.
Dalton’s Accounting and Payroll Services aims to aid small businesses
For 30 years Dalton has been helping small businesses manage their finances, but she entered uncharted territory in February when opening her own accounting service.
Protesters rally in Kalispell on May Day to 'depose Trump'
Around several hundred Flathead Valley residents participated in the nationwide May Day protests against the Trump Administration on May 1.
Council appears likely to seek $25 million grant to redesign Main Street in Kalispell
Kalispell City Council on Monday appeared in favor of applying for a $25 million federal grant to fund the long-planned transformation of Main Street.
Flathead restorative youth justice program gains national spotlight
The program is designed to keep students who commit first-time misdemeanors out of youth court by putting them through an accountability-focused program that includes facilitating a conversation between the victim and the offender.
Kalispell to mull over stricter nuisance codes
But whether the changes will make much difference remains in question, as city officials in the past warned Council that the city lacks the resources to effectively enforce its own code.
City growth prompts need for expanded equipment storage in Kalispell
Space is running out in Kalispell’s equipment storage garage, but budget constraints have kicked expansion plans down the road.
Avelo Airlines service to Glacier Airport will not be affected by recent ICE deal.
Avelo Airlines said that its recent deal with the federal government to operate deportation flights will not affect service out of Glacier Park International Airport.
Council to review equipment garage upgrades
The garage houses over 325 pieces of city equipment from fire engines and dump trucks to police cruisers and traffic signs, according to a brief city memo from Public Works Director Susie Turner.
Revising downtown: Kalispell seeks federal funding to upgrade Main Street
Out of 10 roads that were observed in the downtown area, Council prioritized Main Street, First Avenue East and West for safety improvements.
From Prom to Pond: A wild ride at the annual Whitefish Mountain Resort competition
It feels like I had just been chosen to compete in “The Hunger Games,” as depicted in best-selling author Suzanne Collins’ dystopian series. The number scrawled in permanent marker had just thrown me that much closer to my fate, which in this case luckily wasn’t one resulting in brutal death, but rather a potential icy plunge.
Samaritan House expansion in limbo as federal housing agency goes 'radio silent'
A $4.3 million grant that Samaritan House officials hoped would fund the facility’s expansion project seems to have disappeared.
Planning Commission concerned with public engagement on new land use plan
Kalispell Planning Commission members are worried about a lack of public involvement in drafting the city’s new land use plan.
Kalispell City Council seeks grant funding for U.S. 93 shared-use path
Kalispell City Council voted unanimously Monday to apply for a state grant to fund construction of a shared-use path along U.S. 93 between Logan Health Medical Center and downtown Kalispell.
State looks to build new transportation facility in North Kalispell
The state agency is requesting annexation of the 9-acre plot of land into the city, initial zoning of P-1 (public) and a conditional use permit to allow for the facility located at 2905 U.S. 93 North, which is currently being used as a maintenance yard.
Kalispell Council to vote on grant for shared-use path along U.S. 93
Upgrading the walkway is part of a larger project to build out the shared-use path further north to Bountiful Drive. The entire project, though, would cost around $2.68 million, and the Montana Department of Transportation's Transportation Alternatives grant could only cover building the southern portion, which is an estimated $648,000.
Federal funding cuts leave Flathead Valley food banks looking to fill shelves
The county is home to several food banks that provide both fresh and non-perishable goods to thousands of families, seniors and working people. While food banks stock their shelves in various ways, including private donations, grocery surpluses, and buying food, they also lean on the federal government for assistance in buying fresh, home-grown items.
State puts plot of land in North Kalispell up for lease
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is putting a 25-acre tract of State Trust Land up for lease in North Kalispell.
Kalispell City Council rejects code enforcement program over budget concerns
Kalispell city councilors appeared unwilling on Monday to hire a code enforcement officer despite warning the municipality lacks the resources to effectively enforce its code.
Kalispell City Council to discuss creating city code enforcement program
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider hiring code enforcement personnel to oversee several areas of municipal code.
Teacher embraces harmony lesson that comes from Japanese martial art
The 70-year-old is dressed in a traditional Japanese martial arts uniform called a gi. His newly received fifth-level black belt tucked away under his hakama, big billowing pants meant to hide one’s legs.
Church to thrift store: Kalispell’s 130-year-old building seeks renovation to preserve historic legacy
The building, listed under the National Register of Historic Places, has housed people of faith, those looking for bargain finds and for a time students. After standing for 130 years, it is now in dire need of a touch-up.
Protesters in Kalispell hold town hall with mannequins in place of congressmen
Protesters lobbed questions at mannequins representing Montana’s Congressional delegation outside Congressman Ryan Zinke’s Kalispell office on Tuesday evening.
Kalispell City Council votes to settle with Warming Center
Kalispell City Council on Monday voted to settle with the Flathead Warming Center, resolving the yearlong fight over the shelter’s future that culminated in a federal lawsuit.
Two arrested after police standoff in Kalispell
Two people were arrested following a standoff on the 700 block of 10th Ave. W. on Tuesday, authorities say.
Kalispell names new fire chief
Jay Hagen will assume the role of Kalispell Fire chief on May 5, returning to western Montana where he started his career in firefighting three decades ago.
Kalispell City Council to settle deal with Flathead Warming Center
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote on an agreement with the Flathead Warming Center on Monday, ending a yearlong fight to shutter the homeless shelter that culminated in a lawsuit in federal court.
Kalispell City Hall kicks off land use plan education campaign with open house
City planners and poster boards were staked out at Bias Brewery in downtown Kalispell on Wednesday evening for the municipality’s first open house in its effort to draft a new land use plan.
Montana Department of Transportation holds open house for U.S. 93 access plan
The Montana Department of Transportation is starting work on a plan to inform traffic safety measures and guide reduced congestion along U.S. 93 as Kalispell and Whitefish grow.
Public engagement kicking off as Kalispell works on new land use plan
Efforts to stoke public involvement as the city drafts a new land use plan are kicking off, according to Colorado-based planning firm Logan Simpson.
Kalispell Social Security office downsizing, but will remain open, assures Zinke's office
Kalispell’s Social Security Administration office is shrinking, but will remain open, according to the office of Congressman Ryan Zinke.
Law roundup: Man on Main Street wields a big stick
A driver was turning left on Main Street when a man allegedly wielding a giant, 7-foot-tall spear charged at her.
New high-density development proposed in North Kalispell
Named the Reserve at Johnson Ranch, the development would see 186 single-family lots and two multi-family lots, one of which contains 237 units.
Kalispell Social Security office has lease terminated by DOGE
Tony Rebich regularly stops into Kalispell’s Social Security Administration office.
Kalispell mayor rebukes Legislature for 'antagonistic, vindictive approach' to cities
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson on Monday slammed the state Legislature after learning lawmakers were again considering a bill sunsetting levies after 10 years.
Kalispell City Council expected to vote on deal with homeless shelter on March 17
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote on an agreement struck between City Hall and the Flathead Warming Center at its March 17 meeting.
Habitat for Humanity turns toward building prefabricated homes
Habitat for Humanity’s Flathead chapter has repurposed part of its ReStore building for the production of prefabricated homes, boosting productivity and cutting costs.
Subdivision consisting of prefabricated homes headed before Kalispell City Council
A proposal to ship in a slew of small, prefabricated homes to be tucked away off Two Mile Drive is up for approval from Kalispell City Council on Monday night.
Emergency responder levy showing returns, say fire and police officials in Kalispell
Just shy of a year since voters approved a levy to boost Kalispell’s emergency services, the city’s Police and Fire departments are beginning to ramp up.
Warming Center and Kalispell reach agreement
The Flathead Warming Center will be allowed to remain open if a settlement agreement struck with the city of Kalispell on Tuesday is authorized by city councilors.