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Subdivision proposed near Grouse Mountain soccer fields

Development is front and center as the Whitefish City Council starts the new year by considering a 20-lot residential subdivision next to the Grouse Mountain soccer fields on Fairway Drive.

Opposition voiced over rural Bigfork vacation rental proposal

The Flathead County Board of Adjustment will start the new year on Jan. 4 by weighing in on a request for short-term rental housing in Bigfork that has drawn opposition from neighbors.

County poised to complete building projects in 2022

911 backup center added to North Building lineup

Flathead County will see a number of building and remodeling projects come to fruition in 2022, including the renovation of the former CenturyLink building that will house several county departments and a new 911 backup center.

Whitefish council considers short-term rental rule changes

The Whitefish City Council on Monday will wrap up a public hearing for a proposal that aims to update and improve regulations and enforcement for residential short-term and medium term rentals.

Whitefish Christian Academy seeks to make temp classrooms permanent

Whitefish Christian Academy is asking the city of Whitefish to allow temporary classrooms at the school to be made permanent.

County OKs tiny home project; neighbors object

A plan to build nine residential tiny homes on 4.18 acres at 125 Wiley Dike Road in the Lower Valley near Somers won approval from the Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday.

Commissioners reappoint 2 Health Board members

The Flathead County commissioners on Thursday decided to retain incumbent Board of Health members Dr. J. Peter Heyboer II and Ronalee Skees, reappointing them for another three-year term.

County extends health officer contract, OKs pay raise

The Flathead County commissioners have extended the contract for Public Health Officer Joe Russell to June 30, 2022, and gave him a raise as the county continues its search for a new health officer.

Creston subdivision proposals top Planning Board agenda

Two proposed subdivisions in the Creston area top the Flathead County Planning Board agenda for Wednesday’s meeting.

Whitefish council to vote on curbside recycling, short-term rental rules

The Whitefish City Council has packed its final meeting agenda for the year with a number of big decisions, ranging from a proposed mandatory curbside recycling program to a reconsideration of where marijuana may be sold in the city starting in January.