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Lawsuit claims Lakeside sewer district didn't follow public participation rules
A lawsuit filed against the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District alleges the public was not given adequate not…
Voters approve Evergreen Fire levy
The Evergreen Fire District cited facts and figures designed to demonstrate the need for taxpayer support of a district facing the challenges of escalating demand for rescue and fire services and aging equipment.
Ruder school locked down over Snap Chat threat
Ruder Elementary School in Columbia Falls underwent a “soft lockdown” from approximately 2:15 p.m. until school let out at 3:25 p.m. without incident on Tuesday, according to Columbia Falls School District Superint…
First grizzly bear sighting this year in Yellowstone
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park has recorded its first grizzly bear sighting of the year as bears start to come out of hibernation with the pending end of winter.
Hearing looks at proposed Bigfork development
The Flathead County Planning Board will hold a public hearing Wednesday on a preliminary-plat proposal for a 79-lot subdivision known as “The Settlement” in Bigfork.
Watercraft inspections at regional stations begin this week
Roughly one week ago, Flathead Lake nearly froze over completely.
State plans to widen U.S. 93 west of Whitefish
The Montana Department of Transportation will hold an open house meeting Wednesday, March 20, for a proposal to widen 1 mile of U.S. 93 west of Whitefish, between mile post 133 and 134, including two curves between…
Flathead Valley unemployment rate increases in January
Flathead County’s unemployment rate ticked up to 6.7 percent in January, an increase from 5.2 percent in December, the Montana Department of Labor said Monday.
C-Falls student spearheads snowshoe donation for Special Olympics team
The Columbia Falls Special Olympics team has 10 new pairs of snowshoes, thanks to the efforts of junior high student Hope McAtee and Sportsman & Ski Haus of Kalispell.
Kalispell schools plan for lead testing
Kalispell Public Schools recently outlined a tentative three-year schedule for testing drinking water for lead in its facilities to the school board in response to a parent’s concern
Bill calls for health department staff cuts, tuition freeze
As the Montana House Appropriations Committee opened public testimony last week on the bill that sets the budget for state agencies, one of the most controversial proposals to emerge is the elimination of more than…
Lawmaker pushes for part of power profit
The U.S. State Department’s lead negotiator for the Columbia River Treaty will lead a town hall meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell, and with millions of dollars potentially…
Kalispell looks northward for more annexation
City eyes 240 acres near Church Drive
Bartender nurtures iconic atmosphere
Moose’s Saloon in Kalispell is a lot of things without necessarily meaning to be.
Author Jim Robbins to speak at Audubon meeting today
The Flathead Audubon Society will present Helena author Jim Robbins today, March 11.
New downtown trail system presented in Kalispell work session
Details of Kalispell’s new pedestrian trail system will be presented at the City Council work session tonight.