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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…
Special Olympics Montana names new president
The Special Olympics Montana Board of Directors last week named Rhonda McCarty as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer. McCarty assumes her new role July 1.
Kalispell man scores $150K scratch ticket
HELENA — The Montana Lottery has awarded $195,568 in cash prizes since Jan. 17, warding prizes to winners all around the state.
Arctic front ushers in dangerous wind chills
The morning commute in Northwest Montana was downright frightful Monday as a powerful push of Arctic air whipped up blizzard conditions and frigid temperatures.
Whitefish woman discovers competitive side in skijoring
For Minnesota native Jennifer Butler, it took a few friends, a fast horse and 45 years before she found out she had a competitive side.
Eagle Valley Ranch hearing tonight
The proposed Eagle Valley Ranch mixed-use project on U.S. 93 North will be the focus of a public hearing at tonight’s Kalispell City Council meeting.
Sperry Chalet open house set for Feb. 13
The National Park Service, in partnership with Glacier National Park Conservancy, will host an evening about Sperry Chalet on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell.
Study reveals no need for Kalispell parking garage
A parking structure may be on the wish list of the new Kalispell Downtown Urban Renewal Plan, but Senior Planner Jarod Nygren said there is currently no justification for a parking garage.
Recreation board to discuss revised trails plan
Flathead County residents love and use trails. They hike and bike and run. At least that’s what surveys suggest.
Whitefish lawmaker sponsors bill to extend brewery hours
A measure to extend brewery hours failed in the 2017 Montana Legislature, but Rep. Dave Fern, D-Whitefish, is putting the idea back in front of lawmakers this session.
PHOTOS: Whitefish Winter Carnival Penguin Plunge 2019
Photos from the Whitefish Winter Carnival Penguin Plunge 2019 held at City Beach in Whitefish on Saturday.
Avalanche victim describes life-threatening ordeal
Marty Mann’s friends expected to find his broken, lifeless body hundreds of feet below the summit of Spring Slide Mountain.
Wolves still a hot-button issue at local meeting
Emotions were strong as hundreds of hunters and trappers from Northwest Montana made their feelings known about wolves in the region at a gathering Wednesday at the Red Lion in Kalispell.
PR firm hired to push high-school levy request
Kalispell Public Schools has contracted with Aspen Communications to assist with community outreach to inform the public about a proposed
Backcountry Film Fest shows Tuesday in Whitefish
Montana Wilderness Association and the Winter Wildlands Alliance are hosting the 14th annual Backcountry Film Festival Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and films st…
CASA accepting applications for advocates
CASA for Kids is hosting an informational meeting at noon Thursday, Feb. 5, to learn how to become an advocate for a child in foster care. The meeting will be held at the CASA for Kids office at the Gateway Communi…