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Feds vow to ax restrictions on 1 million acres of Northwest Montana forestland
The federal government pledged to peel back protections on more than 1.1 million acres of forestland in Northwest …
FVCC to offer Maker Skills course
Flathead Valley Community College will introduce a new introductory class for those interested in learning design and creation of electro-mechanics this fall.
E. coli outbreak suspected in Flathead
Montana is the latest state to have confirmed cases of E. coli in a multi-state outbreak linked to chopped romaine lettuce sourced from Yuma, Arizona.
Whitefish poised to adopt climate-action plan
A plan that offers tangible ways to strengthen the community’s resilience to future climate-change impacts is the focus of a Whitefish City Council public hearing on Monday, April 16.
Up close and personal
Outdone with small talk and bored with face value, Rebecca Johns of Bigfork has made a career of getting to know people and helping them do the same for themselves.
Olszewski, Rosendale debate at Lincoln-Reagan Brunch
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Land use tops Kalispell council agenda
The Kalispell City Council will convene on Monday evening at 7 to give final approval to a six-lot commercial subdivision near the intersection of Treeline Road and Old Reserve Drive, among other things.
Mussel watchers hit Flathead Lake
Montana is entering its second boating season since invasive quagga mussels were discovered in Tiber Reservoir, just a few hours east of Flathead Lake.
Transplanted farmers have 'slow and steady' growth plan
Land prices along Montana 82 south of Kalispell are less expensive than many other places in the Flathead Valley. That’s one reason Ted and Julia Wycall picked that area for their new business, Mountain Kind Organi…
Woman reconnects with childhood friend who survived a lobotomy
There’s no logical explanation why Deb Newell chose a used book called “My Lobotomy” from the sale rack at the West Shore Community Library in Lakeside.
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Rally for our Rights'
Three area high school students organized the “Rally For Our Rights” pro-gun rights rally at Depot Park in Kalispell on Saturday.
Whitefish's greenhouse project blossoms into 'net-zero' center
Preparations are underway for the grand opening next week of the $2.65 million Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship at Whitefish High School.
40 years of community support for ALERT services
Barbara Sue Brodie thought she had altitude sickness.
Board deadlocks on mobile-home park plan
A 122-lot mobile-home park proposed on West Evergreen Drive will be forwarded to the Flathead County commissioners without a recommendation after the Planning Board split its vote 3-3.
Invest in Montana event makes stop in Kalispell
Securities Commissioner Matt Rosendale and representatives from his office stopped in Kalispell on Thursday to talk with local residents about state resources that are available to connect entrepreneurs and investo…
Former U.S. Sen. John Melcher of Montana dies at 93
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. John Melcher, a Montana Democrat who narrowly lost a bid for a third term in 1988 just days after a wilderness bill he championed was vetoed, has died. He was 93.