County growth policy review winding down

Revision and rewriting of the Flathead County Growth Policy should wrap up in January, according to county planning director BJ Grieve. The text work is mostly done, he said, and map work should be finished in January.

Student to blog about overseas trip

Prepare for avalanches ahead of time

In response to the recent avalanche activity and the elevated current avalanche conditions, the Flathead Nordic Backcountry Patrol asks winter backcountry travelers to take a moment and review some avalanche safety tips.

Park's youth corps program in its second year

The Glacier Youth Corps Partnership, a volunteer partnership program supported by the Glacier National Park Conservancy, Montana Conservation Corps, National Park Foundation and Glacier National Park, provides diverse work and educational opportunities for youths from 15 to 24 years old while supporting the completion of important Park projects.

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New state parks fee rule adopted

The Montana State Parks and Recreation Board on Oct. 15 adopted the 2014 Biennial Fee Rule, an assemblage of user fees and associated rules for the Montana State Park system.

Forest seeks input on Crystal Creek trails

The Hungry Horse-Glacier View Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest is asking for public input on management opportunities on Forest Service lands north of Columbia Falls and west of the Flathead River. This area includes Crystal Creek, Cedar Flats, Spoon Lake, Blankenship, and Teakettle Mountain.

Grizzlies, captured, moved; FWP reminds folks to secure attractants

An adult male grizzly bear and a sub adult female grizzly bear were captured on Sept. 21 in northwest Montana. Both bears were fitted with GPS radio collars and released into the North Fork of the Flathead drainage.

Beaver Creek project meeting is Thursday

The Swan Lake Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest will hold a public meeting Jan. 14 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Forest Service Condon Work Center to discuss the Beaver Creek Landscape Restoration Project Environmental Assessment.

CDC: Don't snuggle chickens

A report issued by the U.S. Center for Disease Control earlier this month has linked 14 cases of salmonella in Montana to backyard poultry flocks. These 14 cases are part of eight larger outbreaks that have sickened 611 people in 45 states.

Film festival seeks early submissions

Mariana (Kologi) Turner, 70

Mariana (Kologi) Turner passed away at the age of 70, on Oct. 29, 2015, in her home from natural causes.

Library expands eBook selection

The Flathead County Library System has expanded its collection of downloadable materials with the addition of EPUB eBooks.

Whitefish carnival float wins at Calgary

The Whitefish Winter Carnival royal court, along with the annual carnival’s infamous band of yetis, mountain men and Viking divas, brought their legends and lore to Canada and won first place recently in the Calgary Stampede Parade.

Judges needed for Kalispell speech meet

About 200 judges are needed for the Kalispell Western Regional Speech and Debate Tournament Friday and Saturday.

Patricia 'Tricia' Page, 57

Patricia "Tricia" Page, 57, was born in Jackson Hole, Wyo., on Aug. 14, 1953, to Paul and Karlann Coughlin. On Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 5 a.m., “Tricia completed her journey with us.”

Flathead Lake station holds annual open house

The Flathead Lake Biological Station’s annual open house is from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2. The event is free and the public is invited.

Podcast probes disappearance of Jermain Charlo

The true-crime podcast, titled Stolen: The Search for Jermain, is hosted by award-winning journalist Connie Walker.

Educational gardening events through WSU Master Gardeners

Today’s Master Gardener volunteers teach community members to manage their gardens and landscapes in a science-based, sustainable manner. They address water conservation and water quality protection; reduce the impact of invasive species; and increase public awareness of healthy living through gardening.

National Infant Immunization week is April 21-28

The Adams County Health Department (ACHD) is encouraging parents with infants 2-years old and younger to talk with their doctor to ensure their child is up to date on immunizations.