Review time shortened with county

The turnaround time for processing most applications submitted to the Flathead County Planning Office has been shortened by 15 days, county Planning Director BJ Grieve said.

Explore 'Winter Birding' with NIC at Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — Join outdoor educational specialist and field ornithologist Brian Baxter for the Winter Birding class Saturday, March 18, at North Idaho College at Sandpoint, located at 102 South Euclid.

Do you remember: Where are we?

This building is celebrating an important milestone. Do you know where it is? Who occupied it originally? Who is in the picture and what he is doing? If you have an answer, please email [email protected] or call the museum. If you would like to stay anonymous, just let us know.

County will have flu shot clinic Tuesday

The Flathead City-County Health Department will be setting up their annual flu clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

Fundraiser set for C-Falls woman needing lung transplant

A Columbia Falls family is asking for help as a woman with a rare disease seeks a lung transplant.

Timber project planned for reservoir

A timber project on the east side of the Hungry Horse Reservoir has been resurrected after being mothballed for about six years.

Glacier taking apps for artist program

Artists are encouraged to apply for the 2020 Glacier National Park Artist-in-Residence Program. The application period will be until Jan. 6, 2020.

Volunteers needed for Creston Auction

Volunteers are needed for the 47th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair and auto, marine, RV and equipment sale.

Sandhill Cranes make a pit stop in Othello

The 21st annual Othello Sandhill Crane Festival is happening this weekend, March 23-25. The three-day event celebrates the return of the Sandhill Cranes as they head north to their breeding grounds in Alaska.

Kalispell police warn of rampant rental scams

The Flathead Valley’s red-hot rental market is rife with scams, according to the Kalispell Police Department.

Fishing regulation changes taking effect on Swan River

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds anglers of new fishing regulations that are taking effect for the Swan River this month.

Public invited to Going Batty field trip in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park’s Going Batty field trip will be held on Thursday, July 18, in West Glacier from 8 to 11:30 p.m.

KALICO Art Center hosts inaugural gala

KALICO Art Center invites the public to its inaugural art experience fundraiser, KALICO GALA: On the Threshold, to support the local arts community from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at MontaVino Winery in Downtown Kalispell.

Eileen Fay Fleming

Eileen Fay Fleming went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 17th 2021.

Glass recycling event in Columbia Falls

Citizens for a Better Flathead has partnered with Flathead Recon, a Columbia Falls-based glass recycling operation, to put on a glass recycling event on Saturday, June 25.

Music School receives major donation for capital campaign

North Valley Music School in Whitefish has received a $10,000 capital campaign gift from the National Academy of Sciences.

St. Ignatius Senior Center: Guess the kisses

The center hosts a Guess the Kisses in a glass container and a 50/50. It will cost a $1 for each guess and entry into the 50/50 starting with the evening meal Jan 18, and continuing at each meal through Feb. 15.

Patricia Starnes

June 8, 1938 – January 8, 2023

Patricia “Patsy” Marie Caviness Starnes went to be with her Heavenly Father on Jan. 8, 2023 and was surrounded by her family. She was born on June 8, 1938, in McPherson, Kansas. Patsy was the only girl of seven children...

Dover experiencing water outage

The city is experiencing a water outage after an unexpected water main break Monday afternoon. The operator is onsite determining the source and trying to provide an estimate of when the water will be turned back on, city officials said.

FEC Roundup for Safety board awards grants

The Roundup for Safety Board awarded $16,500 in community safety grants to nonprofit organizations at its Oct. 13 meeting, including a $4,800 grant requested by Greater Valley Health Center’s school-based health program for an EKG machine.