Hit gas line causes mall evacuation

After a construction crew hit a gas line at the mall, officers were forced to block off West Montana Avenue and Fourth Avenue traffic and evacuate the building while the leak was repaired, according to the Kalispell Police Department.

Hundreds of tourists stranded in Moroccan lockdown

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Hundreds of tourists who were traveling in Morocco in motorhomes have found themselves stranded in a parking lot near a Tangier highway that authorities have turned into a makeshift quarantine center.

Special CWD deer licenses snatched up quickly

Hunters quickly swooped up the 600 licenses that went on sale Monday morning as part of the Libby special Chronic Wasting Disease hunt.

TUESDAY BRIEFS: MHSA finals sites announced; youth softball season starts Saturday

HELENA — The Montana High School Association executive board finalized the state tournament schedule for the 2016-17 and most of the 2017-18 seasons at the group’s April meeting on Tuesday, with Kalispell set to host the Class AA state soccer tournament this fall and Class AA golf and tennis tournaments in the 2017-18 school year.

Local builders see market upswings

Firms say new home costs now compare to foreclosures

Wendell Olson believes the tide is turning in the new construction market, and that's a good thing.

PLAYING WITH FIRE

By DEVIN WEEKS

Making it a home in Coeur d'Alene's midtown

In Coeur d’Alene, homes get predictably expensive as you get closer to the lake and downtown. The midtown market, however, is an intriguing alternative.

Impact fees head for vote next month

It's almost showtime for the Kalispell City Council on the long-running road-impact-fee controversy.

New plan surfaces for Courthouse East

The Courthouse East building in Kalispell might be home to senior apartments and art studios under a new proposal to be unveiled Monday.

Whitefish eyed as possible home for $70M resort

Developers have turned their focus to Whitefish as the possible home for a $70 million resort with a convention center and 150-room upscale hotel.

Whitefish Central begins renovation project

Whitefish students moved into the first phase of the $10.2-million Central School renovation project Wednesday.

Putting Whitefish budget in context

There’s been a lot of buzz this week about a proposed 63 percent increase in Whitefish’s budget, especially because the city’s number crunching for the coming fiscal year coincides with the construction of a new $14.6 million City Hall and parking complex.

Calvin Arthur Mosher, 93

On April 1, 2021, the Lord wrapped Calvin Arthur Mosher, 93, in His loving arms and took him home.

New hotel to have 100 rooms

Martel Construction is getting started on a project to build a Hilton Homewood Suites in north Kalispell.

Two great cities bookend an unforgettable California road trip

(ARA) - California's coast is one of the best stretches of land for taking the great American road trip. Not only does it unfold in mile after mile of scenic beauty, it also lets you enjoy some of America's most unique cities, including San Francisco in the north and San Diego in the south.

AP Exclusive: Lockdown to lift in 12 Pennsylvania counties

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Another 2.6 million people across western Pennsylvania began to emerge from lockdown Friday as Gov. Tom Wolf prepared to announce that 12 more counties soon would join them in a partial easing of pandemic restrictions.

Braver Lens to present 'Canine Bridge' Saturday at ArtWalk

Dog-centered project aims to build human connections

Organizers of a dog-centric photography project are hoping to build human connections. Presented by Braver Lens, a part of the Braver Angels national nonprofit, the pop-up "Canine Bridge" photo exhibit will be on display during a special ArtWalk from 5-8 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot between Magpie and the Art Spirit Gallery.

Wildfires prompt California evacuations as crews battle Oregon and Idaho fires stoked by lightning

Oregon's governor has activated National Guard troops to the Durkee Fire, which merged with another large blaze and is burning near the Idaho state line.

Future power demand looks ‘Insanely large’ for Grant Co.

Industrial need causes increased requests

MOSES LAKE — As Grant County grows and more businesses and industries locate production in the area, the Grant County Public Utility District said it is seeing record requests for future electricity. “We’re near system peak,” said Louis Szalbya, leader of Grant PUD’s large power solutions team and the 2022 president of the Grant County Economic Development Council. “It took us 75 years to get to 950 megawatts (of demand), and now we have requests for 1,700 megawatts (in total, with the existing 950 megawatts).”

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