Smiles abound as Whitefish ski season opens with fresh powder
Whitefish Mountain Resort was welcomed with a fresh blanket of powder Thursday morning — perfect timing to crank up the stoke for skiers and snowboarders eager to carve their first turns of the season on opening day.
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Glacier Airport launches visitor pass program allowing non-ticketed guests beyond security
A new visitor pass program is available for people without airline tickets who want to meet their loved ones at the Glacier Park International Airport terminal gates or to enjoy the shops and dining offered past the security checkpoint.
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Glacier Airport launches visitor pass program allowing non-ticketed guests beyond security
A new visitor pass program is available for people without airline tickets who want to meet their loved ones at the Glacier Park International Airport terminal gates or to enjoy the shops and dining offered past the security checkpoint.
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Executive director departs Samaritan House in board decision
Chris Krager is no longer serving as executive director of the Samaritan House in Kalispell, according to a statement from the homeless shelter’s board chair Nikki Lintz.
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Kalispell Council adopts new rules for revoking conditional use permits
Kalispell City Council amended its zoning code Monday to outline the city's ability to revoke conditional use permits.
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Kalispell City Council to weigh new code allowing the city to revoke conditional use permits
The Planning Commission backed the proposed zoning text amendment after holding a Nov. 14 public hearing attended by residents who expressed concern that the move would stymie economic development.
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Granddaughter's search leads to recovery of Conrad Cemetery records
Paper records stolen from Kalispell’s Conrad Memorial Cemetery have been retrieved, but a long road of rebuilding lays ahead as the cemetery digitizes its burial logging system.
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Developer lands $8.3M for new workforce housing complex along Parkline Trail
Kalispell will see a new workforce housing complex along the Parkline Trail after the project was selected for funding through the Montana Housing Tax Credit Program.
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Two children taken to hospital after inflatable slide tips at Canvas Church event
Two children were taken to the hospital after an inflatable slide tipped over at Canvas Church’s Middle School All Nighter event on Nov. 14 in Kalispell.
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Nygren sole finalist for Kalispell city manager job
Jarod Nygren is the sole finalist for Kalispell’s city manager position after several other candidates declined to move forward in the hiring process.
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Lady Luck Barbers brings old-school charm to Evergreen
The inspiration behind the old-timey atmosphere of Lady Luck Barbers in Evergreen was inspired by a casino and an old sign from a thrift store.
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Pilot in fatal Bob Marshall crash reported icing, engine trouble
The Alabama pilot that crashed into the Bob Marshall Wilderness in October reported experiencing icing and engine trouble before losing altitude, federal investigators say.
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Flathead Warming Center lawyers say proposed permit rule violates settlement agreement, threatens property rights
Lawyers for the Flathead Warming Center say that Kalispell’s proposed amendment allowing City Council to revoke conditional use permits would violate the municipality’s settlement with the homeless shelter.
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Kalispell mayor defends proclamation in support of food bank from criticism
Mayor Mark Johnson came down hard Monday on public criticism of the city’s proclamation encouraging residents and visitors to donate or volunteer to their local food banks.
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Kalispell City Council poised to back Flathead Food Bank with proclamation
Kalispell City Council is expected to sign a proclamation Monday pledging support for the Flathead Food Bank and encouraging residents and visitors to donate to food security programs.
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Montana airman remembered: Museum honors WWII pilot who saved French village
Aug. 12, 1944, was Norbert’s 35th and what would be his final mission just three days before the invasion of Southern France.
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Planning Commission backs ordinance change letting Kalispell revoke conditional use permits
Residents warned the Kalispell Planning Commission on Wednesday that giving City Council authority to revoke conditional use permits would stymie economic development.
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Federal investigators blame pilot for fiery Kalispell plane crash
Federal investigators determined that an unstable landing approach caused the fiery plane crash at Kalispell City Airport in August.
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Kalispell Council backs plan to build larger city garage to meet growing demand
Kalispell City Council on Monday appeared in favor of moving forward with plans to build a larger garage for the city's burgeoning fleet of vehicles and other equipment.
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Proposed ordinance change would let Kalispell revoke conditional use permits
The public on Wednesday can weigh in on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that would give Kalispell City Council the power to revoke conditional use permits.
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Glacier Park International Airport seeing minimal effects from government shutdown
Glacier Park International Airport has so far largely escaped flight cancellations stemming from the federal government’s newly imposed restrictions on air travel at major airports.
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Kalispell’s growing fleet of vehicles puts strain on maintenance garage
Kalispell City Council will consider ways to accommodate the city's growing fleet of vehicles and equipment as its maintenance garage runs out of space.
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1-million-gallon water tower in North Kalispell nears completion
The water tank that towers over motorists leaving and entering North Kalispell on U.S. 93 is nearly complete.
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Kalispell adds front-loading garbage truck to its fleet
Kalispell rolled out a new garbage truck this fall to improve service for commercial customers.
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Ryan Hunter elected as Kalispell's next mayor, Flathead County jail bond passes
Ryan Hunter is the next mayor of Kalispell.
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Floyd found guilty of running over his ex-wife
Jurors on Monday night found Kenneth James Floyd guilty of running over his ex-wife in a Martin City alleyway in 2023.
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Jury finds Kenneth Floyd guilty of running over ex-wife
Jurors began deliberating Monday in the trial of a man accused of running over his ex-wife in a Martin City alleyway in 2023.
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Kalispell City Council to consider annexing proposed county jail property
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider annexing property that could host a new county jail.
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Judge orders Kenneth Floyd into custody after testimony in negligent homicide trial
Kenneth James Floyd was taken into custody Friday evening after testifying at his negligent homicide trial in Flathead District Court.
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Permit, insurance requirements left Kalispell veterans group scrambling ahead of Veterans Day flag display
Kalispell's Veterans of Foreign Wars post is in talks with City Hall after officials designated the nonprofit’s longstanding tradition of displaying American flags on patriotic holidays as a special event requiring permits and insurance.
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State funding boost keeps Flathead Meals on Wheels program moving
The Flathead County Agency on Aging avoided cuts to its home-delivered meals program after receiving a funding boost from the state Legislature — the first in a decade.
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Kalispell Council veers from federal grant for East Oregon after funding rules change
Kalispell intended to build permanent traffic safety measures on the corridor with money awarded from the Safe Streets For All grant program.
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Kalispell City Council to consider traffic safety grant funding for East Oregon Street
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider moving forward with a project to put temporary traffic safety measures on East Oregon Street.
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Spreading faith and joy: Sister Judy Lund looks toward retirement after 70 years of teaching
After over three decades teaching at St. Matthew’s Catholic School on Main Street in Kalispell, the ebullient 90-year-old Dominican sister cherished by staff and students has decided to retire at the end of the school year.
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Dangerous landing habits preceded Kalispell airport crash, experts say
The small plane that crashed at the Kalispell City Airport in August had a history of making dangerous landing approaches, aviation experts say.
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Kalispell’s failed bid for a federal grant leaves bypass construction unfunded
Kalispell has missed out on a grant that would have accelerated construction of the south end of the U.S. 93 Bypass, meaning the highway will remain unfinished and unfunded indefinitely.
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Mural adorning North Kalispell pedestrian tunnel erased after years of attracting offensive graffiti
The mural that had enlivened the pedestrian tunnel by Glacier High School was painted over Thursday, signaling the end of a lengthy and bitter battle with graffiti artists.
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Ryan Hunter wants to make Kalispell a more walkable city
To Ryan Hunter, a walkable city is a vibrant city.
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Kalispell Police investigating string of shattered windows
Authorities are investigating reports of vandals breaking the windows of cars and buildings with ball bearing-like objects in Kalispell early Tuesday morning.
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Three dead in Bob Marshall plane crash
An Alabama pilot and his two daughters died in a Friday evening plane crash in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
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Kisa Davison plans to draw on business experience as mayor
Kisa Davison believes it is time for a new type of leadership in Kalispell.
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Northwest Montana History Museum takes ownership of Central School building
Kalispell City Council on Monday passed ownership of the Central School building to the Northwest Montana History Museum.
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Alabama pilot and two daughters die after plane goes down in Bob Marshall Wilderness
An Alabama pilot and his two daughters died in a Friday evening plane crash in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
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Kalispell mayoral candidate Sid Daoud embraces 'the will of the people'
Sid Daoud says that when local government isn’t executing the will of the people, its elected officials aren’t doing their job.
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Kalispell poised to transfer Central School to Northwest Montana History Museum
Kalispell City Council on Monday will decide whether to hand over the Central School building to the Northwest Montana History Museum.
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Public Works crew to begin leaf pickup in Kalispell
As the weather turns brisk and foliage starts to fall, Kalispell is gearing up to start sweeping leaves next week.
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Kalispell Planning Commission recommends annexation of potential jail site
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday voted to recommend to City Council annexation of property that could host a new county jail.
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Kalispell City Council signals support for regional disaster plan
Kalispell City Council on Monday appeared in favor of adopting a regional hazard mitigation plan that would retain the municipality’s eligibility for federal disaster aid.
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Public invited to weigh in on proposal to annex land into Kalispell for new county jail
The Kalispell Planning Commission is inviting the public to weigh in on a proposal to annex into the city property for the potential new county jail in South Kalispell.
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Kalispell City Council to review regional hazard mitigation plan
Kalispell City Council will consider Monday a regional hazard mitigation plan to retain disaster aid eligibility.
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Engine trouble preceded fatal Ferndale Airport plane crash, report says
The pilot killed in the Sept. 19 plane crash at Ferndale Airport was attempting to land when he experienced engine trouble, federal officials say.
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Kalispell OKs zoning change to allow for more homebuilding flexibility
Kalispell City Council on Monday adopted a zoning text amendment meant to free up space for homebuilders to maximize space on lots that have grown smaller and more expensive.
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After rejecting higher rates, Kalispell Council to consider adjusted impact fee reports
Council meets Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 201 First Ave. E.
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Community rallies to restore records at Conrad Cemetery after mysterious disappearance
Community members are rallying behind Kalispell’s Conrad Memorial Cemetery, offering their plot deeds to help resurrect stolen burial records.
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New shared-use path along Four Mile Drive in Kalispell to open this fall
A new path along Four Mile Drive will open this fall for student athletes, families and nearby residents to enjoy.
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Woodland Water Park plans to resurface lazy river
The Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department plans to resurface the city’s lazy river and hopes to build a climbing wall at Woodland Water Park in the near future.
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Bozeman artist’s bronze wolves capture strength and resilience
The 31-year-old Bozeman artist has been sculpting bronze for interested buyers for the past five years, and she finally debuted her first public installation, the largest piece she’s ever created.
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Pilot in deadly Ferndale airplane crash identified
Officials identified 63-year-old Bradley Young as the pilot killed in a plane crash at Ferndale Airfield in Bigfork on Sept. 19.
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Pilot killed in West Glacier in August clipped trees before nose-diving, federal report says
The pilot killed in an August plane crash near West Glacier clipped trees before inverting and nose-diving into the ground, according to a preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report.
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Feds investigate fatal plane wreck near Ferndale Airstrip
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fatal Sept. 19 crash near the Ferndale Airfield in Bigfork.
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Feds investigate fatal plane wreck near Ferndale Airstrip
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fatal Sept. 19 crash near the Ferndale Airfield in Bigfork.
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Conrad Cemetery left in limbo after sexton disappears with burial records
The longtime groundskeeper of Kalispell’s Conrad Memorial Cemetery and his son vanished earlier this year, disappearing with crucial records needed to sell burial plots and inter bodies.
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Mayor Johnson condemns political violence after killing of Charlie Kirk
In the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Mayor Mark Johnson on Monday condemned political violence and urged local candidates to speak their minds ahead of the upcoming election.
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Man suspected of being behind spate of gunfire, vandalism in Kalispell arrested in Oregon
The Kalispell man accused of firing a gun and damaging property near East Idaho Street in Kalispell more than a week ago was arrested in Portland, Oregon on Monday, authorities say.
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Kalispell City Council moves ahead with lead service line replacement project
Kalispell City Council is expected to hire a contractor to start replacing lead service lines throughout the city.
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Dan Johns, Kalispell's Mr. Baseball, remembered for a lifetime of giving
Every winter when they were kids, Anna Ruby and Jason Johns would hop in their dad’s truck and drive to downtown Kalispell with a trunk full of wreaths and garlands.
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Kalispell City Council scrapped the residence requirement for incoming city manager
Kalispell City Council will no longer require city managers to live within city limits.
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Vandalism, gunshots leave Kalispell apartment complex residents on edge
Amber Bright was skinning a deer with her husband behind their apartment Sunday night when she heard a sort of whooshing sound.
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Marion man pleads not guilty to negligent homicide in alleged DUI crash that killed Flathead teen
A motorist involved in an alleged drunk driving crash that left a teenager dead in Whitefish last month pleaded not guilty Thursday to one count of negligent homicide.
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Kalispell City Council considers rescinding city manager residency requirement
As Kalispell searches for Doug Russell’s successor, City Council on Monday will mull over rescinding a municipal code requiring city managers to live within city limits.
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Marion man pleads not guilty to negligent homicide in alleged DUI crash that killed Flathead teen
A motorist involved in an alleged drunk driving crash that left a teenager dead in Whitefish last month pleaded not guilty Thursday to one count of negligent homicide.
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Motorist accused of running down a man pleads not guilty to deliberate homicide
The man accused of running down a pedestrian with his vehicle in August pleaded not guilty to a deliberate homicide charge Thursday in Flathead County District Court.
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Council rejects proposed apartment complex in South Kalispell
Kalispell City Council rejected Tuesday a proposed apartment complex in South Kalispell but not before annexing the property into the city and rezoning it for single-family and duplex use only.
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Kalispell Council to weigh 99-unit apartment complex in South Kalispell
Kalispell City Council on Tuesday will consider approving a seven-building apartment complex proposed for South Kalispell.
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Turning mountains to molehills: Resource manager helps homeless individuals one step at a time
Well before becoming the Flathead Warming Center’s resource manager, Sean Patrick O’Neill graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in architecture. He got a job designing gardens back home, but it wasn’t long before he wanted to explore the outdoors and live amongst mountains and rivers.
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The PFAS Problem: How other cities compare to Kalispell’s 'forever chemical' mitigation efforts
Kalispell and municipalities across the country are grappling with the costly and complex task of ridding forever chemicals from their drinking water.
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Community Action Partnership celebrates new home while federal funding uncertainty looms
The Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana has moved into its new digs in the former Elks Lodge in South Kalispell.
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The PFAS problem: Why it took nearly two years for Kalispell to issue advisory about 'forever chemicals'
More than a year would pass before Kalispell City Hall issued a consumer drinking water notice regarding forever chemicals in Kalispell’s water supply.
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Kalispell candidates debate local-option sales tax, growth, downtown revitalization at forum
Kalispell mayoral and City Council candidates who attended a forum Tuesday all expressed interest in implementing some form of a local-option sales tax.
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Kalispell Council backs on-street parking at Peterson Elementary
Kalispell City Council at a work session Monday seemed to favor allowing on-street parking in front of Peterson Elementary School along Second Street West.
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Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputy spoke with suspect moments before fatal hit-and-run, according to court documents
Authorities are holding Jefferey Scott Serio, 48, on a pending deliberate homicide charge after he allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian in the Helena Flats area on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
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Kalispell City Council to consider Peterson Elementary School parking request
Kalispell City Council on Monday will mull over a request from Peterson Elementary School to build a parking and loading area along Second Street West.
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Pilots to aim to take youth to new heights with Kalispell education facility
“Clear!” Charles White yelled before shutting the overhead door and revving the engine, sending the propeller whirring.
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Plane crash that killed two in West Glacier hit trees on takeoff
On the cloudless morning of Saturday, July 26, Dwight Steffanson, 69, from College Place, Washington, and Thomas Gladden, 68, from Otis Orchards, Washington, hopped in a Grumman AA-5 plane at Ryan Field.
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Kalispell City Council approves $180 million budget while slamming state tax law changes
Kalispell City Council approved a $179.9 million budget for fiscal year 2026 on Monday.
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One person dies in car fire outside of Homewood Suites Hotel
One person died in a vehicle fire outside of Homewood Suites Hotel on Monday night, authorities say.
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Luxury apartment buildings along the Parkline Trail bring 224 units online in Kalispell
The new Parkline Towers apartments overlooking U.S. 2 on Kalispell’s east end are now open to prospective tenants.
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Algae growth forces closure of Kalispell Water Park's lazy river, waterslide
Fans of the Kalispell Water Park looking for a fun-filled thrill or a relaxing float will need to look elsewhere as the summer winds down.
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Plane crash victims identified
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office identified a pair of Washington men as the victims of last weekend’s fatal airplane crash at a back country airstrip outside of West Glacier.
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Kalispell City Council approves nearly 500-unit subdivision in North Kalispell
Kalispell City Council gave a high-density subdivision in North Kalispell the green light on Monday.
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Kalispell City Council to vote on large high-density subdivision in North Kalispell
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote Monday on a proposed high-density subdivision in North Kalispell that drew the ire of neighbors during a July public hearing.
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Montana faces outsized risks from tariffs, economist says
Montana is expected to be acutely affected by tariff uncertainty into 2026 with an economic slowdown likely on the horizon, a top state economist reported Thursday.
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Two Washington men killed in plane crash in West Glacier
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office identified a pair of Washington men as the victims of last weekend’s fatal airplane crash at a back country airstrip outside of West Glacier.
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Kalispell City Council considers transferring Central School building to museum
Kalispell City Council is mulling over the Northwest Montana History Museum’s request to acquire the Central School building.
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Historic Kalispell brewery to star in home renovation series
A historic red brick building near downtown Kalispell is poised to get its star turn in an upcoming home renovation series.
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Runway repairs timed around narrow weather window, says airport director
Glacier Park International Airport will significantly limit operations for four weeks during peak tourism season next year, but federal regulation and the project's scope leaves no better option, according to Airport Director Rob Ratkowski.
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Kalispell City Council may rename Kidsports in honor of one of its founders
Kalispell City Council may rename the Kidsports Complex to honor Dan Johns, a key figure in the athletic facility’s creation.
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“911 for 911”: Montana Truck Works keeps fire departments rolling
Montana Truck Works serves Flathead Valley’s various firefighting agencies daily as well as apparatuses owned by state and federal agencies like Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service.
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Runway repairs timed around narrow weather window, says airport director
Glacier Park International Airport will significantly limit operations for four weeks during peak tourism season next year, but federal regulation and the project's scope leaves no better option, according to Airport Director Rob Ratkowski.
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Northwest Montana History Museum hopes to acquire Central School building
The Northwest Montana History Museum wants to buy its historic downtown Kalispell building from City Hall.
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Critics push back against high-density subdivision proposed in North Kalispell
Kalispell City Council heard from a handful of opponents of a proposed North Kalispell high-density subdivision during a public hearing Monday.
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Kalispell Council seeks public input on large housing development in North Kalispell
Kalispell City Council is inviting the public to weigh in on a large, high-density development proposed in north Kalispell.
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Behind the berms: The crew shaping Legacy Bike Park’s stoke-filled trails
I struggle to keep pace with two bikers weaving through berms and over jumps at Legacy Bike Park.
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Budget airline Avelo ends service out of Glacier Park International Airport
Avelo Airlines is pulling out of Glacier Park International Airport, along with a slew of other airports across the West.
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Budget airline Avelo ends service out of Glacier Park International Airport
Avelo Airlines is pulling out of Glacier Park International Airport, along with a slew of other airports across the West.
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Kalispell Planning Commission tables proposal for apartment complex in South Kalispell after public outcry
The Kalispell Planning Commission tabled a proposal for a seven-building apartment complex in South Kalispell amid opposition from neighbors.
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With city manager's departure, Kalispell bound for a period of transition
The upper echelons of Kalispell’s municipal government will undergo a shakeup in the coming months as the longtime city manager departs ahead of an election that will see a new mayor and possible turnover on City Council.
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Kalispell City Council OKs accessory casino in forthcoming downtown steakhouse
Kalispell City Council pulled the lever Monday on an accessory casino in a forthcoming downtown steakhouse.
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Planning Commission to hold public hearing on proposed apartment complex in South Kalispell
The public can weigh in Tuesday on a proposal to erect seven multi-family apartment buildings in South Kalispell.
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Kalispell Parks Department gathering feedback for its master plan revamp
Kalispell is launching a public campaign for a new master plan meant to guide the city on the future of its parks, trails, facilities and recreation programs for the next 10 years.
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Kalispell Council begins search for new city manager
Kalispell City Council is expected to start the process of replacing outgoing City Manager Doug Russell on Monday.
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Flathead Land Trust leader intends to continue protecting the landscape that draws people to the Flathead Valley
Margaret Notley, a history buff, horseback rider and outdoor enthusiast, served on the Flathead Land Trust board of directors for nine years before being elected president. The volunteer position lasts for two years.
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Kalispell Council to begin search for new city manager before Doug Russell’s departure next month
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Kalispell City Manager Doug Russell departs for new job in Washington
City Manager Doug Russell is departing Kalispell after 13 years overseeing the municipality’s day-to-day operations.
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Jeep Wrangler pulled from water after partially sinking in Flathead River at Old Steel Bridge Fishing Access
A motorist found himself in a sinking situation Tuesday after his Jeep ended up in the Flathead River at the Old Steel Bridge Fishing Access site.
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Glacier Park International Airport celebrates completion of central atrium
Glacier Park International Airport is soaring to new heights after reaching a milestone in its years-long expansion project.
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Glacier Park International Airport celebrates completion of central atrium
Glacier Park International Airport is soaring to new heights after reaching a milestone in its years-long expansion project.
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Glacier Park International Airport to operate on limited hours over July 2026 for runway repairs
Glacier Park International Airport will significantly limit operations for four weeks in July 2026 for runway repairs.
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Glacier Park International Airport to operate on limited hours over July 2026 for runway repairs
Glacier Park International Airport will significantly limit operations for four weeks in July 2026 for runway repairs.
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Glacier Park International Airport to operate on limited hours over July 2026 for runway repairs
Glacier Park International Airport will significantly limit operations for four weeks in July 2026 for runway repairs.
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Glacier Park International Airport to operate on limited hours over July 2026 for runway repairs
Glacier Park International Airport will significantly limit operations for four weeks in July 2026 for runway repairs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell moves to mail-only voting ahead of upcoming municipal election
Voters in Kalispell can expect ballots for the upcoming municipal election to arrive via mail.
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Five arrested and one injured in largely peaceful “No Kings” protest in Kalispell
Five people were arrested and one injured in a pedestrian-vehicle accident during the “No Kings” protest in downtown Kalispell on Saturday, June 14.
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Kalispell to hold public hearing on impact fee adjustments
Kalispell City Council is inviting the public to weigh in on proposed adjustments to police and fire impact fees on Monday night.
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Candidates file for municipal races in Flathead County
In Kalispell, eight candidates filed to run for City Council with only four spots open.
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Sitting (not so) pretty: Faulty Council chairs in need of replacement
City Manager Doug Russell has proposed using $10,000 from the forthcoming fiscal year’s office supply budget to replace 17 chairs in Council Chambers.
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Kalispell Planning Commission OKs casino inside forthcoming downtown steakhouse
The Kalispell Planning Commission gave the green light to a proposed accessory casino for a forthcoming downtown steakhouse.
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Kalispell Council appears likely to adopt hazard mitigation plan
Kalispell City Council appeared in favor of adopting a regional hazard mitigation plan after Monday night’s work session.
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Casino proposed for forthcoming downtown Kalispell steakhouse
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday is expected to chew on a proposed casino inside a forthcoming steakhouse in the city’s downtown.
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Kalispell City Council mulls hazard mitigation plan during work session
Kalispell City Council on Monday will discuss adopting a state-approved hazard mitigation plan after previously postponing the vote to give Councilors time to read the 500-page document.
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The spot less photographed: Andy Austin uses lens to capture Montana’s beauty
The 288-page coffee table read is separated into six chapters for Montana’s six official tourism regions and “depicts the state’s diverse landscapes, from the badlands and sweeping prairies in the east to the towering mountains west of the Continental Divide, as well as historic mining towns and ranchlands of the …
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Developers propose affordable housing complex on Appleway Drive in Kalispell
Kalispell may see a new workforce housing complex located alongside the Parkline Trail and within walking distance of downtown.
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Kalispell City Council won't pursue $25 million grant to redesign Main Street
Kalispell City Council parked its plans to reconfigure Main Street on Monday, passing up a chance at federal dollars to fund the effort amid surmounting public opposition.
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Families celebrate fresh beginnings in newly built Habitat Flathead homes
With the birth of her second child, Leah Liebig’s one-bedroom apartment had rapidly become too cramped for her growing family.
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Kalispell City Council to decide on pursuing grant for Main Street redesign
Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to decide whether to apply for a federal grant to reconfigure Main Street.
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Samaritan House raises $2 million in donations for expansion amid a federal grant delay
The Samaritan House has raised $2 million through community donations, furthering its hefty expansion project and helping fill a funding gap created by a loss of federal dollars.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Senior Spotlight: Flathead High School senior finds purpose through adversity
That is a value the soft-spoken, yet bubbly student from Venezuela held close during her time in Flathead High School. While she entered school as a sophomore, she acquired the credits needed to graduate in just three years.
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Three candidates so far are vying to become Kalispell's next mayor
Candidates are lining up to become Kalispell’s first new mayor in over a decade.
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Packed public hearing highlights rift among Kalispell residents over a proposed Main Street makeover
City Hall's plan to revamp Kalispell’s downtown roadways ignited heated debate among residents and storeowners on Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Law enforcement agencies respond to questions spawned by recent detention of Venezuelan immigrant
Local law enforcement officials maintain that little has changed in the way they interact with immigration officials, despite lingering questions regarding the recent detainment of an immigrant in Whitefish.
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Kalispell residents invited to weigh in on Main Street road diet
Kalispell residents can weigh in on City Hall’s plan to slim down Main Street on Monday night.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Law enforcement agencies respond to questions spawned by recent detention of Venezuelan immigrant
Local law enforcement officials maintain that little has changed in the way they interact with immigration officials, despite lingering questions regarding the recent detainment of an immigrant in Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Ruis assumes ownership of Outlaw Inn property
After over two years sitting in disrepair, the former Outlaw Inn is poised for a revival.
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Kalispell planners warn of impending parking crunch
Kalispell officials are warning that on-street parking is in jeopardy thanks to a bill awaiting the governor’s signature that limits off-street parking requirements on new construction.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell to close stadium parking lots early over late-night disturbances
Hoping to curb the horde of rowdy motorists that descend upon Legends Stadium’s parking lots at night, Kalispell City Council on Monday curtailed the lots’ hours of operation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell-based nonprofit sees federal funds pulled, then restored
Cassidy Kipp opened an email on March 6 to find out that federal dollars meant to help pay for renovating the Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana’s headquarters had abruptly been pulled.
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Kalispell Planning Commission to weigh new housing rules
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday is expected to weigh regulations intended to streamline residential development as part of the city’s preliminary draft land use plan.
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Kalispell City Council to address alleged bad behavior in stadium overflow parking lot
Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to consider ways to crack down on disruptive and unsavory activity in the overflow lot by Legends Stadium.
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Kalispell Council takes look at $182.2 million budget
Kalispell City Council took its first look at the municipality’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget this week.
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Kalispell Council OKs fee hikes for parks and rec programs
Public youth programs, pool fees and park reservations in Kalispell will undergo price hikes in the near future.
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Kalispell proposes $182M budget for fiscal 2026
Kalispell City Hall has released a $182.2 million preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026.
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Kalispell City Council to schedule public hearing on Main Street overhaul
Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to schedule an upcoming public hearing for its Main Street reconstruction project.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO
New fire chief takes over leading Kalispell department
He enrolled in the University of Montana in 1982 but soon discovered that forestry was not as much outside exploring as it was hard science.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS AGO
Police target noisy cruising in downtown Kalispell
As warmer weather arrives in Kalispell, so are motorists looking to flaunt their cars down Main Street.
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Dalton’s Accounting and Payroll Services aims to aid small businesses
For 30 years Dalton has been helping small businesses manage their finances, but she entered uncharted territory in February when opening her own accounting service.
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Protesters rally in Kalispell on May Day to 'depose Trump'
Around several hundred Flathead Valley residents participated in the nationwide May Day protests against the Trump Administration on May 1.
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Council supports $25 million grant to redesign Main Street
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Council appears likely to seek $25 million grant to redesign Main Street in Kalispell
Kalispell City Council on Monday appeared in favor of applying for a $25 million federal grant to fund the long-planned transformation of Main Street.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Flathead restorative youth justice program gains national spotlight
The program is designed to keep students who commit first-time misdemeanors out of youth court by putting them through an accountability-focused program that includes facilitating a conversation between the victim and the offender.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell to mull over stricter nuisance codes
But whether the changes will make much difference remains in question, as city officials in the past warned Council that the city lacks the resources to effectively enforce its own code.
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City growth prompts need for expanded equipment storage in Kalispell
Space is running out in Kalispell’s equipment storage garage, but budget constraints have kicked expansion plans down the road.
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Avelo Airlines service to Glacier Airport will not be affected by recent ICE deal.
Avelo Airlines said that its recent deal with the federal government to operate deportation flights will not affect service out of Glacier Park International Airport.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Council to review equipment garage upgrades
The garage houses over 325 pieces of city equipment from fire engines and dump trucks to police cruisers and traffic signs, according to a brief city memo from Public Works Director Susie Turner.
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From Prom to Pond: A wild ride at the annual Whitefish Mountain Resort competition
It feels like I had just been chosen to compete in “The Hunger Games,” as depicted in best-selling author Suzanne Collins’ dystopian series. The number scrawled in permanent marker had just thrown me that much closer to my fate, which in this case luckily wasn’t one resulting in brutal death, …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Revising downtown: Kalispell seeks federal funding to upgrade Main Street
Out of 10 roads that were observed in the downtown area, Council prioritized Main Street, First Avenue East and West for safety improvements.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Samaritan House expansion in limbo as federal housing agency goes 'radio silent'
A $4.3 million grant that Samaritan House officials hoped would fund the facility’s expansion project seems to have disappeared.
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Planning Commission concerned with public engagement on new land use plan
Kalispell Planning Commission members are worried about a lack of public involvement in drafting the city’s new land use plan.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell City Council seeks grant funding for U.S. 93 shared-use path
Kalispell City Council voted unanimously Monday to apply for a state grant to fund construction of a shared-use path along U.S. 93 between Logan Health Medical Center and downtown Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS AGO
State looks to build new transportation facility in North Kalispell
The state agency is requesting annexation of the 9-acre plot of land into the city, initial zoning of P-1 (public) and a conditional use permit to allow for the facility located at 2905 U.S. 93 North, which is currently being used as a maintenance yard.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell Council to vote on grant for shared-use path along U.S. 93
Upgrading the walkway is part of a larger project to build out the shared-use path further north to Bountiful Drive. The entire project, though, would cost around $2.68 million, and the Montana Department of Transportation's Transportation Alternatives grant could only cover building the southern portion, which is an estimated $648,000.
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Federal funding cuts leave Flathead Valley food banks looking to fill shelves
The county is home to several food banks that provide both fresh and non-perishable goods to thousands of families, seniors and working people. While food banks stock their shelves in various ways, including private donations, grocery surpluses, and buying food, they also lean on the federal government for assistance in …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
State puts plot of land in North Kalispell up for lease
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is putting a 25-acre tract of State Trust Land up for lease in North Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Kalispell City Council rejects code enforcement program over budget concerns
Kalispell city councilors appeared unwilling on Monday to hire a code enforcement officer despite warning the municipality lacks the resources to effectively enforce its code.
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Council rejects code enforcement program over budget concerns
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Teacher embraces harmony lesson that comes from Japanese martial art
The 70-year-old is dressed in a traditional Japanese martial arts uniform called a gi. His newly received fifth-level black belt tucked away under his hakama, big billowing pants meant to hide one’s legs.
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Kalispell City Council to discuss creating city code enforcement program
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider hiring code enforcement personnel to oversee several areas of municipal code.
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Church to thrift store: Kalispell’s 130-year-old building seeks renovation to preserve historic legacy
The building, listed under the National Register of Historic Places, has housed people of faith, those looking for bargain finds and for a time students. After standing for 130 years, it is now in dire need of a touch-up.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Protesters in Kalispell hold town hall with mannequins in place of congressmen
Protesters lobbed questions at mannequins representing Montana’s Congressional delegation outside Congressman Ryan Zinke’s Kalispell office on Tuesday evening.
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Kalispell City Council votes to settle with Warming Center
Kalispell City Council on Monday voted to settle with the Flathead Warming Center, resolving the yearlong fight over the shelter’s future that culminated in a federal lawsuit.
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Two arrested after police standoff in Kalispell
Two people were arrested following a standoff on the 700 block of 10th Ave. W. on Tuesday, authorities say.
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Kalispell names new fire chief
Jay Hagen will assume the role of Kalispell Fire chief on May 5, returning to western Montana where he started his career in firefighting three decades ago.
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Kalispell City Council to settle deal with Flathead Warming Center
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote on an agreement with the Flathead Warming Center on Monday, ending a yearlong fight to shutter the homeless shelter that culminated in a lawsuit in federal court.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell City Hall kicks off land use plan education campaign with open house
City planners and poster boards were staked out at Bias Brewery in downtown Kalispell on Wednesday evening for the municipality’s first open house in its effort to draft a new land use plan.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Public engagement kicking off as Kalispell works on new land use plan
Efforts to stoke public involvement as the city drafts a new land use plan are kicking off, according to Colorado-based planning firm Logan Simpson.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Montana Department of Transportation holds open house for U.S. 93 access plan
The Montana Department of Transportation is starting work on a plan to inform traffic safety measures and guide reduced congestion along U.S. 93 as Kalispell and Whitefish grow.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell Social Security office downsizing, but will remain open, assures Zinke's office
Kalispell’s Social Security Administration office is shrinking, but will remain open, according to the office of Congressman Ryan Zinke.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
New high-density development proposed in North Kalispell
Named the Reserve at Johnson Ranch, the development would see 186 single-family lots and two multi-family lots, one of which contains 237 units.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Law roundup: Man on Main Street wields a big stick
A driver was turning left on Main Street when a man allegedly wielding a giant, 7-foot-tall spear charged at her.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell Social Security office has lease terminated by DOGE
Tony Rebich regularly stops into Kalispell’s Social Security Administration office.
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Kalispell mayor rebukes Legislature for 'antagonistic, vindictive approach' to cities
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson on Monday slammed the state Legislature after learning lawmakers were again considering a bill sunsetting levies after 10 years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell City Council expected to vote on deal with homeless shelter on March 17
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote on an agreement struck between City Hall and the Flathead Warming Center at its March 17 meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO
Habitat for Humanity turns toward building prefabricated homes
Habitat for Humanity’s Flathead chapter has repurposed part of its ReStore building for the production of prefabricated homes, boosting productivity and cutting costs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS AGO
Subdivision consisting of prefabricated homes headed before Kalispell City Council
A proposal to ship in a slew of small, prefabricated homes to be tucked away off Two Mile Drive is up for approval from Kalispell City Council on Monday night.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Emergency responder levy showing returns, say fire and police officials in Kalispell
Just shy of a year since voters approved a levy to boost Kalispell’s emergency services, the city’s Police and Fire departments are beginning to ramp up.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Warming Center and Kalispell reach agreement
The Flathead Warming Center will be allowed to remain open if a settlement agreement struck with the city of Kalispell on Tuesday is authorized by city councilors.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Kalispell City Council poised to fast track sewage plant upgrades
Kalispell city councilors appeared in agreement Monday to adopt a plan to fast-track upgrades to the municipality’s wastewater treatment plant and could vote on it as soon as Council’s next meeting.
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Kalispell City Council to consider fast-tracking wastewater plant upgrades
Kalispell City Council will consider adopting a project plan that would hasten upgrades to the municipality’s wastewater treatment plant.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell infrastructure projects moving ahead despite Trump's funding freeze
After a period of uncertainty, state and city officials say regional infrastructure projects are moving forward as scheduled despite President Donald Trump’s effort to freeze the federal spending undergirding them.
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Kalispell City Council OKs emergency well repair
Kalispell City Council on Tuesday decided to move ahead with emergency repairs to the municipality’s largest water well.
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Kalispell City Council to vote on emergency well repairs
Kalispell City Council is expected to authorize emergency repairs to a public water well on Tuesday and likely begin its transition away from composting biosolids.
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Senior service providers across state facing cutbacks
Beatrice O’Donnell lit up at the knock on the door.
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Senior service providers across state facing cutbacks
Beatrice O'Donnell relies on the Meals on Wheels program run by the Flathead County Agency on Aging to bring her hot food Monday through Friday at noon. But the program that feeds her and hundreds of other older adults countywide is facing possible cutbacks due to a decade of stagnated …
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Kalispell City Council to discuss study conducted on Ashley Creek
Kalispell is looking to change existing water quality standards for a portion of Ashley Creek where the city discharges treated wastewater.
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Chad Graham looks back on his more than a decade on Kalispell City Council
To Chad Graham, being a city councilor means leaving his emotions on the sidelines.
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Kalispell officials blast Legislature for potentially sunsetting mill levies
Kalispell officials bashed the state Legislature Monday night for proposing two bills that would sunset all voter-approved mill levies.
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Kalispell moving forward with well replacement despite funding uncertainty
Kalispell officials say they are still uncertain whether the city will receive federal dollars to replace two wells contaminated by forever chemicals but are forging ahead with the project.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell City Council to vote on skybridge amendment
Kalispell may see more skybridges go up in the coming future.
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Measuring Risk: Learning how to explore the backcountry with the Patrol Fund
Towering snow-laden trees engulf me after hopping off the Flower Point chairlift and into out-of-bounds terrain.
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Montana’s David Sturzen beats the Strongest Man on Earth in steinholding competition
As he peered over his shoulder, the Whitefish-born national steinholding champion saw Mitchell Hooper’s outstretched arm begin to falter. Sturzen knew that once the shakes started, they were nearly impossible to stop.
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Kalispell officials concerned Trump's spending freeze could throw a wrench in plans to replace contaminated wells
President Donald Trump’s federal funding freeze left Kalispell officials uncertain whether the city will receive needed money to rid forever chemicals from its drinking water.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Kitchen fire breaks out in Kalispell duplex
The Kalispell Fire Department responded to a fire in a duplex on Seventh Avenue West about 10 a.m. Tuesday.
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Kelly Rae’s gas station damaged in fire
A Sunday evening fire left the storefront of Kelly Rae’s gas station, a neighborhood staple west of Kalispell, damaged.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Kalispell City Council to look at replacing wells contaminated with PFAS
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider proposals to replace two municipal wells in an attempt to rid the public water supply of forever chemicals.
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Montana’s David Sturzen beats the Strongest Man on Earth in steinholding competition
As he peered over his shoulder, the Whitefish-born national steinholding champion saw Mitchell Hooper’s outstretched arm begin to falter. Sturzen knew that once the shakes started, they were nearly impossible to stop.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
U.S. 2 could see another roundabout in the coming years
The intersection of Batavia Lane and U.S. 2 near Smith Valley School could see a roundabout installed in the coming years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Zoning reform, increased construction key to solving housing crunch, report says
More housing — not just affordable housing — is needed to control rising unaffordability, according to a report issued by the Urban Land Institute.
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Kalispell amends fire code to address vacant properties
Kalispell City Council added new teeth to the municipal fire code allowing the city to abate vacant properties.
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Kalispell mayor will not seek reelection
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson will not seek reelection.
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Outlaw Inn may see new owner following foreclosure
The former Outlaw Inn property may have a new owner before the year’s end.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell City Council poised to address vacant buildings with tougher code
Nearly three years after the former Outlaw Inn was left vacant, Kalispell City Council may add teeth to the municipal code to address dilapidated properties.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Glacier High School finding ways to curb graffiti in pedestrian tunnel
Glacier High School is inviting students to help clean up graffiti and garbage marring the nearby pedestrian tunnel that runs underneath the U.S. 93 Bypass.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell City Council leans toward loan to replace lead service lines
Kalispell City Council on Monday weighed funding options for replacing lead pipes in the municipality’s drinking water supply.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Developer proposes erecting small prefab homes off Two Mile Drive in Kalispell
Kalispell may see a unique style of housing eventually hit the market.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell mayor says he opposed housing funding despite letter supporting it
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson said Monday that he opposed a state program that would have funneled millions into Flathead County for workforce housing despite penning a letter in support of it.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Montana fire crews answer California’s call, fight LA area fires
Nearly a dozen Montana fire departments have headed down to the Golden State to help fight wildfires in Los Angeles that have killed at least 24 people and displaced thousands of others.
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Kalispell Planning Commission to consider new skybridge at Immanuel Living
Kalispell could be getting another skybridge.
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Kalispell City Council to weigh amending the fire code, funding lead service line replacement effort
Council, which meets at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 201 First Ave. E., is expected to look at fire code amendments to address unsecure, unsafe properties and weigh funding options to replace lead service lines in the city at its Jan. 13 meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Flathead Warming Center launches new initiatives amid legal fight with Kalispell
The Flathead Warming Center rolled out a series of new initiatives on Tuesday, including a hotline, law enforcement liaison position and a care team that welcomes guests into the facility.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Attorney Tim Wenz to take bench as Flathead County Justice of the Peace
Flathead County commissioners last month appointed Tim Wenz to fill a vacancy created when former Justice of the Peace Paul Sullivan was elected in November to serve as Flathead County District Court Judge. Wenz was sworn in Dec. 31.
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4-H Shooting Sports program provides safety and sportsmanship lessons
From shotguns to compound bows, the expansive program offers anyone aged from 9 to 19 the opportunity to learn from trained instructors how to safely handle air pistols, air rifles, various bows, muzzle loading guns, shotguns and learn hunting techniques.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Kalispell to curb parking on section of Fifth Avenue West
The southernmost stretch of Fifth Avenue West in Kalispell is poised to see a partial parking ban in the coming weeks.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell mayor agrees with Flathead County commissioners' decision to reject state housing program
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson said Monday that Flathead County Commissioners were correct in rejecting a multimillion-dollar state-funded housing program.
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Council to consider development proposals in North Kalispell
Kalispell City Council is kicking off the new year with a full plate of subdivision and road construction proposals to consider during Monday’s meeting.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 MONTHS AGO
City removes 51 hazardous trees in Kalispell, urges watering amid dry conditions
City crews felled 51 hazardous trees in Kalispell parks and along boulevards in the autumn months.
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Home sales remain even but new inventory could shift Flathead Valley market
In terms of new construction, both Kalispell and Whitefish continue to see multi-family projects dominating the landscape. Several units that have been planned or under construction in the last few years are expected to become available in 2025.
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Road work ahead: Major infrastructure projects gain steam in 2025
Several transportation projects are in motion across the Flathead, with more progress planned in 2025
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Retiring Flathead County Clerk of Court piloted office into the digital age
The Flathead County Clerk of Court office is responsible for logging and maintaining a variety of records, including court documents, marriage licenses, and passport applications as well as managing jury selections and staffing courtrooms.
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Glacier High students host event to foster community for English language learner students
Marlo Carpenter and Quinn Berkram organized the event held in the Edgerton Elementary library after noticing students enrolled in the language program can feel disconnected from their schoolmates.
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Search continues for Kila man who went missing in Kalispell
Friends and family are continuing to search for a Kila man who went missing in Kalispell last week.
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Homelessness summit pitched by Kalispell City Council appears stalled
More than a year has passed since Kalispell City Council floated the idea of organizing a summit for Flathead County’s three municipalities to address homelessness. But it has quietly fizzled in the intervening months.
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Kalispell mayor calls on county commissioners to consider affordable housing program
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson on Monday urged Flathead County commissioners to decide whether to adopt House Bill 819 before millions in funding for affordable housing is swept away.
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Kalispell to enter into agreement with Bibler Family Trust on new park
The season of giving is in full swing, and Kalispell is poised to receive a hefty gift in the form of a new public park on its west side.
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Kalispell moving away from composting biosolids
Kalispell is moving away from composting its biosolids owing to public concerns surrounding forever chemicals and the potential closure of its vendor's composting facility.
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Fundraisers launched for victims of fatal vehicle wreck near Bigfork
Two fundraisers have been launched to support victims of a fatal Dec. 1 crash near Bigfork while prosecutors have filed felony charges against the suspected drunk driver accused of causing the wreck.
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Growing population prompts Kalispell City Council to explore wastewater, biosolids options
Kalispell City Council will review Monday options for upgrading the city’s wastewater treatment facility and new biosolids disposal methods to keep up with a growing population.
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A band of frustrated neighbors, homeless people tidy up Kalispell's defunct Outlaw Inn
A few frustrated neighbors and homeless residents have grabbed drills and garbage bags to clean up the decaying Kalispell building previously known as the Outlaw Inn.
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Low turnout at public hearing intended for low-income residents
A handful of representatives from local nonprofits attended a public hearing on Wednesday intended to gather input from low-income city and county residents.
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Fake threats spur temporary lockdowns at Kalispell schools
Three Kalispell schools saw a beefed-up law enforcement presence Thursday morning after anonymous overseas threats were called in through a crisis line.
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Kalispell City Council approves fund aiding downtown facade improvements
Kalispell City Council approved Monday using tax increment financing funds to help downtown property owners make facade improvements.
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Kalispell City Council to vote on using tax increment funds for downtown facade improvements
Some downtown Kalispell properties may be in line for a needed makeover.
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A vanishing community: Spring Creek Mobile Home Park residents celebrate holidays with eviction looming
For Thanksgiving, John Wallace would throw a ham on the barbeque and let it smoke for the day while his wife cooked the turkey. Then he’d eat until he couldn’t anymore, regretting it in the morning.
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Kalispell mayor calls on Legislature to return power to municipalities
Ahead of the 2025 legislative session in Helena, Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson said he wants to see authority given back to the cities and out of the hands of “the big government Marxists sitting in Helena.”
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Kalispell City Council to review priorities for upcoming legislative session
Kalispell City Council will begin determining Monday the municipality’s legislative priorities ahead of the upcoming session in Helena.
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From electrician to lawyer, Jordan Vann brings Vann Law Firm to Evergreen
His firm specializes in criminal defense, personal injury and wills and trusts, offering free consultations and flat fees for service.
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Kalispell city manager suggests amending city fire code to address Outlaw Inn
City Manager Doug Russell suggested Monday that Kalispell City Council amend the municipality’s fire code to address a lack of security at the vacant Outlaw Inn.
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Former nonprofit leader looks back fondly on time with Flathead Industries
From surviving the pandemic with zero layoffs to penny-pinching after millions of dollars were cut from the Department of Public Health and Human Services in 2017, the now-retired CEO is finally able to reflect on her time leading.
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Kalispell City Council to consider financing options for water infrastructure project
Kalispell City Council is expected to approve funding Monday for a 2.5-million-gallon replacement concrete water storage tank.
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Habitat Flathead volunteers build a future for those in need of housing
There, Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley volunteers have been building two duplex-style townhouses fitted with two bedrooms, one-and-a-half bathrooms and conjoining garages.
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Bluebird Health expands to include imaging services
The low cost and easy access service at 104 Westview Park Place in Kalispell has already proven to be lifesaving for at least one patient.
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Kalispell Planning Commission grapples with public notice under new land use law
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday grappled with how to notify neighbors of impending development as the municipality falls in line with a state law aimed at limiting public input in land use decisions.
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Flathead Warming Center supporters take to the streets to show solidarity with homeless population
The Flathead Warming Center on Monday organized a welcome-back celebration for shelter guests after reopening for overnight stays last week.
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Kalispell Planning Commission begins work on new land use plan
The Kalispell Planning Commission will begin developing a new land use plan and regulations for the city on Tuesday.
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Fire knocks out Flathead Valley radio station's transmitter building
A fire engulfed local radio station KOFI’s AM transmitter building early Saturday morning.
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Fire knocks out Flathead Valley radio station's transmitter building
A fire engulfed local radio station KOFI’s AM transmitter building early Saturday morning.
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Fire knocks out Flathead Valley radio station's transmitter building
A fire engulfed local radio station KOFI’s AM transmitter building early Saturday morning.
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Judge lets Flathead Warming Center reopen amid pending lawsuit
A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the Flathead Warming Center can reopen for overnight stays while its lawsuit against the city of Kalispell winds through the court system.
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Flathead County voters cited abortion, economy and immigration as top concerns
Overcast skies and spitting rain did little to deter voters from funneling into the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell to cast their ballots in person on Tuesday.
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Kalispell City Council approves Tronstad Road subdivisions
Kalispell City Council on Monday gave the go ahead to the Tronstad Meadows and Whitetail Crossing residential projects, two highly contested subdivisions along Tronstad Road.
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Kalispell City Council expected to again take up proposed Tronstad subdivisions
A pair of residential developments on Tronstad Road that have drawn the ire of neighbors will be back before Kalispell City Council on Monday night.
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Urban foresters urge homeowners in Kalispell to water their trees
City crews in Kalispell cut down 40 trees this year that had dried up due to a lack of water and officials are asking residents to aid the struggling perennial plants.
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Kalispell City Council abandons legislation limiting downtown cruising
Kalispell City Council hit the brakes on a proposal to curb downtown cruising Monday, instead asking that motorists stay respectful and within the bounds of existing traffic laws.
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Kalispell City Council to look at ordinances limiting downtown cruising
Downtown Kalispell could go cruise-free in the near future.
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Federal judge hears arguments over allowing the Flathead Warming Center to open this winter
MISSOULA – Lawyers for the Flathead Warming Center argued in federal court Friday to keep the overnight shelter open this winter while it sues over the revocation of its city-issued permit.
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Glacier Park International Airport expansion project gets another infusion of federal money
Glacier Park International Airport earned another $2.5 million in federal funding this month for its ongoing terminal expansion project.
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Harassment on the streets: Homeless individuals share experiences
A lawsuit filed in federal court earlier this month regarding the operation of a Kalispell shelter claims that anti-homeless sentiment in the last few has been enflamed by local elected officials. While at the same time, one law enforcement official says there hasn’t been an increase in reports of violence …
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Kalispell City Council subcommittee takes first step into sidewalks and trails funding
Whether to focus on maintaining existing trails and sidewalks or look to future projects was the question before Kalispell City Council’s sidewalk and trails subcommittee during its first meeting Monday.
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Work begins on West Reserve Drive widening project
The long-awaited West Reserve Drive expansion project, aimed at curbing increased traffic along the thoroughfare, began last month.
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Firefighters extinguish grass fire that threatened homes in West Valley
Firefighters from six state and local agencies corralled a rapidly spreading grass fire near the intersection of Old Reserve and West Valley drives on Sunday.
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Kalispell City Council subcommittee to discuss sidewalk, trail funding
A subcommittee of three Kalispell city councilors will brainstorm potential projects eligible for funding through a trails and sidewalk assessment district on Monday night.
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Neighborhood Market follows its name to provide local goods to the community
Sarah and Rob Ratkowski, owners of the Montana Milk Moovers home delivery service, are now offering the community regular access to fresh, local goods through the Neighborhood Market.
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Flathead Warming Center offers daytime services while seeking injunction
The Flathead Warming Center reopened Wednesday afternoon to offer limited daytime services in Kalispell, but the revocation of its city-issued conditional use permit means overnight stays remain impermissible.
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Lack of progress at former Outlaw Inn property leaves eyesore for south Kalispell
Head-high weeds sprout from the cracks in concrete that spread like a spiderweb across the 9-acre property once known as the Outlaw Inn. Shattered windows give a glimpse at the graffiti-covered walls inside and garbage-laden floors despite unfulfilled promises from a developer of turning the U.S. 93 site into housing.
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Tronstad subdivisions move forward
Developers Jon Sonju and Frank Garner, two former Republican lawmakers, are looking for a planned unit development and preliminary plat approval of two subdivisions, Tronstad Meadows and Whitetail Crossing.
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Flathead Warming Center files federal lawsuit against Kalispell
The complaint argues that the City Council’s decision to revoke the homeless shelter’s conditional use permit violated state and federal law by undergoing an unfair and politically charged revocation process that took away the shelter’s “vested right” to the property after Council authorized its permit in 2020.
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Kalispell City Council approves workforce housing as eligible for city funds, renews lease for golf association
Workforce housing projects became eligible for tax increment financing funds following yeses across the board at Monday’s Kalispell City Council meeting.
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Kalispell Planning Commission to hold public hearing on proposed Tronstad subdivisions
Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday will hold a public hearing on proposed twin residential developments on open land north of the city.
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Kalispell City Council to vote on using tax increment financing funds for workforce housing
Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to decide whether to make workforce housing projects eligible for tax increment financing funds.
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Nonprofits Habitat for Humanity and Northwest Community Land Trust collaborate on affordable housing units in Kalispell
Kalispell will soon see two new affordable housing units go up within walking distance of its downtown.
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Couple sues Kalispell for injuries suffered from officer-involved shooting in 2021
A Flathead Valley couple is suing the city of Kalispell, seeking compensation for injuries suffered during an officer-involved shooting at a gas station in 2021.
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Molding experience: Art Escape Pottery Studio students play in the clay
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, I joined a pottery-throwing lesson with a mother and daughter from Maryland who were on vacation in Whitefish for a few weeks. I had gotten there mid-class, but the energy was already high with The Beach Boys and Jimmy Buffet playing in the background.
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Homeless individuals grapple with Warming Center shut down
The Warming Center expects Monday to be the last day it will provide services including showers, laundry and lunch, but Executive Director Tonya Horn said in a recent interview with the Inter Lake that the revocation process has not been communicated by the city.
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Kalispell Council questions use of city funds for lead line replacement
Councilors discussed funding options during a work session on Monday ahead of an anticipated Environmental Protection Agency mandate to replace all lead service lines in the city by 2037.
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Kalispell City Council to take second look at service line replacement funding
Kalispell City Council will be focused on heavy metal during its Monday work session.
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Martin City man appreciates life’s journey even while navigating rough waters
A Martin City resident of 10 years, Ben Bruso's story begins a couple thousand miles away in upstate New York. It was in 1944 when Katharine Hadding dropped off her 2-month-old son at St. Joseph’s Orphanage in Ogdensburg, New York.
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Kalispell City Council revokes overnight homeless shelter's permit
Kalispell City Council revoked the Flathead Warming Center’s conditional use permit on Monday night.
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Flathead Warming Center permit back before Kalispell City Council
Kalispell City Council is poised to decide the fate of the Flathead Warming Center on Monday.
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Noller Automotive Supercenter parks in South Kalispell
While the large facility located off Basecamp Drive in South Kalispell can be daunting on approach, upon heading through the glass doors the brightly lit open-floor plan and light-hearted banter among employees gives away that it's family-owned and operated roots.
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Neighbors oppose proposed subdivisions on Tronstad Road
The developers Jon Sonju and Frank Garner, two former Republican lawmakers, are looking to develop twin subdivisions, Tronstad Meadows and Whitetail Crossing, on around 110 acres between the highway and Whitefish Stage Road.
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Kalispell City Council revisits using tax dollars for workforce housing
Kalispell City Council debated Monday whether to make workforce housing developments eligible for public funding through tax increment financing.
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Glacier High School student injured in lightning strike released from ICU
A Glacier High School student injured in a lightning strike last month was released from intensive care, according to an online fundraiser for the teenager.
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Kalispell Planning Commission to revisit residential developments on Tronstad Road
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday is expected to revisit twin residential developments on open land north of the city proposed by two former lawmakers.
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Kalispell City Council eyes tax increment funding for workforce housing projects
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider making workforce housing projects eligible for tax increment financing.
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City begins treating Grandview Well for forever chemicals
A forever chemical treatment system installed last week at Kalispell's Grandview Wells site is expected to be operational in the coming days.
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Kalispell City Council OKs two residential and commercial developments
Kalispell City Council gave the development of two residential and commercial areas the green light during Tuesday night’s meeting.
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New public park planned in Kalispell along Ashley Creek
Kalispell’s west side will see a new park along Ashley Creek in the coming years.
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Council to weigh in on two residential and commercial developments
Kalispell City Council will weigh Planning Commission recommendations for two residential and commercial developments this week.
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Talks stall between Warming Center, neighbors
Conversation has stalled between the Flathead Warming Center and a group of residents in the surrounding area tasked with addressing community concerns about the homeless shelter’s presence in Kalispell.
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Asylum seeker Dora Rodriquez shares her story at Kalispell event
Dora Rodriquez was 19 years old when she nearly lost her life trekking through the Sonoran Desert to seek asylum across the United States border.
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Kalispell City Council weighs funding options for service line replacement
Kalispell Public Works officials say they have identified and logged 10,000 service lines hooking into the city’s water system with about 600 left to go ahead of a looming federal deadline.
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Supplemental property tax sparks confusion across Flathead County
Kalispell resident David Maas said he pays his taxes in full every year, so learning a lien had been placed on his property for failure to pay came as an unwelcome surprise.
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Council to discuss EPA lead piping rules
Kalispell City Council is expected on Monday to review the municipality’s compliance with federal rules governing the presence of lead and copper in the public water supply.
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Fundraiser for student athlete injured by lightning strike receives tens of thousands in donations
An online fundraiser for the student athlete injured in a lightning strike in Kalispell earlier this week has surpassed its initial $10,000 goal with over $40,000 in donations.
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Temporary road closure on portion of 5th Avenue West North next week
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Student athlete injured by lightning strike receives tens of thousands in donations
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Glacier High School student remains in intensive care after lightning strike
One student remains in intensive care after a lightning strike injured two student athletes and a coach during soccer practice on the athletic fields near Glacier High School on Monday evening.
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Kalispell City Council approved $180.7 million budget for fiscal 2025
Kalispell City Council approved Monday a $180.7 million budget for fiscal year 2025.
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Lightning strike near Glacier High School leaves three injured, one seriously
Two students and a coach were injured from a lightning strike during soccer practice on the Glacier High School athletic field Monday evening.
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After a lifetime of moving, new Salvation Army officer lands in Kalispell
For as long as he can remember, Salvation Army Lt. Sean Pease has been on the move.
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Kalispell City Council poised to approve fiscal year 2025 budget
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote Monday on the municipality’s roughly $180.7 million fiscal year 2025 budget, an increase of roughly $40 million from last year.
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Goats hoof it up in the show ring at the Northwest Montana Fair
FFA and 4-H members competed in a series of competitions, with the showmanship rounds kicking off the event at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
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Kalispell Planning Commission sends two mixed-use developments forward
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday adopted staff recommendations for two residential and commercial development projects.
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Kalispell to begin work on Grandview Wells site
A portion of Grandview Drive will be closed from Wednesday through Thursday for work on the Grandview Wells site, according to Kalispell officials.
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Flathead Industries expands in Kalispell
Flathead Industries' expansion is coming in the form of a larger clearance store under construction on the corner of Fifth Avenue West North and East Montana Street, which will replace the nonprofit’s small facility next door.
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Glacier Park International Airport lands another $6 million in federal funding
About $6 million dollars in federal funding landed at Glacier International Airport last week, headed toward its ongoing renovation and expansion project.
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Kalispell Planning Commission to consider residential developments
The Kalispell Planning Commission will consider two proposals for residential and commercial developments in Kalispell on Tuesday.
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Construction on Rose Crossing delayed until Monday
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Memorial held for victims in Mann Gulch fire at Conrad Cemetery
A memorial was held Thursday for two Kalispell natives who died in the 1949 Mann Gulch fire as part of commemorations surrounding the 75-year anniversary of the tragic blaze.
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Memorial held for victims in Mann Gulch fire at Conrad Cemetery
A memorial was held Thursday for two Kalispell natives who died in the 1949 Mann Gulch fire as part of commemorations surrounding the 75-year anniversary of the tragic blaze.
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Kalispell to begin treating forever chemicals in contaminated wells
Kalispell is purchasing equipment to treat forever chemicals detected at the Grandview Wells site.
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Rose Crossing construction delayed until Thursday
Construction work affecting the eastbound Lane of Rose Crossing has been delayed until Thursday, Aug. 8 and Friday, Aug. 9, officials said.
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Kalispell City Council adopts amended Main Street Safety Action Plan
Kalispell City Council voted in favor of adopting an amended version of the Main Street Safety Action plan on Monday.
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Construction expected to cause lane closure on Rose Crossing
Motorists can expect construction on the eastbound lane of Rose Crossing in Kalispell beginning Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday
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Kalispell City Council set to decide on Main Street Safety Action Plan
Kalispell City Council will consider adopting the Main Street Safety Action Plan and weigh funding of recommended traffic safety projects during its regular meeting Monday.
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Economist urges local governments to loosen land-use regulations
High housing prices are likely here to stay, but factors such as local land-use regulations are limiting the growth of supply, according to a midyear economic update by the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research.
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Economist urges local governments to loosen land-use regulations
High housing prices are likely here to stay, but factors such as local land-use regulations are limiting the growth of supply, according to a midyear economic update by the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research.
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Officials identify driver of ATV killed in vehicle accident near Marion
Authorities identified the man killed in a motor vehicle crash near Marion on Monday as 61-year-old Joseph Cotten of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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Flathead Warming Center attorney warns permit revocation could lead to lawsuit
An attorney for the Flathead Warming Center has warned Kalispell City Council that revoking the homeless shelter's permit would violate state and federal law, and result in litigation.
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Idaho man killed in crash near Marion
A 61-year-old man from Idaho Falls, Idaho died in motor vehicle crash Monday on U.S. 2 near Marion.
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Officials identify man killed in motorcycle wreck in Kalispell
Authorities have identified the motorcyclist killed in a July 24 wreck on U.S. 2 West in Kalispell.
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Feds grant airport expansion project another $2.8 million
Glacier Park International Airport has received $2.8 million to put toward its ongoing terminal renovation and expansion project.
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Kalispell Council steps into sidewalk and trail funding discussion
Each option would generate a different level of funding that would then impact the number of blocks of sidewalk constructed, the length of trail and including American with Disabilities Act improvements.
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