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Study gauges airport economic impact

Kalispell at the top in Montana ranking
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City manager pick, newspaper clashed over information policy

Was Kalispell's prospective new city manager, Matt McKillip, reluctant to produce public information while he was mayor of Kokomo, Ind.?
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Manager pick proud of past as Kokomo mayor

The Kalispell City Council's choice for city manager has a reputation as a hard-charging, dynamic leader, but he was soundly defeated in his re-election bid as mayor of Kokomo, Ind., and called by an Indiana blogger "one of the most unpopular men in Kokomo."
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell considers tighter public-safety budgets

Kalispell's government proposes spending $136,000 less on fire and police protection in fiscal 2010 than it expects to in fiscal 2009.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Tighter public-safety budgets considered

Kalispell's government proposes spending $136,000 less on fire and police protection in fiscal 2010 than it expects to in fiscal 2009.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell picks new manager

It came down to styles and personalities.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell parks levy

The Nov. 4 referendum on whether Kalispell should set up a parks operations-and-maintenance tax is an advisory one.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

County's river panel takes shape

The Flathead County Commissioners appointed seven of nine members to a fledgling Flathead County River Commission Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City won't make building project pay fees

Developers of a proposed 23-unit apartment building for low-income senior citizens have dodged a deal-breaking bullet.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bigfork land-use plan OK'd

The Flathead County commissioners unanimously approved the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Plan on Tuesday, even though one commissioner objected to some last-minute tweaking.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Council to balance fire budget

The Kalispell City Council added $130,000 to the fire department's budget Monday to cover a fiscal 2008-09 shortfall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Leap of faith

Every second and every movement count for prep pole vaulters
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Shortfall fixed in city fire department budget

The Kalispell City Council added $130,000 to the fire department's budget Monday to cover a fiscal 2008-09 shortfall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Council to balance fire budget

The Kalispell City Council added $130,000 to the fire department's budget Monday to cover a fiscal 2008-09 shortfall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell begins budget crunching

The proposed 2009-10 Kalispell city budget is a bit smaller than the 2008-09 version.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Interviews ahead for city candidates

The Kalispell City Council will interview the five finalists for the open city manager's job on Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell eyes affordable housing program

City may seek $4 million grant
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Stokes fighting push for asset liquidation

KGEZ radio station owner John Stokes is contesting a federal attempt to force him to liquidate his assets to pay debts.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell eyes affordable housing program

The Kalispell City Council will vote Monday on whether to apply for federal money and team up with a local nonprofit organization to tackle an affordable housing project.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Five still in running for city manager job

The field of potential candidates for Kalispell city manager is down to five.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Progress on new 911 center on schedule

Construction of a consolidated Flathead County 911 center appears to be in good shape.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell helmet law upheld on tied council vote

Woodland Park skateboarders still are required to wear helmets - by default.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Petitions aim to stop gay parade in Kalispell

A petition is being circulated to try to persuade the Kalispell City Council to forbid a gay pride parade scheduled June 20 downtown.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Leap of faith

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Neighbors oppose low-income senior housing

Payment caveat could be deal breaker for HUD
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'Public is ready for health-care reform'

The pressure is on to overhaul the nation's health insurance -to bring most if not all Americans under one umbrella this year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Library search narrowed to three locations

The list of proposed sites for a new main Flathead County library building has been narrowed to three:
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City studies plan to drop helmet law

The issue of requiring helmets at Woodland Park's skateboard area apparently has split the Kalispell City Council.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Panel wants city to lift helmet law

The issue of requiring helmets at Woodland Park's skateboard area apparently has split the Kalispell City Council.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Horror film 'Paper Dolls' gets Whitefish screening

Bigfoot finally makes its film debut in Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bankruptcy filing 'atrocious'

Trustee wants to force Stokes to liquidate assets
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

County sets up river commission

The Flathead County commissioners are looking for people to serve on a fledgling Flathead County River Commission.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside plan ready for public review

A draft revision of the Lakeside neighborhood plan now is available for public feedback.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Zoning proposed in draft plan

Zoning for all of Lakeside is recommended in a draft neighborhood plan for the village's area.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Some buildings to be exempt from impact fees

Wal-Mart Supercenter, a Hilton Homewood Suites hotel and another proposed Hutton Ranch Plaza building won't have to pay road impact fees if they obtain building permits by Oct. 1.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Some buildings exempt from impact fees

Wal-Mart Supercenter, a Hilton Homewood Suites hotel and another proposed Hutton Ranch Plaza building won't have to pay road impact fees if they obtain building permits by Oct. 1.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Lakeside plan moving forward

Traffic safety a big concern that draft tries to address
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Couple questions openness of planning process

A couple recently questioned the openness of a committee putting together a first draft of a revised Lakeside neighborhood plan.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell increases ambulance charges

The Kalispell City Council unanimously raised the city's ambulance fees Monday to make up a budget shortfall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Swank wins bidding for 911 center

The Flathead County commissioners awarded a contract Tuesday to build a consolidated 911 center that is $1.2 million under the original estimated budget.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell to inventory historic downtown buildings

A survey of central Kalispell will begin soon to inventory historic buildings.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Court upholds Kalispell's downtown business district

The Montana Supreme Court has voted 5-2 to uphold the creation of a downtown Kalispell business improvement district.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Council nears vote on inmate proposal

The zoning and a conditional-use permit for a proposed 40-bed pre-release center in southern Kalispell will go to a formal City Council vote next Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell considers raising city's ambulance rates

A proposal to increase Kalispell's ambulance fees will go to a City Council vote this month.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Building height of apartment plan questioned

Forty feet tall or 50 feet?
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Board backs Bigfork land-use plan

The Flathead County Planning Board unanimously recommended Wednesday that the county commissioners adopt the proposed Bigfork Land-use Advisory Plan.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Marion, Kila sites to merge

A consolidated Ashley Lake Road green-box site for Marion and Kila is supposed to be functioning by this fall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Chamber wants new vote on impact fees

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce submitted a petition of 155 signatures to the City Council on Monday, requesting a new vote to rescind March 9 decision to install road impact fees.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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Most at meeting oppose land-use plan

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Flathead County not pushing Evergreen proposal

A trial balloon on whether Evergreen should create a land-use advisory committee has the support of Flathead County government only in that the idea can be pitched to the public -not in the sense that the county should back such a venture.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Subdivision near Kila gets narrow approval

A controversial wooded subdivision near Kila received a narrow thumbs-up from the Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Evergreen meeting to address land-use effort

A March 21 community meeting has been scheduled to see whether Evergreen residents want to create a land-use advisory committee.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

New permit revives apartment complex

Kalispell's Planning Board has given a thumbs-up to a proposed 65-unit apartment complex between North Meridian Road and U.S. 93 North.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

New casino, restaurant planned at Sawbuck site

Plans are under way to tear down the Sawbuck Saloon in Kalispell and replace it with a new casino and family restaurant.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Three seeking top Kalispell job

The current and former city managers of Lewiston, Idaho; Rantoul, Ill.; and Sunnyside, Wash., are the three finalists for the same post at Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Panel begins narrowing list of potential library sites

The winnowing of potential new Flathead County main library sites has begun -with mostly central Kalispell sites as the front-runners.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

City, state reach accord on sewer

Kalispell and the state recently reached a tentative verbal agreement to allow the city to continue its long-standing ways of dealing with sewage concerns in preliminary plats.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Council approves reduced road fees

Kalispell's road impact fees will be 38 percent of what was originally proposed -at least until April 1, 2011.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Council gets an earful about road impact fees

Twenty-one people pitched several different scenarios Monday to the Kalispell City Council about how the city should approach a controversial road impact fee proposal.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Developer's Tennessee project sued for defaulting

The point man for Glacier Town Center has been sued in Tennessee for allegedly defaulting on a $2 million loan.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Council gets an earful on impact fees

Twenty-one people pitched several different scenarios Monday to the Kalispell City Council about how the city should approach a controversial road impact fee proposal.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Flathead County devising guides for housing density

A plan to figure what housing densities would be desirable on unzoned Flathead County land might soon be put out for public feedback.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hockaday looking to expand

A March 10 public hearing has been set on whether to rezone land owned by the Hockaday Museum of Art, which plans to expand its building.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell youths draw a bead on archery skills

Three fingers were hooked around the bowstring.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

City studying budget options for parks, rec

The city of Kalispell is considering removing its parks and recreation department from the general fund -and setting it up with its own property tax revenue stream.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Panel agrees on 911 center supervision

Six-member board planned to oversee new dispatch effort
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

State may limit Kalispell's northern growth

A state letter about sewage limits has Kalispell's city staff confused -and delayed a City Council vote on a preliminary plat for Silverbrook Estates' second phase.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Proposed city projects total $138 million

The Kalispell City Council appeared satisfied Tuesday with a proposed list of seven projects totaling $138.5 million for which the city will seek federal stimulus money.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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New scanner tracks tumors

Idell Johnson, 82, just napped through the procedure.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

City establishes stimulus wish list

The Kalispell City Council appeared satisfied Tuesday with a proposed list of seven projects totaling $138.5 million for which the city will seek federal stimulus money.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

City has to tighten sewage pretreatment process

A survey will go out on March 1 to tally what hazardous materials are stored at Kalispell businesses.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vote on Bigfork land plan delayed

Non-regulatory advice or illegal fake government?
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Eagle uncertainty doesn't halt subdivision support

Somewhere 1.8 miles west of McGregor Lake is an eagle's nest.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Board member's business duties challenged

A former Flathead County Planning Board member contended that having the Flathead Building Association lobbyist on that board is a conflict of interest.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Impact fees may come to a vote next month

It's almost showtime for the Kalispell City Council on the long-running road-impact-fee controversy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Impact fees head for vote next month

It's almost showtime for the Kalispell City Council on the long-running road-impact-fee controversy.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Organizers consider size of new 911 board

Six board members or seven?
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Yoga center near Bigfork seeking permit changes

A Bigfork-area yoga center will apply to change its conditional-use permit to allow gatherings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Board OKs gravel-pit expansion

Expansion of a West Valley gravel pit operation received a green light from the Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

City report traces drop in building, home sales

Construction and real estate sales in Kalispell dropped significantly in 2008, according to an annual city government report.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell grows by 207 acres

The Kalispell City Council unanimously voted Monday to annex the 207-acre Siderius Commons site into southern Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell grows by 207 acres

The Kalispell City Council unanimously voted Monday to annex the 207-acre Siderius Commons site into southern Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Board backs final 167-acre phase of subdivision

The final phase of northernmost Kalispell's Silverbrook Estates subdivision received a thumbs up Tuesday from the Kalispell Planning Board.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Board backs final phase of subdivision

The final phase of northernmost Kalispell's Silverbrook Estates subdivision received a thumbs up Tuesday from the Kalispell Planning Board.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dental clinic sets up in temporary quarters

Leased van serves as one-chair office until this spring
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Impact fees may be trimmed down

One proposal would exempt some major retail projects
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Council considers cutting fees or projects

A majority of the Kalispell City Council wants to trim proposed road impact fees for businesses.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Zoning request stalled

The Whitefish "doughnut" area is a smidgen smaller than the 1996 Flathead County-Whitefish Master Plan area.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Levels vex Kalispell council

One Kalispell City Council member said current proposed road impact fees look fine.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Council debates impact fees

One Kalispell City Council member said the current proposed road impact fees look fine.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fire to clear way for new facility

Evergreen moves toward new station
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Committee wants advice on site for new library

A committee is soliciting public suggestions on where in Kalispell to put a proposed new Flathead County Library.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Board backs 207-acre annexation

The Kalispell Planning Board recommended Tuesday night that the 207-acre Siderius Commons site be annexed into southern Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Businesses challenge cost of road impact fees

An avalanche of facts and opinions on road impact fees hit the Kalispell City Council on Monday - causing it to delay its discussion on the topic until Jan. 20.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New 911 building under budget so far

So far, a consolidated Flathead County 911 center appears to be under budget.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Board backs 207-acre annexation

The Kalispell Planning Board recommended Tuesday night that the 207-acre Siderius Commons site be annexed into southern Kalispell.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Road fees worry businesses

An avalanche of facts and opinions on road impact fees hit the Kalispell City Council on Monday - causing it to delay its discussion on the topic until Jan. 20.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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wishes, wants & needs

Mayor hopes to maintain local quality of life
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Born to run

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Committee split over Kalispell road impact fees

An impact fee advisory committee is divided 2-2 over whether the Kalispell City Council should adopt its current road impact fee proposal.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Board to study urban renewal plan

A proposal to overhaul about 60 blocks of north-central Kalispell is going to the Kalispell Planning Board for 60 days of extra study.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell to seek federal housing money

Affordable-housing advocates want to have a business plan ready within three months to create a community land trust that would boost affordable housing in the city.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Board to study urban renewal plan

A proposal to overhaul about 60 blocks of north-central Kalispell is going to the Kalispell Planning Board for 60 days of extra study.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

City considering treatment of septic waste

Kalispell's city government is cool to the idea of accepting and processing septic waste from rural Flathead County.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Advisory board studies how to make skate park more user-friendly

A fledgling board wants to meet with skateboarders to get feedback on how to make the Woodland Skate Park more user-friendly.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Kalispell studying $99,000 in budget cuts

Next week, Kalispell's City Council might trim about $99,000 (after all the pluses and minuses are hashed out) from its general fund.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Kalispell gears for southern growth

Some 550 acres in and near southern Kalispell now are earmarked for commercial, industrial and suburban-residential uses.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

City ready to pursue move of radio towers

Kalispell's government plans to formally tell KGEZ radio station owner John Stokes that it wants to move his two broadcast towers at the city and federal governments' expense.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Flood-plain wording kept in countys draft subdivision regulations

Language to discourage building homes in Flathead Countys flood plains is tentatively staying in the countys proposed subdivision regulations.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Kalispell approves deal with 81-acre subdivision

The Kalispell City Council gave unanimous preliminary approval Monday to a planned-unit-development agreement with Gateway Properties Inc. for the Valley Ranch subdivision.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS AGO

Kalispell parks levy

The Nov. 4 referendum on whether Kalispell should set up a parks operations-and-maintenance tax is an advisory one.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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Voters asked to back parks tax

Opponents say proposal is extra burden during tough times
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Rebuilding 911 services

New emergency dispatch center part of countywide overhaul plan
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

What kind of building will $6.9 million buy?

Flathead County voters are being asked to approve up to $6.9 million in bonds to build a new emergency dispatch center south of Glacier High School.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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Baby awaits lifesaving transplant

The next six months offer the best chances for a long life for tiny Andrew Merriman.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

House District 5

Montana's House District 5's two legislative candidates differ on taxing philosophies - more along nuanced positions rather than flat-out for them or against them.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

House District 7

Jon Sonju and Shannon Hanson both believe state government can be trimmed.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell ponders design of gateway corridors

How should properties along the main highways leading into Kalispell look?
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

From 4 lanes to just two

It looks as if the proposed four-lane Kalispell bypass initially will be built as a two-lane highway.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Voters approve fire station bond

Evergreen voters passed a $4.4 million bond-issue request to fund a new Evergreen fire station.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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Research test helps clear blocked artery

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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Stokes loses lawsuit

Jury orders radio talk-show host to pay $3.8 million in defamation case
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

City closes in on budget

The city of Kalispell's agonizing budget-balancing act is almost over.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

FBIA will coordinate proposal

The Flathead Business and Industry Association will be the financial and volunteer coordinator for a proposed $6.9 million bond for a consolidated 911 center that will go to voters on Nov. 4.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

$6.9 million bond issue proposed

A proposed consolidated 911 dispatch center for Flathead County could cost as much as $6.9 million.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell council balks at trimming jobs

Kalispell City Council members had told the city staff to trim the city government's proposed 2008-09 general fund budget.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
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Biden makes bid for change

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Biden makes bid for change

Joe Biden argued that Barack Obama's economic proposals will repaint Montana from red to blue.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell maps out job cuts

At least six positions are on the chopping block as Kalispell's city government tries to balance its general fund budget.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Panel refines road impact fees for Kalispell

Proposals may return to council Sept. 15
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Parks tax to go before voters

A proposed parks operations-and-maintenance tax will go to Kalispell voters in November.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Shooting range discussed

A proposed $7 million indoor shooting range and law-enforcement training facility needs plenty of due diligence before getting a green light.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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HOG wild

Contestants - and the pigs they wrestled - slipped, splatted and squealed Friday
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Panel at full strength

Commissioners choose three new members
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Protests mount over proposed parks tax

Kalispell council to vote Aug. 18 on controversial measure
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Search under way to replace fire chief

Kalispell's Randy Brodehl announces retirement
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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Behind the scenes: A board dissolves

Key e-mail part of breakup of county library board
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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Tidyman's at center of dispute

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Cities to try again for local option sales tax

The Montana League of Cities will push again for a local option tax in the 2009 legislative session.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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Wiring the way to better sleep

Chris Freitag wired Jim Sevely's head and chest for all sorts of electro-biological stuff: Electrical currents sparking in the brain, breathing, heart rate, snoring.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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Seeking skate-park solutions

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 17 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Skateboard summit planned for Monday

Meeting seeks solutions to skate-park problems
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Library board down to just two members

Two Flathead County Library Board members resigned last week in protest over how the county commissioners did not reappoint a third board member.
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Housing coordinator takes Helena job

Longtime city of Kalispell housing program coordinator Lynn Moon has moved to Helena to be closer to her mother in Boulder - and to a similar job in Helena.
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I'll be seeing you

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New water tank gets steel-cable treatment

Kalispell's new 2-million-gallon water tank should be filled up by late July.
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City tries to figure out how to add firefighters

The Kalispell Fire Department needs more manpower.
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Generations of care

Grandmother inspired top nurse
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Senator returns to Northwest Montana

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Clinton addresses Indian concerns

PABLO - U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton portrayed herself Tuesday as the presidential candidate most concerned about American Indian issues.
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Commissioner hopefuls weigh in on issues

A possible conservation bond referendum to preserve open spaces created the biggest split among three Flathead County commissioner candidates at a Tuesday forum.
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Analyst: 'Nobody directed what we said'

Former general counters story by N.Y. Times
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College travels through 'Time Warp' with cult classic

The 'Horror' of it all
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The pain of it all

For those in the Flathead who suffer chronically, Kalispell clinic offers treatment, hope for healing
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Baby boom

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Developers challenge road-impact fees

Kalispell's proposed road-impact fees could jeopardize the huge Glacier Town Center project, its developer said Tuesday.
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Road fees worry big developers

Kalispell's proposed road impact fees could jeopardize the huge Glacier Town Center project, its developer said Tuesday.
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Special mammogram bus hits the road

Barbara Baumgartner and Jane Winkley have never met. But their paths crossed Monday in Cut Bank.
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Health clinic gets $1.29 million state grant

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Thinner tube eases throat exams

Thinner is better - or at least more hassle-free.
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New bus service links valley cities

A commuter bus service linking Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls will kick in on Tuesday.
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Board tackles urban growth policy

Kalispell's growth to the west is expected to be slower than its growth to the north.
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Council approves Glacier Town Center

Chad Wolford hopes to break ground on Glacier Town Center in mid- to late summer, with its shopping complex opening in late 2009 or early 2010.
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Council backs Glacier Town Center

Chad Wolford hopes to break ground on Glacier Town Center in mid- to late summer, with its shopping complex opening in late 2009 or early 2010.
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Restaurant grades pose a dilemma

Department has no easy way to penalize those with low grades
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Heart of the hospital

John Frame looked into Dale Dean's heart - literally.
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Strength through sculpture

Sherry Sander sculpts on the edge.
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Builder pitches project

A developer wants to build a 765-home project west of Kalispell's Kidsports complex.
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How many roads, how many stoplights?

Town Center traffic questions dominate hearing
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Developer plans 765-home project west of Kidsports

A developer wants to build a 765-home project west of Kalispell's Kidsports complex.
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Roads, traffic lights for new mall debated

Two proposed traffic lights dominated a Monday public hearing on how a 485-acre mall-and-housing project should be set up.
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First test for a new knee

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Public hearing ahead for Town Center

Project returns to council Jan. 7
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Public hearing ahead for Town Center

The dispute is nominally over two traffic lights, but the lights are just one symptom of a bigger issue concerning the proposed Glacier Town Center mall-and-housing complex.
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Flathead Community Health Clinic opens

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Town Center passes board hurdle

Traffic-light status unresolved
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City wants new spot for radio towers

The city of Kalispell has targeted KGEZ's two radio towers to be moved to another location.
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Give us affordablehousing

The majority of central Kalispell's residents believe that the town needs houses available for less than $150,000.
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Commissioners, council reach agreement on bypass spending

The Flathead County Commissioners and Kalispell's City Council are now united in supporting spending all available money on building the southern half of the U.S. 93 Bypass.
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Kalispell approves 531-home project

A long-embattled housing project is now annexed into southwestern Kalispell with the City Council's OK to build 531 homes there.
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?Quit putting roadblocks in front of this development?

Many speakers favored Glacier Town Center at a Kalispell Planning Board public hearing on Tuesday.
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Access to U.S. 93 unresolved

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Local road wish list tops $112 million

A public hearing on the Kalispell area's proposed new transportation plan is scheduled for Dec. 11 before the city's planning board.
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State will have to resolve bypass dilemma

The Kalispell City Council wants Plan A.
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Town Center project unfolding

Shopping center the first phase of Wolford plan
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Three anchor stores planned at new center

A public hearing on the Glacier Town Center project at the north end of Kalispell is set for Nov. 27.
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Candidate says city too cozy with developers

Kalispell Planning Board member Rick Hull thinks the city government has caved in too frequently to developers.
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Council veteran Kenyon worries about Kalispell's growing pains

Kalispell's rapid growth worries Randy Kenyon, an 8-year city council veteran seeking a third term.
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Council veteran relies on experience, history

Duane Larson has been on the Kalispell City Council for 19 years.
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County backs away from gas-tax idea

Flathead County commissioners have qualms about taking a potential county gas tax to a public vote.
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Firm plans bid for pre-release center

A Missoula inmate corrections firm dipped its toe into Kalispell on Tuesday to gauge the temperature for a potential halfway house.
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