Prison, jail inmates considered for release to stop COVID-19

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — As Montana’s COVID-19 case count continues festering, state prison officials say they are taking measures to stop the coronavirus from turning prisons into incubation pods, while a coalition of Montana groups has called for the governor to begin exercising clemency for high-risk inmates.

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List growing for Small Business Saturday

The Small Business Saturday event is growing with gusto.

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Telecommuter expands career in Flathead

As Northwest Montana continues to grow as a hub for the high-tech sector, with both companies and individuals relocating here to run their operations worldwide, Bjorn Beer is a prime example of what that growing population of telecommuters looks like.

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Kalispell Parks and Recreation earns top regional award

The Kalispell Parks and Recreation office on Monday was awarded the Gold Leaf Award — a top honor of a region that stretches from Canada to Mexico — for its 2016 Arbor Day event, which brought Kalispell students, teachers, businesses and organizations together for an educational event.

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Kalispell Council to tackle variety of topics

Ten months after its initial appearance on the city agenda, short-term rental regulations are coming to a vote at tonight’s council meeting.

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Weyerhaeuser awards grant to Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity got a $10,000 boost last week from its new neighbors in Columbia Falls, who have picked up where Habitat’s past boosters left off.

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Spring Prairie Development gains momentum

Concrete walls climbed quickly last week, forming the initial shape of Hobby Lobby, Kalispell’s newest store in the Spring Prairie Development.

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Indoor turf coming to county fairgrounds

Montana’s icy winters are typically enough to derail most outdoor sports until the spring thaw, but a new recreational option is about to change that.

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Rural telecommunication carriers working for connectivity

A group of nine telecommunication companies covering 70 percent Montana are working to get that territory on the grid.

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Yelp names Knead Café best in Montana

A worldwide mobile app has named a modest Kalispell breakfast and lunch spot at the top of the food chain.

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Council passes noise ordinance update

Kalispell City Council on Monday unanimously passed a noise ordinance amendment aligning the municipal code more closely with state disorderly conduct law.

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Council to hold hearing on water and sewer plan

Following the planned growth for South Kalispell comes a water treatment plant to facilitate that development.

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Kalispell hosts its second candidate forum

The city of Kalispell hosted its second election forum Wednesday night, bringing candidates together to answer questions on local issues.

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Residential permits in Kalispell double in a year

As the construction and housing markets continue to improve around the Flathead Valley, Kalispell is leaping ahead of last year’s mark.

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Shaver charged with writing bad checks

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Over $20,000 in stolen items seized

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Hotel Libby renovation project creeping forward

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Troy seeks first win in Florence on Saturday

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EPA: Asbestos program funding on hold during evaluation

The federal grant that funds the Lincoln County Asbestos Resource Program is on temporary hold while the Environmental Protection Agency evaluates the legality of past grant spending, the agency announced on Tuesday.

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Hecla officially acquires Montanore

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Candidates begin to roll in for vacant city seats

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Eureka School District raises cash for Kiye Jenkins with hats on program

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Man gets five years in state prison

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Bond set at $100,000 for man accused of meth bust

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SOCCER: Loggers fall in final seconds

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Logger find scoreboard in final seconds of Fright night loss

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Community continues to chip in for students with cancer

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Man charged with felony assault and unlawful restraint

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Libby approves $3.9 million budget

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New deputy attorney returns to Lincoln County

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Plan offers new routes, signage for biking system

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Libby man held on federal charges in Missoula County

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Commissioners OK $9.4 million budget for coming year

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Woman found beneath wrecked pickup

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Eureka man held on $100,000 bond for third assault charge

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Beach appointed to Raines' vacant council seat

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City Council tables $3.9 million budget for further inspection

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Tired of fighting, Libby mayor resigns

LIBBY — After years of conflict in local government and less than a week after a judge ended a recall effort against him, Libby Mayor Doug Roll has resigned.

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ROLL RESIGNS: Tired of fighiting, Roll, Desch resign from city offices

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Effort to recall Libby mayor quashed

The effort to recall Libby Mayor Doug Roll is dead after a judge last week granted the preliminary injunction to halt petitioners from collecting signatures.

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Family plans to appeal Canadian man's life sentence

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Port looks to foster development in the Kootenai Business Park

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Trojans drop non-conference game at home, fall 58-0

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Communities rally after Libby boy's cancer diagnosis

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Bird, bow season opens this month

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Calgary man sentenced for shooting spree

A Lincoln County judge on Monday sentenced a 41-year-old Calgary man to life in prison without parole for a shooting incident near Eureka in 2015.

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Libby man gets 30 months for child pornography possession

A U.S. District Judge last week sentenced a Libby man to two and a half years in prison for possession of 755 images of child pornography.

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Remembering a wild career

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Calgary man sentenced to life in prison

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Woman pleads not guilty to animal cruelty

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Troy closes in on preliminary budget

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Loggers shutout Yellowjackets in season opener

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Loggers drop season opener 58-6

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Cross country: C-Falls claims Libby Invite

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Bigfork coasts to 62-0 victory over Troy

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Daines hosts economic roundtable

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Animal cruelty charges filed against dog breeder

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Libby cross country opens season with hometown invitational

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Libby Mayor recall can proceed until Roll files $25,000 bond

The effort to recall Libby Mayor Doug Roll is back in motion after a district judge on Thursday filed an order to delay an injunction on the recall until Roll files a $25,000 bond required of anyone who files an injunction.

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Fugitive caught after six-hour chase

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Probation violation earns Eureka man five-year sentence

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Libby chamber gets county support in digital rebranding campaign

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Libby boys soccer looks to build on last season's success

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Fugitive caught after six-hour chase

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EPA: ARP funding decision delayed

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Trial set for next week in assault case

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Sheriff's office purchasing new patrol car, detective vehicles

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New Lady Loggers soccer coach brings experience to the pitch

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Recall hearing continued

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Woman pleads guilty in fire hall embezzlement

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Woman pleads not guilty to stealing drugs from nursing home

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FOOTBALL: Libby Loggers look to improve after 2015 season woes

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Raines steps down from city council seat

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KNF breaking new trail to Snowshoe Lakes

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Eureka man charged with assault, leaving the scene

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Libby local hired as fifth-grade teacher

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HUTTON HOEDOWN: History revived through family reunion

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Crews work to contain fires in Northwest Montana

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Troy Council continues budget meetings

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Man pleads guilty to fifth DUI

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Washington man arrested for indecent exposure

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Libby man dies in slope collapse near mine

A Libby man died in a slope collapse Sunday near an old mine site in Lincoln County, the sheriff’s office announced Monday.

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Libby man dies in slope collapse near old mine shaft

A Libby man died in a slope collapse Sunday near an old mine site in Lincoln County, the sheriff’s office announced Monday.

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Agencies gather for fire exercise

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Libby woman charged with felony endangerment

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Mayor recall stalled

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Downtown Libby hardware store shutters after 70 years

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Council finalizes ordinance, second meetings start next month

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October trial set for felony drug case

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Woman pleads guilty to DUI in Pipe Creek rollover

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Commissioners appoint new Troy dispatch board member

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County to negotiate land buy in Troy

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Libby man pleads not guilty to fifth DUI

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Woman pleads guilty to writing $9,000 in bad checks

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Woman charged with false unemployment claims totaling nearly $8,000

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Loggers' season ends at districts to Mission Valley, 15-5

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City, residents praised at dam dedication event

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Man denied request to reduce bail from $100,000

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Rural fire district deals with internal conflict, missing records

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Commissioners seek loan funding for fairgrounds upgrade

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Libby Loggers drop tourney opener to Glacier Twins

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Pilots gather in the Kootenai for RC flying event

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Kootenai rendezvous brings family, friends and history together

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Troy man sentenced for July 4 2015 assault

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Libby man pleads not guilty to stalking state legislator

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Sixth-seed Loggers hope to cause 'mayhem' at district tourney

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Celtic clans set to square off by the riverside

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EPA, USFS prepare for potential fires at mine site

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Libby man sentenced Monday morning, arrested at noon

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Loggers outlast Sandpoint in non-conference matchup

After 10 long innings Tuesday against the Glacier Twins, the Libby Loggers bounced back Thursday night in to outlast the Sandpoint Lakers in a seven-inning non-conference game.

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Libby woman dies in roll over near dam

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Everyone wins the weekend baseball "Border War" series

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Loggers wrap up regular season this week

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Former fire lookouts a tool for tourism

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County approves contract with mental health facility

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County to re-open East Fisher road closure

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Libby man arrested on Missoula County warrant

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Man given four years suspended in plea agreement

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Libby soccer standout headed to all-star matchup

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Loggers claim double-header in Eureka

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Mayor recall petition: Signature tally reaches midway point

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Council headed back to bi-monthly meetings

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Canadians indicted in federal drug smuggling

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Loggers bring the fireworks to Polson tournament

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Local business near settlement in federal lawsuit

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EPA officials offer updates to county commissioners

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Commissioners to negotiate Troy land purchase

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July sentencing set for felony drug case

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EPA: March 2017 is 'last call' for property cleanup

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Loggers finish fourth in hometown tourney

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Libby man gets two-year deferred sentence on drug charges

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Former restaurateurs open new operation

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County commissioners begin budget workshop today

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Kids come out to enjoy 58th annual Logger Days

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County closes grant program on shuttered golf car manufacturer

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Former editor authored petitions to recall Libby mayor

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Loggers beat Kalispell Lakers on the road

Finally, the stink is off.

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Loggers drop pair to Bitterroot

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Bonners Ferry 'Border Patrol' adds depth to Logger roster

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Libby school seeking supervisor for renovation projects

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Man and wife plead not guilty to drug charges

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Petition to recall Libby mayor granted

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Alberta man guilty of murder attempt

An Alberta man was convicted Thursday of attempting to murder two people from Eureka.

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Alberta man convicted of attempted murders for 2015 Eureka shooting

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Summer meal program grows with new activities

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Third draft petition to recall Roll filed

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County library floats mill levy request

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Primary Results: Bennett, Brooks, Cuffe win Tuesday election

State Rep. Jerry Bennett, R-Libby decisively won the primary election Tuesday with more than twice the votes cast for the next two candidates. With all 14 precincts reported, Bennett received 1,917 votes, 39 percent.

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Council to hold hearing on county grant application

The Kalispell City Council tonight will hold a public hearing on Flathead County’s grant application in search of funding for upgrades to the county fairgrounds.

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Fresh Life not renewing Montana Building leases

Fresh Life Church, the religious organization that bought the Montana Building in downtown Kalispell on April 12, announced last week through its building manager that it would not renew tenants’ leases.

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Youth program director makes an impact

While the Flathead Valley justice system is currently overflowing with offenders, the Center for Restorative Youth Justice is actively working to help the next generation avoid a life aligned with the legal system.

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Flathead businesses featured in PBS documentary

An award-winning student-made documentary featuring two Flathead Valley businesses will air May 26 and June 5 on MontanaPBS.

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What's new in the Flathead hotel scene?

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Troy entrepreneur honored with Ambassador award

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Mobile food trucks finding a market in the valley

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Sweet Peaks opens shop in Coeur d'Alene

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Record-high jobs available in the Flathead

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Kalispell council considers zoning amendments

The city of Kalispell will look to update its zoning ordinance tonight.

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Kalispell budget not expected to raise taxes

The preliminary budget for the coming year is not expected to raise taxes for Kalispell residents, according to a memo from City Manager Doug Russell to the City Council.

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Kalispell council revisits short-term rental rules

After tabling a decision on conditions for short-term rentals in Kalispell last week, the City Council will revisit the issue at Monday night’s work session.

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Second Libby recall petition rejected

A second draft petition to recall Libby Mayor Doug Roll was denied by the Lincoln County election administrator on Wednesday for drawing legal conclusions.

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New Libby city attorney resigns under pressure

Libby residents haven’t had much to cheer about lately. A group of residents is working to recall the mayor and the new city attorney faces a formal complaint alleging seven counts of professional misconduct.

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River scare prompts call for searchers

A man rescued himself from a close call on the Flathead River on Sunday evening.

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Council to hear request from Sparrow's Nest

A community organization is moving forward tonight on a group home development nearly two years in the making.

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Kalispell starts cost-share tree program

The Kalispell Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry Division officially launched a tree planting program on Monday.

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Kalispell Boulder Project completed

Kalispell residents can now climb high without heading into the hills for a full-day commitment.

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Troy City Council appoints interim police chief

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County hires attorney to intervene in grizzly delisting case

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City, Tennant respond to misconduct allegations

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County denies draft petition to recall Roll

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Council moving forward on rail-park objectives

The Kalispell City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on adopting the Glacier Rail Park Development Plan and establishing a Targeted Economic Development District in the rail park.

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Buzz surrounds new bee business

There’s a buzz in the air, and it’s growing louder each day. As bees begin to swarm gardens and fields nearby, the owners at Tamarack Apiaries say their new store is a hive of activity.

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Church buys Montana Building in downtown Kalispell

Fresh Life Church on Tuesday closed a deal with the Gentry Family Limited Liability Partnership to acquire the Montana Building in downtown Kalispell, according to building Manager Ron Profitt.

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When woodwork becomes artwork

Somewhere in the hills near Glacier National Park, heavy timbers dull the sounds of saws and sandpaper inside the Wild Sky Woodwork shop.

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Flathead Bank acquired by First Interstate

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Flathead Bank acquired by First Interstate

First Interstate Bank on Wednesday announced it is buying Flathead Bank for $34.2 million in cash.

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Flathead Bank acquired by First Interstate

First Interstate Bank on Wednesday announced it is buying Flathead Bank for $34.2 million in cash.

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Facebook useful for private investigator

A Kalispell private investigator who has helped develop security standards in other countries and appeared on a reality TV show says Facebook has become his new best friend in tracking down the people he pursues.

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Kalispell Chamber leads trip to China

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce’s trip to China takes flight next week with 200 Kalispell residents participating in the cultural and trade excursion.

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Family gets new start with new home

Five months after their home was destroyed by fire, Alex Shestak and his family of 13 on Tuesday moved back into the neighborhood west of Columbia Falls, bringing an entire new house with them.

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Ronan roadway project planned for 2018

The Montana Department of Transportation is currently in the design stages of a highway project that will change the course of traffic in Ronan.

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Flathead Electric proposes bylaw changes

Flathead Electric Cooperative has mailed ballots to its members to vote on a pair of bylaw amendments and three candidates for uncontested seats on the board of trustees.

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Polson revisiting resort tax issue

The city of Polson is re-examining the possibility of a local resort tax as an effort to rebuild streets in town.

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Two Kalispell businesses receive state grant money

Two Kalispell businesses have received state grants for future projects, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced Thursday.

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Sheriff's Office releases dead woman's name

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office on Friday identified the woman who was found dead in Lakeside earlier in the week.

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Local cherry growers get juice plant

A new cherry juice plant should make a splash this summer in the growers community along Flathead Lake.

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UPS driver marks 25 years of accident-free driving

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Council looks to install Core Area zoning

The Kalispell City Council tonight will vote on putting a new zoning designation in the city code, a prelude to zone changes that will blanket the city’s Core Area.

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Nursery specializes in native plants

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Flathead nursery owners prepare for growing season

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Kalispell taking bids for trio of projects

The city of Kalispell on Monday opened the bidding process for three infrastructure improvement projects.

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Kalispell reiterates stance on highway zoning

The Kalispell City Council on Monday supported partial involvement in a Montana Supreme Court case between Flathead County and Citizens for a Better Flathead.

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Questions raised about church's interest in building

The Fresh Life Church is negotiating the purchase of the historic Montana Building on First Avenue East with the building’s owners, according to building manager Ron Profitt, and tenants are concerned about what that means for them.

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Goguen files aggressive legal response

Whitefish philanthropist and former Sequoia Capital partner Michael Goguen responded forcefully Monday with a legal complaint against a woman who has accused him of sexual, physical and emotional abuse.

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Council to hear courthouse traffic options

The Kalispell City Council work session tonight will cover a two-year study on traffic alignment around the Flathead County Courthouse.

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Mick Ruis: the blue-collar philanthropist

The Cedar Creek Lodge in central Columbia Falls is taking shape on land that once held a ramshackle collection of mobile homes.

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City Council backs new Core Area zone

The Kalispell City Council on Monday gave initial approval for a new zoning designation for the downtown area.

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Flathead firefighters third in Seattle competition

A Flathead Valley firefighting team finished third in Sunday’s Scott Firefighter Stairclimb race in Seattle.

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Kalispell Council looks to add Core Area zoning

The Kalispell City Council will take the next step in the Core Area Plan tonight, hoping to open zoning regulations to resident-friendly business and residential development.

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Eight injured in West Reserve crash

Nine people were involved in a two-car collision Friday afternoon on West Reserve Drive northeast of Kalispell.

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Federal official provides information on patents

A presentation on intellectual property and patents Friday at Flathead Valley Community College attracted more business owners and investors than college students.

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Income falls $25 million short for highway department

Revenue for the Montana Department of Transportation is expected to fall $25 million short of budget projections, Director Mike Tooley said Wednesday, possibly placing a handful of statewide highway projects on hold.

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Bypass construction reroutes school traffic

Beginning Monday morning, traffic around Glacier High School was rerouted as trucks began hauling heavy road-building material for U.S. 93 bypass construction.

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Kalispell Council discusses airport options

The Kalispell City Council took another crack Monday at the future of the Kalispell City Airport: whether to fund it, close it or attempt to reopen negotiations with the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Bank to roll out chip cards next month

Starting next week, Glacier Bank will begin mailing out new chip-enabled debit cards to thousands of bank customers.

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Kalispell water use soars during dry 2015

During a year punctuated by drought, Kalispell residents in 2015 used almost 1.5 billion gallons from the city water supply.

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Work session to focus on airport, south Kalispell

The Kalispell City Council tonight will discuss potential options for Kalispell City Airport.

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Flood insurance company opens gates for tour

Members of the Flathead Valley business community recently got a look inside a Kalispell company that deals exclusively in crisis situations.

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Study predicts growth in high-tech sector

Employment and revenue in the high-tech sector are growing faster than any other Montana industries, according to a study by the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research.

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Economists optimistic about 2016

Manufacturing, nonresident spending and a swelling health-care market are expected to cultivate another strong economic year for Montana and the Flathead Valley, economists said at Friday’s 2016 Economic Outlook seminar.

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Pond Hockey Classic returns to Woodland Park

Next week’s Montana Pond Hockey Classic will be relocated to Woodland Park, Kalispell Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Diane Medler said Wednesday.

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Kalispell could amend annexation to the north

The Kalispell City Council may amend the city’s annexation boundary to include a potential development north of town.

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Man shot by police charged with assault

The man who was shot in his home by Kalispell police last month faces a felony assault charge.

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Planning board talks new tax financing district

In an effort to bolster development at the Glacier Rail Park, the Kalispell Planning Board on Tuesday night will discuss the option of implementing a new funding mechanism.

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Historic bike shop opens upstairs hostel

Wheaton’s Cycle, Kalispell’s oldest bike shop that opened in 1918, has added a new facet to the business that caters to not just the cycling community but anyone traveling through the Flathead Valley.

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Exchange rate impacts Canadian traffic

On Monday, Canadian George Van Bostelen celebrated his 80th birthday in an unlikely spot — the Kalispell Costco store.

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Local economic outlook positive for 2016

According to economists and real estate experts, Montana and the Flathead Valley might be in for another positive year.

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Turner Mountain offers laid-back experience

Two and a half hours from Kalispell, Turner Mountain is well off the beaten path, offering a ski hill not often found by tourists.

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Council OKs swimming pool code change

The Kalispell City Council on Monday approved the first reading of new building codes for swimming pool and spa construction, requiring developers to apply for and receive special permits that could cost about 2 percent of the contract price.

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Fed economist to highlight annual conference in Kalispell

A Federal Reserve Bank economist will visit Kalispell Wednesday for an annual economic meeting.

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Council looks at development permits, building codes

The Kalispell City Council tonight will look at a host of real estate topics, from medical facilities to swimming pools.

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High-end shop crafts precision parts

Just off Whitefish Stage Road, on a unassuming plot of farm land, machinists are shaping materials into parts that could be going into space.

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Battery developers secure Idaho contract

Flathead Valley energy storage firm ViZn Energy Systems Inc. has announced a new contract order with Idaho National Laboratory, one of several laboratories affiliated with the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Dog park discussed at town-hall meeting

Kalispell City Council members held the first Ward 4 town-hall meeting on Wednesday, hoping to find comments and questions from the Kalispell’s south side.

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Boulder Project ascends to fundraising goal

The Kalispell Boulder Project reached its fundraising goal this week thanks to a recognizable local donor, project organizers said Wednesday.

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Tourist count up, spending down in Montana

The number of visitors to Montana last year increased by 8 percent over 2014 while their spending dropped 8 percent.

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Bypass work plows through winter

Local contracting firm LHC Inc. has been driving ahead with the U.S. 93 bypass project this winter, completing critical components of the project before the spring thaw.

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Jail reaches record high population of 124

On Monday morning, the Flathead County Detention Center population reached 124, the highest it has ever been.

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Firm releases 'anti-Yelp' app

Last week Old Town Creative + Interactive released its Wandering app, a localized smartphone application that maps out Montana’s compelling to-do lists for residents and travelers alike.

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Immanuel Lutheran projects start, stall

Immanuel Lutheran Communities got news from two funding sources on Tuesday: One will propel a major project forward and the other leaves a separate project in limbo.

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$4.4 million isn't just horsing around

The Event at Rebecca Farm contributed $4.4 million to the Flathead economy, a recent study shows.

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Council raises Kalispell ambulance fees

The Kalispell City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution to raise emergency medical service fees for ambulance patients.

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Chamber wants to keep pushing for progress

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tuesday concluded with a message: Now is not the time to hit the brakes on development.

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Kalispell to consider higher ambulance fees

The Kalispell City Council on Tuesday will consider raising fees for emergency medical services.

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Flathead pharmacists earn state awards

Last week two Flathead Valley pharmacists received recognition for their contributions to their community, inside and outside of their respective pharmacies.

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Hospital planning new 10-bed assistance facility in Kalispell

The Kalispell Planning Board and Zoning Commission on Tuesday approved a conditional-use permit for a 24-hour “assist” facility near Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

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Firebrand Hotel to open this summer

A new downtown Whitefish hotel is expected to open early this summer, according to Averill Hospitality.

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Dog park, walking paths on south Kalispell wish list

Opinions are divided on what to do about Kalispell City Airport, but south Kalispell residents are clearer on a couple of points: They don’t want to become like north Kalispell and they would like a dog park.

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Lottery frenzy hits Flathead

People who might never have considered putting money down on one of the most astronomical chances of winning the lottery have started buying tickets in the Flathead Valley.

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Forum looks at south Kalispell future

What does the future hold for south Kalispell?

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New water billing starts this month in Kalispell

The Kalispell Public Works Department has begun billing for water and sewer on a monthly basis.

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No deal means KPAX still blacked out

A satellite television battle continued into the weekend after Cordillera Communications, a midsized market TV company, rejected a short-term contract extension with Dish Network, effectively blacking out a local station for viewers subscribed to Dish.

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Airport has busiest year ever

For the second consecutive year, Glacier Park International Airport has set an annual passenger record.

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Basin still a jewel in winter

Jewel Basin is one of the most accessible day hiking and camping areas near the Flathead Valley during summer months.

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Station may go dark on satellite TV

A contract dispute may mean a local television station will go dark this week for Dish Network viewers.

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CBS station may go dark on satellite TV

A contract dispute may mean a local television station will go dark this week for Dish Network viewers.

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Council approves two development projects

The Kalispell City Council on Monday approved preliminary plats for two real estate development projects in north Kalispell.

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Airport adopts streamlined screening

The Transportation Security Administration on Tuesday announced a new precheck screening process now available at Glacier Park International Airport.

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Real estate projects top Kalispell council's agenda

The first Kalispell City Council meeting of the year will consider resolutions for two new real estate developments on the city’s north side.

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Kidsports gets $1.4 million grant

The city of Kalispell will receive a $1.4 million grant to complete development of the Kidsports complex.

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Fire damages attic of Evergreen home

A family of four and a handful of rabbits are OK after a fire in the attic of a Parkside Drive home in Evergreen.

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New distillery features local flavor

With the opening of the new Spotted Bear Spirits in Whitefish, the downtown scene has expanded in both flavor and charm.

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Chick-fil-A submits construction plans

Two years after purchasing property in the north Spring Prairie Center shopping area, Chick-fil-A, a popular fast-food chicken restaurant, has submitted construction plans for its Kalispell location.

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Trolley-car proposal lights up holidays

What seemed like a casual Wednesday evening trolley ride through town with close friends and family turned into a night to remember for one Kalispell couple.

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City of Kalispell to recycle residents' Christmas trees

Next month, the Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department will begin its annual Christmas tree pickup and recycling program.

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Some area businesses still open on Christmas Day

Remember the scene in “A Christmas Story” where Ralphie’s family ends up at a Chinese restaurant and the chef abruptly chops the head off a duck to please his only customers?

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Flurry of entertainment found at Whitefish Mountain Resort

Every Wednesday, mountain employees, friends and skiers trickle in the Bierstube at Whitefish Mountain Resort for the Frabert awards. After a few announcements on general items of the mountain at the bar on Dec. 16, members of the ski patrol read off people’s storied failures on the hill for some …

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College to look at housing options

Next month, Flathead Valley Community College will seek architectural bids for student housing on the Kalispell campus.

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Kalispell considers privatizing ambulance services

A Kalispell City Council work session on Monday examined emergency medical service fee scheduling from Great Falls and the option to work with a private medical emergency service provider for ambulance service.

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Flathead Electric runs with power-cutting program

In an effort to cut costs for powering hot water heaters during peak hours this winter, Flathead Electric Cooperative has unrolled its new Peak Time Demand Response Program.

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Council to approve loan, discuss EMS rates

The Kalispell City Council tonight will hold both a regular meeting and work session discussion, with just a few items on the agenda.

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Salon owner shows the community amore

During the holidays, examples of giving are everywhere: the Salvation Army in front of a store or Toys for Tots signs filling business windows, for example.

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Council session to consider development details

At a work session tonight, the Kalispell City Council will meet with the Flathead County Economic Development Authority to hammer out details on the upcoming Core and Rail Redevelopment project.

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Kalispell council to hear public input on impact fees

The Kalispell City Council tonight will hear from the public about proposed increases to police and fire Impact fees.

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Gianforte talks telecommuting, jobs during stop in Flathead

As he explores a potential run for governor, Bozeman tech entrepreneur Greg Gianforte is focusing his efforts on what he knows best — jobs.

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Pair craft device to halt data breaches

In the coming years, no one knows for sure what form data breaches or cyber-security threats will take.

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Black Friday shoppers find deals

Prices were dropping faster than the temperature in Kalispell as shoppers filled the parking lots and waited for stores to open on Black Friday.

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Cherry growers get loan for juice facility

Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Inc. received a $60,000 loan on Wednesday to develop a processing facility for cherry and fruit juice products near Bigfork.

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Kalispell outlines snowplow procedures

The first big snow of the season landed on Kalispell Tuesday, prompting the city of Kalispell to issue a reminder about the order of snowplowing routes.

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City to take look at one-way avenues

The Kalispell City Council on Monday heard a city engineering presentation on switching Third and Fourth avenues east to two-way streets.

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Boulder project climbs closer to goal

With a $20,000 grant from the Kalispell Daybreak Rotary on Thursday, the Kalispell Boulder Project could be completed by early summer 2016.

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Kalispell council looks for direction in growth policy

At tonight’s work session, the Kalispell City Council will be looking for direction in the city’s growth policy.

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Local cleaning products company gets grant

Rural businesses in need of a helping hand got some financial assistance recently from the federal government.

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Weather helps bypass work

Thanks to warm November weather, the U.S. 93 Alternative Route project is at full pace without much reason to slow down.

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Food banks ramp up for holidays

Families and food banks alike are preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday. Fortunately for many families, the food organizations have been hard at work preparing to help them.

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A stormtrooper at the door

On Tuesday, Dan Robinson arrived at work in a little different uniform.

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Council OKs change in water billing changes

The Kalispell City Council took the first step Monday to monthly water billing.

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Elk numbers ahead of last year's harvest

White-tailed deer numbers have recovered after a short dip in recent weeks and overall elk harvest is already higher than the previous three years in Northwest Montana, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

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Kalispell City Council set to renew City Manager's contract

The Kalispell City Council meeting today will host a public hearing on the proposed water and sewer regulation updates and renew City Manager Doug Russell’s contract with the city.

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Bloomstone bringing new apartments, homes to Kalispell

The first phase of the Bloomstone Subdivision is on an accelerated pace to add more than 120 residential units to north Kalispell.

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Bigfork chamber announces board nominees

In January, seven seats on the board of directors for the Bigfork Chamber of Commerce will become open for election.

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Timber businessman named Great Chief

For his efforts in the community, L. Peter Larson has been named the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Great Chief.

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Group wants felony charge to remain in threats case

By SEABORN LARSON

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Talk of the town hall: one-way streets

A Kalispell town-hall meeting on Wednesday mostly revolved around residents’ concerns about two one-way streets on the east side.

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Hospitals to become one medical community

Northwest Montana’s two primary health-care providers have agreed to move forward with an affiliation agreement that would share services and employees across all facilities.

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Kalispell council takes up casino regulations

The Kalispell City Council tonight will begin the final steps toward redefining casino zoning regulations.

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RAIL-PARK IMPACTS: Two firms, two different stories

Two businesses that will be most affected by Kalispell’s upcoming rail park and downtown rail-line removal have very different outlooks on the future.

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Registration ends Monday for Small Business Saturday

Monday is the last chance for small businesses to sign up for the Flathead Valley Small Business Saturday event on Nov. 28.

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Local costume shops gear up for Halloween holiday

Being in the Halloween business can be a monstrous undertaking.

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City makes pitch for local sales tax

Kalispell officials made a pitch to state legislators Monday for a local-option sales tax to help the city.

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Rail park is key piece for building Kalispell's future

Thanks to a $10 million federal grant announced Monday, Kalispell’s future is no longer being sidetracked by a hundred-year old railroad line through the center of town.

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State legislators to attend Kalispell work session

The Kalispell City Council work session tonight includes a broad list of topics, from the Legislature to impact fees, to government training in personal communication.

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Firm aims for battery 'game-changer'

ZAF Energy Systems has been quietly developing a new battery system design at its laboratory near U.S. 2 between Columbia Falls and Kalispell.

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Group awards thousands to breast cancer support

The Halt Cancer at X committee awarded more than $71,000 in grants Monday to three local organizations and one national research project.

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Glacier Payments keeps growing

Two brothers from Montana’s Hi-Line area have taken a Whitefish kitchen-table startup to a tip-top company in Montana.

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Silverbrook Estates sold

The proprietors of Westcraft Homes closed a deal on Oct. 8 securing the ownership of Silverbrook Estates at the north end of Kalispell.

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Newcomer sees serving on council as civic duty

In Kalispell’s only contested City Council race, there’s one name in the race that voters may not have heard before.

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Jazz master shares musical insights with students

The Flathead Valley got to hear another great this weekend with a visit of a man known by some as the best jazz bassist in the world playing in a top-flight trio.

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Earth-moving begins for bypass

Construction started Monday on the final stretch of the U.S. 93 Alternate Route project west of Kalispell.

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Council to discuss casino development

The Kalispell City Council work session tonight will discuss amendments to casino zoning laws and review the current water and sewer regulations for the city.

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Flathead food drive to build canned houses

Pallets of donated peas, beans and tomatoes arrived at Kalispell Center Mall Wednesday morning in preparation for the upcoming “Houses for Hunger” food drive.

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Ceremony praises bypass backers

The groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for the U.S. 93 Alternate Route project featured speakers from around the state, praising the work accomplished on the highway during the last 25 years as well as the final work that begins Monday.

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Ceremony kicks off bypass construction

Kalispell contractor LHC is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for the U.S. 93 Alternative Route project.

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Adventist church to move to new home

The Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Kalispell is relocating after two years of planning and 45 years of service on U.S. 93 North.

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City announces architectural awards

The city of Kalispell on Monday will recognize the best architecture completed within the city over the past two years.

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Man creates crime Facebook page law enforcement

Theft, law enforcement and city development were the main topics at Wednesday’s town hall meeting at Kalispell City Hall.

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Ticket sales for Glacier Startup end on Friday

Ticket sales for the Glacier Startup Weekend will end Friday at noon for the event at the Flathead Valley Community College.

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Popeyes restaurant pops up

The new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant arrived in Kalispell by truck on Monday night, in preconstructed pieces of walls and flooring.

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Nonprofit awarded $1.65 million for community purchases

A Missoula-based nonprofit is using federal grant money to try to protect low-income neighborhoods in Montana from being lost to commercial development.

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State agency rolls out program to attract investment, work force

The Governor's Office of Economic Development is unrolling a new program in hopes of attracting outside employees, companies and investment into the vast Montana economy.

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Journey just beginning for new Glacier Bank president

Randy Chesler has the opportunity of a lifetime.

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Kalispell City Council to examine parking fees

The Kalispell City Council tonight will consider parking-ticket costs.

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Downtown group sets goals for city

From beautification to entertainment, the Downtown Business Improvement District has several ideas to improve Kalispell.

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Hungry grizzlies are busy across NW Montana

Grizzly bear activity and conflicts have seen an expected increase this month as the bears forage for food before hibernation.

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Company rebuilds after fire

Nine months after a fire burned down the main powerhouse structure at Algae AquaCulture Technologies, reconstruction has begun at the site on F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co. property west of Columbia Falls.

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Tech firm closing Libby facility

Applied Materials has decided to close its Libby facility on Oct. 1 after 15 years of operation.

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Festival venue gets mostly good reviews

Last weekend’s Montana Dragon Boat Festival featured favorable weather, teams and spectators from around the country and a new venue at Volunteer Park in Lakeside.

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Goguen keynotes high-tech summit

Expansion of computing power is driving major changes in the technology market, Michael Goguen told a jobs summit on Monday.

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'Real skate shops are a dying breed'

For a decade, one small shop in Kalispell has maintained the spirit of skateboarding.

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Bypass job starts Oct. 12

LHC Inc. is ready to get rolling next month on the final sections of U.S. 93 Alternate Route on the west side of Kalispell.

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Investment boosts tech firm goal with Flathead investor

With major help from a Northwest Montana investment fund, IgniteFeedback of Bozeman has raised more than $300,000 toward its startup goal.

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Dragon boats hit the water this weekend

One of the biggest community events of the summer involves watching 42-foot dragon boats, powered by 22-member crews, skimming across Flathead Lake.

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Kalispell council to refinance City Hall loan

The Kalispell City Council will consider Tuesday whether to refinance loans through the Montana Board of Investments for the purchase and renovation of City Hall.

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New law covers cottage food sales

Montana’s new cottage food law is now in effect, allowing entrepreneurs to sell customers low-risk foods made in their kitchen.

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Wild Wings opens this week

Buffalo Wild Wings opens Sept. 9 in north Kalispell at the former location of the Sizzler.

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From Philadelphia to Bigfork

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Fire near Proctor destroys barn, vehicles

A barn workshop on Bower Lane near Proctor caught fire Tuesday morning and flames quickly destroyed the two-story wooden structure and its contents.

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Vehicle rolls but injuries are minor

Members of a family suffered only minor injuries Monday when their vehicle was hit from behind by a semi-trailer on U.S. 2 in the Kila area.

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Drone companies flourishing in the Flathead

When people spot an unmanned aerial vehicle, more commonly known as a drone, it can be unnerving for some who wonder if they’re under surveillance or what the hovering contraption is doing overhead.

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Rapist sentenced to 40 years in prison

A Whitefish man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for molesting young girls.

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Bypass connection at hand

Bids will be opened today for the final phase of the U.S. 93 Bypass project.

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Digital marketing seminar will be next week in Kalispell

A digital marketing seminar, Getting Results Online, is coming to Kalispell next week.

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Columbia Falls eyed for hotel

An inquiry about building a 50-room hotel in Columbia Falls recently came through Columbia Falls City Hall, according to City Manager Susan Nicosia.

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Benefactor rescues boy's fair week after paperwork miscue

Fair time is the culmination of months of hard work for young exhibitors, sometimes leading to an emotional roller coaster just as dramatic as any ride at the carnival.

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Livestock sale shows off community character

Saturday’s Livestock Sale at the Northwest Montana Fair showed off well-bred steers; fat, healthy hogs; and a generous sense of community spirit.

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Hotel opens in former assisted-living center

Greenwood Village Inn and Suites, a Western-themed hotel highlighted with log pillars, elk antlers and bison-leather chairs, opened earlier this month in the former Greenwood Village Assisted Living center in Kalispell.

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Whitefish Shopko Hometown to open next month

Shopko Hometown is about a month away from opening in Whitefish’s Mountain Mall.

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Experts examine Conrad firearms collection

A collection of firearms that belonged to Kalispell founder Charles E. Conrad have returned home, and are the focus of an exhibit at the Conrad Mansion this weekend.

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Country star meets his fans at Goodwill

Before his Kalispell concert on Wednesday, music star Kristian Bush, part of the Platinum-selling country duo, Sugarland, met a host of fans at Evergreen’s Goodwill store.

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New hotel coming to Kalispell

A four-story, 101-unit Marriott Springhill Suites is planned in the Spring Prairie commercial subdivision in north Kalispell.

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Lower exchange rate affects Canadian spending

Canadian license plates are still a common sight in the Flathead Valley. There’s nothing unusual about the Northern neighbors reaching into Northwest Montana in search of getting a little more leverage for their loonies.

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Fire near Meadow Peak at 160 acres

A fire at Twin Creek that started Friday has grown to 160 acres, according to the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

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New look ahead for top of Big Mountain taurant, patrol HQ

Whitefish Mountain Resort is en route to completing a $1.2 million renovation project that will upgrade the Summit House restaurant and Ski Patrol Headquarters.

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Dogs on display: 4-H'ers showcase canine handling skills

Some dogs obeyed, others wandered off and a couple of pooches declined to perform at all, bringing one young contestant to tears at the 4-H/Open Dog Show on Friday.

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Work begins on new assisted-living center

A new assisted living and memory care center is coming to Kalispell. Burlage Family Properties has broken ground on a 19-bed facility with a $1 million price tag.

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Kootenai Forest contends with 14 new wildfires

The Kootenai National Forest added 14 new fires Saturday to its growing list that totals 49 wildfires that have started since Aug. 1.

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Bulldozers, tankers attack new fire west of Charlo

A fire that started Friday around noon on the Flathead Indian Reservation 15 miles west of Charlo had grown to 3,028 acres by Saturday evening.

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Marketplace brings local vendors under one roof

Tammy Stouffer, the owner and operator of the Made in Montana Marketplace in Bigfork, had a plan in mind when she opened her store promoting local merchants. She simply wants to give back to the state that’s already given her more than she expected.

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Airport gets federal grant for upgrades

Glacier Park International Airport will receive nearly $4 million for critical construction and maintenance project, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont. announced Friday.

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Kalispell Chamber embraces ride-sharing bill as entrepreneurial opportunity

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce President Joe Unterreiner said he’s looking forward to the potential expansion of ride-sharing transportation services around the Flathead Valley.

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Glacier's Reynolds Creek Fire now 67 percent contained

Reynolds Creek Fire crews moved their containment efforts to the Going-to-the-Sun Road on Wednesday as the blaze slowed on the western perimeter.

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Zone Family Fun Center closing

After nearly five years of offering laser tag, arcade prizes and hand-tossed pizza, The Zone Family Fun Center is closing.

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Popeyes chicken franchise coming to south Kalispell

A new fast food franchise will be built soon on the south side of Kalispell.

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Tutvedt earns state Chamber award

The Montana Chamber of Commerce has named Sen. Bruce Tutvedt, R-Kalispell, the Legislature’s Most Valuable Policymaker.

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Going to work - at home: Workers see benefits of telecommuting in rural areas

Each morning, Tracy Freeman wakes up and gets mentally prepared for the day ahead.

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The Toggery opens spacious store in historic downtown Kalispell building

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Equestrian regains confidence to ride again

The oft-used phrase, “getting back in the saddle” is one that describes regaining the confidence to do something you love.

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Healthy berry treats selling like crazy in Whitefish

Not many people have an “aha” moment on a Hawaiian beach that leads to a new business venture, but a lucky few do. That’s where the idea for Mountain Berry Bowls was born.

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Missouri family tells story of escaping fire on Sun Road

A Missouri family caught video and photographs of the early stages of the Reynolds Creek fire on a scenic afternoon that quickly turned to the scare of a lifetime.

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Firm stitches out national niche

Technical outerwear is no longer just for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Economic Update series starts in Kalispell July 30

The Montana Chamber Foundation’s 10th Annual Economic Update series kicks off on July 30 in Kalispell at the Hilton Garden Inn.

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2015 cherry crop light but sweet

An unusually early cherry harvest this year features quality over quantity, according to local growers.

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E-bike trend catching on in the Flathead Valley

Reinventing the wheel is much harder than innovating the gears turning that wheel.

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Balloon pro brings business to the Flathead

As the sun slowly climbed over the ridges on the eastern side of the Flathead Valley at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Kevin Flanagan parked his van and trailer in an empty field off of U.S. 93.

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Fireworks sellers struggle with ban in effect

Stagnant sales and workers without much to do are signs of the times at fireworks stands in Flathead County.

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Ag field day tackles host of topics

Farmers may be experiencing several issues this year: an early warm period, little rainfall and the constant threat of insects tearing through the crops.

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Libertarian Roots runs for Senate

The paths people take to end up on the ballot are hardly ever the same, but few include being a high school dropout, convicted felon and former racist. Then again Libertarian candidate for the U.S. Senate

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Landowners blast EPA cleanup

Before Judy Lundstrom finally agreed to let the Environmental Protection Agency remove asbestos from her property, she wanted to know what her yard would look like after cleanup workers dug up the soil and removed the contaminated material.

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Polson is preseason favorite to lead area football squads

The five teams that make up the Northwestern A Football Conference have made adjustments and are beginning to feel the anticipation that comes with the treasured Friday night lights.

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Four cycling to benefit veterans

The summer days are becoming shorter, and another school year is approaching.

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Libby asbestos: EPA promises assessment of risk by late next year

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has outlined a new timetable of late 2014 to produce results from three studies that will be pivotal in determining nearly every decision a remedial team in Libby will make during the remaining years of the asbestos cleanup.

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EPA: Risk assessment due in 2014

The EPA outlined a new timetable to produce the results of three studies that will determine nearly every decision the remedial team in Libby will make during the remaining years of the asbestos cleanup.

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Riverfront Blues concert this weekend

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Relay for Life raises nearly $16,000 to help fight cancer

The Libby Relay for Life event continued through the rain Friday and Saturday at the Libby High School track, as patrons went lap after lap to tunes like, “I’m Walking on Sunshine.”

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DeShazer wins two national wrestling titles in only second season

Last year, Jace DeShazer joined a sport that doesn’t always receive glamorous attention. But when you’re this good, it’s hard not to get noticed.

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Loggers finish season 38-22, district title and fourth at state

After an outstanding run at the state title, the Loggers concluded their season with a 38-22 overall record, finishing 13-5 in their final game against the Belgrade Bandits.

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EPA initiates cleanup of previous locations

Homes that have been surveyed, excavated and cleared by removal and restoration may be subject to another inspection according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new amphibole asbestos standard.

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Looking at Troy's earliest years, toward the future

Troy celebrated its 120th year in June, commemorating the homesteads that were some of the first to localize Montana’s true wild nature.

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Ercanbrack: You can call him 'Dr. Rodeo'

Dr. Lance Ercanbrack serves his community as a blue-collar man in a white-coat world.

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Glacier grand opening celebrated

Glacier Bank celebrated its grand opening Wednesday as the Libby community got a complete exhibition of the swanky new building on California Avenue.

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Loggers pick up first-round victory over the Glacier Twins

Winning pitcher Will Reichel pitched through the sixth inning and led the team to a 16-6 victory over the Glacier Twins A team on Thursday in Eureka.

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Injury keeps Winslow off the mound

At the age of 17, Jared Winslow has more options for his future than most. Winslow is a 4.0 student, as well as an athletic powerhouse for the Loggers in three sports. But if you've ever talked to the upcoming high school senior, you'd never know of his recent achievements.

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Loggers sweet twinbill, look toward district tournament

The Loggers played the season’s last American Legion baseball doubleheader at home Sunday against the Glacier Twins, and the Loggers dominated both games 12-3 and 9-2 in a statement to broadcast their momentum before traveling to the district tournament in Eureka on Thursday.

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Relay for Life centennial will commemorate survivors' birthdays

The upcoming 2013 American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser is set to take place Aug. 2 and 3 at the Libby High School track.

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Loggers get back on the winning track with victory over Sox

After two hard losses to close out a weekend tournament in Lewiston, Idaho, the Libby Loggers bounced back to advance their baseball conference record to 13-5 after defeating the Bitterroot Red Sox Wednesday night in Hamilton.

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Loggers win two, drop two during Lewiston tournament

The Libby Loggers traveled across the state border last weekend for the Clancy Ellis Tournament in Lewiston, Idaho. The Loggers went 2-2 in American Legion baseball play, toppling their first two opponents by substantial margins before ending their three-game winning streak with two losses to close out the tournament.

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Men in kilts: Highland Games are scheduled for this weekend

The traditional Highland Games have undergone centuries of diversification. Originally a test by King Malcolm III, of Scotland, to find his strongest and fastest man later became a competition among nations that included Scottish, Irish, British and Norwegian cultures

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Loggers bow to Reds, 8-5, win the nightcap against Lakers

The Libby Loggers went 1-1 during an American Legion baseball double-header Tuesday against the Strathmore Reds and Kalispell Lakers’ A team.

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Bee-yond bee-lief: Weather kills bees

On June 22, it was 50,000 deaths at a Target parking lot in Wilsonville, Ore.

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Dome Theater gets digital projector

Jamie Arnold and the Dome Theater’s new digital projector arrived on Wednesday, with installation assistance from Dan Devoe of American Cinema Equipment in Portland, Ore.

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CHC to get $87,000 in grant funding

Montana Sen. Max Baucus announced Wednesday that Montana Community Health Centers will receive $1.5 million in grant awards. The grant is intended to create 27 jobs in Montana and facilitate a statewide insurance exchange program.

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Loggers take pair from Glacier Twins

The Libby Loggers swept the Glacier Twins in an American Legion baseball double-header on Sunday, toppling the Whitefish team 6-2 and 3-0.

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Night Ranger prepares for CARD concert

In the early 1980s, Night Ranger ranked among the biggest rockers in hair metal history. Fans remember songs like “(You Can Still) Rock in the America,” and “Sister Christian,” as classics from the era of hairspray and denim jackets.

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Montana the first state to pass spy law

Montana made history this spring after passing the first state law to prevent the government from spying on anyone in the state by tracking personal information stored in their electronic devices.

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Montana leads the way in new-age privacy rights

Montana made history this spring after passing the first state law to prevent the government from spying on anyone in the state by tracking personal information stored in their electronic devices.

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Libby native aids the Filipino poor

Annette Fosgate traveled to the Philippines as a tourist on vacation to see the mountainous island life known by more than 9.2 million Filipinos. She returned as a missionary two years later.

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Golf tourney honors Kambel's love of the game

Greg “Peach” Kambel, was remembered Saturday at the Kambel Scramble at the Cabinet View Golf Course, where nearly 170 family, friends and visitors honored his memory with a toast of peach Schnapps or whiskey at a fundraiser golf tournament that provides a scholarship to one Libby graduate.

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Troy Fourth of July celebration features fireworks, food and fun

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Long-distance cyclist makes Libby stop

Rain falls on a campsite at 8 a.m. on a recent Wednesday near Ponderay, Idaho. The weather is not warm, the roads haven’t been dry since Monday. Luke Wiltse, 17, folds his tent up like a property deed and pedals off and into the splashing rain on his 20-speed Salsa …

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Seven hopefuls file in Libby; Troy has five

The Libby City Council race has expanded to seven, with the addition of Brent Teske and Joanne Woods-Newman into the running on Thursday, the last day to file.

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Loggers win Big Bucks tournament

One might think it would be polite to treat your guests with courtesy, but the Loggers did just the opposite Sunday, taking first in the hometown Big Bucks Tournament.

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Magill files to run for Libby City Council, field grows to five

Assistant Election Administrator Leigh Riggleman is counting down the remaining two days until the June 27 deadline to file as a candidate in the upcoming city election.

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Logger Days tradition largely a legacy to the Neils family

Neils family members were stewards of the early Libby community, committed to civic affairs. As they always had, the Neils became a functioning development of their own environment when they joined the Libby community in 1910.

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Shock files to run for Libby City Council

City Counil hopeful Mike Shock has decided to make another run at office, and he filed Monday to challenge three incumbents as the application deadline of June 27 looms.

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Dome Theater prepares for a Friday reopening

The Dome Theater has been hard at work in search for a new digital projector, and so far raised a generous $15,000 toward their goal. In the meantime, new owner Jaime Arnold has plans to reopen the Dome for Libby’s enjoyment on Friday.

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Rescue volunteers receive field training

Lincoln County is now backed by 15 new certified members of the Search and Rescue Team. Members for the David Thompson and Can Am rescue teams were registered as Level 2 search and rescue technicians, fully qualified to successfully extract a person from danger.

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Recent Libby graduate reflects on time in Carnegie Hall limelight

Beneath the bright lights of Times Square, Makayla Cichosz-King must have felt like a small fish in a big pond. But on the stage of the world-famous Carnegie Hall, that feeling must have quickly washed into an afterthought.

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Loggers take pair from Glacier Twins

The Loggers took on the Glacier Twins for a baseball double-header Friday at home, winning both games to project their record to 10-7 for the season.

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900-plus faithful attend Incredi-Bull event

The Incredi-Bull bull-riding event began Saturday beneath a clear Montana blue sky, 80 degrees and a pack of anticipatory spectators filling the stands at J. Neils Park.

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Biker bar bounces back

The legendary Dirty Shame Saloon was brought out of foreclosure in February and purchased by longtime friends John Runkle and Ray Falzone.

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Dirty duo will reclaim the Shame

The legendary Dirty Shame Saloon was brought out of foreclosure in February, purchased by longtime friends and current co-owners, John Runkle and Ray Falzone. By the end of July, the new owners plan to return the Yaak cornerstone back into a roadhouse as dirty and shameful as it ever was.

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'Take the world,' 'be grateful' graduates are told

Seventy-seven Libby High School graduates waited patiently to enter the 50-plus-year-old gym, quickly filling with friends and families meandering to their seats. As older family and friends shuffled to their their seats, children scrambled through the bleachers before the ceremony began.

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