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He’s a Gold Digger
6:55 a.m. A mountain lion was walking toward the Kalispell mall. 7:51 a.m. A man was upset that someone threw something at his car, but he didn’t know what was thrown and it hadn’t caused any damage. 3:43 p.m. A baby was seen running down the street, chased...
Not a Drug Drop
9:10 a.m. An officer responded to a report of a fake gun that someone wanted picked up. 8:27 p.m. Someone found a bike on their front lawn and didn’t know what to do with it. 10:13 p.m. A cleaning crew accidentally left behind a packet of fentanyl at a...
Flathead Construction Chugs Along Despite Economic Challenges
Three years ago when local developer Mick Ruis unveiled his new project at the former CHS grain elevator property on Center Street and Fifth Street West in downtown Kalispell, he envisioned more than 200 residential units surrounding a restaurant he planned to perch on top of the historic 100-foot grain silo along the Parkline Trail.
Black standing seam metal siding clads this Montana wilderness house
This luxurious modern mountain house designed by The Ranch Mine is nestled into the rugged terrain of Whitefish, a resort town in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Montana. The region is renowned for its bountiful pine trees, pristine rivers and lakes, majestic mountains, and awe-inspiring glaciers. Entitled ‘Shadowbox’, this dwelling...
Whitefish High School ranked No. 2 in Montana
Whitefish High School has earned the No. 2 spot in Montana in "2024 Best High Schools,” which U.S. News released in a new report. Rankings are based on areas like college readiness, college curriculum breadth, state assessment proficiency, and graduation rates. Nearly 18,000 schools were ranked nationwide, and 171 high schools across Montana.Bozeman High School was ranked No. 1, with Glacier High School in Kalispell coming in at No. 3.According to the scorecard, Whitefish boasts a graduation rate of 90-94%, a reading proficiency of 62% and a math proficiency of 42%. The AP participation rate was at 40%. “We continue to have...
North West Montana Veteran's Camp Ponderosa to host surplus auction
BIGFORK, Mont. — North West Montana Veterans Camp Ponderosa invites the public to its surplus auction in Bigfork on May 18. The Surplus Auction Benefitting Veterans Camp Ponderosa gives them the opportunity to clear out extra items, while making room for equipment updates and a cleaner and safer camp space.
Explosive growth, tourism weigh heavy on western Montana’s aging roads
Transportation officials say infrastructure needs outpacing available funds. Growing populations and tourism in western Montana are straining aging roads, leaving state and local governments to fix problems or make improvements with limited funding, according to transportation officials. While development-driven infrastructure upgrades are nothing new, the Montana Department of Transportation is...
Kalispell sees 8-hour road closure Friday, April 25, for section of Northland Drive
KALISPELL, Mont. - Kalispell City Government took to Facebook Thursday to warn residents about a temporary road closure on Friday, April 26, 2024. According to the post, the section of Northland Drive between Four Mile Drive and Summit Ridge Drive will be closed on Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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