Property tax jump hot topic at Bigfork meeting

KPAX - Fri Nov 20

A Flathead County resident who says he'll likely lose his home because of the skyrocketing property taxes was just one of many who spoke up at a Thursday night meeting in Bigfork.

DOR Director Says Reappraisal Process Working

Flathead Beacon - Thu Nov 19

In late summer and early fall, many Montanans were unpleasantly surprised to receive notices telling them their property values had skyrocketed.

High court hears Highwood zoning suit

Great Falls Tribune - Thu Nov 19

HELENA - Attorneys for Cascade County and a group of landowners locked horns once more Wednesday over a 2-1 vote last year by the County Commission, which allowed construction of a power plant east of Great Falls.

After 42 Years, Books West Closes its Doors

Flathead Beacon - Wed Nov 18

At the end of November, downtown Kalispell will turn the page to a new chapter. And the words will be gone.

Is the Stimulus Helping Flathead Unemployment?

Flathead Beacon - Wed Nov 18

When the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed into law in February, national and state officials promised a life raft of job creation to help soften the blow of the economic recession.

Whitefish City Attorney Announces Retirement

Flathead Beacon - Wed Nov 18

Whitefish City Attorney John Phelps has announced his retirement, to become effective in July of 2010.

With Less Credit, Layaway Makes a Comeback

Flathead Beacon - Tue Nov 17

Heidi Marcum, left, checks out clothing at Rocky Mountain Outfitter with help from employee Jandy Cox in Kalispell.

'No big surprises' in Whitefish River cleanup

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Mon Nov 16

WHITEFISH, Mont. - Cleanup of petroleum-contaminated sediment in the Whitefish River is on schedule and so far has yielded 'no big surprises,' a federal spokesman said.

Proposed Spencer Lake Logging Project Prompts Concern from some Residents

Flathead Beacon - Sun Nov 15

A proposed logging project in a heavily-used network of trails near Whitefish has residents there mobilizing to make sure that recreation is considered as part of the plan.

Masquerade Ball and Arts Fair

Flathead Beacon - Fri Nov 13

Live Music: Friday: Solas at the O'Shaughnessy Center; Finlay Morton at Ricciardi's; Susan Gibson at The Raven; Canyon Creek Ramblers at The Cottage; Kniption Fit at Great Northern; Mobile Beat DJ at Red's Saturday: Glacier Symphony and Chorale at Whitefish Baptist Church; Good Wood Duo at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake; In Walks Bud at Craggy Range; ...