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Latest Covid surge strains hospital, health department
August 28, 2021 11 a.m.

Latest Covid surge strains hospital, health department

Flathead County continues to see an uptick in Covid-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths.

Flathead COVID cases surge amid low vaccination rate
July 23, 2021 9 a.m.

Flathead COVID cases surge amid low vaccination rate

Flathead COVID cases surge amid low vaccination rate

June 30, 2021 1 a.m.

Blood shortage prompts widespread call for donations

Blood shortage prompts widespread call for donations

April 28, 2021 1 a.m.

Forest considers recreation, guiding permits

The Flathead National Forest is accepting public comment on 19 different recreation events and temporary outfitting and guiding activities that are expected to take place on public lands this year.

Health officials want more Flathead residents to sign up for vaccine
April 9, 2021 9 a.m.

Health officials want more Flathead residents to sign up for vaccine

Health officials want more Flathead residents to sign up for vaccine

April 7, 2021 1 a.m.

Fuels reduction project planned for Tally Lake district

Fuels reduction project planned for Tally Lake district

Clinic hours will expand to meet vaccine demand
March 31, 2021 1 a.m.

Clinic hours will expand to meet vaccine demand

Clinic hours will expand to meet vaccine demand

March 2, 2021 9:15 a.m.

Flathead County reports 7 more COVID deaths

Flathead County reports 7 more COVID deaths

Medical professionals and ski patrol save skier
February 17, 2021 1 a.m.

Medical professionals and ski patrol save skier

Medical professionals and ski patrol save skier

North Valley Hospital board to consider name change
January 11, 2021 8:30 a.m.

North Valley Hospital board to consider name change

The North Valley Board of Directors is expected to convene at the end of January to vote on a possible name change for North Valley Hospital.

KRH unveils new name as Logan Health
December 4, 2020 2 p.m.

KRH unveils new name as Logan Health

Kalispell Regional Healthcare will be rebranded as Logan Health beginning in January.

County health officer to resign
December 1, 2020 1 a.m.

County health officer to resign

County health officer to resign

October 26, 2020 10 a.m.

State sues four businesses for not following COVID directives

State sues four businesses for not following COVID directives

Bullock cracks down on Flathead businesses not following COVID-19 mandates
October 23, 2020 8:40 a.m.

Bullock cracks down on Flathead businesses not following COVID-19 mandates

Bullock cracks down on Flathead businesses not following COVID-19 mandates

Families sue Whitefish Care and Rehab over deaths
October 22, 2020 8 a.m.

Families sue Whitefish Care and Rehab over deaths

Families sue Whitefish Care and Rehab over deaths

Daines calls for investigation into COVID outbreak at Whitefish Care
October 9, 2020 1 a.m.

Daines calls for investigation into COVID outbreak at Whitefish Care

Daines calls for investigation into COVID outbreak at Whitefish Care

Families recount loved ones’ declines at Whitefish facility
October 5, 2020 1 a.m.

Families recount loved ones’ declines at Whitefish facility

Families recount loved ones’ declines at Whitefish facility

Care center has history of deficiencies
September 14, 2020 9 a.m.

Care center has history of deficiencies

Following a recent state investigation into Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services stamped the facility with the most serious deficiency rating possible in early September — a federal designation that was later lifted as silently as it was assigned.

September 9, 2020 1 a.m.

County approves budget including building projects

County approves budget including building projects

September 9, 2020 1 a.m.

Dickey Lake chemical spill under investigation

Dickey Lake chemical spill under investigation

September 3, 2020 1 a.m.

Flathead County switches to mail ballot

The Flathead County commissioners voted 2-1 Thursday morning to move to a mail-in election for the Nov. 3 general election, pivoting from their decision in late August to opt for a poll election.

August 31, 2020 1 a.m.

Long-term care facility confirms deaths related to virus

Four recent COVID-19-related deaths in Flathead County have been tied to Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center as the facility faces an outbreak that has resulted in 41 positives so far between staff and residents.

New weather stations enhance safety in the backcountry
August 26, 2020 1 a.m.

New weather stations enhance safety in the backcountry

The Flathead Avalanche Center recently finished installing weather stations on Tunnel Ridge near Essex — an undertaking that closed out a multi-year, multi-partnership effort to build a more robust weather dataset for the Flathead Range and beyond.

August 21, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Residents, staff test positive for COVID-19 at care facility

A total of 14 residents and employees with Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center have tested positive for COVID-19.

August 12, 2020 1 a.m.

Fair carnival canceled amid virus concerns

This year’s Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo attendees can still expect the beloved event to unfold later this month, but this time without a carnival.

Health-care providers want fair downsized
August 3, 2020 1:49 p.m.

Health-care providers want fair downsized

At a Flathead County Fair Board meeting Thursday evening, a local pediatrician presented a letter signed by 140 Flathead Valley health-care professionals who do not believe the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo should occur as currently planned, considering school is expected to start back up soon after the event.

July 22, 2020 9:40 a.m.

State adjusts COVID testing priorities to tackle wait times

In an effort to combat growing wait times for COVID-19 test results, the state of Montana recently made adjustments to who will receive priority testing at the state lab in Helena.

‘Black Lives Matter’ protests ramp up in Flathead Valley
June 5, 2020 12:35 p.m.

‘Black Lives Matter’ protests ramp up in Flathead Valley

Local law enforcement leaders, city officials and others say they hope ongoing protests in Whitefish and a protest planned Saturday afternoon in Kalispell will remain peaceful as local residents and others come together in support of the Black Lives Matter movement that has gained global momentum in the past week after the officer-involved killing of George Floyd, a black man from Minneapolis.

Glacier Park set to partially reopen on June 8
June 3, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Glacier Park set to partially reopen on June 8

After being closed to visitors for more than two months, Glacier National Park will partially reopen June 8.

Ministries' assets to be sold following allegations of abuse
July 30, 2019 8:58 a.m.

Ministries' assets to be sold following allegations of abuse

The assets of Potter’s Field Ministries, which over the course of 27 years of operation has grown to include multiple properties, vehicles and businesses, will be sold, according to the lead pastor of Godspeak Calvary Chapel, a religious nonprofit based in California that has taken over operations and ownership of the multi-faceted ministry based in Whitefish.

Calvary Chapel ends support of Potter's Field Ministries
July 23, 2019 2:40 p.m.

Calvary Chapel ends support of Potter's Field Ministries

The Calvary Chapel has broken its affiliation with Potter’s Field Ministries in Whitefish and the ministry’s other associated businesses and nonprofits following allegations from former ministry members who allege the founders of Potter’s Field have long incited a cult-like environment through intimidation, fear tactics and other means.