Flathead county news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Flathead County, Montana:

Local News

• Kalispell City Council Approves New Downtown Development Plan: The Kalispell City Council has approved a new downtown development plan that aims to revitalize the area with new businesses, housing, and public spaces. (Flathead Beacon, March 2023)
• Flathead County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help in Identifying Suspects: The Flathead County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects involved in a recent burglary in the Whitefish area. (Daily Inter Lake, March 2023)
• Kalispell School District to Host Community Forum on Budget: The Kalispell School District will host a community forum to discuss the district's budget and answer questions from parents and community members. (Flathead Beacon, March 2023)

Outdoor and Recreation

• Flathead Lake Water Levels Continue to Rise: Water levels on Flathead Lake have continued to rise in recent weeks, with the lake now at 2,900 feet above sea level. (Flathead Beacon, March 2023)
• New Trail Opens in Glacier National Park: A new trail has opened in Glacier National Park, offering hikers and backpackers a new route through the park's scenic wilderness. (Daily Inter Lake, March 2023)
• Flathead County to Host Outdoor Recreation Summit: The Flathead County Commission will host an outdoor recreation summit in April to discuss the importance of outdoor recreation in the county and ways to promote and support it. (Flathead Beacon, March 2023)

Business and Economy

• New Business Opens in Kalispell: A new business has opened in Kalispell, offering a unique blend of coffee, food, and retail. (Flathead Beacon, March 2023)
• Flathead County Unemployment Rate Remains Low: The unemployment rate in Flathead County remains low, with a rate of 2.5% in February. (Daily Inter Lake, March 2023)
• Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Hosts Business Expo: The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will host a business expo in April, featuring local businesses and organizations. (Flathead Beacon, March 2023)

Sports and Events

• Flathead High School Basketball Teams Advance to State Tournament: The Flathead High School boys and girls basketball teams have advanced to the state tournament, which will be held in Missoula in March. (Flathead Beacon, March 2023)
• Kalispell Rodeo to Host Spring Rodeo: The Kalispell Rodeo will host a spring rodeo in April, featuring cowboys and cowgirls from across the region. (Daily Inter Lake, March 2023)
• Flathead County Fairgrounds to Host Easter Egg Hunt: The Flathead County Fairgrounds will host an Easter egg hunt in April, featuring games, food, and activities for kids of all ages. (Flathead Beacon, March 2023)