A project to permanently protect 53,000 acres of private timberland in Flathead and Lincoln counties cleared a final hurdle on Oct. 20 when the Montana Land Board delivered a 4-1 vote in favor of a conservation easement that has earned plaudits from a wide-ranging alliance of stakeholders, including the wood products industry, the conservation community, […] The post Montana Land Board Approves Project to Conserve 53,000 Acres of Timber Forests Near Libby appeared first on Flathead Beacon.| Flathead Beacon
Can you picture it? The new up-and-coming Kalispell City Council will most likely have four new members this next year (possibly six). Just imagine topping that off with a mayor who has never been a council member (or a mayor) and who has zero experience in that regard. What a mess that would be! The […] The post Inexperienced Council? Inexperienced Mayor? Hot Mess! appeared first on Flathead Beacon.| Flathead Beacon
The county’s longest-running school is fundraising in the hopes of bringing something new to its campus: an up-to-date playground. “Everything’s super old and constantly needing repairs, and we’ve had kids who have broken their arms,” said Samantha Olson, the booster club’s president and a para-educator at Deer Park School. The Deer Park School building was […] The post Deer Park School Boosters Home in on New Playground Fundraising Efforts appeared first on Flathead Beacon.| Flathead Beacon
On Friday, October 10, the Flathead Warming Center joined 75 other faith-based shelters across the nation in observing World Homeless Day through a unique initiative: Conversations on a Bench. From 1 p.m. Thursday to 1 p.m. Friday, Executive Director Tonya Horn sat outside the Flathead Warming Center for 24 straight hours, engaging in meaningful dialogue […] The post Your Voices Matter appeared first on Flathead Beacon.| Flathead Beacon
Just off the intersection of U.S. Highway 93 and Somers Stage Road, sits a gray concrete building, tall like an old chapel, with wooden scaffolding beginning to show signs of a roof. Posters with the quote, “Integrity: doing the right thing, when nobody is looking,” hang from a shipping container and general contracting firm Swank […] The post Amid Ongoing Litigation, Lakeside Sewer District Plugs Away at Expansion Project appeared first on Flathead Beacon.| Flathead Beacon
Kalispell Where: 205 Rosewood Dr. Price: $547,000 What: Five-bedroom, two-bath home Square Feet: 2,688 This fun and flexible duplex is bursting with retro charm and modern updates. It has fresh paint, new flooring, new HVAC, and newer appliances. The upstairs unit features three bedrooms and one bath, while the downstairs offers two bedrooms and […] The post Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $550,000 appeared first on Flathead Beacon.| Flathead Beacon
Are you proud to live in Kalispell, Montana? What makes a happy, safe, inspiring place in which to live? My husband and I have had the opportunity to visit with relatives and friends who have lived in cities they loved and were proud of being part of their communities. I learned that urban planning provided the foundation for these lovely, comfortable, […] The post Vote for Ryan Hunter for Kalispell Mayor appeared first on Flathead Beacon.| Flathead Beacon
After two years of effort, the Planning Committee of the Swan Valley Community Council will formally submit a draft Neighborhood Plan, including an Existing Conditions Report and proposed Future Land Use Map, to our Community Council. These documents, if accepted by our council and forwarded to Missoula County, meet the requirements for our commissioners to […] The post The Swan Valley: Why We Live Here appeared first on Flathead Beacon.| Flathead Beacon
Jim Neal donned his father’s World War II veteran hat and carried a sign proclaiming his own status as a Marine veteran on the Three Mile Drive overpass Saturday afternoon, joining a crowd of hundreds at Kalispell’s “No Kings” demonstration. Some dressed in blow-up costumes or in yellow as they took over the overpass and […] The post No Kings Round 2 Attracts Hundreds of Protesters in Kalispell appeared first on Flathead Beacon.| Flathead Beacon
Wisdom, discernment, study, and effort are all attributes which exemplify a qualified and accomplished mayor. These are the attributes of excellence. These are standards that are not just achieved overnight, but over time. The best mayors are the ones who rise to the position as a result of diligence. Wisdom takes weighing in on many […]| Flathead Beacon
