Hannah Shields

Flathead County commissioners approve renewal for nearly finished Tamarack Meadows in Columbia Falls Despite environmental concerns raised about an already under-construction subdivision in Columbia Falls, Flathead County commissioners on April 21 renewed... See more

Flathead County seeks temporary 911 dispatchers ahead of summer tourist season Summer is a busy time for the Flathead Valley, as tourists flock in from all over to visit Northwest Montana. The surge in visitors keeps first responders in Flathead County bu... See more

Marion School officials seek solutions after Flathead Library trustees discontinue book deliveries Determined to retain access to the Flathead County Library, Marion School Board members are considering standing up a volunteer delivery service to keep the... See more

Flathead County extends Lakeside marina permit amid opposition Flathead County commissioners approved a commercial marina permit extension for Discovery Land Company on April 9 after confirming it did not violate a stop-work order issued by Flathead Count... See more

Boost in Flathead County's credit rating results in savings on jail project A bump in Flathead County's credit rating resulted in lower-than-expected property tax increases to cover the $95 million in bonds needed for the new county jail. As part of the b... See more