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Flathead County Cities Retain Modest Population Growth Amid Overall Slowdown

Flathead Beacon 15 May 2026
Of the three Flathead County cities, Columbia Falls saw the smallest population increase over the last five years, adding an estimated 432 people for a 8% population increase between 2020 and 2025.
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Flathead County Man Found Guilty in Hit-and-Run Homicide Trial

Flathead Beacon 14 May 2026
A Flathead County jury on Wednesday convicted 49-year-old Jeffrey Scott Serio of deliberate homicide in the August 2025 death of 67-year-old Raymond Maurice “Mory” Grigg, whom he ran down with his vehicle in an Evergreen cornfield.
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Re-Elect Brian Heino for Flathead County Sheriff County

Flathead Beacon 12 May 2026
The primary election for Flathead County Sheriff/Coroner is underway, and voters face a clear choice ... This would represent a significant and untested shift in how public safety services are delivered in Flathead County.
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Vote Cahalen for Flathead County Sheriff

Flathead Beacon 12 May 2026
The current Flathead County Sheriff is not willing to follow the law and remove unwanted visitors or trespassers from your property ... Why should property owners in Cascade County and Lewis and Clark ...
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Support Sterling for Flathead County Clerk and Recorder

Flathead Beacon 11 May 2026
My father was also a surveyor here, and I have seen firsthand how much Flathead County has changed and grown. I support Sheena Sterling for Flathead County Clerk and Recorder ... As Flathead County ...
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Hohman is a Tremendous Asset to Flathead County

Flathead Beacon 09 May 2026
Please accept this endorsement for Cheryl Hohman for Flathead County Clerk and Recorder ... Cheryl Hohman is a tremendous asset to Flathead County and will represent us well as Clerk and Recorder, and I am deeply grateful for her help.
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Flathead County Terminates Bigfork’s Sliter Park Lease After 45 Years of Management

Flathead Beacon 02 May 2026
The Flathead County Board of Commissioners on Thursday voted unanimously not to renew its lease for Sliter Park in Bigfork, a property the jurisdiction has managed and maintained for 45 years.
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Flathead County Commissioners Pass Resolution Authorizing Construction of $105 Million Public Safety Facility

Flathead Beacon 22 Apr 2026
Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday passed a resolution issuing the first round of bonds for the $105 million public safety facility passed by voters in the November 2025 election, authorizing the project’s construction.
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Support Cheryl Hohman for Flathead County Clerk and Recorder

Flathead Beacon 18 Apr 2026
We are honored to offer our heartfelt endorsement of Cheryl Hohman for Flathead County Clerk and Recorder ... We have complete confidence that Cheryl will serve Flathead County with integrity, professionalism, and heart.
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Flathead County School Elections Roundup

Flathead Beacon 17 Apr 2026
That’s the reasoning behind the levy asks for four out of the five Flathead County school districts taking them to voters this spring ... This spring, voters in Flathead County’s school district boundaries will have the final say.
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Flathead County Commissioners Grant Lakeshore Permit Extension for Lakeside Marina

Flathead Beacon 11 Apr 2026
Flathead County ... Flathead County planners told commissioners at the April 9 meeting the developer’s objectives include the demolition of the current dock followed by the construction of three new docks.
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‘Shock Factor’ Jolts Sheriff’s Race as Flathead County GOP Endorses Heino’s Challenger in Contested Primary

Flathead Beacon 28 Mar 2026
I believe that in this process, I think people will pay attention to (endorsements), but ultimately, the people of Flathead County — the Republicans of Flathead County — will make their own decision.”.
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Flathead County Commissioners Adopt New Septic Regulations

Flathead Beacon 18 Mar 2026
Flathead County Commissioners approved a new set of septic regulations and construction standards that specifically allows for the installation of gravity-fed septic systems ... Flathead County ...
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Flathead County Election Filings Set Stage for Contested Races in 2026

Flathead Beacon 10 Mar 2026
In Flathead County’s uncontested races, Republican Tricia Haverkorn has filed to replace Flathead County Treasurer Adele Krantz, who is not seeking reelection; Republican Marcia Stolfus has filed for ...
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Flathead County Approves West Glacier ‘Work Camp’ for Seasonal Staff

Flathead Beacon 09 Mar 2026
A hospitality company with business interests spanning Glacier National Park can forge ahead with plans to build a “work camp” in West Glacier after Flathead County officials approved the land-use request last month.
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