Knife River News

In a city like Kalispell, which lacks interstate access, railroad service is an important economic asset, according to the Flathead County Economic Development Authority.

Members of the Missoula City Council convened last week to hash out what has been a confusing and at times contentious issue - Knife River Corp.'s future remediation plans for an 86.5-acre riverfront gravel mining operation municipal officials hope to transform into a recreational area.

Montana Department of Transportation Director Jim Lynch told the Kalispell City Council last week he expects to have the southern portion of the long-awaited Kalispell Alternate Route open to traffic Nov.