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Tribal groups join lawsuit seeking restoration of $127 million in canceled farm grants
In March, the USDA canceled 49 of 50 Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access Program grants designed to support…
A year after unionizing, Whitefish ski patrol holds rally to show solidarity
Whitefish Mountain Resort Professional Ski Patrol Union (WMRPSP) members and supporters held a protest on the viaduct Saturday morning after passing the one-ye…
Kalispell Social Security office downsizing, but will remain open, assures Zinke's office
Kalispell’s Social Security Administration office is shrinking, but will remain open, according to the office of Congressman Ryan Zinke.
Tree clearing work begins to prepare for construction on U.S. 93 west of Whitefish
Work is slated for the section of highway starting near the intersection with Mountainside Drive and continuing west for approximately 3 miles, ending just past Livermore Flats.
FVCC faculty members honored for work
Eliza Sorte-Thomas, associate professor of education, and Katie Clarke, assistant professor of communications, have been named 2024-2025 League Excellence Award recipients.
County planning board looks at zone change in Evergreen
The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday will consider a zone change for a roughly 7-acre property in Evergreen.
Young moose euthanized after taking up residence in Osburn
An unfortunate situation in Osburn last month resulted in the Idaho Department of Fish and Game dispatching a young moose who had taken up residency inside the…
Thinning project expected in Ray Kuhns Wildlife Managment Area this summer
According to an environmental assessment released by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, a combination of commercial and non-commercial thinning, prescribed burn…
Law roundup: Man thinks he knows more than coaches
A cranky 70- to 80-year-old reportedly yelled at coaches during a tournament at a gym, noting that he was "former law enforcement."
Trump administration seeks to dismantle National Environmental Policy Act
Despite being one of the shorter laws on the federal books, the National Environmental Policy Act imposes tall workloads on federal decision-making.
Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the U…
Residents endorse state plans to add acreage to conservation easement
The state completed the first phase of the plan in February by purchasing rights to 32,821 acres of land roughly north of the Thompson chain of lakes from Gree…
Law roundup: Man on Main Street wields a big stick
A driver was turning left on Main Street when a man allegedly wielding a giant, 7-foot-tall spear charged at her.
Sen. Regier calls ethics allegations a 'witch hunt'
On the last day before the 69th Montana Legislature adjourned for transmittal break and after the Senate held a marathon floor session to debate and vote on 99…
New high-density development proposed in North Kalispell
Named the Reserve at Johnson Ranch, the development would see 186 single-family lots and two multi-family lots, one of which contains 237 units.
Headlines: County Health Department prepares for measles, arts funding cut and proposed Warming Center settlement
Flathead County health experts prepare for measles, Kalispell City Council expected to vote on deal with homeless shelter, and legislators slash grant funding …