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Flathead National Forest clears way for salvage projects following winter windstorms
More than 500 acres of trees downed in December’s windstorms are slated for salvage, say Flathead National Forest …
Private house in Glacier Park can remain, federal judge rules
A private home on the banks of McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park can remain, a federal judge ruled earlier this month.
Man accused of shooting at ex brought up on felony charge
A man accused of shooting at his ex-girlfriend while she retrieved her belongings from his truck in Kalispell last month is facing a felony charge in Flathead …
Housing affordability remains a top economic concern for Flathead Valley
Montana has become a top five state in job creation over the past year yet is ranked low when it comes to wage growth, according to Jeff Michael, director of t…
Biologists look to find out what ails South Fork elk herd
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks hopes to collar 16 elk in the Bob Marshall Wilderness this month as part of a study to better determine why the population has…
Filing deadline approaches to appear on ballots as a school board trustee candidate
School elections are coming in May and people interested in serving on a school board have until March 27 to file paperwork to appear on the ballot.
Law roundup: Construction crew finds old hidden room
A construction crew allegedly found a hidden room in a building where it appeared someone had been living in it for quite some time.
Judge clears way for Trump's plan to downsize federal workforce
A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump 's plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program.
Trump says he and Putin have agreed to begin negotiations on ending war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump upended three years of U.S. policy toward Ukraine on Wednesday, saying that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to begin …
Bathroom bill clears GOP-led Legislature, poised to become law
A bill that would require public and some private facilities to enforce sex-segregated spaces for multiuser bathrooms, dormitories and locker rooms cleared its…
Passion for wellness, Logan fitness director retires
Brad Roy has retired after 30 years serving as the executive director of Logan Health Medical Fitness Center.
Congressional App Challenge winners announced, apps to be on display in US Capitol Building
Code Girls United members Emma Anderson and Makayla Davenport of Kalispell have been named winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Montana’s western district by U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke.
High school students qualify for international business and leadership competition
Budding entrepreneurs and business leaders from Flathead, Glacier and Whitefish high schools qualified to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference April 25-30 in Orlando, Florida.
Canyon’s ‘water man’ recognized for service
As the water system operator for three Canyon communities, Ben Shafer is used to his phone ringing. He’ll often get 20 calls a day, from people inquiring about…
Whitefish firefighters return from aiding in Los Angeles wildfires
Four Whitefish firefighters have returned home safely after assisting with widespread wildfires in Los Angeles.
University of Montana researchers delve into the science of love
MISSOULA – As love is celebrated this week on Valentine’s Day, researchers at the University of Montana are exploring the age-old question of what creates roma…