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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 …
Zinke reintroduces efforts to regulate summer water levels on Flathead Lake
Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke has again introduced legislation that would require the Interior Department to maintain water levels in Flathead Lake during …
Law roundup: No takers for indecently exposed hitchhiker
The Kalispell Police Department received two calls about a man reportedly standing on the side of the highway with his pants down while holding up a sign asking for a ride.
PHOTOS: Frigid Whitefish Winter Carnival Penguin Plunge raises money for Special Olympics
Participants jumped into the frigid waters of Whitefish Lake during the 24th annual Penguin Plunge as part of the Whitefish Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 8…
House Republicans in Montana pass resolution supporting the Trump administration
Republicans in the Montana House of Representatives carried a resolution supporting Donald Trump’s presidency on Feb. 5.
Bills altering mill levies will jeopardize public safety, critics say
Two bills designed to lower property taxes by changing the way mill levies work elicited opposition from local government officials, including those in Kalispe…
Vehicle reservations for Glacier Park open next week
Vehicle reservations for Glacier National Park’s upcoming summer season will be available starting Feb. 13, at 8 a.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Opponents warn bill will lead to racial profiling in Montana
Opponents of a bill that encourages local law enforcement to check people’s immigration status say the legislation amounts to little more than legalized racial…
Law roundup: Phantom toker vanishes in a puff of smoke
Smelling the odor of marijuana and hearing strange noises, a caller asked the Kalispell Police Department to sweep the building and root out the phantom toker.
Flathead Valley man given prison time for targeting aircraft with laser pointer
U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen handed down a two-and-a-half-year sentence to Nolan Wayne Hamman, 32, in federal court in Missoula on Feb. 6. His stint behind bars will be followed by three years of supervised…
Former Flathead County commissioner Bob Watne dies
Former Flathead County Commissioner Bob Watne died Feb. 2 at the age of 75.
Egypt lobbies against Trump plan to empty Gaza of Palestinians as Israel makes preparations
CAIRO (AP) — Israel says it has begun preparations for the departure of Palestinians from Gaza despite international rejection of President Donald Trump's plan…
Trump tells prayer breakfast he wants to root out 'anti-Christian bias' and urges 'bring God back'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he wants to root out "anti-Christian bias" in the U.S., announcing that he was forming a task force…
Vehicle wreck in Kalispell sends one to hospital
Kalispell Police officers investigated a motor vehicle wreck near the intersection of Airport Road and U.S. 93 South on Thursday morning that sent one motorist to the hospital.
Student research showcased at FVCC for National History Day
Middle and high school history research projects will be showcased at Flathead Valley Community College Feb. 8 as part of the National History Day program.
Legislation provides “a clear path forward” for struggling police departments
As police departments across the nation report staff shortages, many Montana cities and towns are exploring new ways to provide law enforcement services. One c…