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Curiosity for cuisine: Whitefish Chef Earl Reynolds lets twists on classics drive the menu
There are many hallmarks of success in Earl Reynolds' career, but earning a second James Beard Award nomination fo…
Kalispell mayor will not seek reelection
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson will not seek reelection.
Retired FWP supervisor reflects on career protecting wildlife and lands
In the fall of 1995 Lee Anderson was hoping to get on with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks as a game warden.
Justice Department to go after local officials who oppose Trump's immigration policies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is directing its federal prosecutors to investigate for potential criminal charges any state or local officials who st…
Northwest Montana History Museum showcases Flathead Valley's timber industry
Did you know that in 1884 that John Foy’s mill between the Foys lakes was considered the first water-powered sawmill in the valley? Or that in 1914, the first …
Former Libby educator pleads not guilty to assaulting a minor
Former Libby Middle High School Principal Jim Germany Jr. pleaded not guilty to assault on a minor last week.
Kalispell lawmaker proposes tighter enforcement of worker verification laws
The House Business and Labor Committee will hear testimony on legislation related to work authorization verification on Jan. 22.
Law roundup: Women air dirty laundry
A woman complained that her Bluetooth-enabled washing machine wasn’t working; the property manager wasn’t answering his door and she didn’t have contact for the Idaho-based company.
Outlaw Inn may see new owner following foreclosure
The former Outlaw Inn property may have a new owner before the year’s end.
Legislative records that shine a light on bill drafting process public again, judge orders
Back-channel communications between Montana lawmakers, lobbyists and stakeholders when drafting bills are once again open to the public under a court order issued Tuesday in Great Falls.
Headlines: Montana firefighters in LA, Kalispell housing debate and Flathead Warming Center updates
Kalispell mayor now opposed to state housing funding, Montana fire crews aid in California blaze, and Flathead Warming Center launches new initiatives.
Former Proud Boys leader and Oath Keepers founder released after Trump offers Jan. 6 clemency
WASHINGTON (AP) — The former leader of the Proud Boys and the founder of the Oath Keepers have been released from prison after their lengthy sentences for sedi…
Supreme Court rejects GOP-backed Montana case based on controversial election law theory
The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned back an election law case out of Montana that relied on a controversial legal theory with the potential to change the way e…
Trump issues sweeping pardon of supporters charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack
President Donald Trump on Monday said he was pardoning about 1,500 of his supporters who have been charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack, using his …
Woman accused of pulling out knife at hospital pleads not guilty to felony charge
Amber Rose Wenzl, 44, pleaded not guilty to the felony before Judge Danni Coffman in Flathead County District Court on Jan. 16.
Flathead High speech and debate victorious in Butte after intense competition
It was a fight to the finish in Butte this weekend with Flathead High School speech and debate team having the last word. Flathead prevailed by a difference of 6.5 points.