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New owner begins renovating former Outlaw Inn, details plan for extended-stay rentals
Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis has begun renovating the former Outlaw Inn after its previous owner left the bu…
Tribute held for Whitefish man who died climbing in Glacier
Friends gathered Tuesday at the Whitefish Farmer’s Market to celebrate the life of organic farmer and outdoor enthusiast Grant Marcuccio.
Talks stall between Warming Center, neighbors
Conversation has stalled between the Flathead Warming Center and a group of residents in the surrounding area tasked with addressing community concerns about t…
Sing a new song — New Flathead Valley Youth Choir is the first initiative of Bear Grass Performing Arts
A reprise of a Kalispell-based youth choir will bring children around the valley together again to sing.
Asylum seeker Dora Rodriquez shares her story at Kalispell event
Dora Rodriquez was 19 years old when she nearly lost her life trekking through the Sonoran Desert to seek asylum across the United States border.
Rail union lawsuit challenges back-to-work orders
The union that represents workers at both of Canada's largest freight railroads has filed the lawsuits it promised challenging the orders that forced employees…
Glacier National Park sets goal to be net zero by 2050
Glacier National Park is working to map out a plan to reduce its carbon footprint and explore other energy efficiency initiatives as part of a new Climate Acti…
Law roundup: Accused shoplifter threatens low blow
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Motorist accused of pulling gun after traffic collision
A 38-year-old facing a felony charge for pulling a gun on another motorist during a fender-bender allegedly told investigators he did it because he was angry.
Group wants hazardous waste landfill for CFAC cleanup
The Coalition for the Clean CFAC will urge the Environmental Protection Agency to consider a different cleanup plan for the old aluminum plant.
BNSF Railway stresses safety but is still held back by industry issues, report finds
Freight railroad BNSF is generally striving to improve safety on a consistent basis, but that message doesn't always reach front-line workers who often don't f…
National parks, military dispute Sheehy’s claim that he parachuted into Glacier
U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy recently said he parachuted into Glacier National Park as part of his military training in Montana — an activity a national pa…
Ballot measures in 41 states give voters a say on abortion and other tough questions
Life, death, crime and taxes will be on ballots for voters to decide this fall.
Helena Flats superintendent back in building for new school year after court case concludes
Helena Flats School Superintendent Andy Maheras returns to the building full-time after a court case where he was accused of assaulting a student concluded in …
Montana lawmakers eye more prison beds
HELENA — Citing an unprecedented surge in state inmates, Montana lawmakers convening on corrections issues Tuesday committed to addressing a 500-prison-bed shortage during the 2025 Legislature.
Law roundup: Store has receipts for man’s lifetime ban
A store customer allegedly swung at an employee. A manager was uncertain what the physical altercation was about, speculating the employee might have asked to see a receipt, but wanted Kalispell Police Department t…