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Wildlife experts analyze rare fatal bear attack in Glacier
Nearly three weeks after a 33-year-old hiker was killed in an apparent bear attack in Glacier National Park, quest…
Steamboat Landing subdivision back before county board
The board in March tabled the Steamboat Landing project asking the developer to investigate traffic mitigation options for the development planned for 63.79 ac…
Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg visits Montana, celebrates infrastructure investments
MISSOULA — Touting $5.3 billion of federal dollars coming to Montana, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said Monday investments in airport, road …
Law roundup: Not without his guns
After children were safely evacuated, a man allegedly refused to leave a room full of smoke until he rescued his guns.
Tester moving to block changes to Missoula mail processing facility
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester is crafting legislation to preserve the Postal Service’s outgoing mail processing operations in Missoula after federal officials revealed …
Montana records largest drop in childhood Medicaid coverage from pre-pandemic figures, study shows
Montana had a 27% drop in childhood Medicaid enrollment from April to December 2023, the second highest in the nation, according to a new report that evaluates…
Trial set for OPI candidate Allen, while she defends actions as ‘bold stand for parental rights’
A Republican candidate for state school superintendent faces a jury trial for obstructing a peace officer, but she continues to lead her district, and she defends the actions that led to her arrest as “a bold stand…
Law roundup: Student driver gets front seat to road rage lesson
A student driver got a first-hand lesson in road rage when an intolerant man driving a dark gray F-150 allegedly honked repeatedly and yelled at them while they cautiously turned.
Bigfork hotel, Whitefish school before county board of adjustment
The board has seven items scheduled for consideration during the meeting. The board meets at 6 p.m. in the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell.
Kalispell Police officer Carlee Brown recognized as Officer of the Year
Carlee Brown was recognized in April by the Kalispell Lions Club as the 2024 Officer of the Year.
Whitefish Council looks at apartment project
A proposal to create a 21-unit multi-family development project on Iowa Avenue goes before Whitefish City Council on Monday.
Teen’s wish granted with refurbished pickup following cancer treatment
When Tanner Lair was in the hospital going through chemotherapy thoughts about refurbishing his 1996 Ford F-250 got him through the treatments.
Waters Edge Winery in Evergreen to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
Waters Edge Winery owner Angela Zuba was shocked when she was contacted by producers on “America’s Best Restaurants," a show that highlights eateries and bars …
The Syndicate a dream come true for former Kalispell mayor and lifelong friend
At The Syndicate Hair and Beauty Parlor, former Kalispell mayor Tammi Fisher and master cosmetologist Sandy Palmer have fine-tuned their new business to delive…
Thank you for the sidewalks, Evergreen
On behalf of the Evergreen Board of Trustees, staff, students, families, and community, I would like to thank everyone for their work to help our geographicall…
Let ‘er buck: Local teen launches bull-riding business
When Korbin Baldwin isn’t in class at the vo-ag center, or on the wrestling mats at Flathead High School, he is likely having a bull session with Whiskey, Tumb…