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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Law roundup: House party overflow moves to rooftop
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office received a call from someone in Bigfork who was reportedly worried that a crowd of about 30 people inside and on the roof of a house across the street were going to “take over his h…
Increasing costs straining Kalispell's road maintenance funds, officials say
Public Works officials warned Kalispell City Council on Monday that inflation threatened to cut into the department’s ability to keep up with roadwork.
House votes to impeach Mayorkas, a historic rebuke of sitting Cabinet member by Republicans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the…
Trump wants to install new RNC leadership including his daughter-in-law as co-chair
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump wants a leadership change at the Republican National Committee in an attempt to install a new slate of loyalists — including his d…
Senate passes a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel, but fate in the House is uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate early Tuesday passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, pushing ahead after months of difficult negotiati…
US inflation slows but remains elevated in sign that price pressures are easing only gradually
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price surge is on…
Alleged squatter given suspended jail sentence
Prosecutors brought Dion Jay Stark, 52, up on a felony count of intimidation following the March 29 confrontation near the intersection of Two Mile Drive and t…
Suspected gun thief given suspended jail sentences
Initially brought up on a count of felony theft in Flathead County District Court, Steven Salvador Reyes, 45, struck a deal in the fall that saw prosecutors am…
Voters to decide fate of resort tax for Big Mountain
Voters who live on Big Mountain will get to decide whether the area should be allowed to collect a resort tax.
Kalispell Planning Commission to host hearing on city's future participation plan
Kalispell Planning Commission will solicit input Tuesday on a forthcoming public participation plan, which will change how residents engage with the city on developments and establish a long-term game plan for city…
Law roundup: Man wonders why shady situation is so bright
A Bigfork resident reportedly called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office asking for extra patrol in the neighborhood to find out why lights were on in a house across the street. It wasn’t the first time he shined …
Oregon officials report bubonic plague in local resident
BEND, Oregon (AP) — Public health officials in Oregon have reported a case of bubonic plague in a local resident who they said likely contracted it from a pet cat.
Trump asks Supreme Court to put off his election interference trial, claiming immunity
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his election interference trial, saying he is immune from pr…
Trump endorses Sheehy after Rosendale enters Senate race
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Tim Sheehy in Montana’s U.S. Senate Republican primary Friday afternoon just hours after Congressman Matt Rosendale anno…
Kalispell City Council to get update from street maintenance, traffic divisions
During its Monday work session, Kalispell City Council will review services rendered by the municipality’s Street Maintenance and Traffic, Signs and Signals di…