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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Trump appeals Maine ruling barring him from ballot under the Constitution's insurrection clause
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday appealed a ruling by Maine's Democratic secretary of state barring him from the ballot over his…
US women are stocking up on abortion pills, especially when there is news about restrictions
Thousands of women stocked up on abortion pills just in case they needed them, new research shows, with demand peaking in the past couple years at times when i…
Funding for mental health system revamp offers hope, but officials say solutions will take time
Barbara Hadley has shared her story at multiple community meetings on behavioral health in Northwest Montana, detailing her struggle to help a relative undergo…
Law roundup: Pre-dawn preachers spread the word
Using a megaphone to amplify their message, a group of people were shouting Bible verses at a park in Kalispell. The public preaching occurred around 5 a.m., which the reporting party found quite annoying.
Kalispell's December snowfall near all-time low
As Northwest Montana caps one of its driest Decembers on record, a return to winter weather is within sight.
Kalispell postal workers put a stamp on a long-lived career
The end of 2023 marked 40 years of marriage and 35 years of service for them with the United States Postal Service, a monumental anniversary, one that both Oxf…
Whitefish plans fee for properties that join city
Whitefish City Council on Tuesday will consider establishing a surcharge for properties to annex into the city.
Kalispell City Council poised to green-light Village Loop multi-family building
Kalispell City Council is expected Tuesday to vote on a conditional use permit for new multi-family residential units on Village Loop.
Law roundup: Mom seeks advice about tot’s sticky fingers
A concerned mother went to the Kalispell Police Department wanting to speak to an officer about her 4-year-old’s shoplifting habit. The parent said the child was “constantly shoplifting.”
Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700 plants, mammals, fish, insects and other species in the U.S. h…
Forest Service releases plan for Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail
The U.S. Forest Service has released a comprehensive plan for the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail, marking a milestone for a route established in 2009 but used by hikers for decades prior.
Home sales down while multi-family units continue to dominate Flathead Valley market
High interest rates coupled with shortages in skilled labor have influenced development projects in the Flathead Valley toward more concentrated multi-family u…
Law roundup: Frequent arguing upsets woman
A woman went to the Kalispell Police Department complaining about loud neighbors who were arguing at 4 a.m. and also found what looked like blood outside their door.
Montana lawmakers reject call for special session on taxes
A call for a special session of the Montana Legislature that would have addressed rising residential property taxes in the state has failed.
University of Montana alumni keep health care local in small-town Montana
Superior – Working every day with your best friend would be a dream come true for some people. Getting to work with your best friend to provide a vital service…