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Counting machines add vote of confidence to elections security
The conference room of the Flathead County Elections Department whirred with noise. Volunteers rattled off strings…
Zinke wants water released from Hungry Horse Reservoir to fill Flathead Lake
Flathead Lake’s low water level this summer has drawn the attention of Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke, who called the situation an “oncoming crisis.”
Michigan murder suspect arrested near Libby
A Michigan man wanted for a 2011 homicide was behind bars Wednesday in the the Lincoln County Detention Center.
Montana income tax rebate checks go out in July
Montana income taxpayers may notice extra money in their bank accounts or a rebate check in the mail in July.
Jury says Libby health clinic submitted 337 false asbestos claims
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A federal jury ruled Wednesday that a health clinic in a Montana town where hundreds of people have died from asbestos exposure submitte…
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions, says race cannot be a factor
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new …
Fourth of July events across the Flathead Valley
The Flathead Valley and beyond will be busy with events for the weekend leading up to and through the Fourth of July holiday.
Flathead Lake level drops prematurely
If people have noticed that the level of Flathead Lake appears to be dropping much sooner than normal, it’s not a figment of their imaginations. Instead, says …
Bigfork Library Project budget doubles after reevaluation of construction cost
The budget to renovate a new home for the Bigfork branch of ImagineIF Libraries has grown to double its original 2018 price tag after a reevaluation of estimat…
Capt. Jordan Venezio named Kalispell Police chief
City officials have tapped Capt. Jordan Venezio to take the reins of the Kalispell Police Department.
Slate of speakers to present at the Wachholz through 2024
A former CIA director, mountaineer, NASA engineer, professor, best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, celebrated actors and underwater pho…
Law roundup: Woman has own concept of free refills
A thirsty woman allegedly filled two containers of soda without paying and was cited for theft by the Columbia Falls Police Department.
Man suspected of indecent exposure faces revocation of sentence
Prosecutors are seeking to revoke the suspended prison sentence of a Kalispell man accused of exposing his genitals at the Kidsport Complex in late April.
BNSF accuses Libby health clinic of submitting false asbestos claims
A major U.S. railroad found liable for spreading hazardous asbestos that killed hundreds of people in a Montana town is trying to convince a federal jury that …
Easement protects riparian habitat on Swan River
Ed Goldberg had no intention of buying land when he first visited the Flathead Valley. Upon arrival, however, he fell in love with the biodiversity, the wilder…
FVCC program readies new surgical technologists
Flathead Valley Community College’s surgical technology associate of applied science degree is a challenging, hands-on program which enables graduates to becom…