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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…
Collision on U.S. 2 kills one in Troy
An early-morning traffic crash Friday in Troy claimed the life of a 21-year-old Livingston man, formerly of Libby.
Tester campaign buoyed by contributions from defense industry execs
As Democrat Jon Tester headed for a surprise victory in his 2006 U.S. Senate race, he attacked his incumbent Montana Republican rival's close ties to lobbyists…
FWP seeks public comment on Bad Rock Canyon parking lot
The proposed construction of a gravel parking lot would provide a formal public access to the area.
Forum aimed at exploring the state Constitution coming to Kalispell
Billed as a bipartisan event, the forum will feature three members from Friends of the Montana Constitution, a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting and enhancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of the…
Girl Scout STEM van coming to Kalispell
Programming will take place in the Gateway Community Center parking lot near the Northwest Montana United Way office.
Subdivision containing 125 homes proposed for Bigfork
Wyoming-based Longbow Land Partners is proposing to build the Northshore Woods housing subdivision on 105 acres between Montana 35 and Bigfork Stage Road.
Kalispell Middle School students dominate national design contest
Inspired by nature, Kalispell Middle School seventh-graders created award-winning designs that took first, second and honorable mention in the middle school di…
Law roundup: Neighborhood dispute requires police mediation
Police came across three kids playing in a construction site. They were redirected to a nearby playground.
Event kicks off fundraising for Samaritan House project
The event will kick off Samaritan House's fundraising efforts to build new affordable housing units.
Whitefish Planning Board recommends zoning amendments to marijuana facility ordinance
The Whitefish Planning Board earlier this month voted unanimously to recommend zoning amendments that affect marijuana facilities within city limits.
Poverty simulation held in Kalispell demonstrates daily struggles
Kalispell residents took on fictional identities and families at the Gateway Community Center Tuesday as part of a poverty simulation organized by Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana.
Flathead physicians voice opposition to abortion restrictions in letter to governor
Physicians from the Flathead Valley were among the more than 100 medical professionals across Montana who signed a letter calling on Gov. Greg Gianforte and th…
Titan submersible imploded, killing all 5 on board
A submersible carrying five people to the Titanic imploded near the site of the shipwreck and killed everyone on board, authorities said Thursday, bringing a t…
Glacier National Park's Highline Trail opens to hikers
Glacier’s National Park's popular Highline Trail has opened for the season from Logan Pass to Granite Park. The moderate trail is a favorite for many hikers an…
Idaho Supreme Court rules in favor of Sandpoint festival's gun ban
The Idaho Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court decision on a lawsuit challenging a ban on firearms during the Festival at Sandpoint’s summer music series.