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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…
Backcountry travel between Glacier, Waterton reopens at Goat Haunt
Hikers and boaters will once again be allowed to travel between Glacier National Park and Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park in the Goat Haunt area.
Pence says 'Different times call for different leadership' in launching presidential bid
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence promised "the best days of the greatest nation on earth are yet to come" in a video released Wednesday…
Montana Supreme Court rejects state's attempt to stop youth climate trial
The Montana Supreme Court has rejected a last-minute attempt by the State Attorney General’s Office to stop a lawsuit waged by a group of youth plaintiffs who …
Big Shindig car show is June 17 in Kalispell
The Glacier Street Rod Association and the Desoto Grill host the Big Shindig car show in downtown Kalispell on Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., regar…
CASA volunteer advocates sworn-in
Eight community members were recently sworn in as CASA/GAL volunteers.
Poverty simulation workshop aims to create understanding
Using a simulation kit, participants role-play the lives of low-income families.
Man arrested for exposing himself to young girls to undergo evaluation
John Thomas Cohenour, 34, faces a single count of indecent exposure in Flathead County District Court.
Whitefish Community Foundation awards funds to Boys and Girls Club
Over the past two years, demand for the Boys and Girls Club’s services in Evergreen has dramatically increased, from 45 youth served during the 2021-2022 schoo…
More candidates file in city elections
Additional candidates have entered races for upcoming municipal elections in Flathead County.
Man sentenced for supplying high schoolers with marijuana
Flathead County District Court Judge Amy Eddy handed down the suspended sentence with the state Department of Corrections to Ryan Christopher Newby on May 25.
Whitefish Library begins summer reading program
All readers are encouraged to pick up a reading log from the library starting June 12, and log time spent reading.
State asks Montana Supreme Court to halt youth climate trial slated to start next week
A week before the Montana youth climate change trial is set to start, the state has asked the Montana Supreme Court to halt the trial and take supervisory control over the case on the basis the district court judge…
Suspected car thief arrested after chase pleads guilty
Amber Michelle Webb appeared before Judge Amy Eddy for a change of plea hearing on June 6 after reaching an agreement with prosecutors.
Law roundup: Teens sound the alarm on graduation night
Teens with a speaker and a microphone in a sedan were reportedly using noises that sounded like ones emergency vehicles use was “really distracting” to a woman who was worried it would cause an accident and called …
Kalispell city manager outlines plans to address homeless presence in parks
Kalispell City Manager Doug Russell announced a package of new measures meant to dissuade homeless people from congregating in public spaces during Monday’s Ci…