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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…
Flathead Electric introduces automatic power outage text messaging
It’s a service the co-op is implementing and members with a current cell phone number on file will soon receive a text message opting them in to automatic outage text messages.
A quilting project of generational proportions
Years ago, Madison Ypma’s great-great grandmother Ida Brock Sterling sewed together blocks for a quilt.
Scout gives back to Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls senior Trey Rice put his welding and fabrication skills to good use earlier this year, building four new benches at Columbus Park.
Flathead High School senior finds resiliency in face of adversity
Flathead High School holds its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 on Friday, June 2.
Law roundup: Alleged fight turns out to be Hacky Sack game
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Roadwork for alpine coaster project begins on U.S. 93
Work is beginning on the installation of a left-turn lane on U.S. 93 near Lakeside to ease access to and from a new alpine coaster attraction.
State declines millions in federal food assistance for children as food banks see soaring need
Under the Gianforte administration, Montana is opting out of $10 million of federal money that would have paid for children’s meals this year, according to an estimate from the Montana Food Bank Network.
Man pleads guilty to picking up Yellowstone bison calf that was rejected by herd, euthanized
MAMMOTH, Wyo. (AP) — A man from Hawaii pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge alleging he picked up a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park, causing the animal's herd to reject it and leading park officials to kill…
Bigfork High School senior perseveres through turbulent journey
Born with a hole between her right and left ventricle and a second hole in her aortic valve, Emma Dawson battled her way through open-heart surgery and the sub…
Law roundup: The customer is not always right
A father calling from Kalispell complained to deputies that a store employee refused to sell his son snacks and asked the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office if they were allowed to do that.
Kalispell Chamber to depart Depot Park, citing homeless activity
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitor Bureau will be moving out of its downtown Depot Park headquarters, citing increasing homeless acti…
Foundation receives EPA grant to spur Valley redevelopment
The Montana West Economic Development Foundation has been awarded $500,000 to assess local former industrial and commercial properties with the goal of redevel…
Restaurateur suspected of shoplifting takes plea deal
Authorities initially brought Brian Paul Scotti-Belli up on a felony count of theft in Flathead County District Court.
House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate.
FWP seeking public input on proposed timberland conservation easement
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is soliciting public input on the potential purchase of a conservation easement on 47,907 acres of timberland in the Thompson River drainage of Flathead and Sanders counties.