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Updated 12 hours, 34 minutes ago

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…

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Poached elk found in the Bison Range

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) are investigating poaching on the Bison Range in Northwest Montana after recently finding a decapitated elk.

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Dems, GOP make urgent final pitches as election season wraps

COATESVILLE, Pa. (AP) — An election year weighted by economic turmoil, elimination of federal abortion rights and broad concerns about the future of democracy …

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Standoff near downtown Kalispell ends with arrest

A 45-year-old man is in custody after a standoff with local law enforcement near downtown Kalispell on Monday morning.

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Whitefish Council looks to add new zoning district

City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall, 418 E Second St.

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Kalispell City Council considering appointment of interim municipal judge

Kalispell City Council will consider the nomination of Rich Hickel to fill the municipal judge vacancy, among other business, at its Monday meeting.

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Once a struggling veteran, food pantry founder looks out for other former service members

There was a period of time in North West Montana Veterans Food Pantry founder Allen Erickson’s life when he wasn’t sure when he’d see any relief from his strug…

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Law roundup: Man irate about disregard for crosswalks

A man allegedly called 911, swearing about how he was tired of almost being hit by vehicles while using a crosswalk. Kalispell Police Department officers did extra patrol and everyone behaved.

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Wolfpack Theatre’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ highlights story of human condition

Glacier High School’s Wolfpack Theatre Company will present “Death of a Salesman” Nov. 8, 9 and 10.

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Rancher’s Daughter store features Montana-made products

No matter the season though, everything at The Rancher’s Daughter is made in Montana.

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Suspect in Columbia Falls fatal stabbing deemed unfit to proceed

A Flathead County District Court judge ordered accused murderer Zain Alexander Ray Glass committed to the state mental hospital for an evaluation and observati…

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Uncertainty over 'Born Alive' bill stokes fears

LR-131, also known as the “Born Alive Infant Protection Act,” requires medical providers take necessary actions to preserve the life of a born-alive infant, or…

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Veterans Day events around the Flathead Valley

Veterans Day offers the opportunity for members of the community and students to honor and express our gratitude to our local veterans.

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Land trust holds fundraiser for Owen Sowerwine project

Flathead Land Trust will celebrate 20 years of conservation along the Flathead River and north shore of Flathead Lake and begin fundraising for the Owen Sowerw…

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Law roundup: Woman passes up home violin concerts

Two teens repeatedly went to a woman’s house asking to come inside to play the violin. She told the girls she wasn’t interested in their offer when they first knocked at her door. When they

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Candidates push for voter turnout as midterms near

As the campaign season draws to a close, local and statewide candidates have turned their focus to voter turnout — encouraging residents to get their absentee …