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Flathead National Forest clears way for salvage projects following winter windstorms
More than 500 acres of trees downed in December’s windstorms are slated for salvage, say Flathead National Forest …
Meet the candidate: Dave Fern, Democrat for HD-5
Meet the candidate: Dave Fern, Democrat for HD-5
Meet the candidate: Terry Falk, Republican for HD-8
Meet the candidate: Terry Falk, Republican for HD-8
Meet the candidate: Sid Daoud, Libertarian for HD-8
Meet the candidate: Sid Daoud, Libertarian for HD-8
Housing task force presents recommendations to governor
A task force charged with identifying solutions for Montana’s housing crunch formally passed recommendations for legislative action to Gov. Greg Gianforte Wednesday, teeing up debates over state subsidies and local…
Elected officials weigh in on Holland Lake Lodge expansion proposal
“There’s a way to be part of a community,” said Rep. Mike Hopkins, R-Missoula, whose district includes the Holland Lake area. “There’s a way to get community buy-in. And there’s a way not to.”
Board rejects moving Kalispell branch to Gateway Community Center
Flathead County Commissioners suggested the space to several organizations.
Law roundup: Woman chalks up drawings to other kids
A woman complained about a group of kids who used chalk to write profanity and draw parts of the male anatomy all over tennis courts, signing it with her child’s name, who she said was not involved.
Republican operative publicizes ethics complaints against Supreme Court incumbent
A prominent Republican operative backing Montana Supreme Court candidate James Brown has filed two ethics complaints against Brown’s opponent in the race, incumbent Supreme Court Justice Ingrid Gustafson, with less…
Columbia Falls sued by couple over Kreck Riverside Park
A local couple has filed suit in Flathead County District Court claiming Columbia Falls' Kreck Riverside Park is a nuisance and the court should force the city to address it.
Kalispell parents to get notice of sex ed classes
Parents of students attending Kalispell Public Schools can expect to be notified when human sexuality instruction takes place at least 48 hours in advance if t…
Kalispell puts brakes on historic train vandalism
The Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department is taking several steps to prevent vandalism to a historic locomotive located on the new Parkline Trail above Woo…
Judge denies bail reduction for alleged murderer
Judge Dan Wilson denied a request to lower bail for accused killer Del Orrin Crawford in Flathead County District Court on Wednesday, while also questioning th…
Prescribed fire on Big Mountain rescheduled for Thursday
If conditions align with air quality, the Tally Lake Ranger District will prescribe burn an area directly adjacent to the Whitefish Mountain Resort on Thursday…
Don ‘K’ donation benefits Evergreen schools
Don “K” Subaru recently made donations to assist with providing healthy snacks for Evergreen schools.
Judge gives Rexford man jail time for lying under oath
Flathead County District Court Judge Robert Allison held Nathaniel Joe Peoples, 32, in contempt after he first testified that he was aware of two firearms foun…