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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Transportation plan heads before Whitefish Council
Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall, 418 E Second St.
Community stars showcase dance skills at Soles of the Flathead fundraiser for warming shelter
Local law enforcement and legal professionals will be kept on their toes at the inaugural “Soles of the Flathead” gala on Sept. 23, a “Dancing with the Stars” …
Community briefs
Out of the Darkness Walk; Walk to End Alzheimer’s; Indroduction to meditation; Dementia seminar
Law roundup: Fearless dachshund chases off bear
A small bear was reportedly chased off by a small, but fearless, dachshund.
Scientists track how huckleberries fare in changing climate
LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — Huckleberries are highly sought after, but the coveted mountain fruit was difficult to find
Judge chides Montana for refusing order on transgender law
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge on Monday said state health officials made "calculated violations" of his order to temporarily stop enforcing a law that w…
Speed limit reduced on Montana 82
Starting Monday, commuters driving Montana 82 between Bigfork and Somers will see a lower speed limit.
State health department seeks to ax board that hears public assistance appeals
Montana health officials are asking state lawmakers to eliminate a board that hears appeals from people who believe they were wrongly denied public assistance benefits.
Education regs revised per public comment
Over the past few months, the Montana Board of Public Education has busied itself with a seemingly endless stream of regulatory rewrites touching nearly every corner of the state’s K-12 public education system. The…
Bigfork School Board votes to partially fund the district's unfunded sports programs
After a large showing of support from parents, students and coaches, the Bigfork School Board voted Sept. 14 to partially finance the district’s previously unf…
Fallon files as write-in for commission seat
Defeated Flathead County commissioner candidate Jack Fallon has registered as a write-in candidate for the upcoming November general election.
Montana judge rules transgender sports rule unconstitutional
A Montana state judge has determined three laws passed by Montana's Republican-controlled legislature to regulate activities on university campuses are unconst…
Local leaders pitch Gianforte on ways to combat drugs in the valley
Local elected leaders, law enforcement officials and addiction specialists presented Gov. Greg Gianforte with a portrait of a rapidly growing community struggl…
Flathead High wins exclusive rights to produce ‘Frozen’ musical
Flathead High School will be the first school in Montana to produce Disney’s “Frozen: The Broadway Musical,” after winning a nationwide competition.
Man allegedly pulls out shotgun in road rage incident
A 65-year-old man remains behind bars after allegedly pulling a shotgun on a man following a bout of road rage on Sept. 5.