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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…
Law roundup: Intense gameplay is too noisy for neighbor
People were reportedly too boisterous while playing video games and someone called the Kalispell Police Department to report the yelling and screaming.
Headlines: Fire crews douse blaze in Kalispell, windstorm damage in Lincoln County, Dems running for congress talk, Ronan man takes Alford plea
Fire crews douse blaze in Kalispell, windstorm damage in Lincoln County, Dems running for congress talk, Ronan man takes Alford plea and more Northwest Montana…
Aviation experts discuss risks of backcountry flying after 2 fatal crashes last summer
The Ryan Field airstrip near West Glacier had never recorded a fatality until two separate crashes last summer killed three people.
Greater Valley Health Center names Adam Naumann as new CEO
Adam Naumann stepped into his new role as chief executive officer of Greater Valley Health Center this past week.
Glacier National Park will plug oil well at Kintla Lake
Montana’s first oil well was drilled in what is now Glacier National Park near the head of Kintla Lake back in 1901. One hundred and twenty-five years later, G…
Forest Service approves 7,700-acre West Reservoir timber project
The U.S. Forest Service has approved a 7,700-acre forestry project west of Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Avalanche danger high after 2 to 3 feet of new snow
Dangerous backcountry conditions prompted a special avalanche warning Friday morning after Northwest Montana mountains were buried in 2 to 3 feet of snow.
Law roundup: Man seeks advice before approaching ex’s boyfriend
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State halts permitting on weekend rallies at Capitol ahead of ‘No Kings’ protest
Organizers of the upcoming “No Kings” rally in Helena say that a new state rule banning permits for weekend rallies on the Capitol grounds violates their First…
Montana Attorney General issues cease and desist over Helena immigration resolution
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has found a resolution the Helena City Commission passed last month in response to aggressive federal immigration enforcement around the nation “appears to be a blatant viola…
Zinke says Iran War could end in just a few weeks
Congressman Ryan Zinke spoke to the War in Iran while visiting Kalispell Monday, saying he supported President Trump’s decision to take action against the coun…
Libby water supply health advisory lifted
The boil water order was downgraded to a health advisory on Jan. 16...
Mission Valley Animal Shelter plans for the future
Mission Valley Animal Shelter hopes to build a new home and expand its capacity over the next three years to better serve a community without animal control.
Hot Springs superintendent to depart school district
Hot Springs Superintendent Gerald Chouinard is resigning from his position, effective June 30, after overseeing the Hot Springs School District for nearly six …
Wind gusts near 100 mph, thousands lose power in winter blast
The Flathead Valley was spared from the worst of a winter storm that knocked out power in southern Lincoln County and buried mountains on the Montana-Idaho bor…