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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…
Keeping Score: Whitefish girls beat Bigfork in thriller — players and coach react after divisional win
The Whitefish Lady Bulldogs are headed to the Montana Class A State Basketball Tournament after a gritty 39–37 win over Bigfork in the Western A Divisional thi…
Kalispell Public Schools sets $1.1M elementary general fund levy
Kalispell voters will see a $1.1 million general fund levy issue on the ballot in May for Kalispell Public Schools’ elementary district.
Law roundup: Meetup on a dirt parking lot raises suspicions
Someone allegedly saw three vehicles doing a drug deal in a dirt lot on the west side of Kalispell. All three took off as soon as a Kalispell Police officer pulled into the parking lot.
Legislative committee continues to press secretary of state for info on mailer costs, voter files
Legislators on the State Administration and Veterans’ Affairs Interim Committee on Monday discussed subpoenaing information from Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen about the costs of mailing 467,000 postcards feat…
Kalispell man accused of vandalizing vehicle, threatening neighbor gets suspended jail sentence
A Kalispell man arrested for allegedly vandalizing a neighbor's vehicle and threatening the victim against going to the authorities last year later received a pair of suspended jail sentences.
Kalispell Planning Commission backs rule changes eliminating public hearings on subdivisions
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday night backed changes to subdivision regulations that would scrap public hearings on site-specific projects.
Fire crews douse blaze at Kalispell apartment complex
Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze at an Airport Road apartment complex in Kalispell early Wednesday afternoon.
Blizzard forecast prompts school closures on Thursday
Schools across the Flathead Valley preemptively canceled classes for Thursday in anticipation of a major winter storm expected to hit the region overnight Wedn…
First Yellowstone grizzly bear emerges from hibernation
Biologists with Yellowstone National Park reported seeing the first grizzly bear of the spring season on Monday, according to a National Park Service press rel…
Arlee woman, baby killed in U.S. 93 head-on crash
A 28-year-old Arlee woman and a baby girl were killed in a head-on collision March 9 on U.S. 93.
Columbia Falls OKs 40-unit apartment complex
After a lengthy discussion about lighting and safety, the Columbia Falls City Council last week approved a 40-unit apartment complex near the intersection of M…
After SWAT incident in Columbia Falls, no charges filed
No charges were filed against a Columbia Falls man after he was taken into custody by a SWAT team in Columbia Falls on Feb. 21.
Montana humor topic of history group meeting
Tim Christenson, president of the organization, will explore “Montana Humor in Story, Song, and Rhyme.”
Montana Historical Society asks Montanans to vote for the state's best place
The 16 contenders were selected from "A History of Montana in 101 Places."
Writing Coaches of Montana seeks volunteers
The program seeks to help students think critically about their writing assignments so they can become confident and competent writers across disciplines.