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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…
US sinks Iranian warship as Iran warns of widespread destruction in the Middle East
A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran's security forces and ot…
Former Montana university leader Seth Bodnar launches independent campaign against GOP Sen. Daines
Former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar is launching an independent campaign to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines in November, after Democ…
Kalispell woman sentenced for obstruction during protest at Whitefish Border Patrol station
A Kalispell woman was sentenced in Whitefish Municipal Court last month for throwing a piece of plywood in front of a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle during a prote…
Kalispell Council wants backup power source for public safety building after windstorm exposes vulnerabilities
Kalispell City Council on Monday opted to pursue a state grant for a backup generator for the city’s public safety building after a December windstorm left the…
Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake kicks off March 12
The Spring Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake begins Thursday, March 12 and will end on Saturday, May 9.
Free the Seeds event focuses on gardening, food
This free, family-friendly event celebrates seed saving, gardening, education, and community.
Brunch designed for those looking to return to the workforce
This free event offers a relaxed way to explore flexible job options, connect with local employers, and learn about employment resources that support re-entering the workforce.
Law roundup: Mumbling, intoxicated shopper turns out to be fine
Describing an individual she suspected of being homeless as walking around a store while high and mumbling to himself, a shopper asked the Kalispell Police Department to intervene.
Prosecutors seek revocation of Hungry Horse shooter’s suspended sentence
Prosecutors want to revoke the suspended sentence of a Hungry Horse man convicted in connection with a 2023 shooting in the canyon.
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joins contest for Zinke’s western U.S. House District seat
In yet another twist in Montana’s western U.S. House District contest, Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced Tuesday that she will be running to replac…
Flathead, Gallatin counties host majority of short-term rental units, report finds
Significant increases in short-term rental properties may be adding pressure to local housing supplies, especially in high-value tourism areas of the state near Yellowstone and Glacier national parks.
Poll: Most Montana voters don’t want a statewide sales tax
Montana voters’ generations-long aversion to a state sales tax is alive and well, according to a poll conducted by Montana Free Press and the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University.
Lakeside motorist sentenced in connection with 2024 wreck on US 93
The Lakeside man charged after a drug-fueled collision on U.S. 93 just south of Kalispell in 2024 later received a partially suspended sentence in Flathead County District Court.
Law roundup: Bullies take on store employees
Instead of retail therapy, three immature 18- to 19-year-olds choose retail bullying.
Troy man drowns while ice fishing on Spar Lake
A Troy man drowned over the weekend while ice fishing on Spar Lake in Northwest Montana, authorities reported Monday.