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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…
Headlines: ‘Cocaine fairy’ reaches plea deal, avalanche risk, films from Flathead reservation up for award, early candidate filings
‘Cocaine fairy’ reaches plea deal, avalanche risk increases for region, films from Flathead reservation up for award, early candidate filings and more Northwes…
Rep. Ryan Zinke to retire at end of current term
Montana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term in Congress and will not seek re-election.
Authorities investigate alleged homicide in Hungry Horse
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged homicide that occurred at a residence/shop near the 100 block of Main Street in Hungry Horse o…
Kalispell City Council to hire contractor to replace wells contaminated by forever chemicals
Kalispell City Council is expected to hire a contractor on Monday to drill six new drinking water wells to replace sites contaminated by what are commonly know…
Whitefish looks to adopt new land use plan
Whitefish City Council on Monday is poised to adopt a new community plan designed to guide land-use decisions for the next 20 years.
Whitefish Lake Institute coordinator works to connect citizens with science
He paused on the banks of Viking Creek to watch the gush of water. The ice that encased the stream during winter had already broken up, hinting at the coming d…
Law roundup: Rejected customer lets animalistic ire flow
Drive-thru employees reportedly refused service to someone in a small blue Nissan pickup who allegedly urinated all over the bathroom.
War in the Mideast widens as Trump says strikes on Iran could last several weeks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The war in the Middle East spiraled further Monday as Israel and the U.S. pounded Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump said the…
Carving lessons: A decade in, Montana Alpine Race School continues to inspire skiers on Blacktail Mountain
Even though practice didn’t begin until later in the day and on a trail open to the public, the run still looked freshly groomed. This is a common sight on the…
Native American dancers perform for Plains students
The Ronan Native Dancers traveled to Plains this past week to showcase traditional Native American dance styles in their first-ever performance for the communi…
Kalispell man arrested for attacking wife earns deferred sentence
A Kalispell man who allegedly admitted to assaulting his wife in 2025 received a deferred sentence in Flathead County District Court late last year.
Flathead County supports Kalispell's third attempt at federal grant to finish south half of U.S. 93 Bypass
Commissioner Pamela Holmquist, who moved to approve the resolution, noted the project has been underway during the entirety of her career as county commissione…
Conservationists eye $37 million in state funding for habitat improvement projects
Conservationists are debating how to spend an estimated $37 million influx of funding for habitat improvement projects ahead of the 2027 state Legislature.
Law roundup: Roommates smacks hand over dish drama
Kalispell Police received a complaint from a man who got allegedly into an argument with his roommate over the dishes and the roommate smacked his hand, knocking food out of his hand that he was trying to put in th…
Iran's supreme leader has been killed during major attack, Trump says
Trump said on social media that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, saying his passing is "the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take ba…