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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…
Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is 'winning so much'
President Donald Trump declared during Tuesday's marathon State of the Union that "we're winning so much," saying he'd sparked a jobs and manufacturing boom at…
Flathead Valley Community College president to retire at end of year
Flathead Valley Community College President Jane Karas will retire at the end of year, marking the end to her 27-year career with the school.
Avalanche warning issued for Northwest Montana mountain ranges
The Flathead Avalanche Center reports a rash of close calls in the backcountry over the last week as dangerous avalanche conditions persist in Northwest Montan…
Flathead City-County Health Board to vote on proposed septic regulation changes
Flathead-City County Health Board members will decide whether or not to pass along a recommendation to the county commissioners, who will give the final approval.
Keep ‘roadless rule’ in place, say former Forest Service officials
ROCK CREEK — Punch more roads through the forest, and you’ll get more people starting fires, fewer bull trout and an even heftier maintenance bill.
Montana business leaders react as Supreme Court nixes many Trump tariffs
As the U.S. Supreme Court declared many of President Donald Trump’s import tariffs unconstitutional Friday, business leaders reached by Montana Free Press were…
Knife-wielding suspect receives suspended jail sentence
Brought up on a felony count of assault with a weapon, Amber Rose Wenzl, 45, who has no address listed in court documents, initially maintained innocence before Judge Danni Coffman.
Law roundup: Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades
The Kalispell Police Department received a complaint about someone reportedly disposing of garbage bags about four to five feet away from a trash can in an alley.
Early candidate filings prep multiple primaries in Northwest Montana
Midway through the candidate filing period, a handful of races in Northwest Montana have emerged as hotbeds of intraparty competition.
Affordable housing advocate running for Flathead County commissioner seat
Focused on addressing Flathead County’s growing pains, Whitefish resident Nathan Dugan launched his bid to unseat incumbent Commissioner Brad Abell over the we…
Headlines: Glacier Park unveils new shuttle system, construction closures as Flathead economy holds steady
Glacier National Park debuts major changes to shuttle service and parking at Logan Pass, long-term construction closures are set to reshape popular areas, Flat…
Longtime Cayuse Prairie administrator takes educator’s approach to running school
Before becoming superintendent and principal of Cayuse Prairie School, Amy Piazzola’s passion for education began in the classroom.
Kalispell City Council continues review of land use plan
Kalispell City Council on Monday night will continue reviewing a new land use plan meant to guide the city’s growth for the next 20 years.
Law roundup: Man strung along in guitar fraud
A California man may have to play air guitar for a while after an online purchase turned into theft.
Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men's hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980