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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Single nonpartisan court ballot initiative to move forward
The two groups that sought to enshrine nonpartisan court races are now united behind a single ballot initiative, CI-132, put forward by Montanans for Nonpartisan Courts.
Conservation easement enhances wildlife corridor near Whitefish
A newly created conservation easement along the Stillwater River west of Whitefish is expected to help secure a critical wildlife corridor.
Lumbermill worker who died after catastrophic fire remembered fondly
Mary Gerner felt sheer terror arriving at Logan Health Medical Center on New Year’s Eve.
Law roundup: Pets perish in kitchen fire
The Kalispell Police Department responded to a report of dark black smoke coming from a home Sunday morning.
Officials to chemically treat Thompson Falls pond infested with goldfish
State wildlife officials plan to dose a pond in Thompson Falls with a common piscicide in a bid to rid the waterbody of nonnative goldfish.
Insights: Tax preparation following the One Big Beautiful Bill
This January edition of Insights focuses on provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that will affect many businesses and households across Northwest Monta…
Montana’s snowpack above normal after December storms
The relentless atmospheric river that drenched Montana in December helped ease drought conditions while also delivering robust snowfall to the state’s highest …
Veterinarian leaves paws-itive impact on Flathead County animal shelter
Nearly two decades later, Meg Gordon has treated tens of thousands of animals for a plethora of ailments. Many of her patients were strays taken in by the Flat…
Applicants vie for vacant Kalispell City Council seat
The six applicants were asked to provide a brief presentation before Council expressing their interest.
Law roundup: Resident abuzz over man carrying chainsaw
The Kalispell Police Department received an online report from someone who allegedly thought it was odd to see a man leave a house officers had been to, carrying a chainsaw. Adding to their suspicion ...
Flathead County looks at update to lakeshore regulations
A draft of proposed amendments to Flathead County’s 55-page lake and lakeshore protection regulations is available on the county’s website prior to a public workshop on Jan. 14.
Whitefish Winter Carnival reveals Prime, Duchess
Zak Anderson was named Prime Minister and Katie Akey was crowned Duchess of Lark during the Merry Maker on Saturday.
Deadline nears to file as a school board trustee candidate
People wanting to serve as a school board trustee have until Feb. 9 to file paperwork to appear on the ballot for election day May 5.
Officials monitor potential mine waste exposure following Libby-area floods
State officials warn that harmful mine material may have been released during the catastrophic floods that washed through parts of Lincoln County in early Dece…
Convicted of running over his ex-wife, Kenneth Floyd seeks new trial
Lawyers for Kenneth James Floyd are seeking his acquittal and a new trial after he was convicted in November of running over and killing his ex-wife in 2023.