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Senate confirms Steve Pearce to lead the BLM in a party-line vote
The U.S. Senate narrowly voted to approve Steve Pearce’s nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management. Pearce,…
Montana Disaster Services reports high turnover since ‘22 flood
Montana Disaster and Emergency Services said it has seen 60% staff turnover in the two years since the Yellowstone River flood and asked lawmakers Tuesday for …
Smokey Bear stolen from Tally Lake Ranger District
Striking the Tally Lake Ranger District office in Kalispell on Sunday, thieves made off with an American icon.
North Valley Music School celebrates groundbreaking ceremony
The mood was upbeat when more than 50 people, some with shiny hard hats and golden shovels, gathered on April 19 at the Smith Fields Sports Complex to celebrat…
2024 District Music Festival results
Northwest Montana’s student musicians showcased their talent at the District 1 Music Festival. Bands, orchestras and choirs from 10 schools participated in th…
Tester calls for action on water levels in Flathead Lake ahead of summer
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester on Monday called on a federal inter-agency group charged with managing dams and reservoirs to immediately begin taking steps to avoid low …
Donald Trump Jr. rallies Republican support for Montana candidates
Former president Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., rallied on Sunday for leading Republican candidates in Montana, urging support for a conservative…
Water flows throughout swim instructor’s foundation for life
The water has even led her to her husband, where the two met canoeing in Northern Minnesota, and she has lovingly donned the middle names of River and Lake upo…
West Valley seeking approval of two levies
West Valley School District voters are reminded to return mailed ballots for the May 7 election. A $347,000 general fund levy and an $83,000 technology levy ar…
Alone in the Bob — Artists draw on isolation in nature for creating
Every year, artists, either alone or in pairs, trek through miles of the Bob as participants of the Artist Wilderness Connection residency program. With pack h…
Park staff and volunteers work to pick up polystyrene foam along Lake McDonald’s shores
Walking along Lake McDonald’s northeastern shore in late December, Heidi Haugen spotted small white dots in the water line debris.
Homeless people are losing Medicaid in redetermination mix-ups
KALISPELL — On a cold February morning at the Flathead Warming Center, Tashya Evans waited for help with her Medicaid application as others at the shelter got …
PHOTOS: Arbor Day 2024 celebration
Third-grade students in School District 5 participate in a host of activities including environmental education booths, park beautification, tree planting and …
Glacier National Park plows less than a mile from Logan Pass
Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road snowplow crews are knocking on the door of Logan Pass. This week they reached the point just below Rim Rocks on the…
Smith Valley seeks approval for $1.8M bond to rebuild classrooms gutted by mold and asbestos
A $1.8 million bond issue is on the ballot to restore a building of Smith Valley School that was gutted to remove mold and asbestos.
Gianforte endorses Sprunger, Brockman
Gov. Greg Gianforte threw his support Thursday behind Republican state Reps. Courtenay Sprunger and Tony Brockman, who are both facing primary challengers endo…