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Flathead County Elections Administrator thrives on attention to detail
There’s never a dull moment in her world. From voter registration and candidate filings to mailing absentee ballot…
New study says climate change behind drop in Northern Hemisphere snowpack
New scientific research published earlier this month shows that human-caused climate change is putting the most densely populated areas of the Northern Hemisph…
Zinke, Rosendale take opposing sides on bill expanding child tax credit
U.S. Reps. Ryan Zinke and Matt Rosendale cast differing votes on a bipartisan bill that included provisions expanding the child tax credit, which passed the Ho…
Firefighters douse structure fire in Kalispell
Firefighters squelched a structure fire on Northwest Lane in Kalispell that sent a plume of smoke high above the city early Thursday afternoon.
New Silos apartments open to tenants
Of the planned total 192 units, the first building of 40 units will open to tenants — of which 35 are still available to rent.
Allegations of ‘secret’ deal to remove four Snake River dams aired by U.S. House GOP at hearing
Republicans on a U.S. House panel blasted the Biden administration Tuesday for an agreement they said paved the way for four dams’ removal from the Snake River…
State orders Bridge Street Bridge in Bigfork closed
Bigfork residents will have to find a new way to navigate downtown for the foreseeable future after the Montana Department of Transportation closed the Bridge …
Columbia Falls takes Class A state title after undefeated season
Columbia Falls High School capped another undefeated season as the 2024 state champions on home turf.
Owners of Lakeside alpine coaster seek permission for public water supply well
The owners of the Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster are seeking state permission to turn a private well at the Lakeside attraction into a public supply well.
Flathead Electric raises alarm over proposal to breach lower Snake River dams
The Flathead Valley, heavily reliant on hydropower, will face an energy crisis if an agreement to remove four dams on the lower Snake River moves forward, acco…
Constitutional abortion backers file lawsuit to get on November’s ballot
Backers of a constitutional initiative to legally protect abortion access have petitioned the Montana Supreme Court to allow their proposal on the 2024 ballot …
State title a ‘Cinderella win’ for Flathead High School speech and debate
The tenacity of this year’s Flathead High School speech and debate team paid off with a state title, beating defending champ, Bozeman.
Executive director would like to see United Way expand its services
A single mom who raised seven children while working as a nursing assistant, Jodie Cross knows what it's like to live on a tight budget. She also knows what it…
Fortine wood bank volunteers help keep neighbors warm
In an open field just past Grave Creek Road in Fortine, on a winter Saturday volunteers are loading wood into trucks, clearing snow off of wood piles and split…
New bike shop opens in downtown Columbia Falls
“I had a shop on my property and I just started telling some friends that I was working on bikes and it started slowly that way,” he said.
Kalispell boutique blends unique selections for all ages
Melanie Wyckoff loves to spend time in toy stores. Even when her children are ready to leave, she wants to stay.