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State and federal officials welcome rain across Montana ahead of wildfire season
While recent rains are part of a reason for some optimism surrounding this year’s wildfire outlook, it could “turn…
Warm February leaves Montana’s snowpack depleted
Western Montana’s mountain snowpack did little to make up for a historically dry January, with water basins statewide lagging behind average heading into March.
State takes on co-management of 200,000 federal acres in Northwest Montana
About 214,000 acres on the Kootenai and Flathead national forests will serve as what Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte called the “initial sandbox” for a shared stew…
GOP primaries set for multiple Northwest Montana races
Campaign filings closed at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, sealing the roster of candidates set to compete for seats in both the federal and state delegations.
Students display scientific discoveries at annual Flathead County Science Fair
Every year, the fair draws in third- through 12th-grade students from across the valley, challenging them to explore an array of topics using the scientific me…
Officers involved in shooting near Libby while serving warrant
Lincoln County law enforcement officers were involved in a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a location on Libby Creek Road, authorities said.
Lincoln County plays waiting game on federal disaster funds
After local, state and federal officials worked to determine damage estimates that exceeded $10 million, Gov. Greg Gianforte submitted a request Jan. 10 to Tru…
Former Montana university leader Seth Bodnar launches independent campaign against GOP Sen. Daines
Former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar is launching an independent campaign to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines in November, after Democ…
Kalispell woman sentenced for obstruction during protest at Whitefish Border Patrol station
A Kalispell woman was sentenced in Whitefish Municipal Court last month for throwing a piece of plywood in front of a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle during a prote…
Kalispell Council wants backup power source for public safety building after windstorm exposes vulnerabilities
Kalispell City Council on Monday opted to pursue a state grant for a backup generator for the city’s public safety building after a December windstorm left the…
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.
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…
Ceres Bakery celebrates 20 years of coffee, croissants and community
Every morning, the smell of baking sourdough permeates the cafe in downtown Kalispell. Racks of golden-brown pastries emerge from ovens as baristas stir up lat…
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…