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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…
Plan to raise Flathead Lake level torpedoed by water management team
A regional water management team on Friday opted not to alleviate Flathead Lake’s low water level by increasing flows out of Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Whitefish community funds improvements to home of retired ski patroller
A well, septic system and toilet were recently installed at his Whitefish home, paid for by money raised online and through a silent auction.
State seeks to quell concerns over spike in property tax estimations
An audible groan could be heard among the roughly 300 in attendance at a meeting in Kalispell on Wednesday when state officials said they weren’t able to provi…
Jury delivers guilty verdict in Kalispell fitness center shooting trial
A jury found Jonathan Douglas Shaw guilty Thursday of deliberate homicide in the 2021 shooting death of a gym employee outside of Fuel Fitness in Kalispell.
Murder suspect testifies in fitness center shooting case
Accused killer Jonathan Douglas Shaw took the witness stand Wednesday, describing himself as responding to an imminent threat when he shot and killed unarmed F…
Gianforte urges decision on plan to raise Flathead Lake level
Gov. Greg Gianforte expressed frustration Wednesday after a water management team failed to make an immediate recommendation on a plan to release water from Hu…
Bigfork cafe focuses on organic and vegan food
When Jenny and Chris Evans first opened Max’s in 2019, they never foresaw the transition into a full-scale cafe. For a year, the 800-square-foot building was a…
Audit: Kalispell Police needs 5 additional officers
A public safety management consultant has recommended that the Kalispell Police Department hire five additional full-time officers, as well as invest in their …
Gym patron recounts gunfight with fitness center shooter
Jurors heard Tuesday from the man credited with subduing accused Fuel Fitness shooter Jonathan Douglas Shaw following a gunfight in the Kalispell fitness cente…
Zinke presses for improved visitor experience during Glacier tour
Congressman Ryan Zinke and members of the House Appropriations Committee made several stops throughout Northwest Montana last week to better understand local t…
Tester hears veterans' concerns about the VA during Kalispell meeting
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester took in local veterans’ concerns about the Department of Veterans Affairs during a roundtable discussion in Kalispell on Friday.
Trial of accused fitness center shooter gets underway
Prosecutors alleged Monday that accused murderer Jonathan Douglas Shaw made plain his intent to kill just moments before he shot Matthew Hurley dead in the par…
Montana Democrat Monica Tranel seeks rematch against Zinke
Montana Democrat Monica Tranel announced Monday she is seeking her party's nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke in next year's election, after sufferin…
Outgoing Habitat for Humanity director sought to propel nonprofit to new heights
When Bob Helder took over as executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley in 2017 he made the team design paper airplanes.
Kalispell City Council to review Police Department audit
Kalispell City Council will review the findings and recommendations of a third-party audit of the municipality’s Police Department during a work session Monday.