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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…
Republicans move to lift drilling and mining restrictions in Western states
BILLINGS (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Congress are clearing the way for President Donald Trump's plans to expand mining and drilling on public lands by movin…
Council rejects proposed apartment complex in South Kalispell
Kalispell City Council rejected Tuesday a proposed apartment complex in South Kalispell but not before annexing the property into the city and rezoning it for …
Crews work to extinguish ignited hay bales in grass fire west of Kalispell
A grass fire that started on a private property near Cobbler Village Terrace west of Kalispell on Wednesday later spread to nearby hay bales, authorities say.
Montana man charged with shooting four people at a bar pleads not guilty
BILLINGS (AP) — A Montana man suspected of killing four people at a bar then evading capture for a week was charged on Wednesday with additional crimes, includ…
Flathead County budget lowers taxes
The budget includes appropriations of $142 million, which exceeds total revenues of $130 million by about $12 million, but county officials said that doesn’t m…
Water shortage closes plumbed bathrooms at Glacier National Park's Logan Pass Visitor Center
Bathrooms at Logan Pass Visitor Center in Glacier National Park closed for the season more than a week ahead of schedule amid ongoing water shortages.
State sinks Lincoln County’s proposal to ease selenium standards
State officials denied a petition submitted by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners that sought to ease selenium standards on Lake Koocanusa.
Kalispell Council to weigh 99-unit apartment complex in South Kalispell
Kalispell City Council on Tuesday will consider approving a seven-building apartment complex proposed for South Kalispell.
Turning mountains to molehills: Resource manager helps homeless individuals one step at a time
Well before becoming the Flathead Warming Center’s resource manager, Sean Patrick O’Neill graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in architectu…
Cause of Knowles Fire remains under investigation as some residents point to railroad
As crews gain ground on the Knowles Fire in Sanders County, questions remain about how the nearly 4,000-acre blaze started, with some residents pointing finger…
Community Action Partnership celebrates new home while federal funding uncertainty looms
The Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana has moved into its new digs in the former Elks Lodge in South Kalispell.
The PFAS Problem: How other cities compare to Kalispell’s 'forever chemical' mitigation efforts
Kalispell and municipalities across the country are grappling with the costly and complex task of ridding forever chemicals from their drinking water.
Preserving the written word: Flathead High School relaunches 'The Quiver' literary magazine
Like its namesake, “Quiver” Flathead High School’s literary journal, is a repository for the written word.
The PFAS problem: Why it took nearly two years for Kalispell to issue advisory about 'forever chemicals'
More than a year would pass before Kalispell City Hall issued a consumer drinking water notice regarding forever chemicals in Kalispell’s water supply.
Columbia Falls School District will float $84.8 million high school remodel bond
The Columbia Falls School District 6 Board Monday night approved an $84.8 million bond request to completely remodel the high school.