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Environmental groups sue Flathead Forest over West Reservoir Project
Environmental groups Swan View Coalition and Friends of the Wild Swan are suing the U.S. Forest Service for allege…
Venezuelan man detained in Whitefish was in the U.S. legally, nonprofit says
Federal agents on Thursday detained a Venezuelan man in Whitefish who is in the country legally, say members of a nonprofit that aids immigrants in the Flathea…
Meet the trustee candidates in contested school board trustee races
There are three contested school board trustee races this year at Deer Park, Cayuse Prairie and Smith Valley school districts.
Senate stands by decision to cut some arts groups’ funding, give more to others
A controversial bill to support arts programs but that left more than a dozen without expected funds passed a near-final hurdle in the Senate on Monday.
Lazy Day Trailer Park residents given eviction notices
About 24 families living at the Lazy Day Mobile Home Trailer Park were served eviction notices on April 14.
Lawmakers approve bill restricting display of some flags on public property
A law prohibiting the display of certain flags and banners on government property passed the Montana Legislature on Tuesday.
Compromise legislation cutting income taxes headed to governor’s desk
Tax breaks could soon be coming to Montanans, but not in the form of property tax relief — at least not yet. Instead, the Montana Legislature on Tuesday passed…
Kalispell City Council votes to amend nuisance ordinances
Kalispell City Council on Monday voted to expand and streamline two city ordinances addressing junk vehicles and community decay on private property.
Gianforte presses Legislature to pass property tax relief bills during Kalispell visit
Despite an ongoing legislative stalemate, Gov. Greg Gianforte stuck firmly to his vision for fiscal relief at a press conference in Kalispell on Wednesday.
Students strike a chord at the 2025 District Music Festival
Northwest Montana’s students showcased their musical talent at the two-day District Music Festival hosted by Flathead and Glacier high schools.
‘Personhood’ for embryos fails, other abortion bills head to governor’s desk
Voters in Montana won’t see a proposed constitutional amendment to confer “personhood” rights on embryos, but a couple of other bills related to abortion are h…
Flathead restorative youth justice program gains national spotlight
The program is designed to keep students who commit first-time misdemeanors out of youth court by putting them through an accountability-focused program that i…
Dog seized in animal cruelty case gives birth in Flathead County shelter
One of the dogs removed from allegedly unsanitary conditions last month has given birth to puppies, adding to the capacity crunch at the already overwhelmed Fl…
Earth Day enthusiasts gather at annual event
Flathead Valley residents got an early start celebrating Earth Day, which is officially April 22, with the all-day exposition featuring clean energy showcases,…
Rate increase for garbage collection on Whitefish Council agenda
Garbage rates in Whitefish are set to increase by about 18%.
Kalispell to mull over stricter nuisance codes
But whether the changes will make much difference remains in question, as city officials in the past warned Council that the city lacks the resources to effect…