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Conservation groups ready to defend marijuana tax revenue
In the four years since the Montana Legislature created the framework to legalize recreational marijuana, tax reve…
Flathead County nets $3.7M in federal disbursement
Flathead County will take in $3.77 million in federal payments this year under a program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.
Renowned chef Andy Blanton to lead FVCC’s Culinary Institute
Acclaimed local chef Andy Blanton has been selected to lead Flathead Valley Community College’s Culinary Institute of Montana.
Judge strikes down Montana law defining sex as only male or female for procedural reasons
MISSOULA (AP) — A judge on Tuesday struck down a Montana law that defined "sex" in state law as only male or female, finding that it was unconstitutional.
Construction on the Bigfork branch of Flathead County Libraries wraps up
Flathead County Library staff stepped foot inside the newly finished Bigfork branch for the first time last week, marveling at the transformation the space has…
Canadian environmentalists question plan to sell coal mines above Lake Koocanusa
A pair of Canadian environmental organizations have asked Canadian regulators to consider several issues that could throw a wrench in a major coal mine sale no…
Abortion rights group says it has signatures to qualify initiative for ballot
Despite legal delays and a persistent opposition movement, organizers of an initiative to enshrine a right to abortion in the Montana Constitution say they hav…
Son of immigrant calls for acceptance of those looking for a better life
Around the time of World War I, Ken Yachechak’s father immigrated from Russia to America — undocumented. His mom was born in West Virginia after her family cam…
Inter Lake named Montana's best daily newspaper
The Daily Inter Lake was named the best daily newspaper in the state Saturday at the Montana Newspaper Association's 139th annual convention and awards banquet…
Bottoms Up: UM course teaches students beer brewing
The students, all enrolled in the UM’s Brewing Science program, had already spent hours in the classroom learning about the nitty gritty of beer making and on …
State Republicans drawing up immigration policy ahead of 2025 legislative session
Montana Republicans say they will push legislation next year to police immigrants in the country illegally, following in the footsteps of GOP-led states like T…
Full length of Glacier's Sun Road opens for summer
The full length of Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park opened Saturday morning for the summer season.
Organization raises funds to assist veteran with home upgrades
The nonprofit is holding a 4 Miles to Freedom fun run on July 6 at Happy’s Inn west of Kalispell. All the proceeds go toward the Childs family.
Residents still skeptical of CFAC cleanup after tour
Busloads of people toured the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. Superfund site on June 12 as the company and government officials explained how a slurry wall contain…
Lake County petitions White House to remedy Flathead Lake's water woes
Lake County commissioners sent a letter to President Joe Biden June 6, asking him to intercede “on behalf of two counties and affected U.S. citizens visiting t…
Bio Station awarded $9.5 Million for ocean climate change science
FLATHEAD LAKE – A new research project led by the University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station expands the impact of the station’s renowned experti…