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Flathead Forest updates Round Star Project following court order
Flathead National Forest released an updated assessment for the 9,500-acre Round Star Project near Whitefish, fulf…
State GOP lawmakers blast Daines over water compact
A historic water-rights agreement between the federal government and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes became law on Sunday, as President Donald Trump reluctantly signed a $2.3 trillion spending bill that…
Man identified in weekend fatal traffic crash
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a traffic accident Saturday as Jesse Butler, 30, of Kalispell. man who died in a traffic crash Saturday.
2020 Reflections: Black Lives Matter protester reflects on local racial justice movement
Samantha Francine stares up at a man blaring in her face while she holds a sign that reads: “Say their names.”
State Park visitation way up in 2020
Visitation at Montana State Parks increased in 2020 significantly.
Woman fears SUV will crash into her home
A worried woman told <strong>Kalispell Police Department</strong> that an SUV drove by three times and almost hit her house. She was concerned the SUV would either cause a wreck or crash into her house.
One dead and two injured in Columbia Falls crash
A 30-year-old Columbia Falls man died and two women were injured in a crash on U.S. 2 at mile marker 133 by Sunrise Creek Drive on Saturday.
Tribes try to shield elders and their knowledge from virus
As Monica Harvey watched, crowds flocked to a Sam's Club in northern Arizona where she works, picking shelves clean of toilet paper and canned goods. Native Am…
Supreme Court case tests reach of tribal law enforcement
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case stemming from a meth bust that raised questions about whether non-Natives carrying out …
'Bully' breed rescue works with aggressive canines
Perseverance is paying off for Coleen Flight, the founder of an Evergreen dog rescue for “bully” breeds in Northwest Montana.
2020 Reflections: Montana's GOP sweep signals changes ahead
Montana turned deep red in 2020, as Republican candidates swept every statewide office on the November ballot and won the governor's office for the first time …
Additional litigation involving bottling plant still possible
While a recent District Court ruling closed a major chapter of litigation involving a controversial water bottling plant in Creston, representatives from both sides of the legal battle say there is potential for fu…
Roommate hides man’s food and takes off
A man reportedly told <strong>Kalispell Police Department</strong> his roommate “just took off,” and said that he previously spoke to officers about her hiding his food. He was counseled.
Labor department program partners with FVCC
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry is expanding its Become an Alum program to partner with Flathead Valley Community College.
Maskless riders challenging S.N.O.W. bus drivers
Whitefish's COVID-19 task force and the operator of the S.N.O.W. bus that shuttles skiers and snowboarders between the city and Big Mountain are urging riders to wear masks when boarding – and keep them on for the …
2020 reflections: Sheriff discusses police reform, other challenges facing officers
The killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers in May set off an eruption of protests and riots across the nation as many called for changes to how…