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First Interstate, Federal Home Loan Bank awards Samaritan House $8,600
Samaritan House received an $8,600 donation this month from First Interstate Bank and Federal Home Bank of Des Moi…
Police: Juvenile in custody in connection with Kalispell shooting
Authorities say a suspect in Monday morning’s alleged shooting in Kalispell is in custody and is being held at the Missoula County Juvenile Detention Facility.
Abortion clinics in conservative-led states face increasing legal threats
Thirty years ago, Blue Mountain Clinic Director Willa Craig stood in front of the sagging roof and broken windows of an abortion clinic that an arsonist had burned down early that morning in Missoula, Montana.
West Yellowstone’s sewer plant overworked by tourists, stifling growth
WEST YELLOWSTONE — When a town has twice as many hotel rooms as residents, it can run into a unique set of issues.
Bill to change school immunization requirement for exemptions heard
House Bill 715 would require schools to provide information about exemptions when they communicate with parents about vaccination requirements.
Man accused of making death threats against Tester takes plea deal
Indicted on charges of threatening to murder and threatening to assault a member of Congress, Kevin Patrick Smith initially maintained his innocence at his Feb…
Law roundup: People scramble to Easter egg hunt
A church’s helicopter Easter egg drop garnered more interest than organizers expected and Flathead County Sheriff’s Office was called upon for traffic control assistance.
Montana abortion proposal met with preemptive lawsuit
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Planned Parenthood of Montana filed a preemptive lawsuit Monday seeking to stop legislation that would ban the abortion method most common…
Residents escape burning home in Whitefish without injury
A house fire in Whitefish over the weekend caused no injuries but left an East Second Street home a total loss, fire officials said on Monday.
Shooting in Kalispell leaves one injured
Kalispell Police are investigating a Monday morning shooting in the city’s southwest side that left one injured.
Avid quilter sews way through retirement
She’s been quilting for four decades and sewing for even longer.
Kalispell City Council to consider land deal for Parkline Trail expansion
Kalispell City Council will discuss buying land that would allow it to extend the Parkline Trail at its work session Monday.
Law roundup: Man’s anger fueled by cinnamon liqueur
An angry drunk man, who allegedly had his fill of a cinnamon liqueur, went back to a business despite being told to leave and pushed his way back into a room he had occupied earlier in the evening.
Kalispell artist crafts gavel gifted to U.S. Speaker of the House
A gavel made by Ron Kelley was presented to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, on March 23 in the United States Capitol.
Columbia Falls Lions Club’s Easter egg hunt beloved tradition
Children run around, some with baskets in-hand, picking up eggs placed by the Columbia Falls Lion Club members for the traditional celebration.
Community briefs
Somers Beach State Park celebration; Fundraiser for injured trooper; Bigfork church series continues April 17; American Legion crews work on highway markers; P.E.O. chapter takes scholarship applications; Women’s C…