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Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules
A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would …
Biden faces dilemma in fight over large Alaska oil project
The Biden administration is weighing approval of a major oil project on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope that supporters say represents an economic lifeline…
Supreme Court argues Biden student loan plan worth billions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments in a partisan legal fight over President Joe Biden's plan to wipe away or reduce student loans …
Senate votes down ‘child protection’ bills; firearms ‘discrimination’ bill blasted to floor
The Senate and House will be busy this week considering whether to pass bills out of their respective chamber ahead of Friday’s transmittal deadline, when all …
FVCC's Festival of Flavors tickets on sale March 1
The Flathead Valley Community College Foundation’s Festival of Flavors spring event tickets go on sale on Wednesday, March 1 at 8 a.m.
Suspect in knife attack given five-year prison sentence
Rachel Rae Gulbranson, 38, had previously pleaded guilty in Flathead County District Court to a single count of felony assault with a weapon.
Man accused of attempted break-in, drug possession sentenced in district court
Jeffrey David Pierce, 39, received the suspended two-year stint with the state Department of Corrections on Jan. 19 for a felony criminal possession of dangero…
Bipartisan bill seeks to ban ‘killer robots’ in Montana
A bipartisan group of Montana lawmakers wants to be sure no one in the state can use robots affixed with guns, swords or other weapons to kill people under a bill that was heard Friday that would establish the “Kil…
Suspect in high-speed chase enters not guilty plea
Bryan Patrick Doyle, 40, of Kalispell pleaded not guilty to felony criminal endangerment and assault on a peace officer as well as misdemeanor driving under th…
Law roundup: Sword-wielder is not a swashbuckler
A tall slender man was reportedly swinging a sword around and talking to himself.
ImagineIF downsizes Marion branch
ImagineIF Libraries has downsized its Marion branch in response to a slew of changes at the community’s elementary school, which houses the facility, but will …
Bill banning children from drag shows passes the House
A local legislator’s bill limiting drag performances in public spaces passed the Montana House of Representatives in a 64-32 vote Friday.
2-alarm fire displaces 17 residents
A two-alarm fire in a converted apartment building in Kalispell on Sunday night displaced 17 residents and two dogs, though no one was injured in the blaze.
Veteran prosecutor now sits on the bench of Kalispell Municipal Court
The veteran prosecutor has stepped into the role of Kalispell Municipal Judge.
Glacier Park begins digital reservations for backcountry campsites
The digital system, first floated earlier this year, comes as park officials report a marked increase in applications for backcountry campsites in recent years.
Kalispell City Council to review panhandling ordinance
Kalispell City Council will discuss strengthening a local panhandling ordinance at its Monday work session as well as a recent report on the affordable housing crisis in the Flathead Valley.