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Flathead County says it gets to appoint Planning Board members in lawsuit response
The conservation district filed a lawsuit against county commissioners and the Planning and Zoning Department afte…
Redistricting commission puts Democrats’ map out for public comment
After four days of discussion and revision, Montana’s Redistricting commission voted along partisan lines — with the nonpartisan chair as the tie-breaking vote…
Law roundup: Dispatchers deliver dose of reality to Columbia Falls man
It might have seemed a bit much to swallow for officers with the Columbia Falls Police Department, but a trip to a Fourth Avenue home apparently originated with a complaint about a food order.
New sex ed law ensnares English and history lessons
A Montana law requiring public schools to notify parents of lessons that mention human sexuality — and allowing parents to pull their children from those lessons — has reached further and been more cumbersome than …
Regional septage treatment facility could address growing problem
The county has an estimated 30,000 wastewater treatment systems. So far in 2022 there has been nearly 680 new septic tanks approved.
Library director apologizes for job search
ImagineIF Director Ashley Cummins apologized to the library’s board of trustees Thursday following the public revelation of her application for another job in …
Avalanche warning issued through Friday
Northwest Montana avalanche forecasters issued a special warning Thursday for elevated danger in the backcountry due to recent heavy snowfall.
Local youths help decorate museum with history in mind
Local youths helped deck the halls of the Northwest Montana History Museum with history in mind in preparation for an open house on Thursday.
Suspended sentences given to man accused of spitting on cops
Robert Eugene McCarty, 35, had pleaded guilty to felony criminal endangerment and misdemeanor assault with bodily fluid in September after striking a deal with…
Kalispell woman accused of depositing stolen checks reaches pretrial diversion agreement
Prosecutors initially brought Brittney Marie Frehse, 36, on a single felony count of forgery in March.
Law roundup: Things turn out merry and bright at coffee shop
A passerby was suspicious that a man wearing a hoodie was trying to get into a coffee shop when it looked like he was trying to break a window.
Influx of out-of-state hunters dominates FWP citizens advisory meeting
Concern over out-of-state hunters dominated a meeting of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Citizens Advisory Committee for Region 1 earlier this week.
State boosts contract for oversight of state hospital, other facilities
The Montana state health department has expanded its contract with a private consulting group hired to oversee the struggling Montana State Hospital and other public health care facilities. The price tag for the am…
Kalispell Public Works Department accepting bids to develop solid waste master plan
The Kalispell Department of Public works is seeking a firm to craft a solid waste management master plan for the city.
Whitefish approves plan to address housing shortage
The purpose of the Housing Roadmap is to outline “a partnership framework and a range of strategies to drive action to address community housing needs in the Whitefish area over the next five years.”
Biden pledges new commitments, respect for tribal nations
President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged to give Native Americans a stronger voice in federal affairs, promising at the first in-person summit on tribal affair…