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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…
Residents blast DEQ, Legislature, Gianforte administration for new mining rules
On three separate occasions during a public hearing on Monday, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality reminded nearly three dozen residents that it didn’t pass House Bill 599, which changed open-cut mining…
Veterans 'burn pits' bill marks a personal victory for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, whose elder son died of cancer after serving in Iraq, signed legislation on Wednesday expanding federal health care serv…
County planning board examines Rogers Lake subdivision
The county planning board meets at 6 p.m. on the second floor conference room of the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell.
Whitefish Huckleberry Days this weekend
The 33rd Annual Huckleberry Days Arts Festival is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Depot Park, bringing more than 100 art, craft and food vendors together in downtown Whitefish.
Presentation looks at one of Montana’s prominent pioneers
Posse member Bill Dakin will present “Go West, Young Man – The Story of Montana’s Paris Gibson” about the successes and set-backs of one of Montana’s prominent pioneers, entrepreneurs and politicians.
Whitefish library summer events wrap up
Summer Adventures 2022 at Whitefish Community Library ends with four events over the week of Aug. 11 to Aug. 17.
Wachholz College Center launches National Geographic Live speaker series
In its inaugural 2022-2023 season, the Wachholz College Center will present the National Geographic Live speaker series in the Flathead Valley.
Law roundup: Lovebirds aren't strange birds
Kalispell Police Department made contact with “two lovebirds on a nice evening stroll through the park,” after they were allegedly described by someone as “people doing weird stuff.”
Kalispell man sentenced for role in high-speed pursuit
Forrest Haven Pfenning, 35, of Kalispell pleaded guilty to the charge in June after striking a deal with prosecutors.
FVCC students eligible for grant funding
Students enrolled at Flathead Valley Community College for the fall semester are eligible for CARES Act grant funding.
Montana abortion laws remain blocked during legal challenge
The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling that temporarily blocks three abortion laws passed by the 2021 Legislature from taking effect …
Trump says FBI searched estate in major escalation of probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI searched Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to…
US sued in bid to force decision on Rockies wolf protections
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates sued federal officials Tuesday after the government missed a deadline to decide if protections for gray wolves should…
Tranel, Zinke, and Lamb spar over abortion, climate and energy
The three candidates for Montana’s newly created western congressional district squared off in person for the first time at a candidate forum in Missoula Monday, landing glancing blows and setting the stage for a r…
Glacier Symphony and Chorale ushers in grand new era with 40th anniversary
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of Festival Amadeus this week, John Zoltek, in his 25th year of leadership as the organization’s founding artistic director an…