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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Montana lawmakers review issues facing public education
Despite widespread confusion and concern expressed by local school officials last month, Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services reported to lawmakers Monday that recent changes to Medicaid reimbur…
Bukacek resigns from Flathead County health board
Dr. Annie Bukacek on Thursday told the Flathead City-County Board of Health that she intends to resign from her position on the board.
Glacier Park plows get to work
The annual plowing of Glacier National Park’s roads is set to start this week.
Hospital foundation donates 15 AEDs
The Logan Health Foundation recently purchased 15 Automatic External Defibrillators to be donated to local sports organizations in time for their spring season…
Victim shot in back during Kalispell confrontation
A Columbia Falls man allegedly shot another man in the back during a confrontation at the victim’s Kalispell home last weekend, new court documents reveal.
Mountain Climber sees leadership change with eye on future growth
A transition is underway at Flathead County’s public transportation system, the Mountain Climber.
Law roundup: Bar customers hit the bottle, go into frenzy
Four customers were allegedly refusing to leave and becoming violent when they started throwing bottles at the bar. Some of the customers got into a gray truck and left, however, one woman stayed behind to take the…
Montana Health Department reduces number of children in state care
Montana Health Department reduces number of children in state care
Canada to drop Covid tests for vaccinated visitors
Canada will no longer require a pre-arrival COVID-19 test for vaccinated travelers as of April 1.
Condoleezza Rice and Michael McFaul to speak at UM
The 2022 Mansfield Lecture at the University of Montana will feature two of the country’s leading voices on democracy, Condoleezza Rice and Michael McFaul, on …
Zelenskyy pleads to US Congress: 'We need you right now'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy summoned the memory of Pearl Harbor and the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in appealing Wednesday to the U.S. Congress …
Psychiatric hospital gets more time to correct deficiencies
Montana's state psychiatric hospital has more time to correct deficiencies that have resulted in patient deaths, the Montana State News Bureau reports.
Libby seeks 3% tax on recreational marijuana
Libby city councilors last week formally petitioned the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners to pursue an additional 3% local tax on recreational marijuana sa…
Class-action suit alleges Whitefish’s impact fees unlawful
A class-action lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court of Montana against the city of Whitefish alleging that the city has been charging “unreasonable, u…
Flathead High students medal at regional science fair
Three inquiring minds from Flathead High School won awards at the Montana Tech Regional Science and Engineering Fair in Butte.