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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…
Food trucks proliferate across Flathead Valley
New food trucks have rolled into nearly every corner of the Flathead Valley this summer, vending everything from tacos to hot dogs and specialty soda.
Montana teacher shortage 'crisis' escalates
Montana faces a worsening teacher shortage "crisis" even as education officials worry that a key support for students — mental health care through the Comprehe…
Land trust addresses housing issues with new leadership
Northwest Montana Community Land Trust, in partnership with NeighborWorks MT, has hired Kim Morisaki as the organization’s executive director, and added a new board member in preparation for expansion of the nonpro…
Law roundup: Sheriff is not personal security escort
A woman calling from Springer Road in Columbia Falls allegedly wanted to schedule a civil standby with deputies.
Fewer osprey nesting along Upper Clark Fork River
On July 8, three osprey chicks were abducted from their Warm Springs Pond nest by the Montana Osprey Project.
Law roundup: Former rescue vehicle needs a rescue
Someone called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office in search of an agency that would tow a decommissioned ambulance with two flat tires stuck near Polebridge.
Second crash Friday claims life of Columbia Falls man
A second fatal traffic crash occurred in the Flathead Valley on Friday, claiming the life of a 41-year-old Columbia Falls man.
Kalispell woman dies in crash on U.S. 2
An 81-year-old Kalispell woman died in a traffic accident Friday morning.
Montana fire managers warn of dire conditions
Fire managers and weather forecasters continued their dire predictions for air quality and wildfires with continued hot and dry conditions throughout western M…
Transgender people sue over law on birth certificate changes
Two transgender people sued Friday over a new Montana law that makes it difficult for transgender people to change the sex on their birth certificates.
Heavy smoke expected to linger above western Montana
Smoke from wildfires across the U.S. West was reported in large swaths of western Montana Friday leading to unhealthy air quality in Missoula and Frenchtown.
Montana GOP names new executive director
Danielle Tribble, a former staffer for U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, has been named executive director of the Montana Republican Party.
Flathead Electric calls for calendar photo entries
The Flathead Electric Cooperative is seeking photo submissions for its 2022 calendar.
Logan Health accuses union of 'smear campaign'
Several Logan Health executives have challenged a recent newspaper advertisement that criticized the hospital's CEO by comparing his involvement in the Kalispe…
Columbia Falls council OKs big subdivision
With little fanfare, the Columbia Falls City Council has approved one of the largest subdivisions in years.