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Flathead Valley cities feel financial strain of land use law
Representatives from each of the 10 cities required to comply with the law expressed support for its long-term goa…
Native lawmakers blast Gianforte after bison plan dropped
BILLINGS (AP) — Native American lawmakers criticized Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Friday over his decision to scrap a bison management plan
Dayton forest project targets insect infestations, disease
The Swan Lake Ranger District is seeking feedback on a potential forest project near Dayton in an area that is considered highly susceptible to insect and disease infestations.
Gianforte signs bill allowing payment to wolf hunters
HELENA (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill Friday allowing the use of private funds to reimburse wolf hunters or trappers for their expenses — rem…
Montana governor signs bill nullifying gun restrictions
HELENA (AP) — Gov. Greg Gianforte on Friday signed a bill that prohibits state and local law enforcement in Montana from enforcing federal bans on firearms, am…
Flathead gets 'F' in air quality report
A new report from the American Lung Association shows that Western Montana continues to suffer from particle pollution — a finding that aligns with air quality…
Blackfeet Law Enforcement searching for missing 3-year-old girl
Blackfeet Law Enforcement is attempting to locate missing 3-year-old girl.
Hill named regional superintendent of the year for Northwest Montana
Kalispell Public Schools Superintendent Micah Hill was recently named regional superintendent of the year for Northwest Montana.
Teachers learn to incorporate art in the classroom
In a series of workshops on teaching art in the classroom, instructors Jenny Bevill and Jemina Watstein sought to break down preconceived notions that you have…
ImagineIF libraries return to full-time hours May 3
ImagineIF libraries will return to full open hours at all locations starting May 3.
Law roundup: Object blowing in the wind isn't litter
A man calling the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office from Swan Mountain Drive wanted to know about littering ordinances
Turner maintains narrow lead over Mahlen in Mack Days
Kolton Turner still holding narrow lead over Jason Mahlen in Mack Days.
Whitefish considers annexation south of town
After a request by a few property owners, the City of Whitefish plans to examine whether it would allow for annexation of land south of Montana 40.
School board elections: Bigfork
Ballots were mailed Friday for Bigfork School elections and voters have until May 4 to return their completed ballots either by mail or to the Bigfork School District Office on election day.
Forest Service law man injured in horse accident
A Flathead Valley man who works for the U.S. Forest Service is recovering from injuries he suffered in an accident while training his horse.
Gianforte signs bill stripping Whitefish affordable-housing program
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a bill that eliminates a major component of Whitefish's affordable-housing program and will force the city to make adjus…