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Flathead Forest updates Round Star Project following court order
Flathead National Forest released an updated assessment for the 9,500-acre Round Star Project near Whitefish, fulf…
COVID-19: Health officer says Flathead County 'not out of the woods' yet
Even though the number of local COVID-19 cases is dropping, Flathead County won't be "out of the woods" until the daily number of lab-tested cases is 30 to 35 …
Barefoot man draws attention at gas station
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Whitefish to require masks after Gianforte rescinds mandate
Montana's new governor says he will rescind a statewide mask mandate aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, but people will still be required to don face cov…
Gianforte sets guidelines for lifting mask mandate
Montana's governor said he will lift the statewide mask mandate put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus after more vulnerable people receive vacc…
Rosendale says he will oppose Electoral College vote
HELENA (AP) — Montana's lone member of the U.S. House said Tuesday he will join other Republican lawmakers in opposing the certification of presidential electo…
Inauguration prayer shifts into election criticism
HELENA (AP) — A prayer given before the inauguration of Montana's state auditor shifted from asking for wisdom, discernment and integrity into criticism about the November elections and a wish that President Donald…
Montana legislature begins session amid dueling protests
HELENA (AP) — The 67th session of the Montana Legislature began Monday with dueling protests outside the Capitol over pandemic directives, as Republican leader…
Longtime detention officer has been mentor to many
He’s had nicknames such as “Shotgun,” “Mad Dog” and “Shakedown.”
Glacier Park offers six fee-free days this year
Glacier Park is waiving entrance fee on six days in 2021.
Whitefish OKs contract to provide rural fire service
The Whitefish City Council has approved an agreement with the Whitefish Fire Service Area for continued fire service.
Polson native a rising force in cycling world
Polson native Gabriel Shipley’s ascent to pro cycling’s biggest stages shows no signs of slowing.
Kalispell residential building nearly doubled in 2020
The pace of building smashed records in Kalispell for 2020, and Planning Director Jarod Nygren only expects that to continue—or possibly speed up—in the new ye…
Unruly neighbors are ‘at it again’
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Greg Gianforte sworn in as Montana's 25th governor
HELENA (AP) — Greg Gianforte was sworn in as Montana's 25th governor Monday, becoming the state's first Republican governor in 16 years.
Montana approves plan to drain lake to kill invasive species
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks approved a plan to drain a lake to kill an invasive species of clams.