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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…
Conservation groups oppose large clear cuts proposed near Bigfork
Two conservation groups have taken issue with large clear-cut openings that have been proposed by Flathead National Forest officials as part of a sprawling forest management project in the Crane Mountain area near …
Oil companies lock in drilling, challenging Biden on climate
BILLINGS (AP) — In the closing months of the Trump administration, energy companies stockpiled enough drilling permits for western public lands to keep pumping…
Room to grow: Special Ed Co-op grateful for larger building
After relocating to 305 Third Ave. E. in Kalispell more than a year ago, Flathead Special Education Cooperative staff and students have settled into the more s…
Local sales surge for firearms, ammo
An election year with massive political unrest and a surging pandemic created the perfect storm for firearms and ammunition producers and retailers in 2020 as …
Work camps considered for West Glacier
The Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory Committee has devised new language that would allow “work camps” in the West Glacier region to house summer employees.
Room to ROAM: Tiny camper trend settles into the Flathead
In late December, the only visitors at an innovative new campground in Columbia Falls were four deer who grazed through the woods around the property. But that…
North Valley Hospital: Board to consider name change
The North Valley Board of Directors is expected to convene at the end of January to vote on a possible name change for North Valley Hospital after Kalispell Re…
Gianforte plan wouldn't use pot revenue for public lands, vets
Montana voters moved to legalize recreational marijuana in November after being told that tax revenue from pot sales would be used for public lands, veterans' …
State prioritizes over 70, underlying conditions for vaccine
HELENA (AP) — Montana's new plan for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine now prioritizes people age 70 and older and those with specific underlying health condit…
Lost Trail easement near Marion finalized
Another large swath of timberland in Northwest Montana will remain open to the public in perpetuity after groups finalized the purchase of the Lost Trail Conservation Easement.
Is it time to hunt grizzly bears?
It’s been 30 years since Montana held a hunting season for grizzly bears, but as their numbers increase in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, the day w…
Vigilante advised not to stop man with machete
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Daines says he still backs Trump, rejects calls for ouster
BILLINGS (AP) — Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana on Friday rejected calls for President Donald Trump to resign and said he continues to support the emba…
Montana Legislature highly recommends face masks, for now
HELENA (AP) — Montana's legislative leaders are highly recommending but not requiring face coverings for people participating in the Legislature, after Friday'…
Four more COVID deaths reported in Flathead County
The Flathead City-County Health Department on Friday morning confirmed another four COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the county’s death toll to 58 individuals.