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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…
Star Meadow residents dispute gated road
The recent installation of a gate across a gravel road that has been used by the public for several decades has residents in the Star Meadows area unhappy.
Police investigate break-in at fairgrounds
The Kalispell Police Department is investigating a break-in that occurred earlier this week at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
Baucus calls for bipartisanship at Mansfield Lecture
America needs more bipartisanship. That was the message from former U.S. Senator and Ambassador to China Max Baucus, who delivered the second annual Mansfield …
Invasive plant found in Holland Lake
A new colony of an aquatic invasive species was recently discovered in Holland Lake.
Digital currency mine opens near Columbia Falls
In a nondescript warehouse near the intersection of U.S. 2 and Montana 206 in Columbia Falls, a new mine has quietly come online.
Kalispell OKs preliminary plans for RV park
Kalispell City Council on Monday night held several votes that clear the path forward for a 50-acre, 330-site recreational vehicle park in South Kalispell.
Local group makes plea in D.C. for bypass money
A dozen Kalispell and Flathead County officials are in Washington, D.C., this week to voice their support for $15 million in federal funding to convert the sou…
Gateway loan backer sues United Way
A Whitefish man who set up a money-market account as collateral that allowed Northwest Montana United Way to complete the $2.3 million purchase of Gateway Comm…
GOP coalition puts support behind Tester
As the volatility of American politics scrambles traditional party lines, several Montana Republicans have publicly chosen to vote cross-ticket this November.
Glacier fire reaches Inside North Fork Road
The southwest front of the 12,500-acre Howe Ridge Fire reached the Inside North Fork Road on Monday as heavy smoke erupted from a successful burnout operation …
Sun Road's west side to reopen with limited access
Beginning Friday, Glacier National Park will offer limited shuttle and tour access on Going-to-the-Sun Road from the west side.
Tester urges Senate to address missing and murdered Native American women
Citing an epidemic, U.S. Senator Jon Tester, D-Mont., called on the Senate to hold a hearing on the issue of missing and murdered Native American women.
Whitefish Council approves $44.2 million budget
Whitefish City Council on Aug. 20 approved a $44.2 million budget for fiscal year 2019.
A busy intersection will see some work
The owners of a new RV park in West Glacier say they will put in several turn lanes at the River Bend Drive Intersection with the Going-to-the-Sun Road to ease…
Teacher fuses passion for art, math, computers
Columbia Falls Junior High School art teacher Dave Ritter categorizes himself as untraditional.