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Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules
A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would …
Students to take part in walkout
At 10 a.m. March 14, high school students in Flathead County are planning to take part in a national walkout to honor the victims of the mass shooting at Marjo…
Kalispell mother advocates for disabled children
Becky Notch started fighting for her son almost six years ago, but as Montana’s 2018 Mother of the Year, she will now take that fight to the capitol on behalf …
Whitefish Olympian Maggie Voisin honored with parade
Olympic skier and Whitefish native Maggie Voisin was welcomed home from the Winter Games with a parade through downtown Whitefish on Wednesday.
Convicted sex offender attempts to withdraw plea
A 73-year-old Bigfork man serving time for sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl is attempting to withdraw his Alford guilty plea.
Daines backs bill to fund national park maintenance
America’s National Parks face an $11.3 billion maintenance backlog. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and a group of other lawmakers have a proposal to fill it.
Rep. Garner files complaint against right-to-work group
Rep. Frank Garner, R-Kalispell, has filed a complaint against a state right-to-work group for allegedly violating Montana’s campaign finance laws.
Deep snowpack means spring flooding likely
Hydrologists are beginning to warn residents about the likelihood of spring flooding with Northwest Montana’s snowpack approaching record levels.
Mosquito-control drone OK'd to take flight
A drone to apply insecticide for mosquito control was approved by the Flathead County commissioners on Monday with a 2-1 vote.
Architects to discuss Sperry rebuild
The discussion of Sperry Chalet’s future will continue with an open house next week in Columbia Falls.
Paine selected as Flathead principal
Michele Paine will be recommended for the principal position at Flathead High School following an interview committee’s decision.
Iceboaters pick up speed in the Flathead
The winter sport of iceboating has started making a comeback in the Flathead thanks to a Lakeside man whose handcrafted “mini skeeters” are gaining local and i…
Council OKs Two Mile apartment project
The Kalispell City Council on Monday approved an annexation, rezoning and conditional-use permit that allows a proposed 324-unit apartment complex to move forw…
KRMC named one of America's top 100 hospitals
Kalispell Regional Medical Center was named one of “America’s Top 100 Hospitals” on Monday by IBM Watson Health, a health technology company that recognizes th…
New Evergreen winery caters to locals
Wine lovers who feel utterly neglected by the beer boom of the past few years can now gather and rejoice at the Flathead’s newest winery.
Democratic challenger vies for District 3
West Valley businessman Tom Clark has filed for the Flathead County District 3 commissioner seat as a Democrat.