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Senior Spotlight: Senior embodies Flathead High School motto to ‘Rise Up, Be Brave’
Under the upturned brim of her signature bucket hat, Flathead High School senior Madison Geiger’s smile and bright…
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage dips to 6.65% after rising for 2 weeks
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. fell slightly this week, a welcome reversal for homebuyers in what's traditionally the housing market's busi…
Investigation clears Senate President Matt Regier
Montana’s legislative auditor wrapped his investigation into state Senate President Matt Regier on Wednesday, reporting no findings of waste, fraud or abuse re…
Bug Creek project making headway near Bigfork
Flathead Area Mountain Bikers and Flathead National Forest will continue work on the forest’s first dedicated mountain bike trails around Crane Mountain this s…
Homeschool Theatre Club plays the notes of ‘The Music Man’
The Homeschool Theatre Club’s production of “The Music Man” runs March 27 through March 29 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.
Bill that would sell isolated state land to neighboring landowners nears Gianforte’s desk
On a tailwind of Republican support, the Montana Legislature has advanced a bill that would facilitate the sale of isolated sections of state trust land.
New Kalispell Center Mall owners seek anchor chains for retail hub
The Texas company that purchased the Kalispell Center Mall last year is in negotiation with three potential anchors to join the commercial space.
State lawmakers’ efforts to remove federal land protections met with resistance
Legislation in support of efforts to roll back federal land protections met strong opposition during initial hearings in Helena this week.
Kalispell City Council rejects code enforcement program over budget concerns
Kalispell city councilors appeared unwilling on Monday to hire a code enforcement officer despite warning the municipality lacks the resources to effectively e…
Hecla forges ahead with Lincoln County mine
A proposed mine beneath the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness that has been a beacon of hope for mining proponents and a source of concern for environmental groups …
Suspected burglar caught on remote camera feed
Levi Thomas Hiebert, 36, is expected to be arraigned on a felony charge of burglary and a misdemeanor count of theft before Judge Paul Sullivan on April 3.
Montana House votes down harsher penalties for employers hiring immigrants in US illegally
The Montana House on Monday narrowly voted down a bill that would have imposed tougher penalties on employers caught hiring immigrants in the United States ill…
Montana farmers troubled by tariffs
A $1.2 billion piece of Montana’s economy is likely to face tougher markets as tariffs erode favorable trade terms in Canada and China.
Teacher embraces harmony lesson that comes from Japanese martial art
The 70-year-old is dressed in a traditional Japanese martial arts uniform called a gi. His newly received fifth-level black belt tucked away under his hakama, …
Kalispell City Council to discuss creating city code enforcement program
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider hiring code enforcement personnel to oversee several areas of municipal code.
Prerelease center lawsuit settlement goes before county board
A settlement agreement in a lawsuit filed by the state against Flathead County for rejecting the opening of prerelease center in Evergreen will be considered b…