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Primary delivers mixed results for Northwest Montana incumbents
Tuesday’s primary election delivered beginnings and endings to political hopefuls across Northwest Montana.
Kalispell City Council to review priorities for upcoming legislative session
Kalispell City Council will begin determining Monday the municipality’s legislative priorities ahead of the upcoming session in Helena.
Influx of newcomers fuels Republican sweep in Montana
Democrats' crushing loss in Montana's nationally important U.S. Senate race settled a fierce political debate over whether a surge of newcomers in the past dec…
New sidewalks create safer route through Evergreen
After breaking ground on the project in mid-April, the first phase of the long-awaited Evergreen sidewalk project is complete resulting in sidewalks from the T…
Evergreen School District sees improvements after adding community liaison position
Since introducing a school and health community liaison in January 2023, Evergreen School District has reported improvements in attendance (64%), behavior (55%…
From electrician to lawyer, Jordan Vann brings Vann Law Firm to Evergreen
His firm specializes in criminal defense, personal injury and wills and trusts, offering free consultations and flat fees for service.
Glacier Monuments crafts personalized memorials
Producing a blend of engraved stone and granite for headstones, decor, benches and more, the work is often a tribute to something or someone.
Evergreen School District focuses on community connections
The district has approximately 650 students and 120 staff.
Energizing the crowd: Spirit of the West marching band marks 40th anniversary
Spirit of the West’s impact on the MSU community expands far beyond its marquee Saturday afternoon performances in the fall.
Two jailed in Lincoln County following separate police chases
Two men are locked up in the Lincoln County Detention Center after they allegedly engaged in separate police chases in recent weeks.
Answering the call: Six new EMTs join Libby Volunteer Ambulance
The challenges of running a volunteer ambulance service are countless, but the dedicated denizens in Libby have been doing it for more than 50 years.
Species of Concern: How the Endangered Species Act has influenced Northwest Montana
It’s been 50 years since President Richard Nixon signed into law the Endangered Species Act. This four-part series looks at how the landmark environmental legi…
Suspect in Coram standoff allegedly assaulted teen, shot at relatives
Authorities are holding Anne Hislop in the Flathead County Detention Center on pending charges of attempted deliberate homicide, assault with a weapon, sexual assault and resisting arrest. She was expected to make …
Most classes return to Columbia Falls High School, but work remains on classroom wing
Most classes have resumed in Columbia Falls High School, though some science classes are still being held at Glacier Gateway Elementary School.
Rollins Volunteer Fire Department gets $10K boost from Flathead Electric Co-op's safety program
Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program on Nov. 14 awarded $46,776 in grants supporting community safety projects proposed by 10 local nonprofit organizations.
Bigfork school board reviews four-day week feedback
The Bigfork Public Schools Board of Trustees reviewed results from a community-wide four-day school week survey during its Nov. 13 meeting.