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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.
Group takes another run at initiative to cap Montana property taxes
A group that has repeatedly sought to advance ballot initiatives that would cap property tax growth on Montana homes said Wednesday that it is taking another run at the idea, proposing a constitutional amendment th…
Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts wolf trapping regulations for 2024-25 season
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted regulations for the upcoming wolf and furbearer trapping seasons on Tuesday that keep court-ordered rules for …
Black-powder enthusiasts gather for Fort Connah Turkey Shoot
“Fire in the hole,” someone yelled as the ear-piercing crack of a black-powder rifle split the silence last Saturday at Fort Connah, north of St. Ignatius.
State to host open house on Bridge Street Bridge replacement project in Bigfork
The Montana Department of Transportation will begin work to replace the Bridge Street Bridge with a new single-lane steel truss bridge this winter and is hosti…
Flathead Electric Co-op schedules power outage for Nov. 21
Flathead Electric Cooperative and Bonneville Power Administration officials have scheduled a planned power outage in the canyon for Nov. 21.
Federal funds available for nonprofits assisting with food and shelter needs
The United Way of Northwest Montana has been selected for a federal appropriation to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
Suspect arrested in police chase charged with dealing meth
A man arrested during an Election Day police chase through Kalispell is accused of dealing methamphetamine.
Kalispell teachers union considers contract proposal
Following months of negotiations, the Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement Tuesday that will go be…
Man allegedly threatened to ‘shoot up' churches, had sniper nest on a property
A rural Columbia Falls man faces felony charges after he allegedly threatened to “shoot up” churches and kill a former partner.
Onset of rut to boost big game season
Montana’s general hunting season is hitting the midway point and wildlife officials say the overall harvest will increase with the onset of the deer breeding s…
Shelter WF housing design competition showcases fresh ideas
Shelter WF, a community nonprofit concerned with affordable housing in Whitefish, was awarded the AARP Community Challenge Grant in April and organized a housi…
Timed ticketed entry for Glacier National Park next summer brings mixed reactions
Glacier National Park’s decision to implement timed ticketed entry next summer drew mixed reviews from visitors and stakeholders, though officials say it will …
Columbia Falls takes top spot at speech and debate tournament
Columbia Falls High School speech and debate swept up the competition on home turf this weekend.
Students put finishing touches on mural for Libby's Peace Officer Park
The mural in Libby’s Peace Officer Park has been completed.
Hecla seeking new permit for Montanore Mine in Cabinet Mountains Wilderness
Idaho-based Hecla Mining is ready for another shot at operating the Montanore Mine, located south of Libby in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness.