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Counting machines add vote of confidence to elections security
The conference room of the Flathead County Elections Department whirred with noise. Volunteers rattled off strings…
Free the Seeds event focuses on gardening, food
This free, family-friendly event celebrates seed saving, gardening, education, and community.
Brunch designed for those looking to return to the workforce
This free event offers a relaxed way to explore flexible job options, connect with local employers, and learn about employment resources that support re-entering the workforce.
Prosecutors seek revocation of Hungry Horse shooter’s suspended sentence
Prosecutors want to revoke the suspended sentence of a Hungry Horse man convicted in connection with a 2023 shooting in the canyon.
Flathead, Gallatin counties host majority of short-term rental units, report finds
Significant increases in short-term rental properties may be adding pressure to local housing supplies, especially in high-value tourism areas of the state near Yellowstone and Glacier national parks.
Poll: Most Montana voters don’t want a statewide sales tax
Montana voters’ generations-long aversion to a state sales tax is alive and well, according to a poll conducted by Montana Free Press and the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University.
Lakeside motorist sentenced in connection with 2024 wreck on US 93
The Lakeside man charged after a drug-fueled collision on U.S. 93 just south of Kalispell in 2024 later received a partially suspended sentence in Flathead County District Court.
Troy man drowns while ice fishing on Spar Lake
A Troy man drowned over the weekend while ice fishing on Spar Lake in Northwest Montana, authorities reported Monday.
Headlines: ‘Cocaine fairy’ reaches plea deal, avalanche risk, films from Flathead reservation up for award, early candidate filings
‘Cocaine fairy’ reaches plea deal, avalanche risk increases for region, films from Flathead reservation up for award, early candidate filings and more Northwes…
Rep. Ryan Zinke to retire at end of current term
Montana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term in Congress and will not seek re-election.
Authorities investigate alleged homicide in Hungry Horse
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged homicide that occurred at a residence/shop near the 100 block of Main Street in Hungry Horse o…
Kalispell City Council to hire contractor to replace wells contaminated by forever chemicals
Kalispell City Council is expected to hire a contractor on Monday to drill six new drinking water wells to replace sites contaminated by what are commonly know…
Whitefish looks to adopt new land use plan
Whitefish City Council on Monday is poised to adopt a new community plan designed to guide land-use decisions for the next 20 years.
Whitefish Lake Institute coordinator works to connect citizens with science
He paused on the banks of Viking Creek to watch the gush of water. The ice that encased the stream during winter had already broken up, hinting at the coming d…
Carving lessons: A decade in, Montana Alpine Race School continues to inspire skiers on Blacktail Mountain
Even though practice didn’t begin until later in the day and on a trail open to the public, the run still looked freshly groomed. This is a common sight on the…
Native American dancers perform for Plains students
The Ronan Native Dancers traveled to Plains this past week to showcase traditional Native American dance styles in their first-ever performance for the communi…