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Habitat Flathead moves forward with townhomes on Whitefish Avenue
Habitat for Humanity Flathead Valley will receive funds from the city of Whitefish to purchase two lots on Whitefi…
Native artist Lyle Omeasoo selected to create logo for UM’s Nike 7 program
The Nike retail initiative encourages Indigenous youth to participate in sports and recreational activities.
New study says climate change behind drop in Northern Hemisphere snowpack
New scientific research published earlier this month shows that human-caused climate change is putting the most densely populated areas of the Northern Hemisph…
Zinke, Rosendale take opposing sides on bill expanding child tax credit
U.S. Reps. Ryan Zinke and Matt Rosendale cast differing votes on a bipartisan bill that included provisions expanding the child tax credit, which passed the Ho…
Firefighters douse structure fire in Kalispell
Firefighters squelched a structure fire on Northwest Lane in Kalispell that sent a plume of smoke high above the city early Thursday afternoon.
New Silos apartments open to tenants
Of the planned total 192 units, the first building of 40 units will open to tenants — of which 35 are still available to rent.
Allegations of ‘secret’ deal to remove four Snake River dams aired by U.S. House GOP at hearing
Republicans on a U.S. House panel blasted the Biden administration Tuesday for an agreement they said paved the way for four dams’ removal from the Snake River…
Additional show added for “Whose Live Anyway” run
After two nights of the performance based on the Emmy-nominated TV series "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" sold out, a third show has now been added for June 2. The …
Gianforte rebuts far-right accusations about child protection case
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is defending the state health department’s actions in an active child protective case against a wave of online criticism from conse…
Damaged pipe left Evergreen mobile home park temporarily without water Tuesday
Evergreen Water and Sewer District personnel fixed a busted pipe near Mountain View Mobile Home Park on Tuesday.
At Logan Pass, endangered insect presents a quandary for flush toilets
An endangered insect could impact future water use at Glacier National Park’s Logan Pass Visitor Center.
State orders Bridge Street Bridge in Bigfork closed
Bigfork residents will have to find a new way to navigate downtown for the foreseeable future after the Montana Department of Transportation closed the Bridge …
State plans resurfacing project for Kalispell Bypass
The Montana Department of Transportation will undertake a large road improvement project to resurface about four miles of U.S. 93 Alternate, commonly known as …
Montana 35 section closed Feb. 1 for tree removal
The tree removal requiring the closure of Montana 35, previously scheduled for Jan. 29, has been rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 1.
Columbia Falls takes Class A state title after undefeated season
Columbia Falls High School capped another undefeated season as the 2024 state champions on home turf.
Deputies arrest armed suspect after he allegedly threatened his wife
A man described in court documents as possibly suffering from a mental health crisis is behind bars after authorities arrested him with multiple loaded firearm…