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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.
Flathead Electric blasts proposal to remove Snake River dams
Newly leaked settlement documents revealing that the Biden Administration would consider the removal of four lower Snake River dams has drawn public scrutiny f…
Kalispell Planning Board shepherds developer requests to City Council
The Kalispell Planning Board voted Tuesday to recommend a major preliminary plat approval for three phases of a roughly 107-acre mixed-use development north of Rose Crossing.
Donation allows for free adoptions at Flathead County Animal Shelter
This holiday season, adoption fees are free for any family taking home a pet thanks to a $50,000 donation to Flathead Shelter Friends by Colin Johnson.
Lobby at Glacier Park International Airport impacted by construction
The ticket lobby remains operational, but travelers are encouraged to use airline online check-in services to reduce crowds in the area.
Kalispell Parks and Recreation plans move to Depot Park building
The building formerly housed the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, which moved out in the summer of 2023.
Missing Lincoln County man found dead near Huson Peak
Johnnie Lee Hantz, 72, who was reported missing on Nov. 29, was found dead Tuesday by a citizen in the Huson Peak area off Quartz Creek Road, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Helena Flats superintendent facing assault charges involving student
Helena Flats School Superintendent Andy Maheras has been charged with misdemeanor assault following an alleged altercation with a 12-year-old student in August.
Man charged after allegedly ramming pickup truck in grocery store parking lot
Prosecutors brought Clifford Scott Fisher, 52, up on one count of criminal endangerment in the wake of the collision.
Whitefish man allegedly aimed rifle at job site worker
Charles James How, 35, is expected to appear before Judge Heidi Ulbricht in Flathead County District Court on Dec. 21 for his arraignment.
FVCC honors nursing graduates at pinning ceremony
Flathead Valley Community College’s nursing program will honor its current classes of 10 Associate of Science in Nursing graduates and eight practical nursing …
Electric co-op asks members to review unclaimed capital credits list
Flathead Electric Cooperative Trustees recently retired $3 million in capital credits allocated to members in 2008/2009.
UM holds fall commencement ceremony Friday
MISSOULA – The University of Montana will celebrate over 200 degree candidates who make up the fall class of 2023 during its Commencement celebration on Friday, Dec. 15.
Suspect in chase pleads not guilty to felony charge
Wearing an inmate’s orange uniform, 48-year-old James William Hill appeared before Judge Dan Wilson in Flathead County District Court for his arraignment last …
Flathead County sued over denial of Bigfork subdivision
The saga surrounding a controversial subdivision proposed for Bigfork has moved into the courts.
Two men indicted for killing, trafficking eagles from Flathead Reservation
Two men were indicted by a federal grand jury in Montana on Friday on allegations they illegally killed 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles on the Fl…