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Flathead Forest updates Round Star Project following court order
Flathead National Forest released an updated assessment for the 9,500-acre Round Star Project near Whitefish, fulf…
Mega Millions players spurned again as jackpot climbs to $1.55 billion
Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a jackpot winner.
Northwest Montana farmers respond to extreme drought
Northwest Montana agricultural producers are adapting this summer as they deal with the most extreme drought that the region has experienced in more than 20 ye…
Montana Kayak Academy teaches art of riding the river
“The world would be a better place if everyone kayaked,” Dave Meyers says.
Prosecutors in Lincoln County push for higher wages
The Lincoln County Attorney's Office is pushing for higher wages for its employees, citing the growth in cases and retention struggles.
Polson to revisit annexation proposal spurred by casino project
The Polson City Commission on Monday will revisit a proposal for the municipality to annex nearly 80 acres of land belonging to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and located west of the Polson bridge.
Two injured after car goes off edge of Going-to-the-Sun Road
Two people suffered injuries after a car drove off the edge of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park on Thursday.
Man accused of starting Gravel Pit Fire charged with arson
A homeless man living out of a van is accused of starting the Gravel Pit Fire in the Fisher River Valley east of Libby on Aug. 1.
Union ratifies new contract with Logan Health
Service Employees International Union 1199NW has ratified a new contract with Logan Health, which union representatives say raises wages by 20% over the next t…
Black bear shot and killed by Montana man in his living room after break-in
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana couple got a late-night wakeup call from a barking dog alerting them that a black bear had broken into their living room befor…
FVCC Foundation Festival of Flavors event raises $45,000 for scholarships
The Summer Soiree on Swan River was held at The Nest on the Swan River in Bigfork.
Congressman deems federal government untrustworthy on eve of Trump arraignment
On the eve of former President Donald Trump’s arraignment in federal court on charges related to the attempted overturning of the 2020 election, U.S. Rep. Ryan…
Local child care gap worsened by low wages
Low wages deterring people from pursuing early childhood education careers represent an obstacle to bridging the local child care gap that is keeping parents o…
Great Fish Community Challenge opens with launch party Aug. 10
This year’s Great Fish Community Challenge runs from Aug. 10 to Sept. 15 and will benefit 78 Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations.
Economist warns state must boost energy production
Montana risks becoming a net importer of electricity because growth in electricity generation and transmission infrastructure is failing to keep pace with incr…
Whitefish Lake water level nears historic low
People with large boats are advised to consider taking their vessels out of Whitefish Lake early this summer as the water level nears an all-time low.