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Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules
A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would …
Kalispell woman accused of depositing stolen checks reaches pretrial diversion agreement
Prosecutors initially brought Brittney Marie Frehse, 36, on a single felony count of forgery in March.
Influx of out-of-state hunters dominates FWP citizens advisory meeting
Concern over out-of-state hunters dominated a meeting of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Citizens Advisory Committee for Region 1 earlier this week.
State boosts contract for oversight of state hospital, other facilities
The Montana state health department has expanded its contract with a private consulting group hired to oversee the struggling Montana State Hospital and other public health care facilities. The price tag for the am…
Kalispell Public Works Department accepting bids to develop solid waste master plan
The Kalispell Department of Public works is seeking a firm to craft a solid waste management master plan for the city.
Whitefish approves plan to address housing shortage
The purpose of the Housing Roadmap is to outline “a partnership framework and a range of strategies to drive action to address community housing needs in the Whitefish area over the next five years.”
Pedestrian death in Lakeside still under investigation
The death of a pedestrian who was struck by at least one vehicle in Lakeside on Nov. 12 remains under investigation, officials with Montana Highway Patrol said…
County sets out plans for regional septage treatment facility
The county has an estimated 30,000 wastewater treatment systems and as rapid growth has occurred over the last decade the suitable land for the disposal of sep…
Montana sees slight increase in unemployment rate in October
The October jobs data is out and unemployment is up slightly in Montana, continuing from September.
Kalispell Holiday Stroll set for Dec. 2
Downtown Kalispell’s Holiday Stroll will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.
Women Who Wine hosts annual giving banquet
Women Who Wine (WWW) welcomes everyone to help them celebrate a successful 2022 fundraising year at their annual giving banquet “Celebrating Our Stars” on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Elks Lodge in Kalispell. Doors open …
Culinary event benefits ski foundation
The Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation is having its 2022 Showcase of the Chefs Tuesday, Dec. 6.
Prosecutors: Burgess incriminated himself willingly
Bradley Keith Burgess, 37, of Missoula faces a felony count of vehicular homicide while under the influence in Flathead County District Court stemming from the Aug. 27 crash.
Abortion looms as major issue in upcoming legislative session
Montana voters this year rejected a ballot initiative that would have reshaped infant and obstetric care, a proposed law linked by supporters and critics to the national debate over abortion, even as they handed Re…
Motorist brought up on multiple felony counts after allegedly brandishing rifle
Herbert Hale Brown, 64, was released from the county jail on Nov. 28 after initially being held with bail set at $35,000.
Hunting season ends with increased elk harvest
The 2022 general big game hunting season wrapped up Sunday with the overall number of Northwest Montana hunters with harvested elk up compared to a year ago.