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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 …
Weather, lack of resources exacerbate NW Montana fires
Wildfire activity has worsened significantly in recent days across Sanders and Lincoln counties, where a lack of resources and dangerous fire weather have cont…
Child sex offender back in jail for alleged parole violation
A man convicted of seeking sex with a 12-year-old girl is locked up in the Flathead County Detention Center after authorities say he violated his probation by …
Free air filters available to those with health conditions
Low-income Flathead Valley residents at risk of serious health problems from wildfire smoke may be eligible to receive portable HEPA air cleaners at no cost.
Restoration aims to preserve legacy of Werner Peak Lookout
Fire lookouts have a story shaped by the memories of people and events of the past. The Werner Peak Lookout is among the fire lookouts in Northwest Montana sti…
North Valley Food Bank gets $25,000 grant for expansion project
A $25,000 grant from the Whitefish Community Foundation will help the North Valley Food Bank expand its facility amid skyrocketing demand for nutrition assista…
Hotel project mulled at Kalispell council session
A proposed hotel in downtown Kalispell got its first round of public perusal during a Kalispell City Council work session Monday night, with proponents and opp…
Lawmakers push for drought assistance for Montana ag producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday added Flathead, Lake, Glacier and Pondera counties to the list of Montana counties eligible for federal drought re…
Convicted killer's gun found in Clark Fork River
For a case that dragged on for nearly three years, there’s maybe little surprise the saga of convicted murderer Danielle Wood continues with the recent discove…
Whitefish Farmers’ Stand connects farmers and customers
When The Farmers' Stand owners opened the door to their market in Whitefish this summer, they wanted to provide fresh, quality food to customers, but they were…
Discounted tickets available for NW Montana fair, carnival
A limited number of discounted tickets for the carnival at the 2021 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo are on sale at all Whitefish Credit Union branches, the fa…
June airport numbers demonstrate robust recovery
In the wake of a turbulent year for air travel, traffic at Glacier Park International Airport is headed in just one direction — up.
Deputies investigating Columbia Heights altercation
Deputies with the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Columbia Heights area east of Columbia Falls late Friday night for a reported assault with a weapon.
Two fires in Evergreen thought to be arson
Two fires reported early Monday morning in the Evergreen area both appear to have been intentionally set, according to a press release from the Flathead County…
Glacier issues evacuation warning for North Fork area
North Fork residents and visitors remained on high alert Monday as activity on the Hay Creek Fire was expected to pick up throughout the day.
Judge rules state agencies' review of bottling plant insufficient
A Flathead County District Court judge has ruled the Montana Department of Environmental Quality failed to consider the cumulative impacts of the Montana Artes…