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Evergreen School District sees improvements after adding community liaison position
Since introducing a school and health community liaison in January 2023, Evergreen School District has reported im…
Grizzly bear euthanized south of Libby
State wildlife officials euthanized last week a male grizzly bear that had developed a penchant for breaking into chicken coops south of Libby.
Montana Supreme Court denies Democratic Party’s request for control of Green Party case
A five-justice Montana Supreme Court panel on Tuesday denied the Montana Democratic Party’s request that the court take over its case challenging the appointment of the Green Party’s U.S. Senate candidate, saying t…
Whitefish voters approve bonds for school expansion, new football stadium
Whitefish voters on Tuesday approved two bonds that will fund an expansion and remodel of Whitefish High School and construction of a new on-campus football st…
Trio of Northwest Montana snowmobile clubs poised to receive state funding
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is accepting public comment on its 2024 snowmobile grant proposals, a process that could see thousands of dollars headed to lo…
Columbia Falls' budget calls for tax increases
The Columbia Falls City Council approved a 2024-25 budget last week that calls for a tax increase on homes and properties in the municipality owing to the addition of a police officer and a bump -- in some cases si…
FEC Roundup for Safety awards grants
Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program has awarded $28,660 in grants supporting community safety projects proposed by six local nonprofit organizations.
Gianforte honors Vietnam vet in Alberton
Gov. Greg Gianforte last week presented the 2023 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation to Army veteran Mahlon ‘Paul’ Manson at the Military Veterans Memorial…
Record number of donors give in Great Fish Community Challenge
The 10th Great Fish Community Challenge ended Sept. 13 with more than 4,000 donors giving over $5 million to 80 Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations.
Flathead Valley groups sue state over analysis of new wells
Claiming that the state agency continues to use an internal memo to avoid state law when permitting new wells, two Flathead Valley nonprofits are suing the Mon…
Statehouse candidates discuss how to invest in local economy
Legislative hopefuls on Tuesday made their pitches for the best ways the state can reinvest in communities, including decreasing taxes, supporting tourism and …
Kalispell City Council revokes overnight homeless shelter's permit
Kalispell City Council revoked the Flathead Warming Center’s conditional use permit on Monday night.
Commission on Practice says charges against Knudsen can continue
The oversight body charged with disciplinary complaints of Montana’s lawyers have completely rejected Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s claims that he …
Conservation groups file federal lawsuit against National Park Service over Gunsight Lake project
The lawsuit revolves around the park’s plans to reintroduce bull trout and west slope cutthroat trout in Gunsight Lake in hopes that the fish will repopulate t…
Billings Clinic–Logan Health to integrate air ambulance services
Billings Clinic-Logan Health is considering outsourcing aviation operations for A.L.E.R.T. as it consolidates the two medical systems’ air ambulance services.
Local events: Guided hike, bird watching and live music
Get ready for cozy fall vibes in this week's local events episode.